The Meaning of Khushu’

By Ibn Rajab The basic meaning of khushu’ is softness of the heart; it being gentle, still, submissive, broken, and yearning. The Messenger of Allah said, “Of a surety there is a morsel of flesh in the body, if it is sound, the whole body will be sound; but if it is...

The Types of Hearts

by Ibn al-Qayyim al-Jawziyyah Just as the heart may be described in terms of being alive or dead, it may also be regarded as belonging to one of three types: the healthy heart, the dead heart, and the sick heart. The Healthy Heart On the Day of Resurrection, only...

Being Truthful

by Shaykh Muhammad b. Salih al-Uthaymin Click here to learn more ‘Abdullah b. Mas‘ūd reported that the Prophet said, “Truth leads to piety, and piety leads to Paradise. A person continues speaking the truth until he is labeled as truthful by Allah. Falsehood leads to...

Have Belief, Patience, and Taqwa

Shaykh Muhammad b. Salih al-Uthaymin   Allah says, “You who believe, endure and be patient, guard your territory, and be conscious of Allah, so that perhaps you may be successful.” [Surat ‘Ali-Imran, 3:200] Allah commands the believers, as a requirement of their...

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