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25 Timeless Lessons Adults Can Learn from Children for Personal and Spiritual Growth
In the journey of learning and personal growth, adults can indeed gain profound insights from the innate qualities of children. As Imam Shāfi’īe (may Allāh have mercy upon him) wisely noted: تَعَلَّمْ فَلَيْسَ الْمَرْءُ يُوْلَدُ عَالِماً وَلَيْسَ أَخُوْ عِلْمٍ كَمَنْ هُوَ جَاهِلُ “Acquire knowledge, for verily no human is born learned and surely the educated and uneducated cannot be equal.” Imam Suyūṭī (may Allāh’s mercy be with him) highlighted five qualities in children that, if adopted by adults in their relationship with their Rabb, could elevate them to the status of Awliyaa (friends of Allah). 1. Trust in Sustenance لَا...
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Why You May Be Missing Out on Knowledge
Reasons for Being Deprived of Knowledge Ibn al-Qayyim رحمه الله said:One is deprived of knowledge due to six reasons: Not Asking QuestionsThe Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: "The cure for ignorance is questioning" (Sunan Abi Dawood 336, Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2859). Not Listening WellThe Quran advises, "So give good news to My servants who listen to the speech and follow the best of it" (Quran 39:17-18). Not Understanding WellAllah says, "Indeed, in that are signs for a people who reason" (Quran 16:12). Proper understanding requires reflection and reasoning. Lack of MemorizationThe Prophet ﷺ said: "May Allah make radiant the man who has...
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The Worldly Benefits of Charity: 20 Reasons to Give Generously
Charity, or Sadaqah, holds a significant place in Islam, not only for its spiritual rewards but also for the numerous worldly benefits it brings. At the Institute of Quran and Sunnah, we emphasize the importance of charity in our courses, highlighting both its spiritual and worldly gains. Here are twenty significant worldly benefits of giving charity, each supported by relevant references from the Quran, Sunnah, or Seerah. Increases Wealth: Reference: "Who is it that would loan Allah a goodly loan so He may multiply it for him many times over?" (Quran 2:245) Explanation: This verse explains that spending in the...
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