Pearls of Wisdom of the Salaf - Page 7

Khayal · **Re: Pearls of Wisdom of the Salaf -** 02-23-2008

Marriage and the Light of Faith!!

‘Iktimah, Sumay’ and Kurayb report that Ibn ‘Abbâs – Allah be pleased with them – said to them:
Marry, for if the servant of Allah commits fornication Allah snatches the light of îmân from him, and may or may not return it to him. Ibn Sa’d in Al-Tabaqât Al-Kubrâ Vol.5 p287.

Khayal · **Re: Pearls of Wisdom of the Salaf -** 02-25-2008

Differences between sins

It is reported from Imâm Sufyân b. ‘Uyainah – Allâh have mercy on him – that he said:
Whoever’s sin was because of [carnal] desires, hope for him (as he may repent and be forgiven); but whoever’s sin was out of pride, fear for him. For indeed, Âdam sinned out of simple desire, and was forgiven; whereas Iblîs sinned out of pride, and was cursed.
Al-Dhahabî , Siyar A’lâm Al-Nubalâ` in his biography of Sufyân b. ‘Uyainah

Khayal · **Re: Pearls of Wisdom of the Salaf -** 02-26-2008

A Visitor looking around the House!

‘Abdullâh b. Mas’ûd –

Allah be pleased with him – went to visit someone who was ill, and a group of people went with him. In the house (where they were visiting) was a woman. One of the visitors, a man, started to look at the woman. ‘Abdullâh [Ibn Mas’ûd] said to him, “If your eye had been gouged out (or popped out] it would have been better for you.”

Al-Bukhârî, Al-Adab Al-Mufrad. See Shaykh Al-Albânî’s Sahîh Al-Adab Al-Mufrad Vol.1 p212

cala_lily · **Re: Pearls of Wisdom of the Salaf -** 02-26-2008

Just a quick question here. Why does it say in the Quran that you cannot take Christians or jews for friends?What kind of God would say something like that?

'Abd-al Latif · 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by cala_lily

Just a quick question here. Why does it say in the Quran that you cannot take Christians or jews for friends?What kind of God would say something like that?

Answer will be posted in a different thread.

EDIT: Here you go http://www.islamicboard.com/fiqh/134...rotectors.html (It is haraam to take kaafirs as close friends and protectors)

Faizah · **Re: Pearls of Wisdom of the Salaf -** 02-26-2008

It was related from Al-Marroodhee that he asked (Al-Imaam) Ahmad:

How are you today (lit. How is your morning)?

He replied:

How can one’s day be while he is required by his Lord to perform obligatory acts of worship?

(How can one’s day be while) his Prophet is calling him to practice the Sunnah?

(How can one’s day be while) two angels are requiring from him to correct his deeds?

(How can one’s day be while) his nafs urges him to follow its desires?

(How can one’s day be while) Iblees is beckoning him to commit all types of indecent, evil deeds?

(How can one’s day be while) the Angel of Death is observing him (waiting) to take his soul?

(How can one’s day be while) his dependants are asking him to provide them with maintenance?

Taken from Siyaar A'laamin Nubalaa by Al-Imaam adh-Dhahaabee; volume 11/227

Translated by Dawud Adib

Faizah · **Re: Pearls of Wisdom of the Salaf -** 02-26-2008

Ibn Abee Haatim(.328H) Rahimahullaah said

"I entered Damascus and came upon the students of hadeeth, and I passed by the circle of Qaasim al Joo'ee(d.248 AH). I found a group sitting around him and he was speaking. Their appearance amazed me; and I heard him saying:

"Seize the benefit of five things from the people of your time:
When you are present,you are not known;
When you are absent you are not missed;
When you are seen, your advice is not sought;
When you say something, your saying is not accepted;
And when you have some knowledge,you are not given anything for it.

I also advise you with five matters:
When you are treated unjustly, do not behave unjustly;
When you are praised, do not become happy;
When you are criticised, do not become upset;
When you are not believed, do not become angry;
And if people act deceitfully towards you, do not act deceitfully
towards them."

Ibn Abee Haatim said:" So I took that as my benefit from Damascus."

Related by Ibn al Jawzee in Sifatus-safwah(2/200).

Source

Faizah · **Re: Pearls of Wisdom of the Salaf -** 02-26-2008

Yahya Bin Mu-aad (rahimahullaah) said:

I am amazed by three:

A man who considers his actions to be created just like him, and abandons performing such actions for Allaah.

A man who is miserly with his wealth. His Lord lends it to him, and he does not lend anything of it.

A man who is desirous of the companionship and love of the people, whilst Allaah calls him to the Companionship and Love of Him.

Source: Al Fa-waa-id, page: 179

Khayal · **Re: Pearls of Wisdom of the Salaf -** 03-01-2008

1. Young Man's Fear of Allah

One day, Malik bin Dinar (rahimaullah) was passing by a place when he noticed a young man wearing old clothes and crying by the roadside. His name was Uthbah. Sweat was dripping down his body even though the temperature was very cold at that time. Malik bin Dinar became very surprised at this scene and asked Uthbah, "Oh young man, why are you crying? And why are you sweating during this cold temperature?"

Uthbah replied, "Once, I committed a sin at this place. Today, as I was passing by this place, I remembered that sin."

Source: Obtained from the book "Tambihul Ghafileen" by Shaikh Abul Laith Samarkandi.

Look how pious were the early Muslims. Today, we are committing thousands of sins, yet, we are walking around with happiness and joy as if we have nothing to worry about.

**Abdul Baari** · **Re: Pearls of Wisdom of the Salaf -** 03-31-2008

Assalamu Alaykum Warahmatullahi Wabarakaatuh,

Things have Changed

Umm Al-Dardâ` [the Younger] – Allâh be pleased with her - reports:

One day, Abû Al-Dardâ` came home angry, so I asked him, “What has made you so angry?” He replied, “By Allâh, I do not recognize anything from the Ummah of Muhammad except that they pray (salâh) in congregation.”

Al-Bukhârî, Al-Sahîh, Chapter on the Virtue of Praying Al-Fajr in Congregation.

We learn from this narration:

Prayer (salâh) in congregation is from the characteristics of the Ummah of Allâh’s Messenger – Allâh’s peace and blessings be upon him.

The noble Companion Abû Al-Dardâ` was conveying the idea that deficiency and negative changes had begun to creep in to the practices of the Muslims, and he wanted to point out this evil so that people could be aware and try to keep to the original teachings. Al-Hâfidh Ibn Hajr states, “Abû Al-Dardâ` intended to point out that all the deeds of those mentioned had suffered some degree of deficiency and change, except praying in congregation. This [change] is relative, for the condition of the people during the time of the Prophet was better compared to how it changed after that time; and during the time of the Two Shaykhs (Abû Bakr and ‘Umar) it was better compared to how it was after them. It is as if this concern came from Abû Al-Dardâ` towards the end of his life – during the latter part of ‘Uthmân’s Caliphate. And just imagine, if that virtuous generation was described by Abû Al-Dardâ` as it was, then what about those who came after them up to our own time?!”

This narration shows us that we should be angry if some aspect of the religion is changed, and that renouncing evil can be done by showing one’s anger if one is not able to do any more than that.

Taken from Fath Al-Bârî of Ibn Rajab and Fath Al-Bârî of Ibn Hajr; both of which are commentaries on Sahîh Al-Bukhârî

WaAlaykumus Salaam Warahmatullahi Wabarakaatuh

'Abd-al Latif · **Re: Pearls of Wisdom of the Salaf -** 04-04-2008

Abu Hurayrah (radi Allahu anhu) narrated that the Messenger (sal Allahu alayhi wa sallam) said:

"The gates of Paradise will be opened on Monday and on Thursdays, and every servant [of Allah] who associates nothing with Allaah will be forgiven, except for the man who has a grudge against his brother. [About them] it will be said, 'Delay these two until they are reconciled. Delay these two until they are reconciled. Delay these two until they are reconciled.'"

(Reported by Muslim in al-Musnad as-Saheeh, #2565.)

Khayal · **Re: Pearls of Wisdom of the Salaf -** 04-09-2008

A Realistic Faith!

Al-Hasan Al-Basrî – Allah have mercy on him – said:

Faith (îmân) is not by embellishment or wishful thinking, but it is what settles in the heart and is verified through your works. Whoever says good but does not do good will have his words compared to his deeds by Allah. Whoever says good and does good will have his words raised by his deeds. This is because Allah 'azza wa jalla said:

To Him ascends the good word, and the righteous deed raises it. [Sûrah Al-Fâtir: 10]

Ibn Battah in Al-Ibânah Al-Kubrâ Vol. 3 p120, and Al-Khatîb Al-Baghdâdî in Iqtidâ' Al-'Ilm Al-'Amal no.56.

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Khayal · **Re: Pearls of Wisdom of the Salaf -** 04-11-2008

Knowledge protects you!!

With reference to the important virtues of knowledge, the Shaykh (rahima-hullaah) mentions:
That he who has knowledge does not become tired in protecting it.
This is because, if Allaah bestows knowledge upon you, then its place is in the heart and there is no need for containers or keys or the like.
It is protected in the heart and soul, and in time itself it is a protector for you, because it protects you from danger, with Allaah’s permission.
So knowledge protects you, whilst with property, you protect it by placing it in locked up containers, and despite all this, you still remain insecure about it.
Shaykh Ibn 'Uthaymeen
Kitaabul-'Ilm

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Khayal · **Re: Pearls of Wisdom of the Salaf -** 04-14-2008

Blindly Taqleed (follow)

From the Sayings of 'Abdullaah ibn Mas'ood - 1
Ash Shaykh Al Imaam Al ‘Alaamah Ibnu Qayyim Al Jawzeeyah (رحمه الله)

A man in the company of ‘Abdullaah ibn Mas'ood said: “I do not wish to be from amongst the companions of the Right Hand, I wish to be from amongst the Muqaraboon (those who are brought close (to Allaah)!

So ‘Abdulllaah said: "But here is a man who wishes that if he died he would not be resurrected [from fear of Allaah]." Meaning himself.

He left his house one-day and people followed him, so he said to them: "Is there anything that you need?"

They said: "No, but we want to walk with you."

He said: "Go back, because it is lowly /dishonorable for the follower and a Fitnah for the one being followed.

He also said "If you knew about me what I know about myself, you would pour sand over my head."

“None of you should make Taqleed (blindly follow) another man in regards to his religion, if he [one being followed] believes then he believes and if he disbelieves then he disbelieves. If you had to blindly follow someone, then take those who have passed away as examples, for indeed those who are alive are not safe from Fitnah.”

“Look for your heart it three places:

1. When you are listening to the Quraan,
2. in the circles of remembrance [of Allaah]
3. and when you are alone.

If you don’t find it in these places, then ask Allaah to bless you with a heart for indeed you have no heart.”

“Indeed people have become proficient in speech, so he whose deeds are in accordance to his speech, then he is the one that will attain his portion of reward, and he whose deeds are in opposition to his speech, then he is one that only rebukes himself.”

“Truly I believe that a man forgets knowledge that he once possessed due to a sin that he practices.”

“Knowledge is not in narrating a lot, but knowledge is fear [of Allaah].”

Al Fawaaid: P.162

Translated by: Abu ‘Abdul Waahid, Nadir Ahmad

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Khayal a ThOuGhT Status: Offline Posts: 5,129 Reputation: 14173 Rep Power: 42 Join Date: May 2005 Location: iN ThOuGhTs Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: Pearls of Wisdom of the Salaf - 02-23-2008 Marriage and the Light of Faith!! ‘Iktimah, Sumay’ and Kurayb report that Ibn ‘Abbâs – Allah be pleased with them – said to them: Marry, for if the servant of Allah commits fornication Allah snatches the light of îmân from him, and may or may not return it to him. *Ibn Sa’d in Al-Tabaqât Al-Kubrâ* Vol.5 p287. __________________ Even a Smile is charity!**

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Khayal a ThOuGhT Status: Offline Posts: 5,129 Reputation: 14173 Rep Power: 42 Join Date: May 2005 Location: iN ThOuGhTs Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: Pearls of Wisdom of the Salaf - 02-26-2008 A Visitor looking around the House! ‘Abdullâh b. Mas’ûd – Allah be pleased with him – went to visit someone who was ill, and a group of people went with him. In the house (where they were visiting) was a woman. One of the visitors, a man, started to look at the woman. ‘Abdullâh [Ibn Mas’ûd] said to him, “If your eye had been gouged out (or popped out] it would have been better for you.” *Al-Bukhârî, Al-Adab Al-Mufrad.* See Shaykh Al-Albânî’s Sahîh Al-Adab Al-Mufrad Vol.1 p212 __________________ Even a Smile is charity!**

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cala_lily Limited Member Status: Offline Posts: 8 Reputation: -18 Rep Power: 0 Join Date: Feb 2008 Way of Life: Undisclosed	Re: Pearls of Wisdom of the Salaf - 02-26-2008 Just a quick question here. Why does it say in the Quran that you cannot take Christians or jews for friends?What kind of God would say something like that?

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Faizah Min Ahlil Hadeeth Status: Offline Posts: 7,273 Reputation: 27908 Rep Power: 60 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: ~ Daar as-Sa'aadah ~ Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: Pearls of Wisdom of the Salaf - 02-26-2008 It was related from Al-Marroodhee that he asked (Al-Imaam) Ahmad: How are you today (lit. How is your morning)? He replied: How can one’s day be while he is required by his Lord to perform obligatory acts of worship? (How can one’s day be while) his Prophet is calling him to practice the Sunnah? (How can one’s day be while) two angels are requiring from him to correct his deeds? (How can one’s day be while) his nafs urges him to follow its desires? (How can one’s day be while) Iblees is beckoning him to commit all types of indecent, evil deeds? (How can one’s day be while) the Angel of Death is observing him (waiting) to take his soul? (How can one’s day be while) his dependants are asking him to provide them with maintenance? Taken from Siyaar A'laamin Nubalaa by Al-Imaam adh-Dhahaabee; volume 11/227 Translated by Dawud Adib __________________

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Faizah Min Ahlil Hadeeth Status: Offline Posts: 7,273 Reputation: 27908 Rep Power: 60 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: ~ Daar as-Sa'aadah ~ Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: Pearls of Wisdom of the Salaf - 02-26-2008 Ibn Abee Haatim(.328H) Rahimahullaah said "I entered Damascus and came upon the students of hadeeth, and I passed by the circle of Qaasim al Joo'ee(d.248 AH). I found a group sitting around him and he was speaking. Their appearance amazed me; and I heard him saying: "Seize the benefit of five things from the people of your time: When you are present,you are not known; When you are absent you are not missed; When you are seen, your advice is not sought; When you say something, your saying is not accepted; And when you have some knowledge,you are not given anything for it. I also advise you with five matters: When you are treated unjustly, do not behave unjustly; When you are praised, do not become happy; When you are criticised, do not become upset; When you are not believed, do not become angry; And if people act deceitfully towards you, do not act deceitfully towards them." Ibn Abee Haatim said:" So I took that as my benefit from Damascus." Related by Ibn al Jawzee in Sifatus-safwah(2/200). Source __________________

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Faizah Min Ahlil Hadeeth Status: Offline Posts: 7,273 Reputation: 27908 Rep Power: 60 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: ~ Daar as-Sa'aadah ~ Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: Pearls of Wisdom of the Salaf - 02-26-2008 Yahya Bin Mu-aad (rahimahullaah) said: I am amazed by three: A man who considers his actions to be created just like him, and abandons performing such actions for Allaah. A man who is miserly with his wealth. His Lord lends it to him, and he does not lend anything of it. A man who is desirous of the companionship and love of the people, whilst Allaah calls him to the Companionship and Love of Him. Source: Al Fa-waa-id, page: 179 __________________

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Khayal a ThOuGhT Status: Offline Posts: 5,129 Reputation: 14173 Rep Power: 42 Join Date: May 2005 Location: iN ThOuGhTs Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: Pearls of Wisdom of the Salaf - 03-01-2008 1. Young Man's Fear of Allah One day, Malik bin Dinar (rahimaullah) was passing by a place when he noticed a young man wearing old clothes and crying by the roadside. His name was Uthbah. Sweat was dripping down his body even though the temperature was very cold at that time. Malik bin Dinar became very surprised at this scene and asked Uthbah, "Oh young man, why are you crying? And why are you sweating during this cold temperature?" Uthbah replied, "Once, I committed a sin at this place. Today, as I was passing by this place, I remembered that sin." Source: Obtained from the book "Tambihul Ghafileen" by Shaikh Abul Laith Samarkandi. Look how pious were the early Muslims. Today, we are committing thousands of sins, yet, we are walking around with happiness and joy as if we have nothing to worry about. __________________ Even a Smile is charity!

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Abdul Baari LI Lil' Mod Status: Offline Posts: 4,214 Reputation: 23631 Rep Power: 45 Join Date: Aug 2006 Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: Pearls of Wisdom of the Salaf - 03-31-2008 Assalamu Alaykum Warahmatullahi Wabarakaatuh, Things have Changed Umm Al-Dardâ` [the Younger] – Allâh be pleased with her - reports: One day, Abû Al-Dardâ` came home angry, so I asked him, “What has made you so angry?” He replied, “By Allâh, I do not recognize anything from the Ummah of Muhammad except that they pray (salâh) in congregation.” Al-Bukhârî, Al-Sahîh, Chapter on the Virtue of Praying Al-Fajr in Congregation. We learn from this narration: Prayer (salâh) in congregation is from the characteristics of the Ummah of Allâh’s Messenger – Allâh’s peace and blessings be upon him. The noble Companion Abû Al-Dardâ` was conveying the idea that deficiency and negative changes had begun to creep in to the practices of the Muslims, and he wanted to point out this evil so that people could be aware and try to keep to the original teachings. Al-Hâfidh Ibn Hajr states, “Abû Al-Dardâ` intended to point out that all the deeds of those mentioned had suffered some degree of deficiency and change, except praying in congregation. This [change] is relative, for the condition of the people during the time of the Prophet was better compared to how it changed after that time; and during the time of the Two Shaykhs (Abû Bakr and ‘Umar) it was better compared to how it was after them. It is as if this concern came from Abû Al-Dardâ` towards the end of his life – during the latter part of ‘Uthmân’s Caliphate. And just imagine, if that virtuous generation was described by Abû Al-Dardâ` as it was, then what about those who came after them up to our own time?!” This narration shows us that we should be angry if some aspect of the religion is changed, and that renouncing evil can be done by showing one’s anger if one is not able to do any more than that. Taken from Fath Al-Bârî of Ibn Rajab and Fath Al-Bârî of Ibn Hajr; both of which are commentaries on Sahîh Al-Bukhârî WaAlaykumus Salaam Warahmatullahi Wabarakaatuh __________________ "Hold on to the Sunnah like a lion grips its prey." Shaykh Abu Ibraheem Saud as Shuraym اَللّهُمَّ بَارِكْ لَنَا فِى رَجَبَ وَ شَعْبَانَ وَ بَلِّغْنَا رَمَضَان A Forum Fisabeelillah...

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'Abd-al Latif Stranger Status: Offline Posts: 405 Reputation: 3305 Rep Power: 11 Join Date: Jun 2007 Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: Pearls of Wisdom of the Salaf - 04-04-2008 Abu Hurayrah (radi Allahu anhu) narrated that the Messenger (sal Allahu alayhi wa sallam) said: "The gates of Paradise will be opened on Monday and on Thursdays, and every servant [of Allah] who associates nothing with Allaah will be forgiven, except for the man who has a grudge against his brother. [About them] it will be said, 'Delay these two until they are reconciled. Delay these two until they are reconciled. Delay these two until they are reconciled.'" (Reported by Muslim in al-Musnad as-Saheeh, #2565.) __________________ The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم said, “Verily rifq (gentleness) does not exist in something, except that it beautifies it. And it is not taken out of something, except that it harms it.” [Related by Muslim (no. 2592)] http://memoirofasinner.blogspot.com/

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Khayal a ThOuGhT Status: Offline Posts: 5,129 Reputation: 14173 Rep Power: 42 Join Date: May 2005 Location: iN ThOuGhTs Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: Pearls of Wisdom of the Salaf - 04-09-2008 A Realistic Faith! Al-Hasan Al-Basrî – Allah have mercy on him – said: Faith (îmân) is not by embellishment or wishful thinking, but it is what settles in the heart and is verified through your works. Whoever says good but does not do good will have his words compared to his deeds by Allah. Whoever says good and does good will have his words raised by his deeds. This is because Allah 'azza wa jalla said: To Him ascends the good word, and the righteous deed raises it. [Sûrah Al-Fâtir: 10] Ibn Battah in Al-Ibânah Al-Kubrâ Vol. 3 p120, and Al-Khatîb Al-Baghdâdî in Iqtidâ' Al-'Ilm Al-'Amal no.56. . __________________ Even a Smile is charity!

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Khayal a ThOuGhT Status: Offline Posts: 5,129 Reputation: 14173 Rep Power: 42 Join Date: May 2005 Location: iN ThOuGhTs Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: Pearls of Wisdom of the Salaf - 04-11-2008 Knowledge protects you!! With reference to the important virtues of knowledge, the Shaykh (rahima-hullaah) mentions: That he who has knowledge does not become tired in protecting it. This is because, if Allaah bestows knowledge upon you, then its place is in the heart and there is no need for containers or keys or the like. It is protected in the heart and soul, and in time itself it is a protector for you, because it protects you from danger, with Allaah’s permission. So knowledge protects you, whilst with property, you protect it by placing it in locked up containers, and despite all this, you still remain insecure about it. Shaykh Ibn 'Uthaymeen Kitaabul-'Ilm . . __________________ Even a Smile is charity!

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Khayal a ThOuGhT Status: Offline Posts: 5,129 Reputation: 14173 Rep Power: 42 Join Date: May 2005 Location: iN ThOuGhTs Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: Pearls of Wisdom of the Salaf - 04-14-2008 Blindly Taqleed (follow) From the Sayings of 'Abdullaah ibn Mas'ood - 1 Ash Shaykh Al Imaam Al ‘Alaamah Ibnu Qayyim Al Jawzeeyah (رحمه الله) A man in the company of ‘Abdullaah ibn Mas'ood said: “I do not wish to be from amongst the companions of the Right Hand, I wish to be from amongst the Muqaraboon (those who are brought close (to Allaah)! So ‘Abdulllaah said: "But here is a man who wishes that if he died he would not be resurrected [from fear of Allaah]." Meaning himself. He left his house one-day and people followed him, so he said to them: "Is there anything that you need?" They said: "No, but we want to walk with you." He said: "Go back, because it is lowly /dishonorable for the follower and a Fitnah for the one being followed. He also said "If you knew about me what I know about myself, you would pour sand over my head." “None of you should make Taqleed (blindly follow) another man in regards to his religion, if he [one being followed] believes then he believes and if he disbelieves then he disbelieves. If you had to blindly follow someone, then take those who have passed away as examples, for indeed those who are alive are not safe from Fitnah.” “Look for your heart it three places: 1. When you are listening to the Quraan, 2. in the circles of remembrance [of Allaah] 3. and when you are alone. If you don’t find it in these places, then ask Allaah to bless you with a heart for indeed you have no heart.” “Indeed people have become proficient in speech, so he whose deeds are in accordance to his speech, then he is the one that will attain his portion of reward, and he whose deeds are in opposition to his speech, then he is one that only rebukes himself.” “Truly I believe that a man forgets knowledge that he once possessed due to a sin that he practices.” “Knowledge is not in narrating a lot, but knowledge is fear [of Allaah].” Al Fawaaid: P.162 Translated by: Abu ‘Abdul Waahid, Nadir Ahmad . . __________________ Even a Smile is charity!