Indeed the month of Ramadhaan is a month of benefits and [the] plentiful earning [of reward], so take advantage of it with worship…
Category: Sincerity
Being observant of Allaah at all times
Many people habituate their child[ren] to keep away from undesirable things by using the word[s] ‘[That’s] shameful; don’t let the people see you [do that]. You’re letting the people see you [do that]’.
Remember, and be grateful for all your blessings
…[this] means that we are sinful if we do not remember the blessings [of Allaah].
The love of Allaah
We observed, and did not find anything better to delight the believer than the love of Allaah (’Azza wa Jall), and seeking His Pleasure.
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]…
Leave that which preoccupies you away from Allaah
Reference: Madaarij as-Saalikeen – v2, p9 Abu Sulaymaan ad-Daaraanee said about asceticism: It is to leave that which preoccupies you [away] from Allaah.
Allaah will replace it with something better
«Verily, you will never leave anything for the sake of Allaah (’Azza wa Jall), except that Allaah will replace it with something better.»
‘Umar’s Advice for Winter
When Winter would arrive, ‘Umar ibn al-Khattaab (radhi-yAllaahu ‘anhu) would be mindful to write to them (the Companions), advising them all…
Preoccupied with regret
Being preoccupied with regret over time which has [since] passed is a waste of the present time.