What is nasiha – How to be sincere and give advice

What is nasiha – How to be sincere and give advice

Tamim ad-Dari (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said three times “The religion is nasiha (sincerity).” The people said, ‘To whom should it be directed?’ He replied, “To Allah, His Book, His Messenger (peace be upon him), to the leaders of the Muslims and to…

A letter to my friend. Part 2: Taking stock of time and activities

A letter to my friend. Part 2: Taking stock of time and activities

Take stock of your time and activities Imam Al-Muhasibi wrote a letter to his friend [as usual, it’s framed as on the account of a wise man who wrote to his friend] offering some advice. We have mentioned before that Imam Al-Muhasibi’s close companion is Al-Junayd Al-Baghdadi. He wrote: “I advise you to… What are…

A letter to my friend. Part 1: The 7 traits of the successful believer

A letter to my friend. Part 1: The 7 traits of the successful believer

Imam Al-Muhasibi wrote a letter to his friend [as usual, it’s framed as on the account of a wise man who wrote to his friend] offering some advice. We have mentioned before that Imam Al-Muhasibbi’s close companion is Al-Junayd Al-Baghdadi. He wrote: “I advise you to… 1.    Eethar: Give preference to Allah first Fix what…