Shaykhul Islaam Ahmad ibn Taymeeyah 728AH (May Allah have mercy on him) said, دعاء الغائب للغائب أعظم إجابة من دعاء الحاضر لأنه أكمل إخلاصاً وأبعد عن الشرك “The supplication for one who is absent has a more tremendous response than the supplication while both are present (Or: than the supplication in ones presence) because this…
Imaam Maalik bin Anas 179 AH said to a young man from Quraysh, يا ابن أخي تعلم الأدب قبل أن تتعلم العلم “O son of my brother, learn manners before learning knowledge.” Source: Hilyatul Awliyaa 6/330
al-Haafidh ibn Rajab al-Hanbali al-Baghdaadi 795 AH, may Allah have mercy on him, said: ومن فضائل الشتاء ؛ أنه يذكر بزمهرير جهنم ويوجب الإستعاذة منها “…and from the virtues of the winter is that it reminds (us) of the Zamharir (extreme bitter cold) of Jahannam and necessitates seeking refuge from it.” Source: Lataa’if al-Ma’aarif 1/332…
‘Abdullah ibn al-Mas’ood (may Allah be pleased with him) said, حدث القوم ما رمقوك بأبصارهم, فاذا رأيت منهم فترة فانزع “Narrate (hadith etc.) to the audience as long as they glance at you with their eyes, and if you see slackness from them then halt” Source: al-Jaami’ lil Akhlaaq ar-Raawi 1/330
In the name of Allah the Most Gracious the Most Merciful Learning Arabic Grammar connects to two important matters By Shaykh Muhammad ibn Saalih al-’Uthaymeen may Allah have mercy on him The Shaykh mentions this point of benefit in his introduction to the explanation of “al-Ajrumiyyah”. Indeed the science of grammar is a noble science.…
In the name of Allah the Most Gracious the Most Merciful 13 harmful effects of Jealousy (حسد) By Shaykh Muhammad ibn Saalih al-’Uthaymeen may Allah have mercy on him The Shaykh mentions this point of benefit in his explanation of “Hilyatu Taalibil ‘ilm” under the chapter “Precautions: The things that nullify this Hilyah” on page…
In the name of Allah the Most Gracious the Most Merciful Three benefits of having an actual teacher and not relying on books alone By Shaykh Muhammad ibn Saalih al-’Uthaymeen may Allah have mercy on him The Shaykh mentions this point of benefit in his explanation of “Hilyatu Taalibil ‘ilm” under the chapter “The Methodology…
Shaykhul Islaam Ahmad ibn Taymeeyah 728AH (May Allah have mercy on him) said, اللسان العربي شعار الاسلام و أهله, و اللغات من أعظم شعائر الأمم التي بها يتميزون “The Arabic tongue is the symbol of Islaam and its people, and languages are of the most significant signs by which nations are distinguished.” Source: Iqtidaa as-Siraat al-Mustaqeem 1/462
All praises are due to Allah; may the prayers and peace of Allah be upon Muhammad, his family, his companions, and his followers. To proceed: This ebook is a translation of Shaykh Muhammad bin Saalih al-’Uthaymeen’s tafseer of the 29th verse of Surah Saad. The Shaykh is reading from Shaykh Jalaal ad-Deen Abu Abdillah Muhammad…
Ibn Qayyim al-Jawzeeyah 751 AH (may Allah have mercy on him) said: يوم الجمعة يوم عبادة، وهو في الأيام كشهر رمضان في الشهور، وساعة الإجابة فيه كليلة القدر في رمضان “The Day of Jumu’ah is a day of worship. Jumu’ah to the other days (in the week) is like the month of Ramadan to the other…
Trying to Follow the Salaf 