The Deceived Ones

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Among those deceived people may be one who thinks that his good deeds are more than his sins, because he does not pay attention to his bad deeds or check on his sins, but if he does a good deed he remembers it and relies on it.
This is like the one who seeks Allah’s forgiveness [...]

The Sinners who Seek Forgiveness

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The Prophet sal Allahu alayhi wa sallam said, “Indeed Shaytan said, ‘My Lord, by Your Honor and Might! I will not stop misleading Your slaves as long as their souls remain in their bodies. So Allah responded, ‘By My Honor, Might and Majesty, I will not stop forgiving them as long as they seek My [...]

Hayaa’ with Allah

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It is reported that Yahya ibn Mu’adh (rahimahullah) said, “How Perfect and far from imperfection is the One whose servant sins, while He is the one who has hayaa’.”
It is also reported that he said, “Whoever has hayaa’ with Allah when he is obedient, Allah will have hayaa’ with him when he is a sinner.”
Ibnul [...]

Causes of Forgiveness in Ramadan

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Translated from Al-Hafidh ibn Rajab (rahimahullah)
It was narrated from Abu Hurayrah (radi Allahu anhu) that the Prophet (sal Allahu alayhi wa sallam), “Whoever fasts Ramadan out of faith and seeking reward, his previous sins will be forgiven. And whoever stays up and prays on Laylat al-Qadr out of faith and in the hope of reward, [...]

Exclusive Sunnan for the Last 10 Nights - ibn Rajab

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Al-Hafidh ibn Rajab al-Hanbali (rahimahullah) listed five specific Sunnan from the Prophet sal Allahu alayhi wa sallam in relation to the last ten nights of Ramadan. Of these specific Sunnan (plural of sunnah):
1) Staying up at night. A’isha (radi Allahu anha) said: The Prophet (sal Allahu alayhi wa sallam) would pray and sleep during the 20 [...]

“As if they were Alarmed Donkeys”

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Allah ta’ala says in surah Muddaththir:
فَمَا لَهُمْ عَنِ التَّذْكِرَةِ مُعْرِضِينَ كَأَنَّهُمْ حُمُرٌ مُّسْتَنفِرَةٌ فَرَّتْ مِن قَسْوَرَةٍ
Then what is [the matter] with them that they are, from the reminder, turning away, As if they were alarmed donkeys, fleeing from a lion? (74:49-51)
Allah compares them in their turning away from the Qur’an to a donkey that sees [...]

The Power in Silence: A Prophetic Gem

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In the famous hadeeth that we’ve all heard before, the Prophet sal Allahu alayhi wa sallam said:
من كان يؤمن بالله واليوم الآخر فليقل خيرا أو ليصمت
“Whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day, let him speak good or remain silent.” [Bukhari and Muslim]
From an Arabic perspective, this hadeeth is very powerful.

Studying Nahw: Shaykh ibn Uthaymeen

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Shaykh ibn Uthaymeen rahimahullah says:
The science of nahw (grammar) is a noble science tha is a means to two important things:

Having an understanding of the Book of Allah and the Sunnah of His Messenger (sal Allahu alayhi wa sallam). Comprehension of these two will give one understanding and knowledge of grammar.
Establishing the tongue upon the [...]

Can We Call the Prophet “Habeebullah”?

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A short yet very beneficial excerpt about the status of the Prophet sal Allahu alayhi wa sallam by Shaykh ibn Al-Uthaymeen rahimahullah,
Ibrahim and Muhammad - may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon them both- are the two close friends of Allah (Khaleelaan). Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala said, “And Allah did take Ibrahim as [...]

Believers: Have Taqwa and Succeed

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Allah ta’ala says in surah Anfal,
يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا إِن تَتَّقُوا اللَّهَ يَجْعَل لَّكُمْ فُرْقَانًا وَيُكَفِّرْ عَنكُمْ سَيِّئَاتِكُمْ وَيَغْفِرْ لَكُمْ وَاللَّهُ ذُو الْفَضْلِ الْعَظِيمِ
O you who believe! If you obey and fear Allah, He will grant you a criterion to judge between right and wrong, and will expiate for you your sins, and forgive you; [...]