Category: The book of Miscellany

Chapter 13Numerous ways of doing Good Allah, the Exalted, says: "… and whatever you do of good deeds, truly, Allah knows it well.'' (2:215) "And whatever good you do, (be sure) Allah knows it.'' (2:197) "So whosoever does good equal to the weight of an atom (or a small ant), shall see it.'' (99:7) "Whosoever… Continue reading Chapter 13: Numerous ways of doing Good

Chapter 12Urging towards increasing Good Actions in later part of Life Allah, the Exalted, says: "Did We not give you lives long enough, so that whosoever would receive admonition, – could receive it? And the warner came to you.'' (35:37) Ibn `Abbas and others said that "long enough'' in the Verse means sixty years. The… Continue reading Chapter 12: Urging towards increasing Good Actions in later part of Life

Chapter 11The Struggle (in the Cause of Allah) Allah, the Exalted, says: "As for those who strive hard in Us (Our Cause), We will surely, guide them to Our paths (i.e., Allah's religion – Islamic Monotheism). And verily, Allah is with the Muhsinun (gooddoers)". (29:69) "And worship your Rubb until there comes unto you the… Continue reading Chapter 11: The Struggle (in the Cause of Allah)

Chapter 10Hastening to do Good Deeds Allah, the Exalted, says: "So hasten towards all that is good". (2:148) "And march forth in the way (which leads to) forgiveness from your Rubb, and for Jannah as wide as are the heavens and the earth, prepared for Al-Muttaqun (the pious)". (3:133) 87. Abu Hurairah (May Allah be… Continue reading Chapter 10: Hastening to do Good Deeds

Chapter 9Pondering over the Great Creation of Allah, The passing away of Life of the World, the Horrors of the Day of Requital and Laxity of One's Nafs Allah, the Exalted, says: "I exhort you to one (thing) only: that you stand up for Allah's sake in pairs and singly, – and reflect (within yourselves… Continue reading Chapter 9: Pondering over the Great Creation of Allah

Chapter 8Uprightness and Steadfastness Allah, the Exalted, says: "So stand (ask Allah to make) you (Muhammad (PBUH)) firm and straight (on the religion of Islamic Monotheism) as you are commanded…'' (11:112) "Verily, those who say: `Our Rubb is Allah (Alone),' and then they stand firm, on them the angels will descend (at the time of… Continue reading Chapter 8: Uprightness and Steadfastness

Chapter 7Firm Belief and Perfect Reliance on Allah Allah, the Exalted, says: "And when the believers saw Al-Ahzab (the Confederates), they said: 'This is what Allah and His Messenger (Muhammad (PBUH)) had promised us, and Allah and His Messenger   (Muhammad (PBUH)) had spoken the truth, and it only added to their Faith and to their… Continue reading Chapter 7: Firm Belief and Perfect Reliance on Allah

Chapter 6Piety Allah, the Exalted, says: "O you who believe! Fear Allah as He should be feared". (3:102) "So, keep your duty to Allah and fear Him as much as you can…'' (64:16) This second Verse explains the meaning of the first one. "O you who believe! Keep your duty to Allah and fear Him,… Continue reading Chapter 6: Piety

Chapter 5Watchfulness Allah, the Exalted, says: "Who sees you (O Muhammad (PBUH)) when you stand up (alone at night for Tahajjud prayers). And your movements among those who fall prostrate (to Allah in the five compulsory congregational prayers)". (26:218,219) "And He is with you (by His Knowledge) wheresoever you may be". (57:4) "Truly, nothing is… Continue reading Chapter 5: Watchfulness

Chapter 4Truthfulness Allah, the Exalted, says: "O you who believe! Be afraid of Allah, and be with those who are true (in words and deeds)". (9:119) "…the men and women who are truthful (in their speech and deeds)..". (33:35) "…then if they had been true to Allah, it would have been better for them". (47:21)… Continue reading Chapter 4: Truthfulness