Jul 18, 2010

Patience in Times of Calamities Author: Imaam Abdur Rahman As-Sa’dee (rahimahuAllah) Source: Tafseerus Sa’dee Translator: Zaid Lites  “And We will surely test you with something of fear, hunger, and loss of wealth, lives, and fruits…But, give glad tidings to the patient. Those who, when they are afflicted by a calamity say: ‘Indeed we belong...

Jul 11, 2010

Abu Sa’id al-Khudri (Radi Allah Anhu) reported Allah’s Messenger (sal-allahu- alleihi-wasallam ) as saying: “There was a person before you who had killed ninety-nine persons and then made an inquiry about the learned persons of the world (who could show him the way to salvation). He was directed to a monk. He came to him and told him that he...

Jul 2, 2010

SubhaanAllaah, the following is a serious wakeup call. A reminder for myself and you, that we return to the Qur’aan – recite it, memorize it, and ponder over it often and much. May Allaah make it the life of our hearts and the light of our chests. Allaahumma Aameen. Shame on You! Oh slaves of Allah — Oh Ummah of Muhammad (SallallAllahu ‘Alaihi wa...

Jul 1, 2010

As for the next part of the question, about the most valuable quality to aim for, then the answer to this is that the best prize is to have trust in Allaah, reliance upon Him of His sufficiency, and keeping a good opinion of Him, the latter being that if anyone is anxious regarding their sustenance then he should turn to the shelter of Allaah, as the Exalted...

Jul 1, 2010

Bismillah, Praise be to Allaah. Allaah loves to be asked, and He encourages that in all things. He is angry with the one who does not ask of Him and He encourages His slaves to ask of Him. Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning): “And your Lord said: “Invoke Me [i.e. believe in My Oneness (Islamic Monotheism) and ask Me for anything] I will respond to...