These Seven Temporary Pleasures of This Very Short-lived Worldly Life Should Not Distract Us From The Everlasting Afterlife – [Brief Reminder From Imaam Ibnul Qayyim]
In The Name of Allaah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy
Allaah [The Most High] said:
زُيِّنَ لِلنَّاسِ حُبُّ الشَّهَوَاتِ مِنَ النِّسَاءِ وَالْبَنِينَ وَالْقَنَاطِيرِ الْمُقَنطَرَةِ مِنَ الذَّهَبِ وَالْفِضَّةِ وَالْخَيْلِ الْمُسَوَّمَةِ وَالْأَنْعَامِ وَالْحَرْثِ ۗ ذَٰلِكَ مَتَاعُ الْحَيَاةِ الدُّنْيَا ۖ وَاللَّهُ عِندَهُ حُسْنُ الْمَآبِ
Beautified for men is the love of things they covet; women, children, much of gold and silver [wealth], branded beautiful horses, cattle and well-tilled land. This is the pleasure of the present world’s life; but Allah has the excellent return [Paradise with flowing rivers, etc.] with Him. [3:14]
▪️Women: They are the greatest adornment of this worldly life, the most coveted thing and the greatest trial [i.e. the impious women].
▪️Children: They are a source of honour and pride for a man etc
▪️Gold and silver: They are a means of fulfilling one’s desires [i.e. wealth].
▪️Branded beautiful horses: They are a source of might, pride and protection for their owners, and instruments of war, conquests etc
▪️Cattle: They are utilised for riding, food, clothing (i.e. their furs and skins) and other benefits.
▪️Well-tilled land [i.e. Vegetation]: A source of nourishment for them and their animals, and also a source of fruits and medication [i.e. through plants].
▫️Allaah [Glorified be He] stated that all these things are the pleasures of this present worldly life. Then He [The Most High] urged His slaves towards the enjoyment of the Hereafter, saying:
قُلْ أَؤُنَبِّئُكُم بِخَيْرٍ مِّن ذَٰلِكُمْ ۚ لِلَّذِينَ اتَّقَوْا عِندَ رَبِّهِمْ جَنَّاتٌ تَجْرِي مِن تَحْتِهَا الْأَنْهَارُ خَالِدِينَ فِيهَا وَأَزْوَاجٌ مُّطَهَّرَةٌ
وَرِضْوَانٌ مِّنَ اللَّهِ ۗ وَاللَّهُ بَصِيرٌ
بِالْعِبَادِ
Say: “Shall I inform you of things far better than those? For Al-Muttaqun [the pious] there are Gardens [Paradise] with their Lord, underneath which rivers flow. Therein [is their] eternal [home] and Azwajun Mutahharatun [purified mates or wives] [i.e. they will have no menses etc] and Allah will be pleased with them. And Allah is All-Seer of the (His) slaves”. [3:15]
📚Source: An Excerpt from ‘Badaai’u At-Tafseer Al-Jaami Limaa Fassarahu Al-Imaam Ibnul Qayyim’ Vol 1 page: 216. slightly paraphrased]
In The Name of Allaah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy
Allaah [The Most High] said:
زُيِّنَ لِلنَّاسِ حُبُّ الشَّهَوَاتِ مِنَ النِّسَاءِ وَالْبَنِينَ وَالْقَنَاطِيرِ الْمُقَنطَرَةِ مِنَ الذَّهَبِ وَالْفِضَّةِ وَالْخَيْلِ الْمُسَوَّمَةِ وَالْأَنْعَامِ وَالْحَرْثِ ۗ ذَٰلِكَ مَتَاعُ الْحَيَاةِ الدُّنْيَا ۖ وَاللَّهُ عِندَهُ حُسْنُ الْمَآبِ
Beautified for men is the love of things they covet; women, children, much of gold and silver [wealth], branded beautiful horses, cattle and well-tilled land. This is the pleasure of the present world’s life; but Allah has the excellent return [Paradise with flowing rivers, etc.] with Him. [3:14]
▪️Women: They are the greatest adornment of this worldly life, the most coveted thing and the greatest trial [i.e. the impious women].
▪️Children: They are a source of honour and pride for a man etc
▪️Gold and silver: They are a means of fulfilling one’s desires [i.e. wealth].
▪️Branded beautiful horses: They are a source of might, pride and protection for their owners, and instruments of war, conquests etc
▪️Cattle: They are utilised for riding, food, clothing (i.e. their furs and skins) and other benefits.
▪️Well-tilled land [i.e. Vegetation]: A source of nourishment for them and their animals, and also a source of fruits and medication [i.e. through plants].
▫️Allaah [Glorified be He] stated that all these things are the pleasures of this present worldly life. Then He [The Most High] urged His slaves towards the enjoyment of the Hereafter, saying:
قُلْ أَؤُنَبِّئُكُم بِخَيْرٍ مِّن ذَٰلِكُمْ ۚ لِلَّذِينَ اتَّقَوْا عِندَ رَبِّهِمْ جَنَّاتٌ تَجْرِي مِن تَحْتِهَا الْأَنْهَارُ خَالِدِينَ فِيهَا وَأَزْوَاجٌ مُّطَهَّرَةٌ
وَرِضْوَانٌ مِّنَ اللَّهِ ۗ وَاللَّهُ بَصِيرٌ
بِالْعِبَادِ
Say: “Shall I inform you of things far better than those? For Al-Muttaqun [the pious] there are Gardens [Paradise] with their Lord, underneath which rivers flow. Therein [is their] eternal [home] and Azwajun Mutahharatun [purified mates or wives] [i.e. they will have no menses etc] and Allah will be pleased with them. And Allah is All-Seer of the (His) slaves”. [3:15]
📚Source: An Excerpt from ‘Badaai’u At-Tafseer Al-Jaami Limaa Fassarahu Al-Imaam Ibnul Qayyim’ Vol 1 page: 216. slightly paraphrased]
Ibn al-Jawzi رحمه الله said:
“If a man is granted a woman who is everything he ever wanted, he should forget what he missed (other women).”
الطب الروحاني 104
“If a man is granted a woman who is everything he ever wanted, he should forget what he missed (other women).”
الطب الروحاني 104
Imām Ahmad رحمه الله said:
"No one criticises any one of the Ṣaḥabā except that he is hiding some evil in his heart."
[البداية والنهاية ٧/١٣٩]
"No one criticises any one of the Ṣaḥabā except that he is hiding some evil in his heart."
[البداية والنهاية ٧/١٣٩]
A man came to 'Alī ibn Abī Ṭālib ( رضي الله عنه )and said: O' Amīr Al-Mu'minīn! Two men are slandering 'A'ishā!
'Alī ibn Abī Ṭālib ordered for them to stripped naked and given 100 lashes.
[ البداية و النهاية جلد رقم ٨، صحفة ٢٥٧ ]
'Alī ibn Abī Ṭālib ordered for them to stripped naked and given 100 lashes.
[ البداية و النهاية جلد رقم ٨، صحفة ٢٥٧ ]
Ibn ul-Qayyim ( رحمه الله) said:
وقل أن ترى رافضيا إلا وعلى وجهه مسخة خنزير
"And it's so rare to not see a Rāfidah except that he has a look of a pig on his face."
[ إغاثة اللهفان في مصايد الشيطان ١/٤٧٦ ]
وقل أن ترى رافضيا إلا وعلى وجهه مسخة خنزير
"And it's so rare to not see a Rāfidah except that he has a look of a pig on his face."
[ إغاثة اللهفان في مصايد الشيطان ١/٤٧٦ ]
Q: Why do the Rafidah hate Abu Hurayrah?
Shaykh Albaani رحمه الله : Because his narrations destroyed them.
[سلسلة الهدى و النور ٤٤٥]
Shaykh Albaani رحمه الله : Because his narrations destroyed them.
[سلسلة الهدى و النور ٤٤٥]
Sheikh al Islam Ibn Taymiyyah رحمه الله said,
"If a man is tested with falling in love, yet he maintains his chastity and bears that with patience, then he will be rewarded for fearing Allah."
[Majmoo' al-Fataawa 10/133]
"If a man is tested with falling in love, yet he maintains his chastity and bears that with patience, then he will be rewarded for fearing Allah."
[Majmoo' al-Fataawa 10/133]
The Heavens and the Earth Weep When the Believer Dies
Ibn Jarir recorded that Sa
فَمَا بَكَتْ عَلَيْهِمُ السَّمَآءُ وَالاٌّرْضُ وَمَا كَانُواْ مُنظَرِينَ
"And the heavens and the earth wept not for them, nor were they given respite."
(Qur’ān 44:29)
— do the heavens and the earth weep for anybody?”
He رضي الله عنه said,
“Yes, there is no one who does not have a gate in the heavens through which his provision comes down and his good deeds ascend. When the believer dies, that gate is closed; it misses him and weeps for him, and the place of prayer on earth where he used to pray and remember Allāh also weeps for him.”
But the people of Firawn left no trace of righteousness on the earth and they had no good deeds that ascended to Allāh, so the heavens and the earth did not weep for them
[تفسير ابن كثير ٤٤:٢٩]
Ibn Jarir recorded that Sa
id bin Jubayr said, “A man came to Ibn Abbās, may Allah be pleased with him, and said to him: “O Abu Al-Abbās, Allāh says, فَمَا بَكَتْ عَلَيْهِمُ السَّمَآءُ وَالاٌّرْضُ وَمَا كَانُواْ مُنظَرِينَ
"And the heavens and the earth wept not for them, nor were they given respite."
(Qur’ān 44:29)
— do the heavens and the earth weep for anybody?”
He رضي الله عنه said,
“Yes, there is no one who does not have a gate in the heavens through which his provision comes down and his good deeds ascend. When the believer dies, that gate is closed; it misses him and weeps for him, and the place of prayer on earth where he used to pray and remember Allāh also weeps for him.”
But the people of Firawn left no trace of righteousness on the earth and they had no good deeds that ascended to Allāh, so the heavens and the earth did not weep for them
[تفسير ابن كثير ٤٤:٢٩]
Sheikh Ibn Uthaymeen رحمه الله said,
“Know that possessing money, owning a fancy house, and having many children may not necessarily make you happy; however, being contented with whatever you have will make you happy, even if you are the poorest person.”
[Sharh Al Kaafiyah Ash Shaafiyah 4/464]
“Know that possessing money, owning a fancy house, and having many children may not necessarily make you happy; however, being contented with whatever you have will make you happy, even if you are the poorest person.”
[Sharh Al Kaafiyah Ash Shaafiyah 4/464]
Ibn al-Qayyīm رحمه الله
"Sin may be beneficial for a person IF it leads him to repentance & doing lots of acts of worship."
[مدارج السالكين ١\٢٩٩]
"Sin may be beneficial for a person IF it leads him to repentance & doing lots of acts of worship."
[مدارج السالكين ١\٢٩٩]
Ibn Taymiyyah رحمه الله said:
"A trial which brings you closer to Allāh is better than a blessing which makes you forget Him."
[الوابل الصيب ١١٠]
"A trial which brings you closer to Allāh is better than a blessing which makes you forget Him."
[الوابل الصيب ١١٠]
💎 Fasting on Āshūrā’ Even While Traveling
Muhammad ibn Shihab al-Zuhri was traveling and he still fasted on the day of Āshūrā’.
So it was said to him: You fast on the day of Āshūrā’ while traveling and you break your fast in Ramadhān?
So he replied: Ramadhān can be made up on other days. However, Āshūrā’ will be missed. (He will not be able to make it up.)
شعب الإيمان للبيهقي (3518)
Shaykh Abdurrazzāq al-Badr حفظه الله said: This is from their great diligence in regards to the blessed seasons. May Allah allow us to seize its goodness and blessings.
http://www.al-badr.net/muqolat/4963
Muhammad ibn Shihab al-Zuhri was traveling and he still fasted on the day of Āshūrā’.
So it was said to him: You fast on the day of Āshūrā’ while traveling and you break your fast in Ramadhān?
So he replied: Ramadhān can be made up on other days. However, Āshūrā’ will be missed. (He will not be able to make it up.)
شعب الإيمان للبيهقي (3518)
Shaykh Abdurrazzāq al-Badr حفظه الله said: This is from their great diligence in regards to the blessed seasons. May Allah allow us to seize its goodness and blessings.
http://www.al-badr.net/muqolat/4963
Qatādah (raḥīmahullāh):
The best provision (rizq) is the one that does not overwhelm you and does not distract you (from ‘ibādah, obligations and responsibilities).
[Qatādah (raḥīmahullāh), Tafsīr at-Ṭabari (raḥīmahullāh), 20/150]
The best provision (rizq) is the one that does not overwhelm you and does not distract you (from ‘ibādah, obligations and responsibilities).
[Qatādah (raḥīmahullāh), Tafsīr at-Ṭabari (raḥīmahullāh), 20/150]
Choose your company wisely.
❝Sit only in the company of one who advises you to desire little from this world and who encourages you to put your hopes in the Hereafter. Take care not to sit with worldly people who speak constantly about worldly affairs; such people will ruin your religious well-being and will corrupt your heart.❞
[The Biography of Sufyān Ath-Thawrī, p.176-181]
❝Sit only in the company of one who advises you to desire little from this world and who encourages you to put your hopes in the Hereafter. Take care not to sit with worldly people who speak constantly about worldly affairs; such people will ruin your religious well-being and will corrupt your heart.❞
[The Biography of Sufyān Ath-Thawrī, p.176-181]
ʿAmr ibn Qays رحمه الله:
Indeed, a woman will dispute with her husband on the Day of Judgment before Allāh, saying : “He did not discipline me and did not teach me anything. He used [only] to bring me bread from the market.”
[تفسير السمعاني (5/475)]
Indeed, a woman will dispute with her husband on the Day of Judgment before Allāh, saying : “He did not discipline me and did not teach me anything. He used [only] to bring me bread from the market.”
[تفسير السمعاني (5/475)]
How To Act Towards An Ignorant Abuser!
قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم : وإن امرؤ شتمك وعيرك بما يعلم فيك فلا تعيره بما تعلم فيه ؛ فإنما وبال ذلك عليه.
The Messenger of Allāh ﷺ said: “.. And if a person reviles you and dishonors you with what (he) knows of you then do not degrade him with what you know of him for the evil consequence/harm (of abuse) will only be upon him.”
[سنن أبي داود ٤٠٨٤ ، صححه الألباني]
قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم : وإن امرؤ شتمك وعيرك بما يعلم فيك فلا تعيره بما تعلم فيه ؛ فإنما وبال ذلك عليه.
The Messenger of Allāh ﷺ said: “.. And if a person reviles you and dishonors you with what (he) knows of you then do not degrade him with what you know of him for the evil consequence/harm (of abuse) will only be upon him.”
[سنن أبي داود ٤٠٨٤ ، صححه الألباني]
Humility Makes One Wiser
Prophet Muḥammad (ﷺ) said:
“There is no man except that in his head is wisdom which is in the hand of an angel, so if he humbles (himself) it is said to the angel: ‘Raise his wisdom’ and if he becomes arrogant it is said to the angel: ‘Throw away his wisdom’.”
[مختصر صحيح الجامع الصغير برقم ٥٦٧٥ ، حسنه الألباني]
Prophet Muḥammad (ﷺ) said:
“There is no man except that in his head is wisdom which is in the hand of an angel, so if he humbles (himself) it is said to the angel: ‘Raise his wisdom’ and if he becomes arrogant it is said to the angel: ‘Throw away his wisdom’.”
[مختصر صحيح الجامع الصغير برقم ٥٦٧٥ ، حسنه الألباني]
'Umar ibn al-Khaṭṭāb رضي الله عنه said:
"To return kindness for good is simply payback.
But to return kindness for evil is an incredible virtue".
[شعب الإيمان للبيهقي ٧٤٦٨]
"To return kindness for good is simply payback.
But to return kindness for evil is an incredible virtue".
[شعب الإيمان للبيهقي ٧٤٦٨]
Shaykh Abdur Razzaq Ibn Abdul Muhsin al-Abbaad حفظه الله:
"The importance of the woman can be demonstrated by the tasks and hardships that she is burdened with, some of which exceed those that are carried out by men.
For this reason it is extremely important to thank your mother, treat her kindly and live with her in honor, furthermore, she has precedence over the father in all of that."
[Attributes of the Righteous Wife| pg. 65]
"The importance of the woman can be demonstrated by the tasks and hardships that she is burdened with, some of which exceed those that are carried out by men.
For this reason it is extremely important to thank your mother, treat her kindly and live with her in honor, furthermore, she has precedence over the father in all of that."
[Attributes of the Righteous Wife| pg. 65]
Allāh said: “So remember Me; I will remember you.” - Qur’ān 2:152
Ibn ‘Abbās رضي الله عنه explained: “Remember Me by obeying Me; I will remember you with My Forgiveness.”
[تفسير البغوى ١/١٦٨]
Ibn ‘Abbās رضي الله عنه explained: “Remember Me by obeying Me; I will remember you with My Forgiveness.”
[تفسير البغوى ١/١٦٨]