Posts Tagged ‘excellence’
Characteristics of a Successful Muslim - Yahya ibn Mu`adh al-Razi

In the Name of Allah, the Benevolent, the Merciful
 
Yahya ibn Mu`adh al-Razi (Allah have mercy upon him), one of the great imams of the spiritual path from the early Muslims (salaf), said:
 
“Glad tidings be to a servant who has:

1. Made their occupation worship (`ibada);
2. Neediness (faqr) their longing;
3. Spiritual seclusion (`uzla) their desire;
4. The Hereafter [...]

A True Hajj - Amazing Explanation of Imam Junaid al-Baghdadi

A man came to visit Junaid Baghdadi, whose life reflected no change, even after having performed Hajj.
Junaid asked him: “Where are you coming from?”
“Sir, I have returned after performing Hajj of the House of Allah”, was the reply.
“So, have you actually performed Hajj?”
“Yes, Sir, I have performed Hajj “, said the man.
“Did you pledge that [...]