From the calamities of our time is [that] a man lowers his garment [in arrogance], and a woman raises her garment [in immodesty].
Tag: calamity
Don’t make an issue of every little thing
I am approaching 70; between me and 70 is [but] a year. If you were to ask me:
‘What is your advice to every Muslim?’ – listen to this, it is [just] one word:
Overlook things as much as you are able.
Treatment for depression, anxiety, worry, and sadness
[As for] the reason [for depression or distress, then] I cannot know, because the causes of depression and distress are varied.
Do not waste this precious life
So my advice to my brothers – not [specifically] regarding the internet, nor the satellite channels – is to fear Allaah regarding themselves, and to know that they have not been created for this…
Dealing with worry, grief and sorrow
And among the benefits of this hadeeth is that the Sharee’ah distances itself from anything that leads to regret, dispute, or enmity. How so?
Means to steadfastness during the time of trials and tribulations
What are the means to steadfastness upon the religion during the time of trials and tribulations?
The importance of exercising patience
Exercising patience whilst waiting for relief [from the trial] is an act of worship, for indeed, Allaah is most generous in giving.
From the greatest of calamities to befall a man
From the greatest of calamities to befall a man is that he knows of a shortcoming in himself, yet he is neither concerned with [ridding himself of] it, nor saddened on account of it.
The dream of a pious person
Shortly before Shaykh Ibn Baaz’s death, a student in Syria saw two falling stars in a dream — a sign later understood as foretelling his passing.