A sincere repentance to Allaah is from the greatest [acts with] which one can draw near to Allaah, particularly during these virtuous days [of Dhul-Hijjah]; O Allaah forgive us, and immerse us in your Mercy.
Category: Sincerity
Leave what is hidden in their heart to Allaah
Reference: Madaarij as-Saalikeen – v3 p82 Ibn al-Qayyim رحمه الله said: Whoever wrongs you and then comes to apologise for their wrongdoing, humility obliges you to accept their apology – whether it is sincere or not – and leave what is hidden [in their heart] to Allaah تعالى. Translation originally published on 9 April, 2026
Important advice for after Ramadhaan
Visit our YouTube channel for more Shaykh Saalih al-Fowzaan said: So the Muslim must always be a servant of Allaah and not a servant of Allaah [just] some of the time. And when Allaah knows that a servant will return to sin after Ramadhaan, then He will not accept his deeds [done] during Ramadhaan. That […]
For those who desire a righteous heart
Visit our YouTube channel for more Shaykh Ibraaheem al-Farraaj advised: May Allaah grant you goodness. It has been narrated that al-Ashtar once entered upon ‘Alee ibn Abee Taalib رضي الله عنه – after part of the night had passed – while he was standing in prayer. So he said to him: ‘O Leader of the […]
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…
Sincere advice on welcoming the month of Ramadhaan
Visit our YouTube channel for more Shaykh ‘Abdul-‘Azeez ibn Baaz said: So my sincere advice to every believer – male and female – is to humble themselves to Allaah عز و جل and to pray to Him with devotion and sincerity for him to reach this noble month and to aid him in his fasting […]
Do not praise yourself no matter how pious you become
Visit our YouTube channel for more Shaykh Saalih al-Fowzaan said: So no one should praise himself, saying: “I am righteous, I am pious, I perform acts of obedience.” Do not praise yourself, for you will inevitably make mistakes. Mistakes will certainly occur from you, and you are in need of seeking forgiveness no matter how […]
Humility is the hallmark of success
Visit our YouTube channel for more Shaykh Saalih Aal ash-Shaykh said: Ibn Rajab رحمه الله al-Haafiz Zayn ad-Deen ‘Abdur-Rahmaan Ibn Ahmad Ibn Rajab al-Hanbali رحمه الله was an imaam, [and] a scholar, but he was an ascetic, [and] pious, [and] humble. One of his students mentioned that “we were with our Shaykh in one of […]
Supplicating for the Rulers
Visit our YouTube channel for more Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen said: And [regarding the rulers of the Muslims] – from asking Allaah, it is from our right that we ask Allaah for their guidance and success, and that they do what is required [of them]. Unlike some of the people whom we [can only] describe as […]
Beneficial knowledge without righteous actions
Visit our YouTube channel for more Shaykh Saalih al-Fowzaan said: And it has been reported in an authentic hadeeth, that there are from amongst the students of knowledge those who will be punished before the worshipers of idols. And they (the students of knowledge) [will] say: “Starting with us before the worshipers of idols?!” And […]