The Benefits of Fearing Allah

by محمد صالح العثيمين, Abu Anisa (Translator)

Fearing Allah is the shield for us and our families in this life, for whoever fears Allah, then he is protected. It is from amongst the best provisions for a believer, benefiting him in this owrld, easing his affairs for him, protecting from Shaytan, causing him to enjoy high station in this world, as well as ease and good tidings at the time of death. Fearing Allah is a treasure which each one of us should seek and complete for as the virtues, blessing and fruits attached to it are vast.

Indeed the advice which Allah has given to His servants from the time of Adam (peace be upon him) up until now, has been to have taqwa (fear) of Him.

The Pious Predecessors (salaf) did not stop giving mutual advice for having taqwa of Allah in their sermons, their corresponding letters and their testaments after the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) passed away.

The author lists twenty-four benefits which a believer can attain in this world due to having fear of Allah.

And twenty-two benefits which a believer can attain in the Hereafter due to having fear of Allah.

It has been compiled simply and concisely, with verses of the Qur'an, sayings of the Prophet (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) and reports from the Pious Predecessors.

We ask Allah, the Mighty and the Majestic, to make us from His servants who have fear of Him and who are thankful. All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of the Worlds.

Genres: Islam

64 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2003

About the author

محمد بن صالح العثيمين الوهيبي التميمي، أبو عبدالله. عالم فقيه ومفسر، إمام وخطيب وأستاذ جامعي، عضو في هيئة كبار العلماء ومدرس للعلوم الشرعية وداعية سعودي، من مواليد عنيزة في منطقة القصيم.

Reviews

[Alif · Rating 4 out of 5]

having Taqwa is so very important because i have learnt that unless you have the taqwa of Allah, being practicing or religious doesn’t make you a good muslim! 💯

[✿ · Rating 4 out of 5]

One of Islam's fundamental principles of worship is having Fear of Allah alongside Love and Hope. With love and hope, Alhamdulillah I've never struggled with but fear I struggle with, mainly because I see Allah through the lens of mercy and kindness. As much as that is fine, it's important to have Taqwa as it's imperative to fear the wrath of Allah and strive our best to not anger him. It's a very fine line to tread but its an issue I have to continue working on.

This book does a great job as it shows the benefits of fearing Allah, as its split into two segments. How it benefits you in the Dunya and how it benefits you in the Aaqirah. It is a very easy read as after benefit it mentions an Ayah from the Quraan that backs up on. Mainly in the dunya, it focuses on building a relationship with Allah using tawakkul, how having Taqwa works in aiding forgiveness from Allah and the benefits of abstinence. While in the second half, it has a positive view of how all the fear we have of Allah will be rewarded with infinite blessings in paradise and how pleased Allah is when following his rules.

Overall it was an eye-opening read as it indicates how to balance all the elements of worship and the significance of Fear when worshipping Allah.

[Marry · Rating 2 out of 5]

This books is as the tittle show about fearing Allah. Its just quote the ayat from the quran and no any explanation but yah its a good short read