Articles by adh-Dhahabi

Sincerity in Prophetic Knowledge

The author refutes claims that hadith distracts from worship, condemns its misuse to corrupt faith, and urges sincere piety and adherence

adh-DhahabiMar 62 min read

ihsan

Humility Over Fame

A warning to students to pursue sincere obedience, keep the five prayers in congregation, and truly understand hadith rather than merely copying or seeking reputation.

adh-DhahabiMar 62 min read

ihsan

True Devotion

Seekers must guard against negligence and embrace prayer, supplication, honesty, and humility—for spiritual success rests on complete reliance upon God.

adh-DhahabiJan 272 min read

fiqh

The Art of Eating Well

Traditional eating etiquette: what foods to combine, what to avoid, and how mindful choices affect body and appetite.

adh-DhahabiJan 272 min read

hadith

The One-Third Rule

Prophetic guidance and a Quranic verse advocate for dietary moderation, prescribing the one-third rule for food, drink, and breath to preserve health.

adh-DhahabiJan 262 min read

seerah

Moderation in Medicine

Timeless medical ethics: eat and drink in moderation, limit harm before seeking benefit, treat patients regardless of wealth, and accept gifts only from those who can afford them.

adh-DhahabiJan 262 min read

hadith

Eating in Moderation

This hadith teaches that moderate eating preserves bodily health and life's blessing, while overeating dulls the heart, slows devotion, and prevents receptivity to admonition.

adh-DhahabiJan 262 min read

hadith

Health as a Blessing

Health is a divine blessing second only to faith, essential for worship and right conduct. The Prophet's ﷺ sayings reveal its immense value and the duty of gratitude.

adh-DhahabiJan 262 min read

seerah

The Prophet's Character

The Prophet ﷺ embodied the finest manners—patient, generous, gentle. His rank among all creation calls for continuous blessings upon him.

adh-DhahabiJan 262 min read

fiqh

The Gravity of Murder

The Quran condemns murder as a major sin, promising Hell for the killer and equating the taking of one innocent life to killing all of humanity.

adh-DhahabiJan 262 min read

aqeedah

The Sin of Idolatry

Associating partners with God is the gravest sin, unforgivable by Allah and guaranteeing Hell for any who die having committed it.

adh-DhahabiJan 262 min read

fiqh

What Small Worship Erases

Prayers and fasting expiate minor sins so long as major sins are avoided—the gravest being polytheism, the one sin God does not forgive.

adh-DhahabiJan 262 min read

ihsan

The Hidden Idolatry

Showing off in worship is a form of lesser idolatry—such deeds belong to the people they were meant to impress and are disowned by God.

adh-DhahabiJan 262 min read

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Empty Fasting, Empty Prayer

The Prophet ﷺ warns that fasting and prayer done for show earn no divine reward—only fleeting human praise, like carrying worthless stones.

adh-DhahabiJan 262 min read

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Turned Away at the Gate

On Judgment Day, groups will approach Paradise only to be turned away and punished because their good deeds were performed to please people, not God.

adh-DhahabiJan 262 min read

ihsan

Knowledge and Humility

The passage condemns seeking religious knowledge for worldly gain, warning it leads to ruin. True scholars are humble and act righteously, as knowledge without action is worthless.

adh-DhahabiJan 112 min read

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When Recitation Breeds Pride

Obsessive focus on perfecting recitation can distract from the Quran's meaning, breeding pride where there should be humility and devotion.

adh-DhahabiJan 102 min read

ihsan

Sincere Worship

Some attend religious gatherings only to be seen, obsessed with quantity over piety—yet worship demands sincerity rooted in authentic tradition.

adh-DhahabiJan 102 min read

aqeedah

Unity Over Partisanship

Warns that rigid theological disputes provoke infighting; true safety lies in prioritizing well-being over partisan methodology that divides the community.

adh-DhahabiJan 102 min read

ihsan

Intention in Islam

Worldly sciences are neutral, but they become virtuous or harmful based on one's intention. Just and pious practice is rewarded, while deceitful or superstitious use damages one's faith.

adh-DhahabiNov 23, 20254 min read

aqeedah

Scripture Over Speculation

The article contrasts early Islamic creed, based on scripture, with later rationalist approaches, warning that dogmatic fundamentalism leads to division and spiritual harm.

adh-DhahabiNov 23, 20252 min read

ihsan

Sincere Preaching

Effective preaching requires piety and knowledge, unlike worldly preachers' empty words. Poetry is often deceitful, and its excesses in praise or satire can weaken faith.

adh-DhahabiNov 23, 20252 min read

aqeedah

Revelation Over Philosophy

The author warns that philosophical logic is harmful and divorced from true divine wisdom, which is found solely in the guidance brought by the messengers.

adh-DhahabiNov 23, 20252 min read

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Early Converts to Islam

ʿAmir is brought before the Prophet ﷺ, declares the shahāda, and the Companions are instructed to teach him, recite the Qurʾān to him, and free his captive.

adh-DhahabiSep 20, 20252 min read