Hudhayfah ibn al-Yamaan رضي الله عنه was asked: ‘Which of the trials (fitan) is the most severe?’ He replied: ‘That good and evil are [both] presented to you, and you do not know which one to choose.’
Category: Religion
The good servant
When Allaah تعالى wants good for a servant, He grants him three qualities: • understanding of the religion (fiqh), • detachment from worldly life (zuhd), • insight into his own flaws.
Your distance from Allaah
The extent to which a servant is heedless of the remembrance [of Allaah], accordingly is their distance from Allaah.
Eemaan is bare
Eemaan is bare, and its clothing is piety, its adornment is modesty, and its wealth is understanding (fiqh of the religion).
End of year reflections
Then, on this occasion (the eve of Muharram) I say, perhaps it is most appropriate for a person to conclude for a person to conclude [the passing of] his year with contemplation, and reflection on…
I have never watched a sports match
I have never watched a sports match. However, I once sat in a gathering and was amazed at the extent of dedication and preoccupation and knowledge of the names of the players.
Beware of tribulations
Beware of tribulations (فِتَن), for no one who exposes himself to them is safe. By Allaah, no one involves himself in them except that they sweep him away, just as a flood sweeps away debris.
No joy compares
No joy compares to the companionship of brothers [in Islaam], and no sorrow compares to being parted from them.
Even though the month of Ramadhaan has ended
Even though the month of Ramadhaan has ended, [know that] the right of Allaah does not end except with death.
And worship your Lord until there comes to you the certainty [i.e. death].
For those who desire a righteous heart
May Allaah grant you goodness. It has been narrated that al-Ashtar once entered upon ‘Ali ibn Abi Taalib رضي الله عنه – after part of the night had passed – while he was standing in prayer.