Category Archives: Hilyat al-Awliyaa`

“What is it Between Me & Sa’id bin Jubair!”

When Sa’id bin Jubair (radiyaAllahu ‘anhu) entered into the court of the ruthless governor, Al-Hajjaj bin Yusuf Ath-Thaqafi, the latter asked the former, “What is your name?” “Sa’id bin Jubair.” “Rather, you are ‘the miserable one, son of the broken … Continue reading

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Winter – The Season of Benefit

It is reported from Abu Hurayrah – may Allah be pleased with him – that he said, “Shall I not point you to comfortable proceeds?” People responded, “And what is that O Abu Hurayrah?” He replied, “Fasting in winter.” The … Continue reading

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“Woe to you!” {AMAZING REMINDER!}

Reminder to myself first and foremost and then to my respected brothers and beloved sisters inshaAllah. ‘Abdullah bin ‘Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him) said: “O, you perpetrator of sin! Do not feel safe from the end result of … Continue reading

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Salaf & Their Salah [2]

Bakr al Muzani said, “If you want your prayer to be of benefit to you, say to yourself, ‘I might not have a chance to perform another prayer.’” [Jami` al `Ulum wal Hikam, p 466.] Shubrumah said, “We accompanied Karz … Continue reading

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Salaf & Their Salah [1]

For forty years, the Adhan was never called but Sa`id bin al-Musayyab radhiallahu `anhu was in the mosque before it was called. [Tabaqat al Hanabilah 1/141, Hilyat al Awliya 2/163, Sifat as Safwah 2/80] After ar-Rabi` bin Khaytham became partially … Continue reading

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