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The Evil of Craving for Wealth and Status

December 14, 2009 By

Imaam Ahmad, an-Nasaa’ee, at-Tirmidhee and Ibn Hibbaan in his Saheeh report the hadeeth of Ka’b ibn Maalik al-Ansaaree, radiyallaahu ‘anhu, from the Prophet (salAllahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) that he said: “Two hungry wolves let loose among sheep are not more harmful then a person craving after wealth and status is to his Deen (Religion).” at- Tirmidhee said,“It is hasan saheeh.” It is also reported from the Prophet (salAllahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) … [Read more...]

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Peace Within

May 21, 2008 By

Source: The Gardens of Paradise There once was a king who offered a prize to the artist who would paint the best picture of peace. Many artists tried their luck. The king looked at all the representations, but there were only two that fascinated him. Ultimately, he had to choose between them. The first depiction was of a calm and quiet lake. The lake was a perfect mirror of placid, pacific mountains all around it. Overhead was a blue sky with fluffy white clouds. It seemed a perfect picture … [Read more...]

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The Life of This World

April 2, 2008 By

Quotes From the Salaf About the Life of This World Sufyan ath-Thawri said: "Man's love for the life of this world is shown in the way he greets people." [Look at a chaste poor man ... nobody talks to him. People greet him so warily as if fearing that he may pass poverty to them. But see how the people welcome a rich man, even if he does not perform prayer. They stand up with smiling faces, and each one hopes to greet him first. Note the difference between a man who is so great as seen by Allah … [Read more...]

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