And those of sound intellect should ponder at the [current] state of the world and reflect [on this].
Tag: transgression
Intended to commit a sin, but did not do it
If someone made the intention to commit a sin, but did not do it, would it be recorded against him or not?
Remembering Allaah when committing a sin
The remembrance of Allaah with the tongue is good, and [what is] better than that is the worshipper remembering Allaah at the time of committing a sin, and then refraining from it.
From the means which aid uprightness
Maintaining close ties with the scholars
The reward of doing a good deed
And when Allaah accepts [a good deed] from His worshipper, He then blesses hm with obedience [to Him], and diverts him [away] from [falling into] sin.
The principles of true happiness
The principles upon which true happiness of the worshipper is built are…
Remaining silent about falsehood
If the people remain silent about falsehood, the truth will disappear…
Old age
Likewise, the one who is elderly does not wait except for death; so how repulsive of him [if he were] to persist upon falling into sin [while death beckons].
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?
Transgressing against Allaah
A lack of fear [of Allaah] is due to a lack of remorse in the heart [at transgressing against Allaah], just as a house which has not been lived in will deteriorate.