Relying on Allah is one of the greatest forms of worship. Allah Says (what means): “…And upon Allah rely, if you should be believers.” [Quran 5: 23] Allah Almighty made relying upon Him a condition for faith. Allah the Almighty Said to His Prophet (what means): “…Rely upon Allah. Indeed,... More

　　Ramadan is the month of patience; and Paradise is the reward of patience. Allah The Almighty Says (what means): 　　• {And seek help through patience and prayer, and indeed, it is difficult except for the humbly submissive [to Allah]. Who are certain that they will meet their Lord and that... More

　　In the renowned book ‘Udat As-Sabireen, Ibn Al-Qayyim quoted Imam Ahmad as saying, “Allah The Almighty mentioned patience in the Quran in ninety places.” 　　Here I will mention the various contexts in which patience was mentioned: 　　First: The command to be patient; Allah The Almighty Says (what means): 　　• {And... More

　　Fifteenth: Allah The Almighty promised believers the victory and it is part of the glad tidings that will surely fulfilled for them. Allah The Almighty Says that they got that only through patience; He Says (what means): {And the good word of your Lord was fulfilled for the Children of... More

　　You’re sitting comfortably on the sofa watching your favorite television show with your favorite person. Your laughter abruptly stops and you're spellbound as your eyes hold an image you've never seen before. And before you can say anything, your eyes are forever closed as your soul is torn away from... More

　　Allah The Almighty Says (what means): {Indeed, Allah confers blessing upon the Prophet, and His angels [ask Him to do so]. O you who have believed, ask [Allah to confer] blessing upon him and ask [Allah to grant him] peace.} [Quran 33:56]. 　　Ibn Katheer commented that, in this verse, Allah... More

　　Asceticism, or Zuhd, is to abandon the desire for something for the sake of something which is better, and to abandon the comfort of this world for the sake of that of the Hereafter. It also means that the heart should not desire anything that one does not possess. Knowing... More

　　The Righteous Follow the Way of the Prophets 　　The righteous follow the way of the Prophet as he was the model example. ‘Ali, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “All goodness is for those who are ascetic in this worldly life and those who incline to the Hereafter. They... More

　　There is a famous story about an emperor. This emperor was cruel and unjust to his people, so a tailor decided to play a trick on him. He went to the king and offered to make for him the finest clothes ever. 　　But instead of making a suit for him,... More

　　In his book, Siyar A‘laam An-Nubalaa’ (11/238), Ath-Thahabi said that during the ordeal of Imaam Ahmad it was said to him, “O Abu ‘Abdullaah! Do you not see that falsehood is being victorious over the truth?” He replied, “No. The victory of falsehood over truth is when the hearts change... More

　　Allah The Almighty describes His closest allies and beloved ones with a quality. Do you know what it is? 　　Allah The Almighty praises those who have this attribute in the best way. Do you know what it is? 　　Allah The Almighty promises those who have this virtue with the greatest... More

　　Just as disobedience is the reason behind all forms of misery and wretchedness, patience with disobedience is the reason behind all forms of success and superiority. It is the patience of those who love Allah The Almighty and know His might and majesty. It is the patience of those young... More

　　A believer lives his life being aware of two things: the first is his shortcomings, sins, and whether his good deeds are being wasted or whether he is becoming deceived due to performing good deeds and becoming complacent and self-satisfied. The second is hoping for the forgiveness of Allah The... More