🤲Spiritual Refinement, Manners & Remembrance

The fragrant blossom in remembrance of one who abstains from sins and ugliness

الزهر الفائح في ذكر من تنزه عن الذنوب والقبائح

Author: شمس الدين أبو الخير ابن الجزري، محمد بن محمد بن يوسف (المتوفى: 833هـ) (d. 833)

About this work

هذا الكتاب للعلامة ابن الجزري يتناول موضوعات تتعلق بالآداب والأخلاق والأذكار، مركزاً على تحذيرات من الذنوب والمعاصي وآداب التعامل مع الآخرين. يشجع المؤلف على التوبة والتقرب من الله تعالى، ويبين أهمية التفكر في الموت والآخرة، مع تقديم نصائح عملية لتجنب المعاصي وتحصين النفس من الفتن. الكتاب يهدف إلى تنمية الأخلاق الحميدة وترسيخ عقيدة المسلم في أقواله وأفعاله.

Translation

This book by the scholar Ibn al-Jazari deals with topics related to etiquette, morals, and remembrance, focusing on warnings against sins and transgressions and the etiquette of dealing with others. The author encourages repentance and getting closer to God Almighty, and explains the importance of contemplating death and the afterlife, while providing practical advice to avoid sins and protect oneself from temptations. The book aims to develop good morals and consolidate the Muslim faith in his words and actions.

Topics covered

Author's introduction
He will be gathered on the Day of Resurrection
Hold yourself accountable
Know your worth before God
Pests of inattention
Beware of disobeying your parents
Beware of adultery
Beware of disobeying God’s command
Sayings of the righteous about repentance and abstaining from sins
The dignity of saints
The sin of disobeying parents
Fear of being called to offer
Do not be deceived by the world
Be sad in this world and rejoice in the afterlife
Do not neglect to mention God
A sign of God's love for the servant
Backbiting and gossip
Fear the call of the oppressed
Perform honesty and do not betray those who betrayed you
Characteristics that protect against evil
Always look after yourself
Remember death and keep it in front of you
God's exile
Security from God's deception
Beware of the scourge of lust

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