Category Archives: The Hereafter
Certainty ~
Ibn Mas’ud radiyallahu ‘anhu once said, “The believer will not attain comfort until he meets Allah.” “O son of Adam! Your mother gave birth to you while you were weeping, while those around you were laughing in joy.Work for the … Continue reading
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‘O People, Prepare for Departure!’
Habib al-’Abid reports: Once, when I arrived in al-Basrah, I was surprised to see that the markets were closed, and the streets empty. I called out, “O people of Basrah, is this some kind of holiday of yours that I … Continue reading
Got Your Eyes On the Prize?
The sea of pleasures may drown its owner and the swimmer fears to open his eyes under the water. Allah promised you the pleasures of the Hereafter, so do not be in a hurry and seek them in this worldly … 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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“By Allah, I then fell down unconscious.”
Saleh al-Mizee said: “In the middle of the day, I entered the graveyard. I looked at the graves and they were like a group of silent people. I said, ‘How perfect Allah is! Who will bring you back to life … 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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The Deeds of the People of Hell…
Shaykhul Islam ibn Taymiyyah rahimahullah was asked “What are the deeds of the people of hell and what are the deeds of the people of paradise?” He replied: “The deeds of the people of hell are: associating partners in worship … Continue reading
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Ibn al-Qayyim’s beautiful description of Paradise
Ibn al-Qayyim said, in regards to the description of the Paradise and the delights that it contains: “And if you ask about its ground and its soil, then it is of musk and saffron. And if you ask about its … Continue reading
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