Are u amazed @ the intelligence & works of the Kuffaar?

Imaam Ibnul-Qayyim رحمه الله explained..

If the servant were to know everything, yet he did not know his Lord, then it is as if He knows nothing at all."

(Imaam Ibnul-Qayyim in Ighaathah al-Luhfaan, vol.1, pg.139)

A Tree which Bears Knowledge & Circumstances

 

Ibnul-Qayyim  رحمه الله explained..

"A tree which bears knowledge and circumstances which are earnestly striven for by all who tread the path [to Allaah]. Thus, there is no means to obtaining these fruits except from the tree of thikr. The larger the tree and the firer its roots, the finer its fruits would be. As such thikr yield al desired levels of the religion, ranging from mere wakefulness of the mind to full establishment of Tawheed. It is the root and foundation upon which every level of the religion is built, just as a wall is built upon its foundation, and as a roof is supported by its walls."

Al-Waabil as-Sayyib: pg 157

The Soul is a Grinding Stone

Ibnul Qayyim رحمه الله said:

It is well known that man has not been given to power to kill his thoughts nor the strength to severe them. They invade him just as his breathing invades his body. 
However the strength of Imân and intellect helps him to accept his best thoughts , to be pleased with them, to experience peace and tranquility from them. It also helps him to repulse his most evil thoughts and dislike and recoil from them.
Allâh created the soul similar to a grinding stone that goes round and round – one that does not stop; and always in need of something to grind. If seeds are placed therein it will grind them. If stones are placed therein it will still grind them. 
So the thoughts that revolve in the soul are like a seed that is placed in a grinding stone. That grinding stone is never left idle. Something or the other has to be placed inside it. So from amongst the people are those whose grinding stone grinds seeds which comes out as flour – which he and others derive benefit from. 
But most of them grind soil, stones, straw and so forth – so when the time of making the dough and baking comes; he sees the reality of what he ground. 

al-Fawaa’id
Page 31 and 173-174

Call yourself to account before you sleep...

When will the HELP of Allaah come?? (Part 3)

It is nearly two months into this brutal war ... what has brought tranquility to our grieving hearts is implementing the beneficial ilm - knowledge (which is the best companion in times of trials & tribulations) & of course seeking refuge in my Most Merciful Lord, Who gives tremendously & grants abundantly, the One calling out to His slaves everyday inviting them to repentance & forgiveness.

Ibnul Qayyim رحمه الله  said: "Grief weakens the heart, determination & hurts the will; nothing is more beloved to Shaytaan than a sad believer." Insha-Allaah, I will be posting my transcriptions, which is a series of Naseehah given to us by Brother Nawwas al-Hindi during these trying times. May Allaah سُبحانه وتعالى  reward him immensely for continuing to benefit his students amidst the various trials we are facing...

 

Guidance from the Sunnah in treating the heat of afflictions, 
its grief & worry

(part 1)

                                                             

Also read about: ' The patience of the mother of Anas ibn Malik (رضي الله عنه), Umm Sulaym (رضي الله عنها)  about whom the Prophet (صلى الله عليه و سلم) said: “I entered Paradise, and heard footsteps. So, I asked, ‘Who is this?’ and they told me, ‘It is al-Ghumaysa’ (رضي الله عنها), the daughter of Milhan, the mother of Anas ibn Malik (رضي الله عنه) (Umm Sulaym (رضي الله عنها)).

[Sahih Muslim]

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When will the Help of Allah Come? Part 4a