O You Who Believe Do Not Consume Interest (Riba)

Tafseer Surah Aal-Imran Ayaat 130 – 136 In the previous ayaat, we studied the reasons behind the defeat in the Battle of Uhud and learned that the help of Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala comes with patience and Allah-consciousness. In the present ayaat, Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala talks about another major sin that we should stay…

And Remember Him As He Has Guided You

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful Tafseer Al-Baqarah Ayaat 198 – 199 (Part 2) Part 1 Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala says, “And remember Him as He has guided you, and verily, you were, before, of those who were astray.” It is said that one should remember Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala…

The Arrogance of Repentance

Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 | Part 7 | Part 8 | Part 9 | Part 10 |Part 11 Ibn Jawzi says: The intelligent one should keep fearing his sins although he has repented from them and cried on them. I have often seen people being satisfied about the acceptance of their…

People’s Responsibility toward the Repentant

Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 | Part 7 | Part 8 | Part 9 | Part 10 | Part 11 And it was said that four things are obligatory on the people regarding those who repent: They love him because Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala loves him They protect him through du’a [supplication]…

The Signs of those who Repent

Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 | Part 7 | Part 8 | Part 9 | Part 10 Six signs of repentance: Controlling one’s tongue from futile talk, backbiting, lies and all sins Keeping one’s heart clean from envy and rancor Leaving bad company Preparing for death; repenting for past sins, being…

The Whisperings of those who Repent

Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 | Part 7 | Part 8 | Part 9 Mansoor ibn Amaar says: One night I went out and I thought morning has arrived, although night was still remaining. I sat near a small door. I heard a young man crying who was saying: By…

Quotes of the Salaf on Repentance

Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 | Part 7 | Part 8 Some beautiful passages and fragrant ink of the Salaf [pious predecessors] clarify the great virtues of repentance and recommend treading on them and from their sayings some are: ‘Umar ibn Al-Khattab radhiAllahu ‘anhu said: Sit in the company…

Conditions of Sincere Repentance (Part 2)

Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 | Part 7 5. Being Remorseful for Past Sins And like this, one cannot seek repentance for the disobedience (of Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala and His Messenger salAllahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) that one has done except by he who regrets, fears and is…

Conditions of Sincere Repentance (Part 1)

Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 Sincere repentance has certain conditions without which it is neither correct nor accepted. These are as follows: 1. Islam A disbeliever’s repentance is not correct because his disbelief negates his claim to repent. A disbeliever’s repentance is entering into Islam. Allah subhanahu…

[Sunnah Series] Combining Multiple Acts of Worship

The way to utilize a single opportunity to perform multiple acts of worship is only known to those who know how to manage their time. [How can a Seeker of Knowledge Organize His Time?] Here are some examples: When you go to the Masjid, either walking or by car, this act of going is worship,…