Category: The book of Miscellany

Chapter 73Good Conduct Allah, the Exalted, says: "And verily, you (O Muhammad (PBUH)) are on an exalted (standard of) character.'' (68:4) "The Jannah is prepared for those)… who repress anger, and who pardon men.'' (3:134) 621. Anas (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) was the best of all the… Continue reading Chapter 73: Good Conduct

Chapter 72Condemnation of Pride and Self-Conceit Allah, the Exalted, says: "That home of the Hereafter (i.e., Jannah), We shall assign to those who rebel not against the truth with pride and oppression in the land nor do mischief by committing crimes. And the good end is for the Muttaqun (the pious and righteous persons).'' (28:83)… Continue reading Chapter 72: Condemnation of Pride and Self-Conceit

Chapter 71Modesty and Courtesy towards the Believers Allah, the Exalted, says: "And be kind and humble to the believers who follow you.'' (26:215) "O you who believe! Whoever from among you turns back from his religion (Islam), Allah will bring a people whom He will love and they will love Him; humble towards the believers,… Continue reading Chapter 71: Modesty and Courtesy towards the Believers

Chapter 70Excellence of mixing with People and attending their social activities Imam An-Nawawi says: Remember! Mixing with people in the way I have mentioned earlier is most desirable. This was the way of Messenger of Allah (PBUH) and other Prophets of Allah, the Righteous Caliphs (May Allah be pleased with them), the followers of the… Continue reading Chapter 70: Excellence of mixing with People and attending their social activities

Chapter 69Desirability of Seclusion at times of corruption committed by the people of the World Allah, the Exalted, says: "So flee to Allah (from His Torment to His Mercy – Islamic Monotheism), verily, I (Muhammad (PBUH)) am a plain warner to you from Him.'' (51:50) 597. Sa`d bin Abu Waqqas (May Allah be pleased with… Continue reading Chapter 69: Desirability of Seclusion at times of corruption committed by the people of the World

Chapter 68Leading an Abstemious Life and refraining from the Doubtful Allah, the Exalted, says: "…you counted it a little thing, while with Allah it was very great.'' (24:15) "Verily, your Rubb is Ever Watchful (over them).'' (89:14) 588. An-Nu`man bin Bashir (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "What is… Continue reading Chapter 68: Leading an Abstemious Life and refraining from the Doubtful

Chapter 67Abomination of longing for Death 585. Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "None of you should wish for death. If he is righteous, perhaps he may add to (his) good works, and if he is a sinner, possibly he may repent (in case he is given… Continue reading Chapter 67: Abomination of longing for Death

Chapter 66Desirability of visiting the Graves for men, and that they should say 581. Buraidah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "(In the past) I forbade you from visiting graves, but visit them now.'' In another narration Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "Whoever wants to visit a graveyard, let… Continue reading Chapter 66: Desirability of visiting the Graves for men, and that they should say

Chapter 65Remembrance of Death and Restraint of Wishes Allah, the Exalted, says: "Everyone shall taste death. And only on the Day of Resurrection shall you be paid your wages in full. And whoever is removed away from the Fire and admitted to Jannah, he indeed is successful. The life of this world is only the… Continue reading Chapter 65: Remembrance of Death and Restraint of Wishes

Chapter 64Excellence of a Grateful Rich Man Allah, the Exalted, says: "As for him who gives (in charity) and keeps his duty to Allah and fears Him, and believes in Al-Husna. We will make smooth for him the path of ease (goodness).'' (92:5-7) "And Al-Muttaqun (the pious and righteous) will be far removed from it… Continue reading Chapter 64: Excellence of a Grateful Rich Man