Aṣ-Ṣāffāt

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 →

2. "So what then of a pain that begins in the core of the heart itself? This is the first torment he experiences before the regret of missing the high ranks and proximity to the Lord of the worlds. Withdrawing to the world bars one from meeting God, and in separation"

   Source in Poverty & Asceticism →

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 4: The Book of Prayer

Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din

1. "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 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,"

   Source in Volume Two →

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,"

   Source in Volume Two →

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 37: The Book of Intention, Sincerity, and Truthfulness

Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya' 'Ulum al-Din

1. "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 →

2. "upon it is a deep ocean in which all drown, except for the rare exceptions singled out by Allah's saying, Accept among them your sincere servants. Therefore, one must be vigilant and observant of these subtleties, or risk joining the ranks of the devil's followers"

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

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 →

The Story of Nuh

Ibn Kathir · Stories of the Prophets

1. "But We saved him and the companions of the ship, and We made it a sign for the worlds. In Surat al-Saffat, Allah says, And Noah had certainly called upon Us, and We are the best of responders. And We saved him and his family from the great distress, and We made his descendants"

   Source in The Story of Nuh →

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,"

   Source in Repentance →

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 →

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

Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya' 'Ulum al-Din

1. "of animals compare to the bliss of sovereignty and dwelling in the highest realm, in the presence of the Lord of the worlds? If these pleasures had any real value, they would not be extended to animals or surpassed by the ranks of angels. Do you think the existence"

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

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

Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya' 'Ulum al-Din

1. "disparity in what they are rewarded with. If you seek the highest of ranks, strive to ensure that no one surpasses you in obedience to Allah the Exalted, for He commanded you to race and compete in it, saying, Race toward forgiveness from your Lord, and in this let"

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

Book 1: The Book of Knowledge

Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din

1. "Remembering anecdotes and other matters too numerous to count, debaters vary according to their levels and have many ranks. The most religious and intelligent among them strive to hide certain negative characteristics and work against their own inclinations. Know"

   Source in The Book of Knowledge →