The Keys to the Life of the Heart
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Creator: Shaykh Ibraaheem ibn `Abdullaah al-Haazimee
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Title: The Keys to the Life of the Heart
Created on: Wed Dec 26 13:56:16 -0500 2007
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Abstract: ... is from the best of people as occurs in the hadeeth reported by al-Bukhaaree, "The best of you is the one who learns the Qur'aan and then teaches it." [Saheeh al-Bukhaaree Eng. Trans., 6/501 no.545] Amonsgt its blessings is that it will be an intercessor on the Day of Judgement for its companions who used to act by it in this world as occurs in the two ahaadeeth reported by Muslim in his Saheeh. [Saheeh Muslim Eng. Trans. 2/385-385 no.1757, 1759] He, the Exalted informed us that He revealed the Qur'aan so that its meanings, commands and prohibitions may be reflected over, such that if one were to come across a verse commanding something then he should follow it. If one were to come across a verse forbidding something then he should leave it. If one were to come across a verse concerning the Mercy of Allaah then he would hope for this Mercy and ask for it. If one were to come across a verse threatening with punishment then he would fear this and seek refuge with Allaah from it. If one were to come across a verse concerning the glorification of Allaah then he would glorify Allaah, and through this faith, knowledge, guidance and taqwaa will increase. Allaah said while describing the believers, And when His verses are recited unto them, they increase their faith. [Soorah al-Anfaal (8):2] Due to their containing promises and threats that motivate hope and fear; and Allaah, the Most High, said, Do they not ponder over the Qur'aan or are there locks upon their hearts? [Soorah Muhammad (47):24] Amongst the ways of giving life to the heart is to be humble to Allah in secret. Meaning to desire and long for Allaah through supplication, seeking forgiveness, turning to Him, asking for victory, Paradise and shelter from Hellfire at the time when Allaah descends to the lowest Heaven in the last third of the night, as occurs in the authentic hadeeth, "Our Lord descends tot he lowest heaven when a third of the night remains, saying: Who is supplicating to Me that I may answer him? Who is asking of Me that I may give him? Who is seeking forgiveness of Me that I ... [Full Article...]
