"an-Nawawee's explanation of [Saheeh] Muslim...[is the best book I have read]; I have read* it more than 60 times."
There are a number of points of benefit [to be noted here]
Category: Words of Wisdom
The worst of brothers
And the [genuine] brothers are known during [times of] need. [That is] because during [times of] ease and comfort, everyone is a friend.
Conveying knowledge
After [the rank of] Prophethood, I do not know of a rank better than conveying knowledge.
Remaining silent about falsehood
If the people remain silent about falsehood, the truth will disappear...
The reality of success
The genuinely successful one is he who is blessed with knowing the truth, and adhering to it and loving it. And the deprived one is he who is denied all of that.
Old age
The one upon whom old age has descended is on the level of the pregnant woman who has completed her months [of pregnancy] and is now just waiting to give birth.
How do I advise others when I myself err?!
How do I advise [others] when I [myself] err?! ...a question which is oft-repeated by many!!
In recognition of their service to Islaam
For the record: After he finished working at al-Jaami'ah al-Islaamiyyah [in Madeenah], Saudi Arabia [continued to] pay al-'Allaamah al-Albaanee رحمه الله a salary for the rest of his life.
I have not seen anyone like Ahmad ibn Hanbal
I met 200 scholars of knowledge, and I have not seen anyone like Ahmad ibn Hanbal. He would not delve into anything like what the people delve into.
What is the cleansing of the worshipper?
If Allaah wants good for His worshipper, He cleanses him before his death. They said: “And what is the cleansing of the worshipper?” He ﷺ said
