Category: The book of Miscellany

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

Chapter 45Visiting the Pious Persons, loving them and adoption of their company Allah, the Exalted, says: "And (remember) when Musa (Moses) said to his boy-servant: `I will not give up (travelling) until I reach the junction of the two seas or (until) I spend years and years in travelling''' (up to) "… Musa (Moses) said… Continue reading Chapter 45: Visiting the Pious Persons, loving them and adoption of their company

Chapter 44Revering the Scholars and Elders, Preferring them to others and raising their Status Allah, the Exalted, says: "Say: `Are those who know equal to those who know not?' It is only men of understanding who will remember (i.e., get a lesson from Allah's Signs and Verses).'' (39:9) 348. Abu Mas`ud `Uqbah bin `Amr Al-Badri… Continue reading Chapter 44: Revering the Scholars and Elders, Preferring them to others and raising their Status