Ibn al-Qayyim رحمه الله said:

“How strange it is that when a servant of Allāh has a problem, he seeks the help of Allāh but he never asks Allāh to cure his heart before it dies of ignorance, neglect, fulfilling one’s desires and being involved in innovations. Indeed, when the heart dies, he will never feel the significance or impact of his sins.”

[al-Fawā’id | Pg. 180]

Ibn al-Jawzī رحمه الله:
“The devotee shall find no comfort in this life; if he feels he is veiled [from his Lord] he weeps for being distanced from his Lord, and if the gate of acceptance is opened for him, he fears being expelled.”

[Seeds of Admonishment & Reform | Pg. 73]

A man said to al-Hasan al-Basri (rahimahullah):

Advise me.

He رحمه الله said:

Honor the commands of Allah and Allah will honor you.

[az-Zuhd of Ibn al-Mubarak (rahimahullah), 78]

?العلم من مكفرات الذنوب?
?قال الله تعالى:﴿وَأَقِمِ الصَّلَاةَ طَرَفَيِ النَّهَارِ وَزُلَفًا مِنَ اللَّيْلِ إِنَّ الْحَسَنَاتِ يُذْهِبْنَ السَّيِّئَاتِ ذَلِكَ ذِكْرَى لِلذَّاكِرِينَ (114)﴾[هود].
?قال ابن القيم رحمه الله في«مفتاح دار السعادة»(212)في سياق فضائل العلم:
طلبُ العلم من أفضل الحسنات، والحسناتُ يُذْهبْنَ السيئات.
? فجديرٌ أن يكون طلبُ العلم ابتغاء وجه الله يكفِّر ما مضى من السيئات، فقد دلَّت النصوصُ أنَّ إتباعَ السيِّئة الحسنةَ تمحوها، فكيف بما هو مِنْ أفضل الحسنات وأجلِّ الطَّاعات؟!
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Seeking knowledge , expiates sins

Allah The Al mighty said:
{وَأَقِمِ الصَّلَاةَ طَرَفَيِ النَّهَارِ وَزُلَفًا مِنَ اللَّيْلِ إِنَّ الْحَسَنَاتِ يُذْهِبْنَ السَّيِّئَاتِ ذَلِكَ ذِكْرَى لِلذَّاكِرِينَ ﴾
[هود:114].

{And perform As-Salat (Iqamat-as-Salat), at the two ends of the day and in some hours of the night [i.e. the five compulsory Salat (prayers).
Verily, the good deeds remove the evil deeds (i.e. small sins).
That is a reminder (an advice) for the mindful (those who accept advice).}  [Hud :114]

Ibnul -Qayyim, (may Allaah سبحانه و تعالى have mercy on him) said in “The Key to Dar Al-Saada” (212)

The Virtues of knowledge: Seeking knowledge is one of the best forms of good deeds and good deeds  expiate bad deeds.

It is only befitting and worthwhile that seeking knowledge for the sake of Allaah expiates past sins.

The narrations prove that following up a sin with good deeds wipes out the sin. So what about the best of deeds and the most honorable forms of obedience!

**The Obligation Of Obeying husbands in whatever is not sinful

Q: I'm married and my husband refuses to let me take contraceptives as he does not suffer from the pain I suffer. I have taken contraceptives without his knowledge, is this permissible? My husband says that it is enough that I breast feed my baby to prevent me from getting pregnant again.

I intended not to take contraceptives after Hajj, so what shall I do?A: If it is possible not to take contraceptives, that would be better. But if you will be greatly hurt and burdened, then it would be permissible to take them otherwise, it would be better not to use them. Obeying your husband is a must unless the hurt is great. Allah (سبحانه وتعالى) says: “So keep your duty to Allah and fear Him as much as you can.”

[Majmoo ’al-Fataawa Ibn Baaz, Vol.: 21, pp. 183 - 184]**

Abu Nasr al-Maghribi said:

“A woman should be beautiful without beautifying herself.”

● {Nuzhah al-Ashab p.142}

Shaykh Rabee‘ al-Madkhali, [may Allāh preserve him], said:

“Whoever aspires to tread the path to Paradise must follow in the footsteps of the Prophets. Along this path, one must be ready to confront trials and tribulations, for these are the inevitable challenges faced by the Saved Sect and Victorious group in every era and place.”

Al-Majmū‘ Kutub wa Rasā’il wa Fatāwa, 10/645 | Shaykh Rabee‘ bin Hādi al-Madkhali, [may Allāh preserve him].

Translation: Authentic Quotes

At\-Tirmidhi (2488) narrated that ‘Abdullah ibn Mas‘ood said:

The Messenger of Allah (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) said: “Shall I not tell you of one who will be forbidden to the Fire, or for whom the Fire will become forbidden?
Everyone who is close to people, gentle and easy-going.”

Classed as saheeh by al\-Albaani in Saheeh at\-Tirmidhi.

Ibn Taymiyah once wrote:

[ كان الدين مجموعا في التوحيد والاستغفار قال تعالى : { فاعلم أنه لا إله إلا الله واستغفر لذنبك وللمؤمنين والمؤمنات } . وقال تعالى : { فاستقيموا إليه واستغفروه } . وقال تعالى : { واستغفروا ربكم ثم توبوا إليه } ففعل جميع المأمورات وترك جميع المحظورات يدخل في التوحيد في قول : لا إله إلا الله ; فإنه من لم يفعل الطاعات لله ويترك المعاصي لله : لم يقبل الله عمله قال تعالى : { إنما يتقبل الله من المتقين } قال طلق بن حبيب : التقوى : أن تعمل بطاعة الله على نور [ ص: 35 ] من الله ترجو رحمة الله ; وأن تترك معصية الله على نور من الله تخاف عذاب الله .  ]

The entire deen is encompassed in 1) singling Allah out for worship and 2) seeking forgiveness. Allah said:

[فَاعْلَمْ أَنَّهُ لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ وَاسْتَغْفِرْ لِذَنبِكَ وَلِلْمُؤْمِنِينَ وَالْمُؤْمِنَاتِ]

"Know that there is no deity worthy of worship except Allah and seek forgiveness for your sins and for the believing men and women." [Muhammad ayah 19]

and He said:

[فَاسْتَقِيمُوا إِلَيْهِ وَاسْتَغْفِرُوهُ]

"So take a straight course to Him and seek His forgiveness" [Fussilat ayah 6]

and He said:

[وَاسْتَغْفِرُوا رَبَّكُمْ ثُمَّ تُوبُوا إِلَيْهِ]

"Seek the forgiveness of your Lord and then repent to Him" [Hud ayah 90]

All of the acts of obedience and avoiding any acts of obedience all falls under the umbrella of tawheed in the statement, "There is no deity worthy of worship but Allah," for whoever does not perform acts of obedience for Allah or leave sins for Allah, then Allah will not accept his deeds. Allah said:

[إِنَّمَا يَتَقَبَّلُ اللَّهُ مِنَ الْمُتَّقِينَ ]

"Allah only accepts the deeds of the people who exercise taqwa" [al-Ma'idah ayah 27]

Talq ibn Habib said: al-Taqwa is to obey Allah based on a light from Allah hoping for the mercy of Allah, and to avoid disobeying Allah based on a light from Allah fearing the punishment of Allah.

[Majmoo' al-Fatawa 28/35]