Two Qualities of the Noble
A man is not considered noble without rising above desire for what others possess and without being forgiving.
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Hiding Righteous Tears
How the righteous would try to hide their tears of piety to avoid seeking reputation and keep sincere to Allah.
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Humble Moves
An example of how the Salaf fled from fame to preserve their sincerity.
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Love and Praise for the Companions
It is reported that Ayyūb Al-Sakhtiyānī – Allāh have mercy on him – said: Whoever loves Abū Bakr has upheld the religion, whoever loves ‘Umar has made the way clear, whoever loves ‘Uthmān is enlightened by the light of Allāh, and whoever loves ‘Alī has taken the firmest handhold. Whoever speaks well of the Companions […]
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The Age of Knowledge
It is reported that Ayyūb Al-Sakhtiyānī was asked: Is knowledge today greater or lesser [in amount]? He replied, “There is more speech today, but there was more knowledge in the past.” Al-Fasawī, Al-Ma’rifah wa Al-Tārīkh 2:136.
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Secret Devotion
It is reported that Shurayḥ the Judge used to have a house in which he would spend time alone on Fridays; no one knew what he did in it. Al-Dhahabī, Siyar A’lām Al-Nubalā` Vol.4 p105. It is reported that Abū Al-‘Āliyah said, “I learned writing and the Qur`ān without my family noticing, and not a […]
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Losing Ahl Al-Sunnah
It is reported that Imām Ayyūb [Al-Sakhtiyānī] – Allāh have mercy on him – said, “When I hear of the death of a man from Ahl Al-Sunnah, it is as if I have lost a part of my body.” Al-Lālakā`ī, Sharh Usūl I’tiqād Ahl Al-Sunnah wa Al-Jamā’ah, Vol.1 p46. It is reported that Hammād b. […]
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More than Recitation
It is reported that ʿUmar b. Al-Khattāb – Allah be pleased with him – said: Do not be fooled by one who recites the Qurān. His recitation is but speech – but look to those who act according to it. Al-Khatīb, Iqtidā` Al-‘Ilm Al-‘Amal no. 109 It is reported from Ayyūb Al-Sakhtiyānī [d130H] that he […]