From the indicators of the tenderness of a believer’s heart is that he feels pain at the mishap of his believing brother when he slips up, so much so that it is as if he himself is the one who has slipped up; and he [certainly] does not maliciously rejoice [at his brother’s lapse].
Category: Words of Wisdom
A true brother
So your brother is the one who [sincerely] advises you, reminds you, and warns you [against pursuing the path to desctruction].
As a father, it is not your job
As a father, it is not your job to remove the thorns from the path of your child – out of fear they may scratch.
How many of us sit like this – especially during Jumu’ah?!
«Do you sit like those upon whom the Wrath of Allaah has descended?»
A comprehensive book on ‘Aqeedah
Some of the brothers – who are not well-versed [on the topic] – have asked about a comprehensive book on ‘aqeedah that they can suffice with.
Addressing the Prophet ﷺ
There does not occur in the Qur.aan an address of “O Muhammad”, rather [there is] “O Prophet” and “O Messenger”…
People are of three types
Either he accepts the truth and adheres to it – then he is a wise person…
People who do not eat chicken
Abu Moosaa al-Ash’aree was eating chicken for lunch, and amongst the people was a man who was sitting, so Abu Moosaa called him over [to join him] for lunch…
Therein is sufficiency
If a person were to [carefully] ponder over the Qur.aan, then therein is [sufficiency in] what will refute every innovator’s innovation.
Hajj and ‘Umrah on behalf of another
[Performing] Hajj or ‘Umrah on behalf of another is [to be] done in three situations…