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Advice on Dealing with Anger

Posted in akhlaaq, naseeha on June 29, 2008 | 6 Comments »

Anger is one of the evil whispers of Shaytaan, which leads to so many evils and tragedies, of which only Allaah knows their full extent. For this reason Islam has a great deal to say about this bad characteristic, and the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) described cures for this “disease” [...]

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Uncertainty of the Final Destination

Posted in death, gems on June 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

Do not bear witness for any of the people of Islaam (i.e. that he is a person of Paradise or of the Fire) due to a good or bad deed, since you do not know what his final action before his death will be.
You hope for Allaah’s Mercy for him and you fear for him [...]

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How Does One Attain Sincerity? | Ibn Al Qayyim

Posted in tazkiyah on June 11, 2008 | 3 Comments »

Sincerity cannot coexist in a heart that contains the love of praise and commendation and the yearning to possess that which is owned by the people save in the manner that fire and water or a lizard and fish may coexist.
If your soul directs you to seek sincerity then first turn your attention towards [...]

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‘Fear Your Lord’

Posted in taqwa on June 9, 2008 | 3 Comments »

Indeed the advice, which Allaah has given to His servants from the time of Aadaam (‘alayhis salaam) up until now, has been to have taqwaa (fear) of Him. Glorified and Exalted be He.
 The Mighty, the Majestic says:
 And verily, We have recommended to the people of the Scripture before you, and to you (O Muslims) that [...]

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Repelling Shaytaan Through Congregation

Posted in tazkiyah on June 9, 2008 | 4 Comments »

Islaam as a way of life strives towards performing certain actions in the congregation with other Muslims because this serves as a repellent for Shaytaan.  There are several forms of the Jamaa’ah, which are favored so that actions such as prayer are performed collectively.
(i)  The Prayer in congregation (Jamaa’ah)
The Prophet (sallAllaahu alaihi wa sallam) said,
“If [...]

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Ask Those Who Know

Posted in 'ilm on June 7, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

Question: Some who are seeking knowledge are very hasty in giving rulings in matters of halaal and haraam, and this is a common noticeable defect. What is your advice to such people?

Reply: “We have spoken on this issue long before, and we said that Allaah the Wise has divided the Muslim community into two [...]

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