Do not praise yourself no matter how pious you become

Visit our YouTube channel for more Shaykh Saalih al-Fowzaan said: So no one should praise himself, saying: “I am righteous, I am pious, I perform acts of obedience.” Do not praise yourself, for you will inevitably make mistakes. Mistakes will certainly occur from you, and you are in need of seeking forgiveness no matter how […]

‘Abdul-’Azeez Aal ash-Shaykh

He is the noble Shaykh ‘Abdul-‘Azeez Ibn ‘Abdullaah Ibn Muhammad Ibn ‘Abdul-Lateef Aal ash-Shaykh. He was born in Riyadh in 1362H/1941, and since his birth he suffered from weak eyesight, until he lost his sight altogether in 1381H/1960. He began seeking knowledge by studying the Noble Qur.aan at Masjid Ahmad Ibn Sanaan, and memorised the […]

Why people neglect safeguarding themselves through dhikr

Visit our YouTube channel for more Questioner: [O] noble Shaykh, what is the reason for people’s neglect and reluctance to protect themselves with [the prescribed] dhikr ( ذكر )? Shaykh: There are [several] reasons for this. Among them is ignorance. Many people are unaware of these supplications and invocations, and they do not know their […]

Importance of righteous parenting

Visit our YouTube channel for more Shaykh Mu’aadh Khojah said: And indeed, from the greatest reasons for helping to improve the hereafter of the offspring is the righteousness of the parents; and in other words, [their setting] a good example. Allaah سبحانه و تعالى said: {…and their father had been righteous.}, soorah al-Kahf, aayah 82 […]