The Enduring Good Deeds

virtues

  • First Ten Days of Dhul-Hijjah

    Ḥadīth Ibn Abbas (رضي الله عنهما) reported: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “No good deeds are better than those done in the first ten days of Dhul–Hijjah.” Some companions (رضي الله عنهم) asked, “Not even Jihad in the way of Allah?” The Prophet (ﷺ) replied, “Not even Jihad in the way of Allah, except for a… Read more

  • Fasting in Ramadan

    Explaining Some Benefits of Fasting in Ramadan — By Muḥammad Ibn Ṣāliḥ al-‘Uthaymīn[1] Introduction My brothers, a precious month and a great time are upon us. During it, Allah increases rewards and bestows gifts in abundance. He opens the doors to goodness for whoever wishes for it. It is the month of benefits and blessings,… Read more

  • When Repeating a Single Verse Is Better Than Reciting the Whole Qur’ān

    Imām Ibn Al-Qayyim (رحمه اللّٰه) said: If people knew what [tremendous good] was in reciting the Qur’ān while contemplating its meanings, they would have occupied themselves with that over everything else. Then, when one recites it with reflection until he comes across a verse that he is in need of—to cure his heart—he [should] repeat… Read more