In the Name of Allāh.
Sin is fundamentally destructive, and therefore, we should abstain from it. Shaykh Ibn Bāz (Raḥimahullāh) notably stated, “An evil deed committed in Ramaḍān is a greater sin than an evil deed committed outside it.” [Majmū’ al-Fatāwā 15\446]
Nevertheless, there are seven significant and particularly harmful sins that we must be especially cautious about committing. While these are not the only major sins, …
In the Name of Allāh.
Qiyām al-Layl (Night Prayer) and voluntary Siyām (fasting) are highly valued acts among the righteous. Abū Umāmah reported that the Messenger of Allāh (ﷺ) stated, “Upon you is Night Prayer, for it is the habit of the righteous who came before you; it brings you closer to your Lord, it expiates your evil deeds and prevents you from sinning.” [Sunan At-Tirmidhī 3549]
Today, many …
In the Name of Allāh.
Verily, when we stumble and fall, when we err and sin, Shayṭān is quick to sow the seeds of doubt, to whisper in our ears, “You are unworthy of Allāh’s Mercy. You are too far gone to repent. There is no point in turning back.”
Therefore, we turn away from the path of righteousness, distancing ourselves from our Creator, allowing Shayṭān to lead us deeper …
In the Name of Allāh.
Naturally, we try to avoid contact with Allāh when we do something shameful or embarrassing (i.e. sin). Here, Shaytan takes chance by whispering to us about not repenting to Allāh. So, when one listens to Shaytan, he considers himself not worthy of Allāh’s Mercy, distances himself from Him and thereby advances in transgression. But, a true slave of Allāh becomes saved from this web of …
