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It is reported from Al-Hasan Al-Basrî – Allâh have mercy on him – that he said: The life of this world is made up of three days: yesterday has gone with all that was done; tomorrow, you may never reach; but today is for you so do what you should do today. [Al-Bayhaqî, Al-Zuhd Al-Kabîr p197] Source: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaDlIsw6BIEcpVCHOl3v

3. The narration of Abu Saʿid, the chain appears to be good (Hasan), but the scholars explained the reason for its weakness. Some scholars held that it is actually a mursal report from Al-Hasan Al-Basri, meaning it is missing a Companion, though its chain is otherwise good. 4 - 10. The hadith was also reported as being directly from the Prophet ﷺ that he used this opening supplication, narrated by about ten…

As for the hadith of Abu Sa‘id mentioned by the author: It was narrated by the five collectors, all through the route of Ja‘far ibn Sulayman Ad-Duba‘ee → ‘Ali ibn ‘Ali Ar-Rifa‘i → Abu Al-Mutawakkil An-Nāji → Abu Sa‘id. It states that the Prophet ﷺ used to say it, and it adds that he would say: “La ilaha illa Allāh” three times, during the opening supplication “Subhanaka Allahumma wa bihamdik, tabaraka ismuk, wa…

Ṣāliḥ ibn Ḥātim ibn Wardān said: “I heard Yazīd ibn Zurayʿ say: «لكل دين فرسان، وفرسان هذا الدين أصحاب الأسانيد» "Every religion has its horsemen/defenders, and the horsemen/defenders of this religion are the people of isnād (i.e. the scholars of ḥadīth).” [Siyar A'lām An-Nubalā'] ____ The following is a simple example illustrating the above, drawn from Sheikh Rashād Aḍh-Ḍhāli'ee’s explanation of Imām Abu…

From the strange mistakes caused by misreading texts: Al-Khatīb narrated in Al-Jāmi‘ li Akhlāq Ar-Rāwi wa Ādāb As-Sāmi‘ (no. 625) from Abu Al-‘Aynā’, who said: “I attended a gathering of one of the inattentive ḥadīth scholars. He quoted a ḥadīth and said: «عن رسول الله ﷺ، عن جبريل، عن الله، عن رجل» ‘From the Messenger of Allāh ﷺ, from Jibrīl, from Allāh, from a man.’ I said, ‘Who is this man who could be fit…

Yes—you. I hear you don’t pray?! What is this? You think it's a joke? Fix up! I’m telling you this because I care. Go on. Stand up. Make wudhu and pray. Right now! Don't wait for Ramaḍān! ------------- Question: What is the ruling on the fasting of someone who does not pray? Sheikh Uthaymeen raḥimahullāh: The fasting of someone who abandons prayer is not valid and not accepted, because the one who…

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Allāh treats you the way you treat others From the Prophet’s teachings: 1⃣. Whoever conceals the faults of a Muslim, Allāh conceals his faults. 2⃣. Whoever exposes the faults of his brother, Allāh will expose his faults. 3⃣. Whoever helps a Muslim, Allāh will help him. 4⃣. Allāh shows mercy only to those who are merciful to His servants. 5⃣. Allāh helps a servant as long as he helps his brother. 6⃣.…

The Six Benefits of Seclusion (’Uzlah) Abu Bakr Al-Bayhaqi writes in Az-Zuhd Al-Kabeer quoting from Ibn Qudāmah (may Allāh have mercy on them both): "Let us begin by outlining the benefits of seclusion, which are six in number. The first benefit is having time for worship and for building a close, personal connection with Allāh through private prayer and remembrance. This kind of closeness needs calm, space, and…

The Inner States of Authors Reflected in Their Writing What a precise description, and how beautifully it reflects the inner states of authors at the time of writing and authorship. Al-Qarāfī, may Allāh have mercy on him, said: “Authors are subject to alternating states of constriction and expansiveness arising from worldly circumstances. In periods of expansiveness, their words attain fitting perfection; in…

Benefits of Recording Notes in the Margins of a Book: 1. They remain preserved with the book itself. 2. They save time. 3. They are easy to carry. --- Drawbacks of Writing in the Margins: 1. Limited space. 2. Some books have coloured or decorated margins. 3. Difficulty in categorising and organising notes. 4. Notes remain tied to that specific book and cannot easily be integrated with notes from other…

* Births of Companions * Children of Companions * Transitional generations (Al-mukhḍaramūn) In history books: revolts, earthquakes, plagues, etc. Ibn Al-Jawzī noted: “A person does not perceive a ‘blow of anesthetic’”—he used the term Al-banj in the 6th century AH, an Arabic word later adopted in English. This itself is a scholarly insight. --- Tools for Note-Taking: 1. Notes in the book itself (beginning or…

The Zeal of Scholars in Reading: 1. Shaykh Ibn Bāz, may Allāh have mercy on him, used to have Al-Bidāyah wa An-Nihāyah, Tafsīr Al-Baghawī, and Tafsīr Ibn Kathīr read to him at dawn. 2. Some scholars study and excerpt works such as Majmū‘ Fatāwā Shaykh Al-Islām Ibn Taymiyyah and Siyar A‘lām An-Nubalā’. --- Types of Books to Read: 1. Essential books. 2. Books to be read once or twice. 3. Fundamental…

4. Impatience and haste are further reasons for avoiding reading. --- Factors That Aid Reading: 1. Reading must be practiced regularly to build a habit. Start with manageable texts; do not begin with the most advanced books. 2. Divide your time wisely: dawn, waiting periods, bedtime. Not every book is suitable for every time. 3. When your mind is clear, read challenging material; avoid light books at such…

Part One Introduction: A. Life is short, knowledge is vast, and reading condenses both for you. B. A scholar composes his book over many years; yet you can read his book in just a few days. Reading, therefore, shortens lifetimes. C. Imam Mālik compiled his book Al-Muwatta over forty years, revising, adding, removing, and modifying it; the book’s value is immense, yet his students could benefit from it in forty…

Imam Ibn Al-Qayyim, may Allāh have mercy on him, said: “Whoever has abundant worries and sorrows should frequently say: لا حـــــــول ولا قــــــوة إلا بـــــــالله ‘There is no power nor strength except with Allāh.’” [Zād Al-Ma‘ad, 4/183] Shaykh Al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah, may Allāh have mercy on him, said in Majmū‘ Al-Fatāwā (13/321): “The phrase: لا حـــــــول ولا قــــــوة إلا بـــــــالله ‘There is no power…

The Largest Book Authored Kitāb Al-Funūn by Abū Al-Wafāʾ ʿAlī ibn ʿAqīl ibn Muḥammad ibn ʿAqīl al-Ḥanbalī Al-Ḥāfidh Adh-Dhahabī said in his Tārikh: “Nothing larger than this book has ever been compiled in the world. Someone who saw a certain volume of it after the four-hundredth [volume] related this to me.” Abū Ḥafṣ ʿUmar ibn ʿAlī Al-Quzwīnī in Baghdad said: “I heard some of our scholars say that it consists…

The longest book title There's a book written in refutation of the Ibāḍīs and is still in the process of publication, entitled: إرسال الصواعق الحارقات، وإشعال النيران المحرقات، وطلق الرياح العاتيات، ونسف الجبال الشاهقات، وإمطار السحائب المغرقات، ورشق النبال الفارقات، ورمي الرماح القاتلات، وضرب السيوف القاطعات، وكسر التروس الوافرات، وشحذ السنان اللامعات، لذبح الكلاب النابحات -أعني إباضية عمان، ومن على تلك الضلالات.…

“This book [Muʿjam Al-Bidaʿ by Rāʾid ibn Ṣabrī ibn Abī ʿAlfah] is very beneficial for anyone who wishes to learn about innovations (bidʿah).” Pdf: https://t.me/madrasatuna/5812

“O students of knowledge, do not let your homes be without the book Laṭāʾif Al-Maʿārif, for it is extremely beneficial—especially for preachers and callers to Islam.” Friday, 3 Dhūl Ḥijjah 1446 AH Pdf: https://t.me/madrasatuna/5811

Dealing With Recurrent Doubts During Prayer Questioner: It happens to me frequently during prayer behind the imam—especially in prayers recited aloud—that I become doubtful as to whether I recited Al-Fātiḥah after the imam finished reciting it or not. As a result, I feel compelled to repeat it while the imam is reciting, and this happens to me often, unfortunately. Is there any blame upon me for this? What is the…

Jealousy is one of those sins people excuse too easily. They say, “It’s normal.” “I am a very jealous person.” “Aaishah our mother was also jealous.” etc. Yes, the feeling may be normal— but acting on it is a decision, and every decision has a price. This story is proof that some punishments are not delayed. Jealousy might be one of them. She wanted to inconvenience her husband for attending another woman’s…