The Soul of the Son of Adam

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

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...
10 Wisdoms Behind and Benefits of Affliction

10 Wisdoms Behind and Benefits of Affliction

Success and trials are inextricably linked. No nation can prosper until it passes through various stages of trials and tests. Allah tested the believers...
The Danger Of Succumbing To Sinful Desires

The Danger Of Succumbing To Sinful Desires

When the 'self’ longs for a sinful pleasure, it usually makes the person fail to notice the consequences and punishment of the sin. He...
Debating For The Sake Of Winning

Debating For The Sake Of Winning

Know that debating with the purpose of winning and boasting is the source of vile character. A person who does this is not safe...
Indulging The Intellect In Knowing The Creator Will Make One Bask In Loving Him

Indulging The Intellect In Knowing The Creator Will Make One Bask In Loving Him

The more people indulge their intellect in knowing the Creator and witnessing His Greatness, Kindness and Superiority; the more they will overwhelmingly bask in...
Making the Individual Feel Worthy

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!...
Forbidding from Accompanying Sultans

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...
Solitude: The Path of Devotion

Solitude: The Path of Devotion

There is no doubt that a heart believing in Allah, Exalted be He, and His Commands needs to devote itself to His remembrance (dhikr),...
The Wisdom of Ibn Mas'ud

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...