Advice

Sayings and reminders from the ‘Ulama, each with its source where it was given.

13Rabi‘ al-Thani

Advice

You will never be able to please everyone. Rather, rectify what is between you and Allah, and do not care about the people.

Imam al-Shafii رحمه اللهal-Tawālī wa-l-Taʾsīs by Ibn Ḥajar (p. 168)

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26Rabi‘ al-Awwal

Advice

The Dunyā (i.e. worldly life) has been put in place for calamities, trials and tribulations. Therefore, it's befitting for the intelligent one to accustom himself to have patience.

Ibn Al-Jawzī رحمه اللهSayd Al-Khātir (1/393)

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15Rabi‘ al-Awwal

Advice

Not everyone you love will love you,
nor will everyone you are sincere with be sincere with you.

Imam al-Shafli رحمه اللهديوان الإمام الشافعي

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14Rabi‘ al-Awwal

Advice

Surah Yusuf:
"Allah will raise you again in front of the same people who once broke you."
Surah Al-Baqarah:
"Allah does not burden any soul beyond its capacity."
Surah Ad-Duha:
"Allah will give you so much that you will be satisfied."
Surah Al Fil:
"If Allah wills, even birds will defeat elephants."

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11Safar

Advice

“…Verily, Allah does not change (eliminate) any bounty (of prosperity and power) which He has bestowed to a nation except when they themselves change (the goodness) which is in themselves. Verily, Allah is The All-Hearing One and The All-Knowing One.”

Al-Anfaal, Aayat 53

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20Muharram

Advice

Rasulullah Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam said:
استقبلوا أمواج البلاء بالدعاء والتضرع
“Prepare for the waves of calamity by engaging in Du’a and turning to Allah in humility.” (Shu’abul Iman # 3279)

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29Rabi‘ al-Thani 1447

Advice

“Never be under the impression that Allah is oblivious (unaware) of what the oppressors are doing. He is only delaying (the punishment) for them to a day when the eyes will be upturned.”

Ibraaheem, Aayat 42

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