Aṣ-Ṣaff

24 passages reference this surah

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Book 34: Poverty and Asceticism

Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din

1. "others when given. Ibrahim acknowledged the truth in Shaqeeq's words. The ranks of those on the spiritual path in terms of contentment, patience, gratitude, and asking are many. It is essential for one on the path of the hereafter to know these ranks and understand"

   Source in Poverty & Asceticism →

Book 4: The Book of Prayer

Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din

1. "No one should stand alone behind a row. They should either join the row or pull someone into position with them. If one stands alone, the prayer is valid but disliked. As for the obligation, the connection of the rows is essential in a congregation as there"

   Source in The Book of Prayer →

2. "adhan, the first row, and hastening to the Friday prayer. This is reported by Abu al-Shaykh from Abu Huraira. In another authentic narration from him, it is said that if people knew the reward of the call to prayer and the first row, they"

   Source in The Book of Prayer →

3. "writes for him two hundred good deeds, erases two hundred bad deeds, and whoever prays four rakahs, Allah raises him four hundred ranks in Paradise. Whoever prays eight rakahs, Allah raises him eight hundred ranks, forgives him all his"

   Source in The Book of Prayer →

Book 10: The Mysteries of Regular Divisions

Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din

1. "sheep. Sleeping and waking at the ends of the night is the seventh level. When considered in terms of length, these ranks are arranged in order of duration. However, for the fifth and seventh ranks, duration is not the focus, so their order"

   Source in Arrangement of Litanies →

Book 37: The Book of Intention, Sincerity, and Truthfulness

Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya' 'Ulum al-Din

1. "of the mosque, but one day I was late and prayed in the second row. I felt ashamed when people saw me there, and I realized that my peace of heart was due to the attention people paid to me being in the first row, without me feeling it."

   Source in The Book of Intention, Sincerity, and Truthfulness →

2. "The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, When two ranks meet, the angels descend to record people's deeds according to their ranks. So-and-so fights for worldly gain, so-and-so fights out of zealotry,"

   Source in The Book of Intention, Sincerity, and Truthfulness →

Book 12: Book of Marriage

Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din

1. "to him. He said, My status was elevated in Paradise, and I was shown the ranks of the Prophets, but I did not reach the ranks of the married ones. In another narration, he was told, I wouldn't have liked you to meet me as a bachelor."

   Source in Etiquette of Marriage →

Volume Two: From India to the Lands of the West

Ibn Battuta · Rihla — The Travels of Ibn Battuta

1. "The Sultan entered riding, and the ministers, nobles, scribes, officials of the state, and leaders of the army lined the courtyard in ranks. The first ranks were of ministers and scribes, with his four ministers greeting him and then"

   Source in Volume Two →

2. "king of India with some princes and impressed the sultan, who named him the Great of Sind and appointed him over those lands, granting him seawiston and its dependencies. He was given ranks and honors just like the great princes, but his promotion over Wunar, Caesar,"

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3. "man who built a grand house and a mosque there. The sultan sent for him, appointed him over the city, and granted him ranks, which ultimately led to his ruin and loss of wealth. When we arrived, Prince al-Talanki was the ruler, a man of high standing with the sultan,"

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Book 7: The Mysteries of Pilgrimage

Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din

1. "He responded, I advise you on three matters, do not pray in the first row, do not associate with a Qurayshi and do not show charity openly. He disliked the first row because one becomes famous and noticed when absent which can mix"

   Source in The Mysteries of Pilgrimage →

Book 30: The Condemnation of Self-Delusion

Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din

1. "is termed knowledge and guardianship, and its possessor is called a guardian and a knower. These are the initial stages of the prophets' ranks. The final stages of saints' ranks are the beginning stages of the prophets."

   Source in Self-Delusion →

Book 27: Condemnation of Miserliness and Love of Wealth

Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din

1. "the highest ranks in Allah's eyes. This reflection makes enduring hardship and being content with little easier, for if one indulges in food, a donkey eats more. If one indulges in intercourse, a pig ranks higher."

   Source in Miserliness and Wealth →

2. "as generous and open-handed unless he provides beyond that, seeking virtue and attaining higher ranks. When his heart expands to give wealth where it is not obligatory by Islamic law and customary reproach does not apply, he is generous to the extent his heart expands"

   Source in Miserliness and Wealth →

Book 6: The Book of Fasting

Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din

1. "them. Whoever indulges in desires descends to the lowest of the low, joining the ranks of animals. But whoever suppresses desires rises to the highest of the high, joining the ranks of"

   Source in The Book of Fasting →

Book 16: Etiquettes of Seclusion

Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din

1. "but one day I was delayed due to a valid excuse and found no place in the first row, so I stood in the second row. I felt embarrassed because the people were looking at me, knowing"

   Source in Etiquettes of Seclusion →

Volume One: From Tangier to the Lands of the East

Ibn Battuta · Rihla — The Travels of Ibn Battuta

1. "Those in the first row lean towards the qibla, and those behind them shake hands with them. They do the same after the Friday prayer, greeting each other collectively. A peculiar feature of this city is that anyone who approaches it with ill intentions is met with adversity and is kept from causing harm."

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Book 28: Condemnation of Status and Showing Off

Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din

1. "reputation to spread far and wide, attracting more people to them. Some seek fame with kings to have their intercession accepted and gain prestige among the public. There are also those who aim to achieve wealth, even through illicit means, making them the worst ranks"

   Source in Status & Showing Off →

Book 31: The Book of Repentance

Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din

1. "due to his procrastination and delay. Perhaps he may be seized before repentance, leaving his fate to divine will. If Allah, in His grace, compensates for his setbacks and grants him repentance, he joins the ranks of the preceding. But if his misfortune prevails over"

   Source in Repentance →

2. "from knowing Him and His messengers, or with commands that lead to the destruction of lives and property. From this, we understand that major sins are of three ranks. The first is that which prevents the knowledge of God Almighty and the knowledge of His messengers,"

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3. "fact that honor often lies in risks, and that elevation requires braving challenges. It is like saying that a hunter without a horse or dog is superior and ranks higher than one with them because he is safe from being thrown off by his horse and sustaining injuries,"

   Source in Repentance →

Book 18: The Book of Listening and Ecstasy

Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya' 'Ulum al-Din

1. "opposite it, being nothing but improper for the realm of dealings. Let us return to the purpose, having mentioned the variation of ranks and understanding auditory experiences. The second stage, after understanding and application, is ecstasy, and there is extensive"

   Source in The Book of Listening and Ecstasy →

Book 33: Fear and Hope

Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din

1. "its chains and horrors, or the fear of being deprived of Paradise, the abode of bliss and eternal dominion, and the deficiency in ranks, or the fear of being veiled from Allah. All these causes are inherently disliked, and they are, without a doubt, feared, varying"

   Source in Fear & Hope →