Visit our YouTube channel for more Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen said: The fast of ‘Aashooraa has four levels. The first level is to fast the 9th, the 10th and the 11th [days of Muharram]. And this is the highest level, based upon what [Imaam] Ahmad transmitted in al-Musnad: «Fast the day before it, and the day […]
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On the occasion of the new Hijree year
Visit our YouTube channel for more Shaykh Saalih al-Fowzaan said: In the name of Allaah, All Gracious, All Merciful. All Praise is due to Allaah [alone], Lord of the worlds. And may Allaah send prayers and salutations upon our Prophet Muhammad, and upon his family, and all of his companions. On the occasion of […]
Golden advice on benefiting from one’s time
By Allaah, were the hearts sound (pure), they would be saddened at missing out [from goodness to be attained]. How many are the hours which pass by us, and we are prevented from benefitting from them?
End of year reflections
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 what he has done, and what he is doing.
Advice to those who occupy themselves with peoples’ affairs
Visit our YouTube channel for more Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen said: Likewise, do not interfere in [other] people’s affairs. Don’t get involved – if it doesn’t concern you. And this is contrary to what some people do today. You’ll find some people eager to know [other] peoples’ business. [If] they see two people talking, they try to […]
The reality of i’tikaaf
Visit our YouTube channel for more Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen said: However, [regarding] i’tikaaf, its reality is for the person to remain in the masjid for [the purpose of] worshipping Allaah ‘Azza wa Jall. Not for the purpose of people gathering together with one another, and chatting about that which is of no benefit; this is certainly […]
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 supplication and an increase in charitable deeds, because it is [approaching] the end of the month.
A moment to ponder on our state in Ramadhaan
Visit our YouTube channel for more Shaykh Sulaymaan ar-Ruhaylee said: Last year, we welcomed [the arrival of] Ramadhaan – rejoicing and full of happiness, and we were saying “Welcome! Welcome!”, and then as its days quickly passed we were saying to it “Slowly! Slowly!” Then it passed by, and we [found ourselves] in a strange […]
The fasting Muslim should know
Visit our YouTube channel for more Shaykh Muhammad Amaan al-Jaamee said: So the fasting person should know that he is in a great season like no other, and this season the smart one is careful to ensure that he benefits from it by reciting the Book of Allaah (‘Azza wa Jall) , and contemplating it, and […]
Appreciate the virtues of Ramadhaan
Some of the people do not know [the true value of] Ramadhaan except that it is [for them] to sleep during the day, and be awake at night engaged in idle chat and gossip…