[6] Gentleness of our pious predecessors
In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. It has been transmitted from Habeeb ibn Hujr al-Qaysi, may Allah have mercy upon him, who said: “It used to be said: “How excellent Iman is when adorned with knowledge! How excellent knowledge is when adorned with action! How excellent a deed is […]
[5] Gentleness of our pious predecessors
In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Umar, may Allah be pleased with him, said: Allah’s Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, distributed (wealth), so I said, “O Allah’s Messenger! Other people are more entitled to it than these”. He said, “They gave me no option; either […]
[4] Gentleness of our pious predecessors
In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Ali ibn al-Husayn, known as Zain al-Abidin, may Allah have mercy upon him, used to travel on his riding beast to Makkah and return without hitting it (or reproaching it to go faster). Siyar A’lam An-Nubulaa 3/388
[2] Gentleness of our pious predecessors
In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. When Umar ibn Abdul Aziz -may Allah have mercy upon him- intended to punish a man, he would imprison him for three days before administering the punishment, as he disliked acting hastily in the heat of anger. Siyar A’lam An-Nubulaa 5/ 133
[1] Gentleness of our pious predecessors
In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Gentleness of our pious predecessors when dealing with the common people Thābit al-Bunānī, may Allah have mercy upon him, said: “Ṣilah ibn Ashyam, mya Allah have mercy upon him, and his companions went past a young man dragging his garment. [1] Silah’s companions […]