Visit our YouTube channel for more Shaykh Saalih al-Fowzaan advises: Children are a fitnah, [as Allaah (’Azza wa Jall) says]: {Your wealth and your children are but a fitnah…} – soorah at-Taghaabun, Aayah 15 There is no doubt that you love your children; this is something which Allaah has instilled [in your hearts]. However, do […]
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What distinguishes beneficial knowledge from other righteous deeds
However, beneficial knowledge continues and does not cease; its benefit continues, and [likewise] the reward for the one who conveyed it…
Being observant of Allaah at all times
Many people habituate their child[ren] to keep away from undesirable things by using the word[s] ‘[That’s] shameful; don’t let the people see you [do that]. You’re letting the people see you [do that]’.
Be prompt in repenting for your sins
[So] how pitiful is the one who is prevented from goodness in his old age for sins committed during [his] youth!
Teaching precedes disciplining
Many people are overcome with protective jealousy (الغَيْرَة) to start with disciplining before teaching!
The righteous wife
He [’Azza wa Jall] began with the wife, because in her [being upon] goodness, there is goodness for [her] offspring.
Supplication for the parents
The supplication you make for your parents during the taraaweeh or tahajjud prayer is better by far than you slaughtering 10 camels [in their names].
Keep a watchful eye over them
So protect them upon the path of righteousness before they are lost to the paths of misguidance, and [in doing so] keep a watchful eye over them [to ensure they remain upon the path of righteousness], before you lose them.
From the completeness of good manners with parents
Rather, pay full attention to them both, unless there is an urgent [and important] call which must be answered and cannot be delayed!
I feel shy towards them
I have my parents with me, and i feel shy towards them [that i should engage in a phone call in their presence].