Even the discarded ‘oud brings benefit…

As-salamu `alaykum wa rahmatullah [Rawdhat al-‘Uqala’ post 10] The Messenger of Allah (sallallahu `alayhi wa sallam) said, “Charity does not diminish wealth, and Allah does not increase in forgiveness for a slave except that He also increases him in...

Al-Khattab’s Great Advice to His Son

As-salamu `alaykum wa rahmatullah Al-Khattab ibn al-Mu`alla’ al-Makhzumi (rahimahullah) advises his son so beautifully and wisely. (This was a lengthy piece of advice, but I’ve only translated parts which I hoped will benefit everyone in general.) “… O my...

Haya’: Shyness

As-salamu `alaykum wa rahmatullah Rawdhatul-‘Uqalaa’ [post 9] The Prophet (sallallahu `alayhi wa sallam) said: “… If you do not have shyness, then do as you please.” [al-Bukhari] Abu Hatim: It only befits the wise one to have haya’ (shyness) because it is...