Eesaa ibn Maryam used to say: 'Indeed whoever prays and fasts, but does not leave off sinning, then it is written that he is a liar.'
Tag: wisdom
Fasting on Mondays and Thursdays
Shaykh al-Albaanee was known to fast every Monday and Thursday throughout the year, without fail, unless travelling or unwell.
I have never lied except on one occasion
I have never lied except on one occasion. My father said to me: 'Have you read to the teacher?' And I said: 'Yes.' - whereas I had not read to him.
I have never revised a hadeeth
I have never revised a hadeeth, and nor have I ever had any doubt in [the memorisation of] a hadeeth, except one hadeeth; and when I questioned my colleague about it, [I found] it was [exactly] as I...
I have come to this land to seek knowledge
Shaykh Hammaad al-Ansaaree recounts being approached by members of Jamaa'ah at-Tableegh at al-Masjid an-Nabawee, and his response to their invitation.
As if your were a stranger or passer by
The Messenger of Allaah ﷺ took hold of my shoulder, and said:
Be in this world as if you were a stranger or a passer by.
The issue is one of desire
Shaykh Hammaad al-Ansaaree recalls tracking down the only complete manuscript of a rare book, after twenty incomplete copies.
I am a historian
Shaykh Hammaad al-Ansaaree on a lifetime spent recording the history of every city he ever visited.
Informing the people of his arrival
After a 14-hour flight home from medical treatment, Shaykh Ibn 'Uthaymeen's first concern was making sure the people could still reach him with their questions.
Golden words
Returning from medical treatment abroad, Shaykh Ibn 'Uthaymeen spoke words worthy of being written in gold about illness, health, and trust in Allaah's decree.