Al-Kawthar

24 passages reference this surah

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Book 31: The Book of Repentance

Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din

1. "These differences correspond to the variations in the strength or weakness of one's faith, the abundance or scarcity of good deeds, and the abundance or scarcity of sins. The severity of punishment corresponds to the gravity and abundance of sins, while its extent corresponds to their quantity."

   Source in Repentance →

Book 40: The Book of the Remembrance of Death and the Afterlife

Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya' 'Ulum al-Din

1. "and he recited, In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Indeed, we have granted you Al-Kawthar. He then asked, Do you know what Al-Kawthar is? They responded, Allah and his Messenger know best. He explained, It is a river my Lord has promised me in Paradise,"

   Source in The Book of the Remembrance of Death and the Afterlife →

Book 10: The Mysteries of Regular Divisions

Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din

1. "The best actions are those done regularly, even if small. Every duty that cannot be constantly performed in abundance is better done in small, persistent amounts for a greater impact on the heart than abundance with intermittence."

   Source in Arrangement of Litanies →

Book 1: The Book of Knowledge

Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din

1. "This may be overlooked by those who rely solely on books and hearing without consulting themselves about the differences in conditions. Regarding paucity and abundance, it concerns the abundance of subjects of certainty."

   Source in The Book of Knowledge →

2. "This is not true knowledge. Ibn Mas'ud, may Allah be pleased with him, said, "Knowledge is not in the abundance of narration, but knowledge is light cast into the heart." Some have said, "Knowledge is reverence," referring to Allah's statement: "Only those fear Allah, from among His servants, who have knowledge."

   Source in The Book of Knowledge →

Volume Three

Ibn al-Qayyim · Madārij al-Sālikīn

1. "servant, overwhelming him with their abundance and diversity. This abundance causes a state of astonishment, preventing him from observing them, especially when combined with the overwhelming presence of closeness."

   Source in Volume Three →

Volume 1 — From Creation to Mūsā

Ibn Kathir · Al-Bidāya wal-Nihāya

1. "their resources during times of abundance and adversity. He suggested storing grains from the years of abundance in their ears except for what is consumed and minimizing sowing during the years of famine."

   Source in From Creation to Mūsā →

2. "When you say Severe in Punishment, say, O Severe in Punishment, do not punish me. When you say Owner of Abundance, say, O Owner of Abundance, bestow upon me mercy. I turned and found no one."

   Source in From Creation to Mūsā →

Yusha, al-Khidr & Ilyas

Ibn Kathir · Stories of the Prophets

1. "my repentance. And when you say, Severe in punishment, then say, O severe in punishment, do not punish me. And when you say, Possessing abundance, then say, O possessor of abundance, bestow your"

   Source in The Story of Yusha, Khidr & Ilyas →

al-Fawāʾid — Points of Benefit, Volume One

Ibn al-Qayyim · Timeless Classics

1. "and counted it a prison rather than a garden. They renounced it with true renunciation — though had they wanted it, they could have obtained from it every beloved thing, and attained through it every object of desire. The keys to its treasures were offered to him, and he gave them back; and it flowed in abundance upon his Companions, yet they gave it away, preferring others above themselves with it, and did not sell their portion of the Hereafter for it."

   Source in al-Fawāʾid →

Volume One

Ibn al-Qayyim · Madārij al-Sālikīn

1. "So take them with strength," and "O يَحْيَى, take the Book with strength." This means we should act with diligence, effort, and determination, not with hesitation or lethargy. The phrase "from constriction to abundance with trust and hope" describes a servant moving from the constriction of the heart, caused by worries, sorrows, and fears, to the spaciousness of trust in اللّٰه."

   Source in Volume One →

2. "The heart experiences a unique kind of brokenness, seeing itself as a shattered vessel, containing nothing of value, and only fit for use if repaired by its Creator. In this scene, the servant perceives the abundance of good from their Lord as more than they deserve, recognizing that they are not worthy of even a small portion of it."

   Source in Volume One →

3. "القُرْآن almost entirely addresses their affairs due to their abundance on the surface of the earth and in the depths of the graves. The lands are not devoid of them, so the believers are not left lonely on the roads, and their means of livelihood are not disrupted, nor are they snatched by beasts and predators in the wilderness."

   Source in Volume One →

Book 28: Condemnation of Status and Showing Off

Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din

1. "abundance of flaws, false promises, and malicious deceptions. They therefore abhor themselves as they would an enemy, and a person rejoices when someone criticizes their enemy. This individual, therefore, views themselves as their own adversary, rejoicing upon hearing criticism and thanking the critic, appreciating their insight and acumen in recognizing their flaws."

   Source in Status & Showing Off →

2. "various kinds of expansion and elegance in dress, residence, and household furniture, abundance of horses, dyed clothes, and precious robes. This is evident among people; they wear coarse garments in their homes and would find it intolerable to appear before others in such a state unless they excessively adorn themselves."

   Source in Status & Showing Off →

Futūḥ al-Ghayb — Revelations of the Unseen

Shaykh Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani · Timeless Classics

1. "acknowledging His Oneness and blessings. Disavow polytheism, and seek patience, contentment, and agreement until the appointed time is fulfilled. Then the affliction will be removed, the distress will be lifted, and blessings, abundance, joy, and happiness will come, as was the case with the Prophet of God, Job, peace be upon him,"

   Source in Futūḥ al-Ghayb →

Ayyuhā al-Walad — O Beloved Son

Imam al-Ghazali · Timeless Classics

1. "Thus, I offered my worldly possessions for the sake of Allah, Exalted is He, and distributed them among the needy, so that it may be a treasure for me with Allah, Exalted is He. The fourth benefit: I observed that some people believe their honor and might lie in the abundance of their people and tribes, so they take pride in them."

   Source in Ayyuhā al-Walad →

Book 3: The Book of Purification

Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din

1. "The third method is to whiten the beard with sulfur in haste to feign older age in order to gain respect, acceptance of testimony, and credibility in narrating from the elders. This is done to distance oneself from youthfulness and to portray an abundance of knowledge, mistakenly thinking that more days bring additional virtue."

   Source in The Book of Purification →

Book 39: The Book of Contemplation

Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya' 'Ulum al-Din

1. "Observe the multitude and diversity of their kinds and the abundance of their forms. Then consider the varied natures of plants and the multitude of their benefits. Reflect on how God the Exalted has infused medicinal herbs with unique benefits—this plant nourishes, that one strengthens, another revives, while another kills."

   Source in The Book of Contemplation →

al-Fawāʾid — Points of Benefit, Volume Two

Ibn al-Qayyim · Timeless Classics

1. "the foulness of its taste forbids him to swallow it, the benefit in it commands him to swallow. But this requires an abundance of knowledge by which the ends are perceived in their beginnings, and a strength of patience by which one settles himself to bear the hardship of the road for the sake of what it comes to at the end."

   Source in al-Fawāʾid II →

Book 33: Fear and Hope

Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din

1. "This is why those who know fear greatly an ill end, for if a person wishes only to see the states of the righteous and acts of worship in his dreams, he finds it difficult. Yet, the abundance of righteousness and persistence in it influences him, though the disturbances of imagination are not entirely manageable."

   Source in Fear & Hope →

al-Akhlāq wa'l-Siyar — Character and Conduct

Ibn Ḥazm of Cordoba · Timeless Classics

1. "but only anger for yourself and your opponent and enmity that may lead to harm. Beware of the questions of the contentious and the debates of the obstinate who seek victory without knowledge, for these are bad traits indicating a lack of religion, an abundance of meddling, weak intellect, and strong frivolity."

   Source in Character and Conduct →

Book 14: The Lawful and the Unlawful

Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din

1. "If the owner is unspecified and there is no hope of identifying him, nor is it known if he left an heir, the property should be held until clarity is achieved. Returning it might be impossible due to the abundance of owners, as in war spoils: after warriors disperse, gathering them again is impractical."

   Source in The Lawful and the Unlawful →

Book 7: The Mysteries of Pilgrimage

Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din

1. "O You who have no other lord called upon beside You, and no creator above You to be feared, and who have no minister to be approached, nor a guard to be bribed. O You who increase in generosity and munificence with the abundance of requests and in benevolence and grace with the multitude of needs."

   Source in The Mysteries of Pilgrimage →