It is not befitting for the believer to begin the day or the evening except in a state of repentance, for indeed he does not know when death may strike – [whether] in the morning or the evening.
Category: Words of Wisdom
Attending gatherings of knowledge
It is not permissible for a person to be lenient in attending gatherings of knowledge – and exerting himself in doing so…
Reading the Qur.aan aplenty
From the greatest of causes for the uprightness of the heart and its protection [from harm] is the plentiful reading of the qur.aan.
From the greatest of calamities to befall a man
From the greatest of calamities to befall a man is that he knows of a shortcoming in himself…
Studying and busying yourself with seeking knowledge
Studying and busying [oneself] with [seeking] knowledge is [a means to] affirming that which is present [of knowledge] and acquiring that which has been lost [of knowledge].
Fajr in congregation
That I were to attend the morning (Fajr) prayer in congregation is indeed more beloved to me than if I were to stand the [whole] night [alone] in prayer.
Be patient
Man has not been blessed with anything better than patience…
‘Umar’s Advice for Winter
When Winter would arrive, ‘Umar ibn al-Khattaab (radhi-yAllaahu ‘anhu) would be mindful to write to them (the Companions), advising them all…
Positive determination
Whoever does not possess a determination for [anything] other than [fulfilling the desires of] his stomach and his private parts, then he is considered from amongst the beasts…
What people say about you
What people say about you should not sadden you, for if it is false, then it is [recorded as] a reward [for you] that you did not [actually] do…