Designed for the busy person, who may not always have the time to read a Khutbah. Gems of Wisdom are thoughtful, brief and only take a minute or so to read.
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- Safeguarding one’s TongueWhoever protects his tongue for the sake of Allah, Allah will free his tongue to pronounce the shahada (testimony of faith) at the time of death. And whoever releases his tongue dishonoring Muslims and exposing their faults, Allah will hold…
- DecreeA person cannot outpace their decree. And a keen person will only get what they were decreed. So whoever is given good should know that Allah gave him. And whoever was shielded from evil should know that Allah protected him. …
- Reaping What is SownYour terms are drawing closer and your deeds are preserved. And death comes suddenly. So whoever sows good will harvest what he seeks. And whomsoever plants evil will harvest sorrow. And everyone will harvest what they sow. -Abdallah ibn…
- The Seriousness of SinWhoever commits a sin while laughing enters hell crying. -Bakr bin Abdallah al Mozani
- Making an ImpactThe person who is sincere to his Lord is like a person walking on sand; you do not hear his steps but you see his impression. -Ibn Masood (رضي الله عنه)
- Seeing the Good Qualities of OthersThe wise person is aware of his shortcomings. People who do not see their own shortcomings cannot see the good qualities of others. -Ibn al-Qayyim
- The Life of the HeartThe wise person is concerned about the death of his heart and not that of his body. The majority of people are concerned about the death of their bodies and do not pay attention to the death of their hearts.…
- Virtue of PatienceWhoever practices patience rarely finds it difficult to be patient. And whoever aggravates rarely finds joy. -Ibn al-Mubarak
- The Ultimate DelightNothing in this world is more delightful than knowledge of Allah, remembrance of Him and worshipping Him. – Ibn Taymiyyah
- Reflecting upon the QuranIf people knew the merit of reflecting on the Quran they would busy themselves with it above all else. A thoughtful reader repeats a verse needed to heal his heart even a hundred times. – Ibn al-Qayyim
- Maintaining the HeartNothing maintains the heart like the love, glorification and veneration of Allah. This is among the best or the best gifts that Allah can give someone. Allah gives His bounty to whom He wills. – Ibn al-Qayyim
- Sweetness of ImanIman (Faith) has a sweetness in the heart and delight, pleasure and joy that cannot be expressed by someone who has not tasted it. And people range in tasting it and in joy and in pleasure. – Ibn Taymiyyah
- Worst CompanionMoney is the worst of companions as it does not benefit you until it leaves you. – Hasan Al-Basri
- Consistency of the BelieverBelievers are consistent inside out, in words and actions, and in public and private. – Hasan Al-Basri
- SoundnessThis entire worldly life – from its beginning to its end – is like someone who took a nap, had a pleasant dream and then woke up. – Hasan Al-Basri
- True SuccessBetween a person’s happiness and success is patience, courage and steadfastness. Allah bestows His grace on whom He wills and Allah is the owner of great bounty. – Ibn al-Qayyim
- Purification of the HeartWhoever wishes to purify their heart shall put Allah before their desires. Hearts attached to desires are veiled from Allah to the extent of their attachment. Hearts are vessels for Allah on this earth. The most beloved of hearts to…
- Loneliness of HeartThere is a loneliness in the heart that is only removed by being delighted with Allah while all alone – Ibn al-Qayyim
- Contentment is the KeySmall amounts of worldly pleasures suffice, but large amounts never satiate – Imam Ahmad