Softening Hearts Reminders

This is a book in Tagalog shows that the way to salvation is to be a Muslim.

An article in English in which Imam Ibn Al-Qayyem explains the five dangerous factors that corrupt hearts. They are excessive socializing, wishful thinking, attachment to others besides Allah, eating to one’s fill, and excessive sleep. In this article, he mentions their common effects of all as well as their unique effects.

On the authority of Abu `Amr - also called Abu `Amrah - Sufyan ibn Abdullah ath- Thaqafee (may Allah be pleased with him) that he said, "I said, 'O Messenger of Allah, tell me something about Islam which I can ask of no one but you.' He (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said, 'Say I believe in Allah — and then be steadfast.'" (Muslim)

On the authority of Abu Dharr Jundub ibn Junadah, and Abu Abdur-Rahman Muadh ibn Jabal (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said, "Have taqwa (fear) of Allah wherever you may be, and follow up a bad deed with a good deed which will wipe it out, and behave well towards the people." It was related by at-Tirmidhi who said it is a hasan (good) hadeeth. In some copies, it is stated to be a hasan (good) saheeh (authentic) hadeeth.

On the authority of an-Nu’man ibn Basheer (may Allah be pleased with him), who said, "I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) say, 'That which is lawful is clear and that which is unlawful is clear, and between the two of them are doubtful matters about which many people do not know. Thus he who avoids doubtful matters clears himself in regard to his religion and his honor, but he who falls into doubtful matters [eventually] falls into that which is unlawful, like the shepherd who pastures around a sanctuary, all but grazing therein. Truly every king has a sanctuary, and truly Allah’s sanctuary is His prohibitions. Truly in the body there is a morsel of flesh, which, if it be whole, all the body is whole, and which, if it is diseased, all of [the body] is diseased. Truly, it is the heart.'" [Bukhari & Muslim]

It is narrated on the authority of Amirul Mu'minin, Abu Hafs 'Umar bin al-Khattab (may Allah be pleased with him) who said, "I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) say, 'Actions are (judged) by motives (niyyah), so each man will have what he intended. Thus, he whose migration (hijrah) was to Allah and His Messenger, his migration is to Allah and His Messenger; but he whose migration was for some worldly thing he might gain, or for a wife he might marry, his migration is to that for which he migrated.'" (Bukhari & Muslim)

This is a speech in Thai give a brief explanation to one of the prophetic sayings that shows that Islam is sincerity.

This is a book in Urdu shows the way to salvation which is embracing Islam.

This is a book in Arabic gives some points the author took from the Quran and the Sunnah through which a Muslim can distinguish between the straight path and the deviant ones.

A lecture in English in which Sh. Bilal Philips confirms the importance of repentance and its prerequisites. Repentance is obligatory as the noble Quran and Prophetic tradition stressed. If a Muslim commits a sin, he should repent to his God right away, for He is the All-Merciful who accepts people’s sincere repentance.

A lecture in English in which Sh. Bilal Philips discusses the message that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) asked his companion Muadh ibn Jabal to convey to the people of Yemen.

A lecture in English in which Sh. Tawfiq Chowdhury contemplates the Last Day, mentions the conditions of people on it, and explains how we prepare for this day with righteous deeds.

A book in English collects some scholars' sayings about having piety like Al-Ghazali, Ibn Rajab, and Ibn Al-Qayyem (may Allah have mercy on them) and provides its effects on this world and hereafter for individuals and societies.

A lecture in English in which Sh. Bilal Philips shows that from the earliest sources of history, the struggle for global search of inner peace has been something mankind has tried to achieve. In this lecture, Sh. Bilal discusses the problems of our societies which have a special look at the western way of life. Is this imitation is a way of searching for inner peace or inner destruction?

A book translated into English in which Imam Ibn Al-Jawzy collected many benefits in the Islamic culture to understand the incidents that occurred in his time. In this book, he discusses the tricks that Satan uses to make deceive people. He also shows the misguiding ideas and heresies and criticizes the deviant philosophies and heretical doctrines. The author tried his best to show all of these points based on the Islamic proofs from the Quran and the Sunnah.

An article in Bosnian shows the high prestige of repentance, emphasizes that all people are committing sins but we all have to farewell Ramadan month with pure repentance seeking Allah's pleasure. All people are not free from mistakes and shortcomings but the best of sinners are those frequently repenting, for both Quran and Sunnah urge us to seek Allah's forgiveness.

An article in Russian shows the piety protects individuals and society from evilness in this world and the world to come.

The writer presents the importance of patience for every Muslim in facing difficulties and calamities in submitting and devoting himself to Allah. Sabr (patience) is the path that will lead every Muslim to the last abode at the Gardens of Bliss.

Writer aims to demonstrate the relevance of piety and that the basis of any action, where is the Quranic verses that speak of piety in all of human bones are starting to Abadan transactions to ethics and others.