Once a person came to a pious servant of Allah Ta’ala and complained of his poverty. He explained to the pious man that he was undergoing great distress and preferred death to such a life. The pious man asked him: “Are you willing to have your eyes removed in exchange for ten thousand dirhams?” The [...]
Hadhrat Luqmaan (Alaihis Salaam) once advised his son: “Remain in the company of the Ulama, and listen attentively to the words of the wise, for therewith Allah Ta’ala revives the dead hearts, just as He revives the dead earth with heavy rains; and indeed the wise are those who understand Deen.” (Fazaail A’amaal)
In the time of the Sahaabah (Radhiallahu Anhum) if they were not sure of anything, they would ask you to refer to someone more knowledgeable. Nowadays, everyone has become a mufti and has the ability to answer. If someone asks you a question and you have the slightest reservation, then ask the person to refer [...]
