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Sheikh ibn Taymiyyah Man of God (part 2) by Dr. Ahmed al-Raysoni
Comments Published by Suhaib Webb June 22nd, 2009 in Tasawwuf, Translations, sulukSheikh ibn Taymiyyah Man of God (part two) by Dr. Ahmed al-Raysoni
Part One Here
His Humility and Treatment of Others
Even though Ibn Tamiyyah reached lofty heights regarding his knowledge and acts of devotion, he remained humble; demolishing his self worth, denying himself [any status].
Ibn al-Qayyim said, “Many a times Sheikh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah [...]
Could you Comment on the Recent Discussion Surrounding Istighatha?
Comments Published by Suhaib Webb June 2nd, 2009 in Arabic Language, General Fiqh, Online Class, Quran/Sciences, Tasawwuf, Translations, Usol al-Fiqh, hadith and sunna, sulukThe Question
Could you Comment on the Recent Discussion Surrounding Istighatha?
The Answer
In the name of Allah the Most Gracious the Merciful, Prayers and Peace be upon the Prophet, his family, companions and those who follow him until the end of time.
Istighātha in Arabic means to seek help and aide; and when used [...]
What does the term “Ahl al Sunna wa al Jama’ah̄” (“People of the Sunna and Community”) mean, and what is the difference between the two terms? Answered by Sh. al-Dido
Comments Published by Suhaib Webb May 30th, 2009 in Contributions, General Fiqh, Quran/Sciences, Seeking Knowledge, Tasawwuf, Translations, Usol al-Fiqh, hadith and sunna, sulukThe Question
What does the term “Ahl al Sunna wa al Jama’ah̄” (“People of the Sunna and Community”) mean, and what is the difference between the two terms?
The Answer[i]
This term (used in the question above) does not appear in the Qur’an or the Sunna. Undoubtedly, many hadith have commanded following the Sunna and other hadith have [...]
Claiming to have met the dead; knowing which of them will go to heaven and Hell? Answered by Sh. Muhammad al-Hasan Walid al-Dido al-Shanqītī
Comments Published by Suhaib Webb May 27th, 2009 in General Fiqh, Tasawwuf, Usol al-Fiqh, hadith and sunnaThe Question
What is your opinion about those who claim to have met dead people stating that they know which of them will go to heaven and Hell?
THE Solution! :: At Tawbah - Translated by Sr. Maryam
Comments Published by Zubair Khan February 26th, 2009 in Tasawwuf, TranslationsMalik ibn Dinar, may Allah be pleased with him, narrated:
I read in some of the books of wisdom that Allah Most High says: “Indeed, I am Allah, the King of kings. [The kings] hearts are in my Hand. So whoever obeys Me, I will put in the hearts of those who [...]
Gems from the lips of al-Shafi’
Comments Published by Suhaib Webb December 25th, 2008 in Arabic Language, Seeking Knowledge, Tasawwuf, Translations, sulukيخاطبني السفيه بكل قبح فأكره أن أكون له مجيباً
يزيد سفاهةً فأزيد حلماً كعود زاده الإحراق طيباً
Let’s see who can get it first?
Suhaib
The First Answer
Comments Published by Suhaib Webb December 25th, 2008 in Quran/Sciences, Seeking Knowledge, Tasawwuf, Translations, sulukThe following incident is mentioned in the book al-Intisar fi al-Masail al-Kibar of Mahfudh bin Ahmad al-Kalwadhani the leader of the Hanbali school of his day and quoted by al-Sheikh Abdul Fattah Abu Ghuda in Risalah al-Mustarshidin pg. 131:
“Once a person approached a wise man from the scholars saying: “I would like to debate you! [...]
The Best Way to Stop Listening To Music Advice from Abu Bakar’s Grandson
Comments Published by Suhaib Webb December 23rd, 2008 in General Fiqh, Tasawwuf, Translationsal-Qasim ibn Muhmmad* was asked about music and said the following:
“On the day of Judgement, when Allah distinguishes between truth and falsehood, where will music be?”
The questioner: “It will be in the precincts of falsehood!”
al-Qasim: “Then, ask yourself.”
Quoted by Imam al-Muhasibi in Risalah al-Mustarshidin
* Al-Qasim bin Muhammad was the grandson of Abi Bakar al-Siddiq [May [...]
