Beneficial Books

THE COURAGE OF THE BELIEVER It is true whether righteous or disobedient, believer or disbeliever, both share the common human quality of acquired courage, as well as the innate ability to deal with dreadful situations and lessen their oppressive effects on the self. But the believer, because of his strong belief, patience and reliance and trust in Allāh, and his desire to be rewarded by Allāh, excels in having qualities that make him more courageous, and soothe more effectively the pangs of terror and the pains of calamity on him. Allāh, the Most High, said: "If you are suffering hardships, they too are suffering similar hardships: but you hope from Allāh that for which they hope not." [Al-Nisā (4:104] Book: 8 Steps To Happiness Awakening The Inner Self in Pursuit of Personal Change By Shaykh Abū 'Abdu-r-Rahmān Nāsir as-Sa'dī Translated from the original arabic Dār as-Sunnah Publishers P. 22

THE STRONG HEART One whose faith is firmly rooted has a heart that is strong, a soul that is tranquil and nurtured and primarily in control. His mindset, words and deeds are attuned to face life's ups and downs; these are things that calms a person. Weak faith makes it susceptible for feelings to be jolted and nerves to be tensed and for the mind to dissipate; resulting in a heart filled with shock and awe from outside and from within. Book: 8 Steps To Happiness Awakening The Inner Self in Pursuit of Personal Change By Shaykh Abū 'Abdu-r-Rahmān Nāsir as-Sa'dī Translated from the original arabic Dār as-Sunnah Publishers P. 21

THE BELIEVER NEVER ENJOYS A SIN Only a person intoxicated with his heedlessness receives pleasure from sins. Whereas the believer never enjoys a sin because his knowledge of prohibition of sins and their punishment cuts him away from such attained pleasure. Book: Captured Thoughts By al-Hāfiz Abū'l-Faraj Ibn al-Jawzī Translated and Published by Dār as-Sunnah Publishers P. 329

POLYGYNY REQUIRES A MAN WHO IS CAPABLE OF MEETING THE MATERIAL, EMOTIONAL, AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS OF ALL HIS WIVES It is not an escape from responsibility or a tool for fulfilling desires but a serious commitment that demands integrity, wisdom, and leadership. A man who neglect his wife's feelings or uses polygyny for manipulation fails the trust Allah has given him. A marriage must be rooted in the correct values and principles to be justly practiced. Book: The Five Pillars of a Happy Muslim Home Scholarly Advice on the Secret of Marital Love and Choosing for the Right Reasons By Abu Suhailah Umar Quinn Thaqafa Press P. 274, 275

THE FIRST LOVE.. [ALLAH] Indeed, a good and beneficial life, with peace of mind are attained through the tranquility and comfort found while being in the company of the first love [i.e. Allāh], no matter how much the heart swings between all the worldly pleasures one loves and desires, it will never enjoy any of them until one feels comfort and safety and delight with his Lord; the only Supporter and Protector whose authority surpasses [all] the creation and without whom no support or protection can be achieved. Book: Heartfelt Advice to a Friend By Imām ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah Translated and Published by Dār as-Sunnah Publishers P. 38

THE BLESSING OF FORGETFULNESS Al-Hafidh Ibn Al-Qayyim [رحمه الله] [D. 751 A.H.] said: From the strangest of blessings upon a person is the blessing of forgetting! Indeed if it was not for forgetting he would not be pleased with anything [i.e. he forgot that matter and it made himself feel better after having forgotten about it], nor would any grief or sorrow end, nor would he be able to console himself from affliction, and sadness would not die off, nor would he be free from someone having envy of him, nor would he enjoy anything from the pleasures of the Dunyaa whilst remembering all his shortcomings and sins. Nor would he have hope of neglect from the enemy, nor a respite from the envious one, so reflect upon the blessing of Allaah upon that person in relation to remembering and forgetting, along with their differences and their opposites and that Allaah placed for each one of them a different type of benefit. Book: Miftah Dar As-Sa'ada By Ibn Al-Qayyim Translated By Abbas Abu Yahya Miraath Al-Anbiyya (2/788)

THE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE QUR'AN Allah has described the Qur'an with tremendous characteristics: It is mighty and honorable. Nothing can match it in its honor, and whoever draws close to it will receive honor. He, the Most High, said: { وَإِنَّهُۥ لَكِتَٰبٌ عَزِيزٌ } "And verily, it is an honorble respected book." (Surat Al-Fussilat 41:41) Book: The Easiest Way to Memorize the Noble Qur'an By Dr. Abdul Muhsin bin Muhammad Al-Qaasim Translated by Abu Musa Bilal Strand Salafi Literature Publications P. 10

SHE WILL LIVE A LIFE OF HONOR When a woman takes hold of the teachings of islām, she will live a life of honor, completeness, beauty and chastity. Book: A Piece of Advice and Admonition for the Women By Shaykh ‘Abd al-Razzāq Ibn ‘Abd al-Muhsin al-‘Abbād Translated by Jamīl Finch Hikmah Publications P. 62

THIS WORLDLY LIFE.. The example of the innate nature of humans and its inclination to this worldly life is like running water that is always befitting to travel downward because going upward requires (strenuous) exertion. Book: Captured Thoughts By al-Hāfiz Abū'l-Faraj Ibn al-Jawzī Translated and Published by Dār as-Sunnah Publishers P. 68

HE WILL FULFILL IT FOR ME Have you noticed how your life becomes disturbed and difficult only when you disobey Him?! Did you not know the story of one of the righteous predecessors who narrated that he saw a young man in the city of Beirut remembering Allāh, Most High, so I said to him, 'do you need anything?' He replied: 'If I ever need something, I ask from my Lord in my heart and He will fulfill it for me.' Book: Captured Thoughts By al-Hāfiz Abū'l-Faraj Ibn al-Jawzī Translated and Published by Dār as-Sunnah Publishers P. 475

IT ONLY HARMS THEM One of the beneficial things is to know that the harm of the people cannot hurt you, especially as it relates to evil speech. It only harms them, unless you concern yourself with it and allow it to influence your feelings. Book: The Beneficial Means To A Happy Life By Imam Abdur Rahman b. Nasir al-Sa'di Translated by Hassan Hussein Abdi Hikmah Publications P. 38

GENTLENESS AND EASINESS If an individual calls another with hikmah and gentleness and easiness, then he will obtain that which he is in pursuit of in a manner far greater than that which if he sought to obtain it with harshness. Book: The Role of the Woman In Rectifying the Society By Ash-Shaykh Al- Allaamah Muhammad Ibn Salih Al'Uthaymeen Ibnul Qayyim Publications P. 20

THE RIGHTEOUS WOMEN.. They preserve their husbands in their absences. They only mention good about them, and they do not mention what goes on between her and him, and they do not expose their secrets; nor do they mention what their husbands have entrusted them with from information. Book: Advice on Rectifying Our Homes By Shaykh Khalid al-Dhafīri Reviewed and Edited by Hikmah Publications P. 75, 76

SHE STRIVES TO MAKE HIM HAPPY The Prophet ﷺ said: "The best of women is the one whom if you look at her, she pleases you." If you look at her, you are pleased and happiness enters your heart. She beautifies herself for her husband, with the beautification that is permissible. She pleases her husband, seeks his pleasure and strives to make him happy. Book: Advice on Rectifying Our Homes By Shaykh Khalid al-Dhafīri Reviewed and Edited by Hikmah Publications P. 71

YOU WILL NEVER FIND A PERFECT WIFE From the rights of the wife: You look at her with the perspective of someone who knows that the errors are more than the corrections. Do not look at her as though she is a perfect woman. You will never find a perfect wife, except the one whom Allah has mercy on. Book: Advice on Rectifying Our Homes By Shaykh Khalid al-Dhafīri Reviewed and Edited by Hikmah Publications P. 49

A GREAT WOMAN..

EVERYDAY ITS MOTHER'S DAY! The mother (due to her status in Islam) is far more deserving than to be honored for one day in the year. Rather, the mother has a right upon her children to maintain her, honor her, and take care of her always. So there is not one day for her as there is with the enemies of Islam; rather, every day is for her. Book: Common Mistakes of The Woman By Shaykh Dr. Abdullah al-Tayyar Authentic Statements Publications P. 109

THE ONE WHO DEFENDS THE HONOUR OF HIS BROTHER It is upon the Muslim that whenever he hears someone backbiting someone else he should stop that person from backbiting others because listening to it is haraam. In fact, the one who defends the honour of his Muslim brother in his absence is promised a very pleasing reward. The Messenger of Allaah (ﷺ) said: "Whoever defends the honour of his brother in his absence, then it is a right on Allaah that He will free him from the fire." * * Narrated by Imaam Ahmad (hadeeth no. 26328). Book: lessons and Benefits from The Marital Life of The Prophet (ﷺ) T•R•O•I•D Publications P. 53

DO NOT EXPECT THANKS FROM THE PEOPLE Among the most effective ways to repel depression is to accustom yourself to not expect appreciation except from Allah. If you treat someone who has a right upon you or no such benevolently, then know that this is due to your good etiquettes with Allah, so do not worry about being thanked by them. Allah said about the best of His creation: إِنَّمَا نُطْعِمُكُمْ لِوَجْهِ ٱللَّهِ لَا نُرِيدُ مِنكُمْ جَزَآءً وَلَا شُكُورًا "We feed you only seeking the Face of Allah. We desire not from you reward nor gratitude." [Al-Insan: 9] Book: The Beneficial Means To A Happy Life By Imam Abdur Rahman b. Nasir al-Sa'di Translated by Hassan Hussein Abdi Hikmah Publications P. 40

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