Month: April 2008

Chapter 55Excellence of Leading an Ascetic Life, and Virtues of Simple Life Allah, the Exalted, says: "Verily, the likeness of (this) worldly life is as the water (rain) which We send down from the sky; so by it arises the intermingled produce of the earth of which men and cattle eat: until when the earth… Continue reading Chapter 55: Excellence of Leading an Ascetic Life, and Virtues of Simple Life

Chapter 54Excellence of Weeping out of Fear from Allah (swt) Allah, the Exalted, says: "And they fall down on their faces weeping and it increases their humility.'' (17:109) "Do you then wonder at this recitation (the Qur'an)? And you laugh at it and weep not". (53:59-60) 446. Ibn Mas`ud (May Allah be pleased with him)… Continue reading Chapter 54: Excellence of Weeping out of Fear from Allah (swt)

Chapter 53Combining Hope and Fear (of Allah) Allah, the Exalted, says: "None feels secure from the Plan of Allah except the people who are the losers.'' (7:99) "Certainly  no  one  despairs  of Allah's Mercy, except the people who disbelieve.'' (12:87) "On the Day (i.e., the Day of Resurrection) when some faces will become white and… Continue reading Chapter 53: Combining Hope and Fear (of Allah)

Chapter 52Excellence of Good Hopes Allah, the Exalted, says: "(And the man who believed said:) `… and my affair I leave it to Allah. Verily, Allah is the All-Seer of (His) slaves.' So Allah saved him from the evils that they plotted (against him)". (40:44,45) 440. Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:… Continue reading Chapter 52: Excellence of Good Hopes

Chapter 51Hope in Allah's Mercy Allah, the Exalted, says: "Say: O `Ibadi (My slaves) who have transgressed against themselves (by committing evil deeds and sins)! Despair not of the Mercy of Allah: verily, Allah forgives all sins. Truly, He is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful". (39:53) "And never do We requit in such a way except those… Continue reading Chapter 51: Hope in Allah’s Mercy

Chapter 50Fear (of Allah) Allah, the Exalted, says: "And fear none but Me". (2:40) "Verily, (O Muhammad (PBUH)) the Grip (punishment) of your Rubb is severe". (85:12) "Such is the Seizure of your Rubb when He seizes the (population of) towns while they are doing wrong. Verily, His Seizure is painful, (and) severe. Indeed in… Continue reading Chapter 50: Fear (of Allah)

Chapter 49Making Judgment of people keeping in view their evident actions and leaving their hidden Actions to Allah (swt) Allah, the Exalted, says: "But if they repent and perform As-Salat (Iqamat-As-Salat), and give Zakat, then leave their way free. Verily, Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.'' (9:5) 390. `Abdullah bin `Umar (May Allah be pleased with… Continue reading Chapter 49: Making Judgment of people

Chapter 48Warning against persecution of the Pious, the Weak and the Indigent Allah, the Exalted, says: "And those who annoy believing men and women undeservedly, they bear (on themselves) the crime of slander and plain sin.'' (33:58) "Therefore, treat not the orphan with oppression. And repulse not the beggar.'' (93:9,10) 389. Jundub bin Abdullah (May… Continue reading Chapter 48: Warning against persecution of the Pious, the Weak and the Indigent

Chapter 47Signs of Allah's love for His slaves and the efforts for its Achievement Allah, the Exalted, says: "Say (O Muhammad (PBUH) to mankind): `If you (really) love Allah then follow me (i.e., accept Islamic Monotheism, follow the Qur'an and the Sunnah), Allah will love you and forgive you of your sins. And Allah is… Continue reading Chapter 47: Signs of Allah’s love for His slaves and the efforts for its Achievement

Chapter 46Excellence and Etiquette of Sincere love for the sake of Allah Allah, the Exalted, says: "Muhammad (PBUH) is the Messenger of Allah. And those who are with him are severe against disbelievers, and merciful among themselves. You see them bowing and falling down prostrate (in prayer), seeking bounty from Allah and (His) Good Pleasure.… Continue reading Chapter 46: Excellence and Etiquette of Sincere love for the sake of Allah