Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Abbas (Radiyallahu’anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) said, “Blessing (barakah) is with your elders/ seniors.” Explanation: Elders refers to those who are experienced and punctual on good actions. Remain in their company so that you can follow their advices and attain guidance through emulating their ways. (Faydul Qadir, Hadith :3205)
Every person with even a shred of compassion in his heart will pity an orphan. Seeing a young child deprived of his mother’s loving embrace, and father’s compassionate support and steady guidance, consigned to the care of others who can never completely fill the void...
Fear Allah Ta'ala جل جلاله in All Conditions It is impossible to attain Ma'rifah without us being aware that Allah Ta'ala جل جلاله is Ever Watchful over us. A sublime point shared by Shaikh Abdur Rahman ibn al-Jawzi رحمه الله is that how is it remotely possible to...
Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah رضي الله عنه reports that Rasulullah صلى الله عليه وسلم said, “Whoever recites ‘Qul huwallahu ahad’ (i.e. he recites the entire Surah Ikhlaas) ten times, one palace will be built for him in Jannah. Whoever recites it twenty times, two palaces...
How to Respond to Difficulties? It is an integral part of our Iman that all circumstances, good or bad, are from Allah Ta'ala جل جلاله. Difficulties are not permanent; they will last according to the decision of Allah Ta'ala جل جلاله. The lesson is that as slaves, we...
Surrendering Before Sin According to Shaikh Abdur Rahman ibn al-Jawzi رحمه الله , the one that enjoys sin is lost in negligence. A believer cannot enjoy sin because he knows what is permitted and prohibited; he fears punishment. He is aware of the Supreme Might of...
Succumbing to Desires If one exercises control over his desires, he will be protected. It is therefore vital that desires are subservient to the mind or else, one will face destruction. The most destructive form of desires is lust. Uncontrolled lust will result in...
On one occasion, a person complained of drought to Hasan Basri رحمه الله . Hearing his complaint, Hasan Basri رحمه الله said, “Seek forgiveness from Allah Ta‘ala.” Another person then complained of poverty. To this person as well, Hasan Basri رحمه...
To Recognise Allah Ta'ala جل جلاله For one to truly recognise Allah Ta'ala جل جلاله, knowledge is a preliminary requisite whilst fear for Allah Ta'ala جل جلاله is an essential component. The virtuous trait of attaining the fear of Allah Ta'ala جل جلاله cannot be...
Hazrat Thanwi رحمه الله has written the following insights into the wisdom underlying the state of Qabdh (a spiritual low - a state of intense grief, sorrow, worry, anxiety and stress) in some of his correspondences. A student who was plagued by whisperings and Qabdh...
Shaykhul Islam Hazrat Mufti Muhammad Taqi Usmani Sahib حفظه الله states: I was once accompanying my Shaykh Hazrat Dr Abdul Hay Sahib رحمه الله during his travels. After Fajr I went to sit in Shaykh's company. Shaykh enquired whether I had taken my breakfast. I replied...