The Internet Islamic Art Database | Library of Islamic Art and Quotes

“There is no end or limit in reward for a deed which has found acceptance with Allah.

Ibrahim an-Nakha`i

“The first stage of sincerity is that your private and public state should be the same.

“Whoever does not recognize his mother except on one day of the year, then he is undutiful to her; and whoever keeps ties, gives gifts, and acts kindly toward her everyday, then there is no point to a Mother’s Day, as Mother's Day is an occasion for the undutiful and unkind ones.

Abdul Aziz bin Marzuq at-Tarifi

“Umar [ibn al-Khattab] was asked about those who strongly desire to commit a sin but refrain from it. Umar said: "Those are the ones whose hearts Allah has tested for al-taqwaa (consciousness of Allah), for them is forgiveness and a tremendous reward." [Quran 49:13]

Yusuf al-Qaradhawi

“Remembrance of Allah with the tongue is a good thing, and what is better is the remembrance of Allah when one is about to commit a sin, and this preventing him from committing it.

Maimun bin Mihraan

“Worshipers never performed an act of worship better than staying away from that which Allah forbade them.

al-Hasan bin Ali (Grandson of the Prophet ﷺ)

“Which one is better during times of trials and the spread of sin and corruption: mixing with society and attempting to reform it, or secluding yourself from it and saving yourself?

As for the Sufis, the majority of them chose the second road. But as for the scholars who dedicated themselves to the way of God and strove in His way, they chose the way of the prophets, which is to mix with poeople and strive and patiently endure society's hurtfulness.

Ibn Umar narrates from the Prophet ﷺ: "The believer who mixes with people and endures the harm that comes from them is better than the Muslim who does not mix with people and does not endure their harm." [Bukhari, Ahmad and others]

Yusuf al-Qaradhawi

“The people of Iraq are asking (me) about house flies (whether killing them is allowed in Islam), when they have killed the grandson of the Prophet [referring to al-Husain's death].

Abdullah ibn `Umar

“Imam al-Shafi`ee was asked: "What's better for the believer, to be tested, or to be given power (to do good)?" He said: "And how can one be given power for good without first being tested? Allah tested Yusuf, peace be upon him, then He gave him power."

Yusuf al-Qaradhawi

“al-Iman (faith) is that which puts man into motion; it directs him and creates in him tremendous powers that wouldn't manifest without it. It rebuilds him into a new creation, with a new spirit, a new mind, a new resolve, and a new philosophy in life. We saw this in the story of the magicians of the Pharaoh when they believed in the Lord of Moses and Aaron, challenged the tyranny of the Pharaoh, and with all the confidence in the world they said to him: "Then decide (regarding us) whatever you want to decide, your decision can only affect this worldly life." (Quran 20:72)

Yusuf al-Qaradhawi

“When the Prophet (peace be upon him and his noble family) talked about her (Khadija ra) after she passed away, he (pbuh) would get very emotional. He (pbuh) said: "ruziqtu hubaha". I was given the rizq [gift or blessing] of her love.

This is a public display of affection, but the prophetic style!

Muhammad bin Yahya al-Ninowy

“When we’re young we think our parents don’t know any better. As we get older we start to quote them.

Abdulbary Yahya

“If you are looking for happiness in this world (dunya), you're in the wrong place.

Hamza Yusuf

“You’re planning for marriage, you’re planning for education, you’re planning for a job, but we need to plan for Jannah

Mufti Ismail Menk

“Heal by connecting to your higher purpose. You are never defeated.

Yasmin Mogahed