Short daytime sleep (nap) has many health benefits. It relaxes and eliminates tension. It boosts memory capacity and increases concentration. A study has revealed that it helps the body run smoothly and gain energy and vitality. Here the author’s suggestion is to sleep after the study before praying Dhuhr prayer.
After-noon activities (أَنْشِطَةُ مَا بَعْدَ الظُّهْرِ) Read More »
The Prophet says that one of the major causes of the unaccepted supplication of the believer is that he eats foods that are unlawful.
Dangers of Satiation (آفاتُ الشِّبْع) Read More »
According to the Islamic jurisprudence view, there are two types of obligations: Fard Ain and Fard Kifaya. Those obligations that are individually responsible are called Fard Ain such as five times prayers and Ramadan fasting. Those obligations that are collectively responsible are called Fard Kifaya such as calling for five times prayers in a mosque. Seeking knowledge also either Fard Ain or Fard Kifaya
Branches of knowledge and Prioritization (علوم اللغة وتحديد الأولويات) Read More »
A teacher must master every branch of knowledge. Some branches depend upon talent while others depend upon a Master. Reading the Quran, Fiqh, Aqedah and Tasawwuf are some of the critical subjects that can only be learned through a master. As for a student of religion, his teacher plays an important role in shaping his personality and imparting knowledge. The student should seek the help of the teacher wherever he finds difficulty in understanding a text.
Respecting The Teacher (تَوقِير المعلم) Read More »
. The six most prominent scholars are: 1. Zuhd(asceticism) 2. Salah (righteousness) 3. Ibada (worship) 4. Action upon beneficial knowledge 5. Fiqh (Study of Islamic jurisprudence) 6. The intention of getting Allah’s satisfaction by educating the people But scholars of today follow these great scholars in only one character: that is the study of Islamic
Six Character of Great Scholars (ستِّ خِصالٍ للعلَماء) Read More »
“An action of one man in front of a thousand men is more effective than the saying of a thousand men to one man.”
Signs of true scholar (علاماتُ عُلَمَاءِ الآخرَة) Read More »
He says scholars of evil nature deserve punishment because such a character is a sin. When studying, the intent should be very clear and genuine.
Signs of bad students (علامات طلاب السوء) Read More »
If anyone seeks knowledge to use it in vying with the learned, or disputing with the foolish, or to attract men’s attention to himself, God will bring him into hell.
Bad Scholars (عُلمَاءُ السُّوءُ) Read More »
In the above lines, he highlights some important facts about Islamic scholars and students. Scholars are given great respect and admiration, provided that their intentions are sincere and genuine.
Importance of knowledge (أهَمِّيّةُ العِلم) Read More »
The Author makes an important point here by saying that one should offer Dhuha prayer (forenoon prayer) by remembering about sudden death. It is possible that sudden death can come at any time. One should be prepared to face death by doing as many good deeds as possible. Remembering of death increases the quality of the worship and it increases the sincerity of the worshippers.
Dhuha Prayer (صلاة الضُّحَى) Read More »