To meet people with a smile and a welcoming face is indeed from the characteristics of Prophethood, and [something which] is contrary to pride and arrogance, and [instead] a cause for friendship and...
Category: Manners
An indicator of the tenderness of a believer's heart
From the indicators of the tenderness of a believer's heart is that he feels pain at the mishap of his believing brother when he slips up, so much so that it is as if he himself is the one who has...
A true brother
So your brother is the one who [sincerely] advises you, reminds you, and warns you [against pursuing the path to destruction].
How many of us sit like this - especially during Jumu'ah?!
ash-Shareed ibn Suwayd رضي الله عنه reported: The Messenger of Allaah ﷺ passed by me when I was sitting with my left hand behind my back and leaning on my palm. On seeing me in this posture he said
Addressing the Prophet ﷺ
There does not occur in the Qur.aan an address of “O Muhammad”, rather [there is] “O Prophet” and “O Messenger”; and this is out of veneration and honouring him, and to distinguish him from everyone...
People are of three types
People are of three types: Either he accepts the truth and adheres to it - then he is a wise person.
People who do not eat chicken
I have met some people who do not eat chicken, and then I found [the following narration] in Saheeh al-Bukhaaree no.4385, on the authority of Zahdam
Beware of being amazed with yourself!
And many of the intellectuals become atheists because of their intellect, and [as a result he] looks upon others as despicable, and sees others as nothing worthy of note - so he is misguided and...
In the absence of your brother
In the absence of your brother, make mention of him with what you [yourself] would like to be remembered with, and do not make mention of him with what you [yourself] would not like to be mentioned...
Even if his knowledge is a lot
The jurist (الفقيه) is one who fears Allaah, even if his knowledge is little. And the ignoramus* (الجاهل) is one who sins against [the command of] Allaah, even if his knowledge is a lot.