SURRENDERING BEFORE SIN

SURRENDERING BEFORE SIN

According to Sheikh Abdur Rahman ibn al-Jawzi رحمه الله, the one that enjoys sin is lost in negligence. A believer cannot enjoy sin because he knows what is permitted and prohibited; he fears punishment. He is aware of the Supreme Might of Allah Ta’ala جل جلاله... read more
SURRENDERING BEFORE SIN

LAPSE UPON LAPSE

From the advices of Sheikh Abdur Rahman ibn al-Jawzi رحمه الله, we learn that the repeated admonitions from Allah Ta’ala جل جلاله warn the persistent sinner to reflect, rectify his life and save himself from lethargy. The respected Sheikh observes; “O you... read more
SURRENDERING BEFORE SIN

TAZKIYAH – A FUNCTION OF NUBUWWAH

Ārif Billāh Hazrat Moulana Hakeem Muhammad Akhtar Sahib رحمه الله has said that many have the wrong notion that it is the work of the Ahlullāh and not the Ambiyaa عليهم السلام that takes place in the Khaanqah. Hazrat رحمه الله states; “The Khaanqahs that are... read more
SURRENDERING BEFORE SIN

SIGN OF REFINEMENT

Hazrat Haatim Asamm رحمه الله once said to his disciples; “I have devoted a great portion of my life teaching you. Is there anyone among you who could be said to be cultured and refined?”A disciple said; “A certain person has spent much time in... read more
SURRENDERING BEFORE SIN

CONSEQUENCES OF SIN AND PIETY

Sheikh Abdur Rahman ibn al-Jawzi رحمه الله has said that a person will not fall into sin if he thinks of the consequences. There are many who are involved in perpetual indecency and cannot control themselves inspite of their intellectual strength. They forget the... read more
Early women scholars of Islam

Early women scholars of Islam

Rabi’ah Bint Mu’awwad She was a great scholar of fiqh. The intellectual scholars of Madina like Abdullah ibn Abbas, Abdallah ibn Umar, Salman ibn Yasar, Abbad ibn Walid and Nafi’ use to go to her to learn from her. (tahdhib at tahdhib vol.12 p 444) Umm ‘Atiyyah Some... read more