The Legacy Of The Prophet

Pages: 256

Cover Type: Paperback

Author: Ibn Rajab Al-Hanbali

Publisher: Dar As-Sunnah Publishers

The spiritual and worldly life of a Muslim is focused on Allah. Success in both entails worshipping Allah alone, knowing Him, Loving Him, and trusting Him. It requires the Muslim to learn his religion, discipline his soul and refine his conduct. The Muslim must have firm faith that everything that happens to him in this life is good for him, that his Lord would never decree anything that would be detrimental and, as such, he is required to be patient and steadfast in the face of adversity and grateful at times of ease.

In this treatise, the author, ibn Rajab sets out to explain the advice the Prophet gave to ibn ‘Abbas, “Safeguard Allah and He Will safeguard you. Safeguard Alaah and you will find Him in front of you. Know Allah in times of ease and Hie will know you in times of hardship. When you ask, ask Allah. When you seek aid, turn to Allah. The Pen has dried (after having written) all that will occur….”