There does not occur in the Qur.aan an address of “O Muhammad”, rather [there is] “O Prophet” and “O Messenger”; and this is out of veneration and honouring him, and to distinguish him from everyone...
Category: Words of Wisdom
People are of three types
People are of three types: Either he accepts the truth and adheres to it - then he is a wise person.
People who do not eat chicken
I have met some people who do not eat chicken, and then I found [the following narration] in Saheeh al-Bukhaaree no.4385, on the authority of Zahdam
Therein is sufficiency
If a person were to [carefully] ponder over the Qur.aan, then therein is [sufficiency in] what will refute every innovator's innovation.
Hajj and 'Umrah on behalf of another
[Performing] Hajj or 'Umrah on behalf of another is [to be] done in three situations - on behalf of
Beware of being amazed with yourself!
And many of the intellectuals become atheists because of their intellect, and [as a result he] looks upon others as despicable, and sees others as nothing worthy of note - so he is misguided and...
In the absence of your brother
In the absence of your brother, make mention of him with what you [yourself] would like to be remembered with, and do not make mention of him with what you [yourself] would not like to be mentioned...
Even if his knowledge is a lot
The jurist (الفقيه) is one who fears Allaah, even if his knowledge is little. And the ignoramus* (الجاهل) is one who sins against [the command of] Allaah, even if his knowledge is a lot.
What of those who fall into obscene acts and major sins?!
Regarding the three who opposed [the guidance of the Prophet ﷺ], al-Hasan al-Basree رحمه الله said: 'O Glorified be Allaah!
A caution against books of the people of desires and innovations
I asked Abu 'Abdillaah - meaning Ahmad ibn Hanbal - about al-Karaabeesee and what he came with. So he had a look of anger on his face, and said