The Enduring Good Deeds

  • The Heart of Recitation

    Sheikh ‘Abd al–Razzaq al–Badr (حفظه الله) said: “Your concern should not be, while reciting the Qur’an, ‘When will I finish this sūrah?’ Rather, your concern should be, while reciting the Qur’an: ‘When will I receive guidance through this Qur’an?’ ‘When will I benefit from this Qur’an?’ ‘When will I be among the people of Al-Qur’an… Read more

  • Forgiving Others and Being More Self-Aware in Ramadan

    The Sheikh, Dr. Muḥammad ibn Ghālib Al-‘Umarī (حفظه الله) said: Come upon Ramadan with [your] hearts showing mercy to one another, for it’s from a lack of self-awareness that: you hope for mercy while you haven’t shown [it yourself]; you crave for forgiveness while you [yourself] haven’t forgiven; you yearn for acceptance and approval, while… 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

  • Precedence of Love for the Messenger of Allah

    Ḥadīth Anas (رضي الله عنه) reported: The Prophet (ﷺ) said: “None of you truly believes until I become dearer to him than his father, his children, and all people.” [Authentic hadith] – [Narrated by Bukhari & Muslim] – [Sahih Bukhari – 15] Ibn Hajar’s Explanation This hadith was also narrated by Abu Hurairah (رضي الله عنه). Abd Ul-‘Azeez Ibn Suhayb’s (رضي… 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

  • A Remedy for Anxiety and Sorrow

    Ḥadīth It was narrated from Abdullah ibn Mas’ood (رضي الله عنه) that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “No person, when stricken by anxiety or with sorrow, says: اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي عَبْدُكَ، ابْنُ عَبْـدِكَ، ابْنُ أَمَتِـكَ، نَاصِيَتِي بِيَدِكَ، مَاضٍ فِيَّ حُكْمُكَ، عَدْلٌ فِيَّ قَضَاؤُكَ، أَسْأَلُكَ بِكُلِّ اسْمٍ هُوَ لَكَ، سَمَّيْتَ بِهِ نَفْسَكَ، أَوْ أَنْزَلْتَهُ فِي كِتَابِكَ،… Read more

  • Gratitude – A Brief Analysis of Prophetic Counsel

    Ḥadīth Abu Hurayrah (رضي الله عنه) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “Look at those who are below you, and do not look at those who are above you, for that is more likely to hold you back from belittling the blessings of Allah upon you.” [Authentic hadith] – [Narrated by Bukhari & Muslim] – [Sahih Muslim – 2963]… Read more

  • Scholarly Advice

    Sheikh ibn al–Uthaymīn (رحمه اللّٰه) said: “We advise a person to rely on himself when it comes to people. Do not ask them for anything, and do not lower yourself in front of them. And make sure you are not in need of them as much as you are able to. But when it comes… Read more

  • Gray Hair

    “Life begins in a weak stage during adolescence, then reaches strength in youth, and finally descends into old age—a time when the body weakens, strength diminishes, hair turns gray, bones grow frail, and one’s standing before Allah and their meeting with Him draws nearer. When gray hair starts to appear, the veil that distracts [so… Read more

  • The Longest Hand

    Narrated ʿAisha (رضي الله عنها): Some of the wives of the Prophet (ﷺ) asked him, “Who among us will be the first to follow you (i.e., die after you)?” He (ﷺ) replied, “The one with the longest hand.” So they began measuring their hands with a stick, and Sawda’s hand appeared to be the longest.… Read more