Self-admiration (العُجْب) is one of the gravest sins and among the most destructive to good deeds.
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The best person
The best person upon whom the night descends is the one whose heart is illuminated by his night prayer; and the worst person upon whom the night descends is the one whose heart is darkened by his…
Know that this is a punishment
So when a person is upright, then feels that his uprightness has weakened and he has begun committing sins – [know that] this is a punishment.
The most important causes for the loss of blessings
Gratitude for the blessings is to know that the One who bestowed and granted them is the Lord of the Worlds, and that you use them in obedience to Allaah ﷻ, and not in forbidden matters, while…
An abundance of sins
An abundance of sins [is a] cause [for] the lack of divine success (towfeeq).
Important advice for after Ramadhaan
So the Muslim must always be a servant of Allaah and not a servant of Allaah [just] some of the time.
Sincere advice on welcoming the month of Ramadhaan
So my sincere advice to every believer – male and female – is to humble themselves to Allaah عز و جل and to pray to Him with devotion and sincerity for him to reach this noble month and to aid him in…
Concealing the faults of a Muslim
And if a person looks at the fault of his companion or associate, he should not look at the fault alone, unless he intends to rectify it.
Does the fast of ‘Aashooraa expiate major sins?
Shaykh Saalih al-Fowzaan said: Yes, it expiates…it expiates [the sins of] the year which has passed.
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].