Category Archives: Sifat as-Safwah
Those Whose Faults Should Not Be Mentioned
Ibn al-Musayyib: “There is no honourable person, scholar or doer of good except that he has a shortcoming. However, there are some people to whom we should not mention their faults , that is, those whose good deeds exceed their … Continue reading
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Description of ‘Ali that Made Mu`awiyah* Weep.
After Ali died , Mu`awiyah bin Abi Sufyan said to Dirar bin Damrah “Describe ‘Ali to me.” “Will you not excuse me from answering you,” said Dirar. “No, describe him,” insisted Mu`awiyah. “Please excuse me from doing so,” said Dirar. … Continue reading
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“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
O Evil Shaykh!
Abu Bakr as-Saidalaani reported that he heard Salim bin Mansur bin ‘Ammar say, “Upon seeing my father in a dream, I asked him, ‘What did your lord do with you?’ He answered : ‘Indeed, my lord drew me near and … Continue reading
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Adorn Yourselves for the Greater Display
`Umar bin al-Khattab (radiAllahu `anhu) said, “Take account of your own selves (i.e., of your deeds), before you will be taken to account (on the Day of Resurrection). Weigh yourselves (i.e., your deeds) before you will be … 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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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
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
‘Umar b. al-Khattab’s Words on Salah
`Umar said, while standing on the podium, “A man might have white hair in Islam (i.e. reaches in old age while Muslim), yet has not completed even one prayer for Allah, the Exalted!” He was asked, “Why is that?” He … Continue reading
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Are You Not Ashamed…?!
Ibn Ubayd said “We visited Muhammad Ibn Su’qah and he said: ‘Shall I inform you of something which might avail you, because it has been of great help to myself?’ He said ‘Ata ibn Abu Raba’h told us: ‘People who … Continue reading
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