A sincere repentance to Allaah is from the greatest [acts with] which one can draw near to Allaah, particularly during these virtuous days [of Dhul-Hijjah]; O Allaah forgive us, and immerse us in…
Category: Sins
Leave what is hidden in their heart to Allaah
Whoever wrongs you and then comes to apologise for their wrongdoing, humility obliges you to accept their apology – whether it is sincere or not – and leave what is hidden [in their heart] to Allaah…
Important advice for after Ramadhaan
So the Muslim must always be a servant of Allaah and not a servant of Allaah [just] some of the time.
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…
For those who desire a righteous heart
May Allaah grant you goodness. It has been narrated that al-Ashtar once entered upon ‘Ali ibn Abi Taalib رضي الله عنه – after part of the night had passed – while he was standing in prayer.
A moment to ponder on our state in Ramadhaan
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!
What Allaah commanded us with in Rajab
Rajab is a sacred month. Allaah has commanded us in this month to perform a great act of worship. What is it? Should we perform Hajj? There is no Hajj in it. Should we perform ‘Umrah?
Do not praise yourself no matter how pious you become
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.
Do not beautify sin in your heart
Do not beautify sin within yourself. You look, then look again, and again, and again until the heart becomes corrupted.
Beware of speaking ill of a believer!
…and whoever says about a believer something that is not true, he will be made by Allaah to dwell in the putrid fluid flowing from the inhabitants of Hell until he retracts what he said.