In the biography of the Khaleefah, 'Abdul-Malik ibn Marwaan, [it states]: He delivered an eloquent khutbah, and then [abruptly] stopped and began weeping profusely. Then, he said
Tag: supplication
Increase in supplicating to Allaah
We therefore encourage our brothers to increase in supplicating to Allaah عز و جل. That is because [doing so] achieves one of three [outcomes]
Be prompt in repenting for your sins
[If you are not prompt in repenting for a sin], perhaps the punishment [for that sin] may be delayed, and come [to you] towards the end of [your] life.
Illumination for the heart
Some of the Salaf would say: 'The darkness of the night is illumination for the heart.' That is, the hidden acts of worship [done] at night, [such as] the night prayer, [engaging in] supplication...
Supplication for the parents
The supplication you make for your father during the taraaweeh or tahajjud prayer is better by far than you slaughtering 10 camels [on his behalf].
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.
The most all-encompassing of supplications
Our Lord, give us in this world that which is good and in the Hereafter that which is good, and protect us from the punishment of the Fire.
An important issue for all who make istikhaarah
It is not necessary for the one who makes istikhaarah that he see anything to guide him to that which is best for him.
Making istikhaarah on behalf of someone else
And it is from falsehood to have someone else make istikhaarah for him, and wait to see something in a dream which would guide him to do [something] or leave [it].
Zam Zam benefits the drinker
There is evidence here that the water of Zam Zam benefits the drinker for whatever reason he drinks it for - whether it is for the affairs of this world or the Hereafter; because what in his ﷺ words...