Because they spoke for the honour of Islaam, and the salvation of the soul, and the pleasure of Allaah.
Category: Manners
The pace at which time passes today
For indeed we find in the pace at which days pass that which we did not find during the time before this time of ours [today] – even if there was no comfort living [back] then..
Incapable of financially supporting his wife
“If the husband is incapable of financially supporting [his wife], then it is permissible for her to seek a divorce.”
His immense zeal and strength of purpose
an-Nawawee’s explanation of [Saheeh] Muslim…I have read* it more than 60 times.
The worst of brothers
And the worst of brothers is he who abandons his brothers during [their time of] hardship and need.
Old age
Likewise, the one who is elderly does not wait except for death; so how repulsive of him [if he were] to persist upon falling into sin [while death beckons].
How do I advise others when I myself err?!
A question which is oft-repeated by many!!
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.
Assuming other than good of your brother
By Allaah! Allaah has venerated the sanctity of the believer, such that He has prohibited you from assuming other than good of your brother.
A smile and a welcoming face
To meet people with a smile and a welcoming face is indeed from the characteristics of Prophethood, and [something which] is contrary to pride and arrogance, and [instead] a cause for friendship and love.