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Shaykh ibn Uthaymeen, [may Allāh bestow mercy upon him], said:

“We should not regard honouring a guest as merely a cultural practice; rather, we should see it as an act of worship. This is because the Prophet, صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ said, ‘Whoever believes in Allāh and the Last Day should honour his guest.’ Thus, honouring a guest is an act of devotion that draws a person closer to their Lord and becomes a means for their spiritual purification and righteousness, by the Grace and Will of Allāh.”

Fatāwa Nūr ‘alā ad-Darb, 11/274 | Shaykh ibn Uthaymeen, [may Allāh bestow mercy upon him].

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Al-Husayn ibn Muhsin that his paternal aunt once came to the Prophet صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ seeking assistance. After addressing her need, the Prophet صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ asked:

“Do you have a husband?“ She replied, “Yes.” He then asked, “How do you treat him?” She responded, “I strive to fulfill all his rights, except for what I am unable to do.”

The Prophet صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ said: “Consider carefully how you are with him, *for he is your Paradise or your Hell!”*

Reported by Ahmad, 19025 and An-Nasa’i in al-Kubra, authenticated by Shaykh al-Albāni in Adāb az-Zafāf, Page 285

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TN: This indicates that fulfilling a husband’s rights could be a means for the wife to attain Paradise, while neglecting them will result in her being held accountable and sent to Hell!

*Instilling Goodness and Obedience in Children.*

Shaykh ‘Abdul-‘Azeez bin Abd-Allāh ar-Rājihi, [may Allāh preserve him], said:

“It is imperative that a child be educated and guided toward righteousness from an early age, while being gently corrected for any wrongdoing, such as drawing inanimate images or the wearing of gold for males. The Messenger of Allāh,صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيهِ وَسَلَّم, set a profound example when al-Hasan, as a young boy, took a date from the charity dates and placed it in his mouth. The Messenger of Allāh, صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيهِ وَسَلَّم, gently prompted him to spit it out by saying, _‘Kikh, Kikh,’_¹ and explained, ‘Do you not realise that we do not consume what is given in charity?’ [Saheeh al-Bukhāri, 3072]. He did not dismiss the incident by saying, ‘He is just a child who does not understand.’ [Rather, he used the moment to instill a lifelong understanding of integrity and moral conduct.]

The Messenger of Allāh, صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيهِ وَسَلَّم, exemplified the essence of nurturing moral conduct in children through his gentle guidance. He once taught, ‘Umar ibn Abi Salamah, who as a child, would let his hand wander across the dish while eating. The Messenger of Allāh, صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيهِ وَسَلَّم, lovingly instructed him, saying, ‘O’ young boy, mention the Name of Allāh, eat with your right hand, and eat from what is directly in front of you.’ [Saheeh al-Bukhāri, 5376].

When a child turns ten, he is instructed to pray regularly, and if he fails to do so, he receives a gentle reprimand as encouragement. The Messenger of Allāh, صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيهِ وَسَلَّم, said: ‘Teach your children to pray when they are seven years old, and smack them (lightly) if they do not pray when they are ten years old, and separate them in their beds. [Sunan Abi Dāwūd, 495]. This profound lesson underscores the importance of mindfulness and discipline, even in simple actions like eating. Yet, today, we often witness adults eating with their left hand, oblivious and without shame, a reflection of the lack of proper upbringing and education. From the age of seven, a child is commanded to pray and trained in goodness, setting the foundation for a lifetime of righteous conduct.

As children approach the age of ten, they may begin to experience sexual feelings and desires. It is prudent, therefore, to consider the implications of close physical proximity, such as sleeping arrangements with siblings or relatives. Such closeness could inadvertently foster temptation, as it presents scenarios in which inappropriate thoughts may emerge. It is wise to create boundaries that protect their innocence, as the devil might whisper to them and entice them to commit immoral acts.”

Taqyeed ash-Shawārid min al-Qawā‘id wal-Fawā’id | Shaykh ‘Abdul-Azeez bin ‘Abd-Allāh ar-Rājihi, [may Allāh preserve him].

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Footnote: ¹. _Kikh Kikh_ is an expression to spit it out.

Al-Imām al-Qutaybah al-Deenawari al-Marwazi, [may Allāh have mercy on him] said:

“When you fail to have manners, then observe silence!”

‘Uyūn ul-Akhbār, 2/19 | Al-Imām al-Qutaybah al-Deenawari al-Marwazi, [may Allāh have mercy on him]

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‘Abdullāh ibn Mas‘ūd, [may Allāh be pleased with him] said:

“Friday is the master of the days, and the [blessed] month of Ramadān is the master of the months.”

Musannaf ibn Abi Shaybah, 5552 | Al-Imām ibn Abi Shaybah [may Allāh have mercy on him]

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Shaykh Muhammad Hishām Tāhiri, [may Allāh preserve him], said:

“No matter what you do, whether good or bad, your deeds will follow you to the grave. Whether you resist or act with arrogance, or if you humble yourself and obey, you are bound by your actions.

So act rightly, be sincere, and follow the righteous path and you will succeed.”

Taken from the Shaykh’s official X account (@drabusalah) | Date: 20th May 2024 | Time: 15:09

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Shaykh Rabee‘ bin Hādi al-Madkhali, [may Allāh preserve him], said:

“We identify ourselves as Ahlul-Hadeeth (the People of Hadeeth), affiliating ourselves with Ahlul-Hadeeth, and as Ahlus-Sunnah (the People of the Sunnah). We do not ascribe to labels such as Jāmiyyah¹, Bāziyyah², Albāniyyah³, Rabee‘iyyah⁴, or any similar titles. Such claims are nothing but falsehoods.“

Al-Majmū‘ Kutub wa Rasā’il wa Fatāwa, 15/219 | Shaykh Rabee‘ bin Hādi al-Madkhali, [may Allāh preserve him].

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Footnotes:

¹ Followers of Shaykh Muhammad Amān al-Jāmi, [may Allāh bestow mercy upon him].

² Followers of Shaykh Abdul-Azeez ibn Bāz, [may Allāh bestow mercy upon him].

³ Followers of Shaykh Muhammad Nāsir ud-Deen, [may Allāh bestow mercy upon him]. al-Albāni, [may Allāh bestow mercy upon him].

⁴ Followers of Shaykh Rabee‘ bin Hādi al-Madkhali, [may Allāh preserve him].

The Messenger of Allāh, صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيهِ وَسَلَّم, said:

“O’ Allāh, rectify my religion which safeguards my affairs, set right my worldly life which sustains my livelihood, and perfect my Hereafter which is my final abode. Grant me an abundance of goodness in this life and make death a relief from all evil.”

Saheeh Muslim, 2720 | Saheeh

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Shaykh ‘Aziz bin Farhān al-’Anzi, [may Allāh preserve him], said:

In Arabic, the concept of an orphan varies slightly depending on context:

1. *Al-Yateem (اليتيم)*: Refers to a child who has lost their father. This term is typically used for human beings.

2. *Al-‘Iji (العجي)*: Refers to a child who has lost their mother.

3. *Al-Lateem (اللطيم)*: Refers to a child who has lost both parents.

For animals, however, *al-Yateem* specifically describes a young animal that has lost its mother.

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Shaykh Daghash al-‘Ajami, [may Allāh preserve him], said:

“Your worth is defined by where you choose to place yourself.

If you sit among the trivial and adopt their ways, people will see you as one of them.  But if you align yourself with the wise, people will see you as part of their circle.

Often, the same item is valued cheaply in one setting and highly in another. The distinction lies not in the item itself but in where it is presented.  

Therefore, never diminish your own value.”

Taken from the Shaykh’s Official X Account, (@DrDaghashAlajmi) | Date: 09 November 2024 | Time: 15:19

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