By Allaah, were the hearts sound (pure), they would be saddened at missing out [from the goodness to be attained].
Category: Soul
Looking at the Book of Allaah
I have not seen anything that nourishes the mind and the soul, and preserves the body, and ensures [genuine] happiness more than perpetually looking at the Book of Allaah.
Working for a living
Some of the companions saw a strong young man racing to his job, and they remarked: 'If only in the Path of Allaah...', then the Prophet ﷺ responded to them, saying
They spoke for the honour of Islaam
What do you say about the speech of the Salaf [being] more beneficial than our speech?
What is the cleansing of the worshipper?
If Allaah wants good for His worshipper, He cleanses him before his death. They said: “And what is the cleansing of the worshipper?” He ﷺ said
In pursuit of humility
He (Ahmad ibn Yahya ash-Shaybaanee) was self-deprecating, and would not deem himself [to be much].
How are you this morning?
How are you this morning?
My soul has become proud
'Umar ibn al-Khattaab رضي الله عنه carried a water skin around his neck; he was asked about it, and he replied: 'My soul has become proud, and I wanted to humble it.'
The best of actions
The best of actions [are those that] oppose personal desire.
If the remembrance of death departed my heart
If the remembrance of death departed my heart, I would certainly fear my heart['s pursuit of desires] will corrupt me.