The Enduring Good Deeds

  • The Prophet Anchors His Mindfulness of Allah

    Al–Aghar al–Muzani (رضي الله عنه) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “Verily, there is (at times) some sort of shade upon my heart, and I seek forgiveness from Allah a hundred times a day.” — Sahih Muslim (2702a) Al–Qadi (رحمه اللّٰه) said: “It is said that this means the Prophet (ﷺ) experienced intervals of distraction from the… Read more

  • The Virtue of Istirja` – An Explanation

    Ḥadīth On the authority of Umm Salama (رضى الله عنها) who reported Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) as saying: “If any Muslim who suffers some calamity says what Allah has commanded him, إِنَّا لِله وإنَّا إلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ، اللَّهُمَّ أجُرْنِي فِي مُصِيْبَتي، وأخْلِفْ لِي خَيْراً مِنْهَا Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi raji’un. Allahumma-jurni fi musibati, wa akhlif li khairan… Read more

  • Fortifying the Soul Against Praise

    The Beautiful, Humble Duʿāʾ of Abu Bakr – The Best of Creation After the Prophets Shaykh al-Albānī (رحمه الله) said after an announcer praised him: “I thank the brother, the teacher Ibrāhīm, for his statements and his praise. There is nothing that I can say in return except by following the first Khalīfah, Abu Bakr… Read more

  • Etiquette for When You Speak Harshly to Family, but Not to Others

    It was narrated that Hudhaifah (رضي الله عنه) said: “I was harsh in the way I spoke to my family, but not to others. I mentioned that to the Prophet (ﷺ), and he (ﷺ) said:‘Why don’t you ask for forgiveness? Ask Allah to forgive you—seventy times each day.’”— Sunan Ibn Majah 3817 Grade: Hasan (Darussalam)… Read more

  • Conditions for the Acceptance of Repentance

    Sheikh Rabi ibn Hadi al–Madhkali (رحمه الله) said: “Tawbah [repentance] to Allāh is that you feel regret—the strongest of regrets—over what you’ve committed of a sin or sins. You suffer anguish, you regret, you fear Allāh’s punishment, Great is He and All-High. You realize the magnificence and greatness of Allāh, the One whom you’ve disobeyed, and… Read more

  • Navigating Through Nightmares

    Guidance from the Prophet (ﷺ) on Dreams Narrated Abu Sa`id Al–Khudri (رضي الله عنه):The Prophet (ﷺ) said: “If anyone of you sees a dream that he likes, then it is from Allah, and he should thank Allah for it and narrate it to others; but if he sees something else, i.e., a dream that he… Read more

  • Verily, Patience Is at the First Stroke of a Calamity

    Ḥadīth It was narrated that Anas ibn Malik (رضي الله عنه) said: The Prophet (ﷺ) passed by a woman who was weeping at a grave and said: “Fear Allah and be patient.” She replied, “Leave me alone, for you have not suffered my calamity!” And she did not recognize him. It was said to her,… Read more

  • The Eloquent Silence of Maryam Al-Batul

    “When we read the Qur’an, we find it filled with invaluable lessons that impart teachings that we hold dear. It provides us with a guiding light through eloquence and expression. So, whoever adopts the Qur’an and its teachings, taking it as a retreat will be elevated by Allah in status and will be rightly guided.… Read more

  • Rectifying Our Worship

    Sheikh Muhammad Adam al-Ethiopee (رحمه الله) mentioned: “Seeking forgiveness is not only for sins and acts of disobedience; rather, seeking forgiveness is also required for acts of obedience, due to the inattentiveness and heedlessness that may occur within them (on the part of the servant), and for not establishing those acts of worship as they… Read more

  • Summary of Rules about Repentance

    Here are some important principles — knowledge of which is essential and should not be neglected by anyone. They are as follows: • Immediate Repentance Is Obligatory Turning to Allah in repentance immediately after committing a sin — without delay — is obligatory. Delaying repentance is itself an act of disobedience. If a person repents… Read more