THE WASIYYA of Allamah Ibn Uthaymeen (RH):
Make a lot of Istighfaar in your life.
Be very regular in making Istighfaar as much as you can, because it is a great means of relieving distress & makes way out of every sadness.
Make a lot of Istighfaar in your life.
Be very regular in making Istighfaar as much as you can, because it is a great means of relieving distress & makes way out of every sadness.
This is so important to a point that some scholars say, if someone seeks a Fatwah from you (as a scholar), seek for Allah's forgiveness before you give the Fatwah. This is because, sins stand in between a man & guidance. When you seek for Allah's forgiveness, it is
expected that you get closer to guidance.
And this can be supported by verse 105—106 of Surah An-Nisa. Allah (SWT) says:
Surely, We have sent down to you (O Muhammad SAW) the Book (this Quran) in truth that you might judge between men by that which Allah
And this can be supported by verse 105—106 of Surah An-Nisa. Allah (SWT) says:
Surely, We have sent down to you (O Muhammad SAW) the Book (this Quran) in truth that you might judge between men by that which Allah
has shown you (i.e. has taught you through Divine Inspiration), so be not a pleader for the treacherous.
(An-Nisa, verse 105), and Seek for Allah's forgiveness.. (106).
This is an excellent deduction encouraging us to seek Allah's forgiveness even when we want to pass Judgement.
(An-Nisa, verse 105), and Seek for Allah's forgiveness.. (106).
This is an excellent deduction encouraging us to seek Allah's forgiveness even when we want to pass Judgement.
