Ibn Qayyim

4 Rajab 144724 December 2025

Focus on Making Du’a and Leave the Outcome to Allah Ta’ala

QuestionKindly provide the reference for the following: 'Umar ibnul Khattab (radiyallahu 'anhu) said: "I don't worry about whether my du'a will be answered; I only worry about making the du'a properly. When I am granted the ability to supplicate, the answer comes along with it."

23 Dhul Hijjah 144620 June 2025

The Example of This World Is That of a Jar of Honey

QuestionI am looking for the reference and the Arabic text of the following quote which I believe is attributed to Ibn Qayyim (rahimahullah). "The world is like a bowl filled with honey. Flies see it and rush towards it. Some land on the edge, take what they need, then fly…

14 Dhul Qa'dah 144612 May 2025

Sustenance Is Linked with Lifespan

QuestionPlease provide the reference and Arabic for this quote: "Provision and lifespan go hand in hand as long as your time is not up, your provision will keep coming."

23 Safar 144629 August 2024

The Protective Jealousy of Fathers over Their Daughters

QuestionI am looking for the reference for this statement: Ibn Qayyim (rahimahullah) said: "Men are more protective over their daughters than women are. So a father's jealousy over his daughter is never the same as a mother's jealousy. Many mothers may assist their daughters in following their desires due to…

10 Muharram 144528 July 2023

Ibn Qayyim (rahimahullah) Defines Wisdom

QuestionI am searching for the exact reference and Arabic text of this quote from ibn Qayyim (rahimahullah): "Wisdom is to do what is appropriate in the manner that is appropriate at the time that is appropriate."

29 Sha'ban 144422 March 2023

The Ill Effect of Impermissible Love When Accompanied by Zina

QuestionI saw this quote from Ibn Qayyim (rahimahullah). Did he actually say this and in which book can this be found? "The difference between Haram and permissible love is that impermissible intercourse destroys love. It is inevitable that the love between them will end in enmity and hatred as can…