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 […]

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 […]

Gatherings are held in trust

Visit our YouTube channel for more The Prophet ﷺ said: «Gatherings are held in trust.» Ahmad no.15090, Abu Daawood no.4869 – and al-Albaanee classified it as Hasan. So whoever divulges a secret, betrays family ties, violates sanctities, and intrudes on family privacies, then it is incumbent upon everyone present in a gathering to be trustworthy […]

Advice to those who occupy themselves with peoples’ affairs

Visit our YouTube channel for more Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen said: Likewise, do not interfere in [other] people’s affairs. Don’t get involved – if it doesn’t concern you. And this is contrary to what some people do today. You’ll find some people eager to know [other] peoples’ business. [If] they see two people talking, they try to […]