Then, on this occasion (the eve of Muharram) I say, perhaps it is most appropriate for a person to conclude [the passing of] his year with contemplation, and reflection on what he has done and what he is doing.
Category: Prayer
How and when do children become a fitnah?
Visit our YouTube channel for more Shaykh Saalih al-Fowzaan advises: Children are a fitnah, [as Allaah (’Azza wa Jall) says]: {Your wealth and your children are but a fitnah…} – soorah at-Taghaabun, Aayah 15 There is no doubt that you love your children; this is something which Allaah has instilled [in your hearts]. However, do […]
Put an end to the enmity, hatred and malice between yourselves
Indeed the month of Ramadhaan is a month of benefits and [the] plentiful earning [of reward], so take advantage of it with worship…
Golden advice on benefiting from one’s time
By Allaah, were the hearts sound (pure), they would be saddened at missing out [from goodness to be attained]. How many are the hours which pass by us, and we are prevented from benefitting from them?
Seize the opportunity of life, and draw closer to Allaah
So we should take advantage of our life – in obedience to Allaah Subhaanahu wa Ta’aala, because life is short, and time is passing [us by]. Time is [but] moments, not days, nor hours. Rather it is moments that pass by quickly.
Teaching precedes disciplining
Many people are overcome with protective jealousy (الغَيْرَة) to start with disciplining before teaching!
Whoever protects his time
Whoever protects his time [engaged] in the remembrance of Allaah…
Illumination for the heart
The darkness of the night is illumination for the heart…
The right of Allaah upon you is greater
Do not look in vain at your hard work [in doing righteous deeds]…
Referring to the Qur.aan
Ibn Seereen would pray [the voluntary prayer] with a mus.haf by his side, and if he hesitated [in his recitation] he would look inside it.