Category Archives: Tazkiya

The Patience of Abu Qilaabah

Posted on January 1, 2016 by Idrees

Imam al-Awza’i narrates from ‘Abdullah ibn Muhammad that he said: I went out to the shore as a patrolman and our patrol at the time was in al-‘Areesh in Egypt. When I arrived at the shore, I came upon an … Continue reading →

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A Goodly Life

Posted on January 11, 2015 by Idrees

Life, is either for a person, or against him, It’s hours and seconds, days and years pass him by Leading him (by his actions) to the Love and Good Pleasure of Allah until he is amongst the people of Ultimate … Continue reading →

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“…in this moment, in this moment”

Posted on December 1, 2014 by Idrees

  ‘Abdullaah Ibnul-Mubaarak رحمه الله said: “I came to Makkah while it had been stricken by drought and the people were praying Istisqaa (prayer for rain) in Masjid Al-Haraam. I was by the gate of Banee Shaybah, when I saw … Continue reading →

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The Story of Julaybib

Posted on October 15, 2014 by Idrees

It is narrated in the Books of History that Julaybib (may Allah be pleased with him) was a Sahabi who was short in height, deformed in appearance, his lineage was not known, no one knew who his parents had been, … Continue reading →

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The Art of Happiness

Posted on December 20, 2012 by Idrees

Among the greatest of blessings is to have a calm, stable, and happy heart.  For in happiness the mind is clear, enabling one to be a productive person.  It has been said that happiness is an art that needs to … Continue reading →

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Ways of Strengthening Patience

Posted on November 22, 2012 by Idrees

  The Patience of noble people and the patience of ignoble people Every person has to exercise patience in order to face difficulties, whether he does so willingly or unwillingly. The noble person exercises patience willingly, because he realizes the … Continue reading →

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The Fruits of Putting One’s Trust in Allaah

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Idrees

  As for the fruits of putting one’s trust in Allaah (i.e. tawakkul), then they are many. The greatest of them is that Allaah will suffice him in whatever he seeks after. “And whoever puts his trust in Allaah, He … Continue reading →

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Three Beautiful Pieces of Advice

Posted on July 3, 2012 by Idrees

On the authority of Abu Ayyoob al-Ansaaree: A man came to the Prophet and said “Oh Messenger of Allaah give me advice and summarize it”. The Prophet (sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam) said (what means) “When you stand to pray, pray as … Continue reading →

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One Of The Poisons Of The Heart

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Idrees

Ibn Qayyim al Jawziyyah (d.751H) said: Unnecessary companionship is a chronic disease that causes much harm. How often have the wrong kind of companionship and intermixing deprived people of Allah’s generosity, planting discord in their hearts which even the passage … Continue reading →

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Things you will never find benefit in

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Idrees

  There are ten things you will never find benefit in:   The First: Knowledge which is void of action. The Second: Actions which are void of sincerity to Allah, and void of exemplification of the Sunnah. (Note: These two … Continue reading →

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