The Soul of the Son of Adam
Ibn Qayyim wrote in his highly esteemed book, Al Fawa’id: "How perfect is Allah! In the soul of man is the pride of Iblis,...
Breaking The Desire of the Stomach and the Private Parts
The desire of the stomach is of the greatest of the destructive vices, and it is what caused Adam (AS) to be expelled from...
The Benefits Of Not Showing What You Have
He who basks in the various graces Allah has bestowed upon him should only show what manifests on him and not show all that...
Forbidding from Accompanying Sultans
If more a person's status is elevated in this world, the more his status will diminish in the Hereafter. Ibn 'Umar (radiyAllahu 'anhuma) said, 'By...
How to Discipline Children and Develop Their Character
KNOW that the way in which young children are disciplined is one of the most important of all matters. A child is a trust...
Making the Individual Feel Worthy
It is narrated on the authority of Anas (Allah be pleased with him) that a woman, somewhat mentally defected, said, "O Messenger of Allah!...
The Key To Attaining Taqwa
Ibn Juzayy al-Kalbi states that the key to attaining taqwa revolves around ten matters. If a person takes these matters seriously the result should...
People Differ in Rank Just Like Metals
After I pondered upon the earth and those living on its surface using the eyes of my contemplation, I came to realise that its...
A Closer Look – ‘And who is better in speech than he who calls...
To be forbearing is to win a war against your own ego. Forbearance is self-control and restraint. It is a hallmark of mercy and...
The Wisdom of Ibn Mas’ud
One of the sayings of Ibn Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him) was that a man said in his presence, "I do not...