We find some of them are overcome by enthusiasm and as a result cause offence, such that the people have an aversion to their invitation (da’wah).
Tag: fear
Out of fear that it may rest upon my heart
Whilst I would walk through the market of Baghdad, I could hear the sound of female singers from the rooms, so I would put my fingers in my ears.
I am amazed at the people who take care of themselves
I am amazed at the people who take care of themselves by eating food out of fear of dying, yet do not protect themselves from sins out of fear of the Fire.
The sign of repentance is
The sign of repentance [is]: weeping at what has preceded, fear of falling into sin, leaving evil company and maintaining the company of the good.
You do not know what has been destined for him
You hope for Allaah’s Mercy for him and you fear for him because of his sins.
{you shall be brought back to Allaah}
I heard Sa’eed ibn Jubayr repeat this aayah in the prayer twenty odd times…