HOW AND WHAT TO PRAY FOR

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Sheikh Abdur Rahman ibn al-Jawzi رحمه الله has given amazing advices; the learned saint says that we are quick to ask Allah Ta’ala جل جلاله for what we require but we forget about our sins. The proper manner is that we should seek forgiveness first and then ask... read more

GEMS FROM SAYYIDUNA UMAR IBN AL-KHATTĀB رضي الله عنه

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Do not let your love be obsessive and do not let your hatred be destructive. When you love, do not go to a level of obsession as a child does with the things he loves, and when you hate, do not hate in such way that you want your opponent to be destroyed and... read more

NO SIN IS MINOR

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Hakeemul Ummah Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thaanwi Sahib رحمه الله has said that when a person indulges in sin, he forgets about himself. He gives in to his evil desires and loses his self respect. There are others who fail to regard sin as a sin. A few examples are:1.... read more

THINK OF THE AFTER EFFECTS

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Sheikh Abdur Rahman ibn al-Jawzi رحمه الله has advised that a wise man tries to avoid the punishment of sin. He does not rely on getting any concessions from Allah Ta’ala جل جلاله because he is convinced that Allah Ta’ala جل جلاله will judge with justice.... read more

SURRENDERING BEFORE SIN

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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

LAPSE UPON LAPSE

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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