When Winter would arrive, ‘Umar ibn al-Khattaab (radhi-yAllaahu ‘anhu) would be mindful to write to them (the Companions), advising them all…
Tag: advice
Spreading the faults and shortcomings of the leaders
It is not from [the etiquettes of] giving advice to spread the faults and shortcomings of the leaders, since that fills the hearts with anger and hate towards the [established and recognised] leaders.
When advised by your Muslim brother
It is incumbent upon the one to whom advice has been given by his [Muslim] brother to bear the advice with good thoughts, and to thank him for his advice.
A true brother
So your brother is the one who [sincerely] advises you, reminds you, and warns you [against pursuing the path to desctruction].
People are of three types
Either he accepts the truth and adheres to it – then he is a wise person…
No need to advise him, because he knows the ruling
What is the ruling if I see someone committing a sin, and I don’t advise him because he knows the ruling?
Sincere advice to relatives
He is in the habit of visiting his relatives, and these relatives have some [things of a] reprehensible [nature] in their homes such as a satellite dish.
Delivering short sermons of advice and reminders
We are students of knowledge, and we go to some of the masaajid and deliver short sermons of advice about death and other matters.
Delivering religious reminders at wedding celebrations
Is it legislated to [offer] people remind[ers about Islaam] during wedding celebrations, particularly since many people who are in attendance generally do not hear such reminders; and may Allaah reward you with good?
Advising the innovator
Is it permissible to keep the company of or talk to an innovator, or is it better to boycott him?