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Reflections on the Day of ‘Eid Over the Blessed Month Which Has Passed

June 25, 2017 Abu Haatim M. Farooq Comments Off on Reflections on the Day of ‘Eid Over the Blessed Month Which Has Passed

  الحمد لله رب العالمين، وصلى الله وسلم على نبينا محمد وعلى آله وأصحابه أجمعين، أما بعد   Al-Haafidh Ibn Rajab (rahimahullaah) said:   “Some of the Salaf stated that they would supplicate to Allaah […read more]

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Our Lord Does Not Prevent Anything From His Servant in This World Except that He Gives Him What is Better Than it

April 16, 2017 Abu Haatim M. Farooq Comments Off on Our Lord Does Not Prevent Anything From His Servant in This World Except that He Gives Him What is Better Than it

  الحمد لله رب العالمين، وصلى الله وسلم على نبينا محمد وعلى آله وأصحابه أجمعين، أما بعد Ibn Qayyim Al-Jawziyyah (rahimahullaah) said:   Vacate your mind for concern over that which you have been commanded […read more]

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The Bitterness of the Dunya is the Sweetness of the Hereafter – A Consolation of Enjoining Patience Under Tribulations

July 17, 2016 Abu Haatim M. Farooq Comments Off on The Bitterness of the Dunya is the Sweetness of the Hereafter – A Consolation of Enjoining Patience Under Tribulations

  الحمد لله رب العالمين، وصلى الله وسلم على نبينا محمد وعلى آله وأصحابه أجمعين، أما بعد   When discussing some the remedies which help to enjoin patience when one is faced with tests and […read more]

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The Levels of the People in Relation to Sicknesses & Some Words of Encouragement for Those Afflicted With Illnesses

March 9, 2016 Abu Haatim M. Farooq Comments Off on The Levels of the People in Relation to Sicknesses & Some Words of Encouragement for Those Afflicted With Illnesses

  الحمد لله رب العالمين، وصلى الله وسلم على نبينا محمد وعلى آله وأصحابه أجمعين، أما بعد   Shaikh Muhammad bin Saalih Al-‘Uthaimeen (rahimahullaah) said when speaking of the levels of people in relation to […read more]

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The Consequences of Opposing the Messengers & its Destructive Effects Upon Mankind – by Ibn Al-Qayyim

January 11, 2016 Abu Haatim M. Farooq Comments Off on The Consequences of Opposing the Messengers & its Destructive Effects Upon Mankind – by Ibn Al-Qayyim

الحمد لله رب العالمين، وصلى الله وسلم على نبينا محمد وعلى آله وأصحابه أجمعين، أما بعد   Ibn al-Qayyim (rahimahullaah) said: Whoever has awareness of the circumstances of the world and its fundamentals will know […read more]

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Sincerity & The Purity of Intention – Readings from Siyar

October 1, 2015 Abu Haatim M. Farooq Comments Off on Sincerity & The Purity of Intention – Readings from Siyar

الحمد لله رب العالمين، وصلى الله وسلم على نبينا محمد وعلى آله وأصحابه أجمعين، أما بعد   The following are a selection of illustrations cited by Imaam Adh-Dhahabee in his book: Siyar A’laam an-Nubalaa of […read more]

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Three Scholars Illustrate the Unique Status of the Fasting Person During the Month of Ramadhaan

June 24, 2015 Abu Haatim M. Farooq Comments Off on Three Scholars Illustrate the Unique Status of the Fasting Person During the Month of Ramadhaan

  الحمد لله رب العالمين، وصلى الله وسلم على نبينا محمد وعلى آله وأصحابه أجمعين،  أما بعد   Ibn Qayyim Al-Jawziyyah (rahimahullaah) said: “As for fasting, then along with it being an aspect of worship; […read more]

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Ibn Al-Qayyim’s Illustrations of Leaving Something Sincerely for the Sake of Allaah – & How it is Done Correctly

June 2, 2015 Abu Haatim M. Farooq Comments Off on Ibn Al-Qayyim’s Illustrations of Leaving Something Sincerely for the Sake of Allaah – & How it is Done Correctly

الحمد لله رب العالمين، وصلى الله وسلم على نبينا محمد وعلى آله وأصحابه أجمعين،  أما بعد   Ibn al-Qayyim (rahimahullaah) said: “The basis of this chapter and its principle is: That whoever leaves off something […read more]

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Ibn Al-Qayyim’s Words on The Light Attained by The Believers

March 25, 2015 Abu Haatim M. Farooq Comments Off on Ibn Al-Qayyim’s Words on The Light Attained by The Believers

  الحمد لله وحده، والصلاة والسلام على من لا نبي بعده، وعلى آله وصحبه، أما بعد   Ibn al-Qayyim (rahimahullaah) said regarding the saying of Allaah, The Most High:   اللَّهُ نُورُ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضِ ۚ […read more]

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Imaam An-Nawawee on The Remedies for Envy, Riyaa, Self-Amazement & Contempt of Others

June 15, 2014 Abu Haatim M. Farooq Comments Off on Imaam An-Nawawee on The Remedies for Envy, Riyaa, Self-Amazement & Contempt of Others

  Imaam An-Nawawee (rahimahullaah) said: From them[1] is the caution against envy and riyaa (showing off) and self-amazement and contempt of the people – even if they are lower than him by degrees. These are […read more]