So your brother is the one who [sincerely] advises you, reminds you, and warns you [against pursuing the path to desctruction].
Tag: brotherhood
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…
In the absence of your brother
In the absence of your brother, make mention of him with what you [yourself] would like to be remembered with, and do not make mention of him with what you [yourself] would not like to be mentioned of yourself.
No need to advise him, because he knows the ruling
What is the ruling if I see someone committing a sin, and I don’t advise him because he knows the ruling?
From that which is strange in this time of ours
From that which is strange in these times [of ours today], is that between you and another is a relationship, the sincerity of which is built upon fond memories – the size of mountains!
Whoever hears of an innovation
Whoever hears of an innovation, then he must not relate it to his companions; he must not relay it [out of fear it may settle] in their hearts.
Ahmed wants to repent from backbiting Zayd
O noble Shaykh, what is your opinion regarding someone who repented to Allaah from backbiting, and then gave charity on behalf of everyone whom he had backbitten?
Genuine brotherhood in Islaam
We visited al-Hasan al-Basree, and [found him] asleep. By his head was a basket, and we foraged inside and found bread and fruit, so we began to eat.
Should you remember me, then supplicate for me
O my brother, the benefit of getting together is [that it reminds us] to supplicate [for one another].
When Muslims exchange visits with one another
This is the clothing of the Monks; certainly, when the Muslims exchange visits with one another, they beautify themselves.