Category Archives: Manners and Conduct

The Defect Is Not In The Beard

Shaykh Muqbil Ibn Haadi al-Waadi’ee (may Allah have mercy upon him) stated:

When you see a person with a beard being a liar or when you see a person with a beard being a betrayer or when you see a person with a beard being a thief, (then know) the defect is not in the beard. Rather the defect is in the person who has the beard. As for the beard (in and of itself), there’s no defect in it. It is from the characteristics of the Fitrah (the natural disposition). It is also from the Sunan of the Messenger of Allah (sallallaahu alayhi wa alaa aalihi wa sallam) which he commanded with and obligated. Continue reading →

A True Companion Aids His Brother

Shaykh Zayd al-Madkhali (may Allah have mercy upon him) stated:

The one who is truly a companion is the one who aids his brother according to that which he (the one reminding) is able to do, even if it is with the statement of good. He aids him by way of giving (his brother) the (beneficial) advice (even if that advice goes) against him. When he forgets anything, he reminds him in order that he (i.e. the one reminding) establishes the rights of companionship. (This is) especially in that which is connected to the matters of the religion. He reminds him, advises him and does good to him. All of that is from fulfilling the rights of companionship. As for the one who doesn’t remind you when you forget, and he doesn’t aid you when you are in need of him, (then) indeed he has not established the rights of companionship. That’s because he doesn’t know its status and the status of that which comes as a result of fulfilling (rights of companionship) with the companions (that he have).  Continue reading →

Seeking To Become Known To The Mashaaykh

Question Posed To Shaykh Ubayd al-Jaabiree (may Allaah preserve him):

Some of the youth say, “Get to know the Mashaayikh so that they can know you by name, so that when you return to your land they (the Mashaayikh) can praise you”. What is your advice (regarding this)? May Allaah bless you. Continue reading →

Seeking Du’aa From The Needy Person To Whom One Has Given Sadaqah Is Not Appropriate

Shaykhul-Islaam Ibn Taymiyyah (may Allaah have mercy upon him) stated:

Whoever sought du’aa or praise from the poor people (after giving them Sadaqah) has gone outside (the interpreted meaning of) this verse:

إنما نطعمكم لوجه الله لا نريد منكم جزاءً ولا شكوراً
“(Saying): ‘We feed you seeking Allaah’s Countenance only. We wish for no reward, nor thanks from you.” (al-Insaan: 9) Continue reading →

The Secret Of The Salaah

Shaykhul-Islaam Ibn Al-Qayyim Al-Jawziyyah (may Allah have mercy upon him) stated:

The secret of the Salaah, its soul and core is the slave’s turning to Allah in totality whilst in the prayer. Therefore, just as it is not befitting that he turns his face away from the Qiblah to other than it during the Salaah, it is likewise not befitting to turn his heart away from his Lord to other than Him during the Salaah. Rather he (the slave) makes the Ka’bah, which is the house of Allah, the Qiblah of his face and body. (Likewise) he makes the Lord of the House the Qiblah of his heart and soul. So according to how much the servant turns to Allah in his Salaah, (then this) will determine how much Allah turns towards him. And if he (the slave) was to turn away, then Allah will turn away from him. And (the saying goes): “as he lives, he is treated (accordingly).” Continue reading →

What Busies Most People?

Shaykh Abdur Razzaaq al-Badr (may Allaah preserve him) stated:

Most people have been busied with that which is created for them rather than that for which they were created.

Source: Mukhtasar Fiqh as-Asmaa al-Husnaa Continue reading →