Then, on this occasion (the eve of Muharram) I say, perhaps it is most appropriate for a person to conclude for a person to conclude [the passing of] his year with contemplation, and reflection on…
Category: Charity
Take advantage of the last ten of Ramadhaan
We [sincerely] advise ourselves and the Muslims by taking advantage of these remaining days of this noble month with worship and an increase in worship and seeking forgiveness, and an increase in…
What distinguishes beneficial knowledge from other righteous deeds
I heard Shaykh Muhammad ibn Ibraaheem [Aal ash-Shaykh] رحمه الله at a talk he delivered at some of the special events [which took place] at the Faculty of Sharee’ah [at Imaam Muhammad University in…
Welcoming the month of Ramadhaan
We are [shortly due] to welcome a noble and blessed month, a month of fasting and praying, a month of reciting the Qur.aan, a month of multiplying good deeds and expiating bad deeds, a month of…
The best charity is the charity given to a hostile relative
The best charity is the charity given to a hostile* relative. * the relative from whom you experience nastiness, while you extend good and benefit to him.
Helping the people fulfil their needs
Whoever busies himself with [helping fulfil] the needs of the people, Allaah will aid him in [fulfilling] his personal needs.
This world is the ‘farm’ of the Hereafter
This world is the ‘farm’ of the Hereafter. So if he did not ‘sow’ anything in there for his Hereafter, then he has lost it, and [as a result] he has lost his Hereafter.
The most tender hearted of people
Shu’bah was the most tender [hearted] of people; he would give the seeker [of aid] whatever was possible for him [to give].
What is the cleansing of the worshipper?
If Allaah wants good for His worshipper, He cleanses him before his death. They said: “And what is the cleansing of the worshipper?” He ﷺ said
He was the most humblest of all the people
He would remain in the main masjid of the city from [the time of] Fajr until [the time of] ‘Ishaa, not leaving other than for a need. He would teach the people and have them read the Qur.aan to him.