Ibn al-Musayyib reported: Three men testified against Al-Mughirah that he had committed adultery, while an additional witness abstained. Umar, may Allah be pleased with him,…
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Umar II on Jihad: The best jihad is to fight against one’s desires
Ibn Muflih reported: Umar ibn Abdul Aziz, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “The best jihad is the jihad against desires.” Source: al-Ādāb al-Shar’īyah…
View More Umar II on Jihad: The best jihad is to fight against one’s desiresIbrahim on Jihad: The most difficult jihad is against desires
Abu Nuaym reported: Ibrahim ibn Adham, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “The most difficult jihad is the jihad against desire. Whoever can restrain…
View More Ibrahim on Jihad: The most difficult jihad is against desiresLayth on Zuhd: Whoever cares more about the world does not belong to Allah
Al-Ma’afi reported: Layth ibn Sulaim, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “A servant does not draw closer to the ruler but that he moves…
View More Layth on Zuhd: Whoever cares more about the world does not belong to AllahAbdullah on Prayer: You are in prayer as long as you remember Allah
Ibn Taymiyyah reported: Abdullah ibn Mas’ud, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “As long as you remember Allah you are in prayer, even if…
View More Abdullah on Prayer: You are in prayer as long as you remember AllahAbu Darda on Friends: A good friend is better than loneliness
Ibn Hibban reported: Abu Darda, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “A righteous companion is better than loneliness, and loneliness is better than an…
View More Abu Darda on Friends: A good friend is better than lonelinessAbdullah on Mercy: Allah’s forgiveness will surpass all expectations
‘Awn ibn Abdullah reported: Abdullah ibn Mas’ud, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “Allah Almighty will certainly forgive on the Day of Resurrection with…
View More Abdullah on Mercy: Allah’s forgiveness will surpass all expectationsHassan on Prayer: The difference between mindful and neglectful prayer
Al-Awza’i reported: Hassan ibn ‘Atiyah, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “Verily, people will be in prayer as one, yet the difference between them…
View More Hassan on Prayer: The difference between mindful and neglectful prayerAl-Shafi’i on Manhood: The four pillars of a true man
Rabia’ reported: Al-Shafi’i, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “Manhood is based upon four pillars: good character, generosity, humility, and devotion.” Source: al-Sunan al-Kubrá…
View More Al-Shafi’i on Manhood: The four pillars of a true manAl-Shafi’i on Rape: No permission to force sex upon concubines
Malik reported: Sa’id ibn al-Musayyib, may Allah be pleased with him, would say, “If a man pledges freedom to his servant girl upon his death…
View More Al-Shafi’i on Rape: No permission to force sex upon concubines