Ash-Sharḥ

24 passages reference this surah

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Book 32: Patience and Gratitude

Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din

1. "seems to await your command and prohibition, opening and closing as directed by your gesture. This is similar in one aspect but differs in another, as the eyelid has no awareness of the movement it makes, opening and closing, whereas the angels are living beings who know"

   Source in Patience & Gratitude →

Volume One: From Tangier to the Lands of the East

Ibn Battuta · Rihla — The Travels of Ibn Battuta

1. "to two gates, the gate of al-Abbas, may Allah be pleased with him, opening to three doors, the gate of the Prophet, may Allah's peace be upon him, opening to two doors, and the gate of Banu Shaibah, which is a corner of the eastern wall towards the north in front"

   Source in Volume One →

2. "of the faithful, al-Mahdi, may Allah have mercy on him, marking the path of the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, to Safa. There is also the smaller gate of Ajad, opening to two gates, the gate of Weavers, opening"

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3. "They informed him that it would be opened from the northern side, specifying the location and the cost of opening it. He ordered money to be placed at that location, equivalent to the amount said would be spent on opening it."

   Source in Volume One →

Book 21: The Book of the Wonders of the Heart

Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya' 'Ulum al-Din

1. "of the unseen to some degree. The opening of the heart's gate to derive from the senses is clear. As for the opening of its inner gate to the unseen realm and contemplation of the preserved tablet, this is known through the wonders of dreams, where the heart is"

   Source in The Book of the Wonders of the Heart →

Book 5: The Mysteries of Zakat

Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din

1. "restriction and expansion. Piety tends towards restriction, while leniency tends towards expansion, seeing need in various indulgences, which is discouraged in Islam. Once a need is confirmed, take only what suffices until the end of the year."

   Source in The Mysteries of Zakat →

The Story of Ishaq & Yaqub

Ibn Kathir · Stories of the Prophets

1. "urged them to seek out Yusuf and his brother, saying, O my sons, go and search for Yusuf and his brother, and do not despair of the relief from Allah. Indeed, none despairs of relief from Allah except the disbelieving people. This means not"

   Source in The Story of Ishaq & Yaqub →

Book 16: Etiquettes of Seclusion

Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din

1. "animal perpetually without riding it, gaining only temporary relief from its biting or kicking, a benefit not unlike having a dead beast. The goal is to derive benefits from its life, just as relief from the pain of desires comes"

   Source in Etiquettes of Seclusion →

2. "Similarly, there is reward in attending weddings and invitations, as such acts bring joy to the heart of a fellow Muslim. Granting reward is done by opening the door for people to get accustomed to you, or to offer condolences in times of tribulation, or congratulations"

   Source in Etiquettes of Seclusion →

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

Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya' 'Ulum al-Din

1. "Your hopeful face is our plea when people bring forth their arguments. May Allah never grant me relief on the day I call upon you for relief. It is narrated that Abu al-Abbas ibn Atta entered upon Junaid during his death throes"

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

2. "but he will not die. If they beg for relief, they will be given water like molten brass, which will scald their faces. What a wretched drink and a terrible resting place. Consider their food, which is the zakum tree. Allah the Exalted has said, then indeed you disbelievers,"

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

Volume Two: From India to the Lands of the West

Ibn Battuta · Rihla — The Travels of Ibn Battuta

1. "and granted us permission to disembark. We went ashore to a large coastal village named Al-Sarha, with the opening of the neglected S, the quiescence of the R, and the opening of the neglected H, and there were four miles"

   Source in Volume Two →

2. "with the opening of the ta, the gain-ghul, and an open alif, as well as the zay. It is a village barren of good. One of its wonders is that its houses and mosques are built from salt stones, and the roofs are made from camel hides. There are no trees, only sand containing"

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Book 31: The Book of Repentance

Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din

1. "for sight can be deceived seeing the distant as near and the largest small while the witnessing of the heart cannot be mistaken the matter lies in the opening of the hearts insight and what is seen after this opening is"

   Source in Repentance →

Book 4: The Book of Prayer

Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din

1. "not joining recitation too closely to the opening takbir nor the bowing to recitation. Two for the follower, not to join their opening takbir with the imams or their taslim with the imams. And"

   Source in The Book of Prayer →

2. "As for the opening supplication and the recitation of al-fadihah, their omission does not affect the prayer, as standing has become filled with al-fadihah and distinguished by it. Similarly, the supplication in the final tahiyyat and the qunut are not compensated by prostration."

   Source in The Book of Prayer →

3. "There are twelve essential obligations among these—the intention, the opening takbir, standing, reciting al-Fatiha, bowing until one's hands reach one's knees with tranquility, standing straight from bowing, prostrating with tranquility, sitting for the final tashahhud,"

   Source in The Book of Prayer →

Book 19: The Book of Commanding Good and Forbidding Evil

Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya' 'Ulum al-Din

1. "So the man pulled out a scroll from his bag and said, Take this and put it in your pocket. It contains the supplication of relief. The guard asked, What is the supplication of relief?"

   Source in The Book of Commanding Good and Forbidding Evil →

2. "yielded to your greatness, and every possessor of authority submitted to your authority, and the matter of this world and the hereafter is entirely in your hands, grant me relief and a way out of the every worry I find myself in, O Allah, your pardon for my sins, your"

   Source in The Book of Commanding Good and Forbidding Evil →

Book 25: Condemnation of Rancor and Envy

Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din

1. "Without addressing these sources, any relief will be temporary and envy will resurface. As long as one desires status, they will envy those who hold it, causing distress. The goal is to minimize this distress and refrain from expressing it, though complete freedom from it is challenging."

   Source in Rancor and Envy →

Book 7: The Mysteries of Pilgrimage

Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din

1. "observe the rights of both the animal and the hired hand. Dismounting grants relief to the animal and joy to the hired hand. A man once asked Ibn Mubarak to carry a book for him. Ibn Mubarak replied, Let me first consult with the camel handler, for I have hired the camel."

   Source in The Mysteries of Pilgrimage →

Book 27: Condemnation of Miserliness and Love of Wealth

Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din

1. "rejoicing in what exists and grieving over what is lost, altruism and spending, expansion and penury, extravagance and parsimony, satisfaction with little, and disdain for much. All of this to test which among them is best in deeds, and to observe who favors this world"

   Source in Miserliness and Wealth → Play in preview

Book 28: Condemnation of Status and Showing Off

Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din

1. "An illumination from their sincerity reflects within, opening their heart to sublime revelations, increasing their closeness to Allah, and alienation from creation. This, along with what we have discussed earlier, are the remedies for uprooting the seeds of hypocrisy."

   Source in Status & Showing Off →

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

Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya' 'Ulum al-Din

1. "Knowledge then advised him, seize this opportunity and open your eyes, perhaps you will find guidance by the fire. Upon opening his eyes, the divine pen was revealed to him, as described by knowledge, it was not made of wood or reeds, nor did it have a top or end, yet"

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