A Sincere Advisor

A sincere advisor does not have enmity towards you if you do not accept his advice.—Ibn al-Qayyim [d. 751H/1350CE]

Fasting Hot Days

Fasting Hot Days

Abu Musa al-Ash’ari (rah) used to fast in hot weather so it as said to him, “You are an old man.”

He said, “I’m preparing it for a long day [i.e. Day of Judgement].( Ibn al-Jawzi, Awakening From The Sleep of Heedlessness.) 

The Most Eloquent Speaker

Allah’s Apostle (s a w) was the most eloquent speaker of all of Allah’s creation. His speech was sweet, comprehensive, and he had the most beautiful way with words. His words captured the hearts and souls. Even his enemies had to admit to this quality.—Ibn al-Qayyim [d. 751H/1350CE]

Losing Time Is Grave

"Losing time is harder than death, as losing time keeps you away from Allah and the Hereafter, while death keeps you away from worldly life and people."~ Ibn Qayyim Al Jawziyyah

Perfect Your Prayer and Tongue

"Two matters, if a person perfects them, everything else will also be perfected: his prayer, and his tongue" ~ Yunus. B. Ubayd

Blessing of Allah

“When God desires good for anyone He blesses him with a sound intellect, makes knowledge beloved to him, bestows taqwa (God-consciousness) on him, makes gentleness his way, enriches him with contentment, and shows him his faults.”

Imam Harith al-Muhasibi, Risala Al-Mustarshidin

Giving Shaytaan Hope

If the shaytaan looks at you and sees that you are consistent in an act of obedience to Allaah, he will try to come to you again and again. If he sees that you are persistent in your actions (despite his efforts) he will tire of you and leave you. But if he sees that you are one day like this and one day like that, he will have high hopes in you. - Al Hasan Al Basree