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Contemporary Khutbah – Warning Against Following One’s Desires

Video description: Note: This short talk is based on a khutbah of Shaykh Fawzaan (hafidhahullah) and was translated and delivered by Ustadh Abu ‘Iyaad Amjad Rafiq (hafidhahullah) in Middlesbrough (UK) during Ramadaan 1428H (September 2007) which was uploaded sometime later. … Continue reading

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Sahih Muslim – Chapter: It Is Prohibited To Praise Anyone So Much That There May Be Fear Of His Being Intoxicated Because Of That

The following ahadith warn against praising too much and showering undue praise upon someone which unfortunately occurs all too often on social media sites like Facebook and Twitter, which are a trial for some who are duped into seeking praise, … Continue reading

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Ibn Qudaamah: The people of goodness do not intentionally seek prestige

Imaam Ibn Qudaamah Al-Maqdisee (rahimahullaah) said: Know that the basis of (love) of prestige is the love of widespread fame and glory (for oneself); that is a great danger and in obscurity there is safety. The people of goodness do … Continue reading

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