Al-Masad

20 passages reference this surah

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

Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya' 'Ulum al-Din

1. "He saw Abu Lahab in flames and asked about his condition. Abu Lahab explained that his punishment was alleviated every Monday night because he rejoiced at the birth of Muhammad, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, and freed a slave"

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

2. "without me saying no. The response was, May Allah forgive you. Abbas ibn Abdul Muttalib recounted his close relationship with Abu Lahab. After Abu Lahab's death, Abbas prayed for a year to see him in a dream."

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

3. "consider this. Draw your finger close to a flame and compare it. But know that this comparison falls short, for the fire of this world is not like the fire of hell. The most intense torment in this world is through fire, which is why the punishment"

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

Book 36: The Book of Love, Longing, Intimacy, and Contentment

Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya' 'Ulum al-Din

1. "their poor vision. They seek daylight, and when they see a flame at night, they think they are in a dark house, and the lamp is a window from the dark house to the lit place. They continue seeking the light, hurling themselves at it, only to burn themselves, thinking each"

   Source in The Book of Love, Longing, Intimacy, and Contentment →

Book 33: Fear and Hope

Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din

1. "my flame. If the soul is taken while the heart is overtaken with love for the world, it is perilous for a person dies as they lived. There can be no acquisition of another heart quality after death, contrary to the prevalent quality, as hearts change only through actions"

   Source in Fear & Hope →

Volume One: From Tangier to the Lands of the East

Ibn Battuta · Rihla — The Travels of Ibn Battuta

1. "with singers chanting ahead of them, all taking place in the month of Rajab. This stirs aspirations and awakens desires, kindling the flame of determination to undertake the pilgrimage in the hearts of those whom Allah wills among His servants, prompting"

   Source in Volume One →

2. "wordplay, and I recall his mentioning of the Bukhiri. The Bukhiri, since your departure, scatters ashes on its dusty hearth. If you wish for it to become a beacon like Abu Lahab, your mules have brought forth the"

   Source in Volume One →

3. "placed on the path, which passers-by throw stones at. It is said to be the grave of Abu Lahab and his wife, the bearer of firewood. Between this slope and Mecca, there is a plain where the travelers camp"

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Book 35: The Book of Divine Unity and Trust in God

Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya' 'Ulum al-Din

1. "His heart ignited with self-directed anger as he recognized his shortcomings. It was as if the oil within the lamp of his heart was ready to illuminate even without a flame. When knowledge touched it, the oil ignited, becoming light upon light."

   Source in The Book of Divine Unity and Trust in God →

Book 14: The Lawful and the Unlawful

Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din

1. "his prophets and saints by their first names saying, O Yahya, O Isa, but he used kunyas for his enemies as in Tabat Yada Abi Lahab. As for sitting in front of you without permission, I heard the commander of the faithful, Ali, may God"

   Source in The Lawful and the Unlawful →

Book 13: Etiquettes of Earning and Living

Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din

1. "They are like looking in someone else's mirror, drinking from another's well, shading under their wall, or taking fire from their flame. Therefore, hiring a salesperson to speak a word that promotes merchandise is not allowed."

   Source in Etiquettes of Earning and Living →

Book 27: Condemnation of Miserliness and Love of Wealth

Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din

1. "me, it is as if he is confronting me with a flame of fire. The prophet responded, Away from me, do not burn me with your fire. By the one who sent me with guidance and honor, if you stood between the corner and the place"

   Source in Miserliness and Wealth →

Book 24: Evils of the Tongue

Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din

1. ""'Why do I see you rushing into lies "'like moths into a flame? "'All lies are recorded against the son of Adam "'without exception, except those told in war, "'for war is deception, or between disputing parties"

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2. ""'rather than necessities.'" The Hadith of Nawas ibn Sam'an warns against falling into lies, stating, "'Why do I see you falling into lies "'like moths into a flame? "'Every falsehood is written down.'""

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The Story of Musa

Ibn Kathir · Stories of the Prophets

1. "So which of the favors of your Lord would you deny? There will be sent upon you a flame of fire and smoke, and you will not be able to defend yourselves. So which of the favors of your Lord would you deny?"

   Source in The Story of Musa →

Book 32: Patience and Gratitude

Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din

1. "His wisdom. This subtle vapor called the soul by physicians resides in the heart. It is like the flame of a lamp. The heart is like its basin, the dark blood within the heart like its wick, nourishment"

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Book 21: The Book of the Wonders of the Heart

Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya' 'Ulum al-Din

1. "supplication. When he recited it, the flame was extinguished. Al-Hassan also reported that Gabriel advised the Prophet to recite Ayat al-Kursi when retiring to bed to protect against a plotting jinn."

   Source in The Book of the Wonders of the Heart →

2. "him, with a flame of fire. This account is also found in Ibn Abi al-Dunya's work, The Tricks of Satan, and is similarly narrated by Malik in al-Muwatta from Yahya ibn Said. Ibn Abdulbar"

   Source in The Book of the Wonders of the Heart →

3. "reported that a devil would come to the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, with a flame while he prayed. Despite seeking refuge, it wouldn't leave until Gabriel taught him a specific"

   Source in The Book of the Wonders of the Heart →

Volume Two: From India to the Lands of the West

Ibn Battuta · Rihla — The Travels of Ibn Battuta

1. "his knees, barefooted, with a small turban on his head. A page stood over him holding a flame above his head, while his guards beat the people to prevent them from looting what the sea disgorged."

   Source in Volume Two →