When a man narrates to me a hadeeth, I remain silent [to encourage] him - [giving the impression] as if I haven't heard it [before], even though I [first] heard it before he was even born!
Category: Words of Wisdom
Ask from those who are compassionate
Some of the wise [people] have said: Ask for livelihood from the compassionate ones, [and] live under their protection, and do not seek [anything] from those of harsh and cruel hearts, for indeed the...
Obedience to Allaah
I heard 'Aamir ibn Dhibaarah delivering a sermon, and he said in his sermon: 'O people! Being patient upon obedience to Allaah is easier than being patient with the punishment of Allaah.'
Would not allow time to pass without benefit
About him (Sulaym ibn Ayyoob رحمه الله), I was told he would take account of himself [to the level of every] breath; he would not let time pass without [utilising it for] benefit.
The precious value of time
I came across groups of people, and one from [among] them [all] was more stingy about [how he spent] his time than he was with his money.
Let us remain brothers in Islaam
I have not seen [anyone] more sensible than ash-Shaafi'ee. One day, I debated him on a [particular religious] issue, and [afterwards] we parted.
Fear and respect of Allaah
Indeed, the creation will respect you according to [the level of] your fear and respect of Allaah.
When Allaah wishes good for his worshipper
When Allaah wishes good for His worshipper, He uses him
Living in harmony
[After marriage], Umm Saalih and I lived together for twenty years, and we did not disagree over [even] a word!
Do something about it
From the greatest of catastrophes for a man is that he knows his own shortcomings, but is not concerned, nor does he grieve over them.