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Tag: speed


26
Dec 2022
The problem with haste. When speed is not of the essence.

Sahl bin Sa’d As-Saidi narrated that the Messenger of Allah said: عن سَهْلِ بْنِ سَعْدٍ السَّاعِدِيِّ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ “‏ الأَنَاةُ مِنَ اللَّهِ وَالْعَجَلَةُ مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ ‏”‏ Deliberation is from Allah, and haste/recklessness is from Satan.” Anas bin Malik (may Allah be pleased with him) said that the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: عَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ أَنّ النَّبِيَّ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ قَالَ التَّأَنِّي مِنَ اللَّهِ وَالْعَجَلَةُ مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ Deliberation is from Allah, and haste/recklessness is from Satan.” [Sunan al......

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08
Nov 2018
responding to Allah's call with speed

Why Speed is of the Essence The simple formula to jump the queue when you are wishing for goodness in your life, but keep finding obstacles.  You will never attain birr (righteousness) until you spend from what you love. Whatever you spend, Allah is fully aware of it.  (3:92) Bukhari and Muslim narrated the story of Abu Talha’s response to this revelation. Who was Abu Talha? Abu Talha, the extremely wealthy resident of Madinah, who owned Bairuha the most beautiful garden filled with palm trees, which was an idyllic spot for picnics.......

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