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Kitab Al Kafi- Volume 2 - Silence and preservation of tongue

1827–5. From him (–) al-Haytham ibn Abī Masrūq (–) Hishãm ibn Sãlim that Abū ‘Abdillãh (‘a.s.) said:

"The Messenger of Allãh (ṣ.a.‘a.w.a.w.s.) said to a man who came to visit him: 'Shall I not direct you to something by which Allãh will make
you enter Paradise?' He said: 'Yes indeed, O Messenger of Allãh!' He [ṣ.a.‘a.w.-a.w.s.] said: 'Grant what Allãh has granted you.' He said: 'What,
if I am in need of that than to whom I have to grant?' He [ṣ.a.‘a.w.a.w.s.] said: 'Then help the oppressed one.' He said: 'Then what (should I do) if I am unable (weak) to offer help?' Then do something for a foolish person – i.e., guide him (to right path).' He said: 'What, if I am more foolish than the
one whom I want to guide?' Then (in that case) hold your tongue except for good works. Does this not please you to have one of these attributes in you which will lead you to Paradise?'
Hasan- Graded by Alama Majlisi

Imam Ali a.s is reported to have given this sermon:
Sermon 205 - I dislike that you should be abusers ...

During the battle of Siffin Amir al-mu'minin heard some of his men abusing the Syrians, then he said:
I dislike you starting to abuse them, but if you describe their deeds and recount their situations that would be a better mode of speaking and a more convincing way of arguing. Instead of abusing them you should say, "O' Allah! save our blood and their blood, produce reconciliation between us and them, and lead them out of their misguidance so that he who is ignorant of the truth may know it, and he who inclines towards rebellion and revolt may turn away from it."

http://www.nahjulbalagha.org/Nahjul-Balagha-Sermons/nahjul-balagha-sermon-205.html

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Tawheed

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Sermon 62(Nahjul Balagah): Surely, there is a strong protective shield of Allah...

When Amir al-mu'minin was warned of being killed by deceit, he said:ومن كلام له (عليه السلام)

لمّا خُوِّف من الغيلة

Surely, there is a strong protective shield of Allah over me. When my day would come it would get away from me and hand me over to death. At that time neither an arrow would go amiss nor a wound would heal up.وَإِنَّ عَلَيَّ مِنَ اللهِ جُنَّةً حَصِينةً، فَإِذَا جَاءَ يَوْمِي انْفَرَجَتْ عَنِّي وَأَسْلَمَتْنِي؛ فَحِينَئِذٍ لاَ يَطِيشُ السَّهْمُ وَلاَ يَبْرَأُ الْكَلْمُ.

Alternative Sources for Sermon 62

(1) Ibn Kathir, al-Bidayah, VIII, 12, from (2)
(2) Abu Dawud, Kitab al-qadar;
(3) al-'Amidi, Ghurar, 89;
(4) al-Zamakhshari, Rabi`, bab al-qatl wa al-shahadah.

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HAnwar

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Thank goodness that stupid thread is now closed.

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binarythoughts

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Original post by HAnwar

Thank goodness that stupid thread is now closed.

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Which one?

I've lost count of them

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HAnwar

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Original post by binarythoughts

Which one?

I've lost count of them

Lol.
'Muslims, would you marry a child'

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username1819467

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Original post by HAnwar

Lol.
'Muslims, would you marry a child'

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Pretty obvious baiting. I wish more people would ignore the topics completely and deprive them of the attention they are seeking. It's becoming very tedious to see the same old names appearing whenever topics critical of Islam are posted; as though they have nothing better to do than to criticise a religion on 1 community website that exists amongst countless others.

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HAnwar

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Original post by Inve

Pretty obvious baiting. I wish more people would ignore the topics completely and deprive them of the attention they are seeking. It's becoming very tedious to see the same old names appearing whenever topics critical of Islam are posted; as though they have nothing better to do than to criticise a religion on 1 community website that exists amongst countless others.

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Well said

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OP

Original post by ThatMuslimGuy

What's he gonna do when he goes in ruku or sujud? The wire's not long enough :beard:

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generic_man

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Original post by Inve

Pretty obvious baiting. I wish more people would ignore the topics completely and deprive them of the attention they are seeking. It's becoming very tedious to see the same old names appearing whenever topics critical of Islam are posted; as though they have nothing better to do than to criticise a religion on 1 community website that exists amongst countless others.

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I'm not debating, but I made that thread and I want you all to know my intention wasn't "baiting." :smile:

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The_K1NG

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Original post by HAnwar

Lol.
'Muslims, would you marry a child'

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Thankfully I missed that thread.

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HAnwar

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Original post by The_K1NG

Thankfully I missed that thread.

That's good.

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redleader1

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How is the Dunya a deception for us muslims ? Surely you can have halal success in this world without being decieved ?

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username945663

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Original post by IMBCFC

How is the Dunya a deception for us muslims ? Surely you can have halal success in this world without being decieved ?

The dunya is regarded as deception because it's joys and amusements are temporary. Some people may sell their hereafter in order to gain success in this life and that is not liked.

But yes, you can have halal success in this world.

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Iqbal007

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Original post by IMBCFC

How is the Dunya a deception for us muslims ? Surely you can have halal success in this world without being decieved ?

Not entirely sure....but I'll give you my take on it.

It's to understand that this life is only temporary and that we shouldn't lose focus of the goal of life which is to please Allah swt first and foremost. It's to prevent us from putting all our efforts towards worldly gain such as amassing wealth, working constantly, playing games, etc while forgetting what's important such as praying, going to jummah, etc

It's not saying we can't work, etc but we should make sure that we do not neglect our faith in favour of the things in dunya.

Also check these links: http://muslimmatters.org/2010/05/12/eye-opening-words-in-the-quran-describing-the-life-of-this-world/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_Js4mYE1oE

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username945663

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Original post by Inve

What would one consider a proper sufi? I have a friend and 2 work colleauges who are part of an order and they attend 'meffil/medfil' I think they are called. The hold the sheikh of the order in really high esteem. I think it is mainly about zikr and they share stories of the companions and chant. The chanting looks a little odd to me as am outsider. I have many muslim friends and the ones who practice sufism seem to have this continuous inner peace about them. You feel calmer just being stood next to them. :biggrin:

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I don't know how you would actually define one. What I have read though is that a lot of modern day sufis do of stuff which isn't Islamic in practice. For example their excessive dancing/twirling and asserting divine attributes to "holy men" etc ... Ah I've never attended one :redface: