A very detailed explanation of the hadeeth of intention from the tremendous work of Ibn Rajab. Below are translated excerpts from the beautiful work by Imaam Ibn Rajab al-Hanbalee (rahmatullah) entitled ‘Jaami Al-Uloom wal Hikm’ in which he has a detailed commentary on 50 ahaadeeth of the Messenger (sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa …
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If you are obliged to do something or forced into a situation then you might as well enjoy it!. This is what I used to say to a young man who had diabetes. He used to drink tea without sugar and feel sorry for himself. I would say to him, …
Read More »The Great Virtue of Lowering the Gaze
~ By Ibn Qayyim al Jawziyyah Allah, the Exalted said, “Say to the believing men that they should lower their gaze and guard their private parts; that will make for greater purity for them. Indeed Allah is well acquainted with all that they do.” [Surah Al-Nur 24:30] So Allah …
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