It is reported that a person recited in a melodious [1] way in front of Al-A’mash. He said: A man once recited in front of Anas [ibn Mālik – Allāh be pleased with him] in this manner and he detested it. Abū Bakr Al-Khallāl, Al-Amr bil-Ma’rūf wa Al-Nahī ‘an Al-Munkar, p110. It is reported that […]
Actions speak louder
Al-Qāsim b. Muhammad, the grandson of Abū Bakr – Allah have mercy on him – said:
In my time the people were not impressed by speech, they were impressed by actions. Anyone can say whatever he wants. Abū Dāwūd, Kitāb Al-Zuhd p354.
Abū Dāwūd, Kitāb Al-Zuhd p354.
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A reminder about reading the Quran regularly.
It is reported from Al-Awzâ’î – Allâh have mercy on him – that he said: I have been told that it used to be said, “Woe to those who study [their religion] for a purpose other than worship, and those who seek to permit what is forbidden through doubts and specious arguments.” Al-Khattîb Al-Baghdâdî, Iqtdâ […]