The Inward Rules Of The Zakah

The Inward Rules Of The Zakah

Know that he who seeks the road of the Afterlife through the zakah has certain duties to fulfil. These are as follows: THE FIRST DUTY...
The Muslim And His Lord

The Muslim And His Lord

The believer is alert Islam requires of the Muslim, first and foremost, that he be a true and sincere believer in Allah, closely connected to...
Wretched People

Wretched People

The majority of mankind has a wretched nature that cannot be rectified except with self-discipline, for they neither know the reason why they were...
Making the Individual Feel Worthy

Making the Individual Feel Worthy

It is narrated on the authority of Anas (Allah be pleased with him) that a woman, somewhat mentally defected, said, "O Messenger of Allah!...
Debating For The Sake Of Winning

Debating For The Sake Of Winning

Know that debating with the purpose of winning and boasting is the source of vile character. A person who does this is not safe...
Isolation And Its Positive Effects

Isolation And Its Positive Effects

If applied with a correct understanding, isolation can be most beneficial. Ibn Taymiyah said: "At times, it is necessary for the worshipper to be isolated from...
Pleasures Of This World Are Connected With Calamities and Darkness

Pleasures Of This World Are Connected With Calamities and Darkness

I envisaged myself looking at the pleasures of men in the world and forgetting how they were acquired them, together with the calamities that...
Indulging The Intellect In Knowing The Creator Will Make One Bask In Loving Him

Indulging The Intellect In Knowing The Creator Will Make One Bask In Loving Him

The more people indulge their intellect in knowing the Creator and witnessing His Greatness, Kindness and Superiority; the more they will overwhelmingly bask in...
The Benefits Of Not Showing What You Have

The Benefits Of Not Showing What You Have

He who basks in the various graces Allah has bestowed upon him should only show what manifests on him and not show all that...
The Key To Attaining Taqwa

The Key To Attaining Taqwa

Ibn Juzayy al-Kalbi states that the key to attaining taqwa revolves around ten matters. If a person takes these matters seriously the result should...