What is the difference between being punished and being tested? Mufti ‘Abdul-‘Azeez ala ash-Shaykh
Severe punishment for one who trails his garment -Shaykh al-‘Uthaymeen
Advice in times of trials and tribulations -Shaykh Fawzan
Four benefits of saying “Allah knows best” -‘Abdur-Rahman as-Sa’dee
In the name of Allah the Most Gracious the Most Merciful Four benefits of saying “Allah knows best” By Shaykh Abdur-Rahman bin Naasir al-Sa’dee may Allah have mercy on him The Shaykh mentions this point of benefit in his risaalah “From the mannerisms of the Learned and Learners” and is found in his book “al-Fataawa as-Si’deeyah”. From…
The virtue of supplicating for someone while not in their presence
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…
Learn manners before knowledge
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
Cold winters are a reminder of Jahannam
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…
Narrate as long as you have their attention
‘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
Learning Arabic Grammar connects to two important matters -Shaykh ibn al-’Uthaymeen
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.…
Trying to Follow the Salaf 