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“If knowledge is useful without actions, Allah, the Exalted, would never have dispraised the people of the book, and if actions were useful without devotion, He would never have dispraised the hypocrites.

Ibn Qayyim Al-Jawziyyah

“There is nothing beyond God that deserves to be sought and nothing finds its conclusion with other than Him.

Ibn Qayyim Al-Jawziyyah

“Whoever is prevented from disobeying Allah by upholding the Dignity of Allah in his heart, Allah will protect his dignity in the hearts of the creation and will prevent them from dishonoring him.

Ibn Qayyim Al-Jawziyyah

“A tear that runs down a believer's cheek is more beneficial than a thousand raindrops on the earth.

Ibn Qayyim Al-Jawziyyah

“Satan rejoiced when Adam (peace be upon him) came out of Paradise, but he did not know that when a diver sinks into the sea, he collects pearls and then rises again.

Ibn Qayyim Al-Jawziyyah

“Jihaad (striving) against the soul has four stages: Firstly: To strive in learning guidance and the religion of truth, without which there will be no success. Indeed, there can be no true happiness, nor any delight in this world and in the Hereafter, except through it. Secondly: Striving to act upon what has been learnt, since knowledge without action will not benefit, rather it will cause harm. Thirdly: Striving to invite others towards it and to teach those who do not know, otherwise he may be considered from those who hide what Allaah has revealed of guidance and clear explanation. Such knowledge will neither benefit, nor save a person from the punishment of Allaah. Fourthly: Striving to be patient and persevering against those who oppose this da’wah (call) to Allaah and those who seek to cause harm - patiently bearing all these hardships for the sake of Allaah.

When these four stages are completed then such a person is considered to be amongst the Rabbaaniyyoon [the Godly ones]. The Salaf were agreed that a Scholar does not deserve the title of Rabbaanee until he recognises and knows the truth, acts upon it, and teaches it to others. So whosoever has knowledge, acts upon it, and teaches this knowledge to others, is considered from the Rabbaaniyyoon.

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“There is no doubt that the heart becomes covered with rust, just as metal dishes—silver, and their like—become rusty. So the rust of the heart is polished with dhikr (remembrance of Allaah), for dhikr polishes the heart until it becomes like a shiny mirror. However, when dhikr is abandoned, the rust returns; and when it commences then the heart again begins to be cleansed. Thus the heart becoming rusty is due to two matters: sins and ahafah (neglecting remembrance of Allaah ). Likewise, it is cleansed and polished by two things : istighfaar (seeking Allaah’s forgiveness) and dhikr.

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“One of the Salaf (Pious Predecessors) said: “Indeed a servant commits a sin by which he enters Paradise; and another does a good deed by which he enters the Fire.” It was asked: How is that? So he replied: “The one who committed the sin, constantly thinks about it; which causes him to fear it, regret it, weep over it and feel ashamed in front of his Lord - the Most High - due to it. He stands before Allaah, broken-hearted and with his head lowered in humility. So this sin is more beneficial to him than doing many acts of obedience, since it caused him to have humility and humbleness - which leads to the servant’s happiness and success - to the extent that this sin becomes the cause for him entering Paradise. As for the doer of good, then he does not consider this good a favour from his Lord Upon him. Rather, he becomes arrogant and amazed with himself, saying: I have achieved such and such, and such and such . So this further increases him in self adulation, pride and arrogance - such that this becomes the cause for his destruction.”

Ibn Qayyim Al-Jawziyyah

“There are six stages to knowledge: Firstly: Asking questions in a good manner. Secondly: Remaining quiet and listening attentively. Thirdly: Understanding well. Fourthly: Memorising. Fifthly: Teaching. Sixthly—and it is its fruit: Acting upon the knowledge and keeping to its limits.

Ibn Qayyim Al-Jawziyyah

“Beware of preoccupying your heart with what it has not been created for.

Ibn Qayyim Al-Jawziyyah

“Know that your need of Allah accepting your charity is infinitely greater than the need of the one to whom you give your charity.

Ibn Qayyim Al-Jawziyyah

“The world is a shadow: if you run after it, you will not catch it, but if you turn your back to it, it will follow you.

Ibn Qayyim Al-Jawziyyah

“Every love that leads away from His love is in fact a punishment; only a love that leads to His love is a heartfelt and pure love.

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“The smaller a sin is in your eyes, the greater it is in Allah's, and the greater it is in your eyes, the smaller it is in Allah's.

Ibn Qayyim Al-Jawziyyah

“If Allah intends good for His servant, He blesses him with two eyes: one remains focused on Paradise, and the other on Hell.

Ibn Qayyim Al-Jawziyyah

“If you wish to check how much you love Allah, then see how much your heart loves the Quran, and you will know the answer.

Ibn Qayyim Al-Jawziyyah

“Sometimes, I have a certain need (that I wish to ask) Allâh, so I ask Him earnestly. Then, I find that the door of dialogue opens up for me, and I recognize Allâh more (I become more aware of Him), and feel humbled before Him, and feel a great sense of joy and happiness, due to which I prefer that the answer to my prayer be delayed, so that this joyous state may continue.

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“O you who sold yourself for the sake of something that will cause you suffering and pain, and which will also lose its beauty, you sold the most precious item for the cheapest price, as if you neither knew the value of the goods nor the meanness of the prize. Wait until you come on the Day of Mutual Loss and Gain and you will discover the injustice of this contract.

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“Worship and obedience illuminate the heart and make it strong and steadfast, until it becomes like a clear mirror, shining with light. When Shaytaan (Satan) draws close, he is struck by its light like those who try to eavesdrop [in the heavens] are struck by the shooting stars, and Shaytaan flees from this heart with more terror than a wolf fleeing from a lion.

Ibn Qayyim Al-Jawziyyah

“A person’s tongue can give you the taste of his heart.

Ibn Qayyim Al-Jawziyyah

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