Ibn Taymiyyah was a great scholar and jurist who is known for his uncompromising stance on religious matters. Despite the difficulties he faced, he never compromised his beliefs and always strived to do what was right. His life is an inspiration for all entrepreneurs who face obstacles in their work. Ibn Taymiyyah’s story is one of determination and perseverance, and it is sure to motivate you to achieve your goals.
Discover the most inspiring quotes from Ibn Taymiyyah, and much more.
Contentment is the greatest door that one enters to Allah, it is the source of tranquility for the worshiper and paradise on earth. Whoever does not enter it will not enter the Paradise in the Hereafter. โ Ibn Taymiyyah
This whole religion revolves around knowing the truth and acting by it, and action must be accompanied by patience. โ Ibn Taymiyyah
Allah guards the justice loving government, even if it is the government of nonโMuslims, and destroys the tyrant government, even if it is the government of Muslims. โ Ibn Taymiyyah
In this world there is a paradise, whoever does not enter it will not enter the Paradise of the Hereafter. โ Ibn Taymiyyah
Remembrance is to the heart what water is to the fish. And what is the state of a fish that leaves water? โ Ibn Taymiyyah
If you do good in secret, Allah will shower His good on you in public. โ Ibn Taymiyyah
What really counts are good endings, not flawed beginnings. โ Ibn Taymiyyah
Imprisoned is he whose heart is imprisoned from Allรขh. Captured is he who is captured by his desires. โ Ibn Taymiyyah
The People of the Sunnah are the most knowledgeable of mankind concerning the truth, and the most merciful of the creation towards the rest of creation. โ Ibn Taymiyyah
When someone offends me, I think it’s a gift from Allah (god). He (Allah) is teaching me humility. โ Ibn Taymiyyah
A believer to another believer is like two hands, one washes the other (correcting each other). โ Ibn Taymiyyah
Sins are like chains and locks preventing their perpetrator from roaming the vast garden of Tawheed and reaping the fruits of righteous actions. โ Ibn Taymiyyah
If you correct your hidden deeds subsequently, Allaah will correct your outward deeds. โ Ibn Taymiyyah
No love that a man has will only give him pleasure in returnโhe shall also suffer pain because of it, except for love of Allah. โ Ibn Taymiyyah
Whatever is not done by the permission of Allah will not happen, and what is not done for the sake of Allah will not benefit or remain. โ Ibn Taymiyyah
Make tawba not just for sins you’ve committed, but also for obligations you haven’t fulfilled. โ Ibn Taymiyyah
Among the principles of the Ahlus Sunnah wal Jama’ah lie the attitude of peace and purity of their heart and tongue towards the Sahaba(Companions) of the Prophet (saw). โ Ibn Taymiyyah
The more humble, needy, and subdued you are before Allah, the closer you will be to Him. โ Ibn Taymiyyah
The sign of the people of bid’ah is that they do not follow the salaf. โ Ibn Taymiyyah
A man will never fear something besides Allah unless it be due to a disease in his heart. โ Ibn Taymiyyah
If I remained silent and you remained silent, then who will teach the ignorant? โ Ibn Taymiyyah
Don’t depend too much on anyone in this world because even your own shadow leaves you when you are in darkness. โ Ibn Taymiyyah
When people help one another in sin and transgression, they finish by hating each other. โ Ibn Taymiyyah
Verily, I constantly renew my Islam until this very day, as up to now, I do not consider myself to have ever been a good Muslim. โ Ibn Taymiyyah
Through patience and certainty, leadership in the religion is obtained. โ Ibn Taymiyyah
Don’t depend too much on anyone. โ Ibn Taymiyyah
Men mixing with women is like fire mixing with wood. โ Ibn Taymiyyah
Avoiding the temptation to sin and being patient upon that, is greater than being patient whilst being afflicted with trials. โ Ibn Taymiyyah
Ibn Taymiyyah is one of the most inspiring and insightful Muslim scholars of our time. His words are a reminder that Allah has given us everything we need to be successful, both in this life and the next. If youโre looking for more inspiration, check out our courses page where you can find a variety of Islamic learning opportunities to help you on your journey.
