And in the gatherings of Ahmad ibn Hanbal رحمه الله, there would be about 5,000 or more, with about 500 [of them] writing, while the rest would be learning good manners [from him].
Category: Manners
More beautiful in manners and gentleness
I have not seen a man commanding so much respect in his gathering, and nor more beautiful in manners and gentleness than Abu Haneefah.
May Allaah honour you
Ibraaheem al-Harbee رحمه الله said that Ahmad ibn Hanbal رحمه الله was asked about [the permissibility of] a Muslim saying أَكْرَمَكَ الله (may Allaah honour you) to a Christian. He said
Remember the authority of Allaah over you
'Umar ibn 'Abdil-'Azeez رحمه الله wrote to some of his workers: As for what follows then...
When a man oppresses me
When a man oppresses me, I have mercy [and forgive] him.
The peak of humility
From that which 'Abdullaah ibn Muhayreez would be most keen on hiding of himself, would be the best of what he had [been blessed with].
Fear of fame and popularity
If more than four [students] sat with Abul-'Aaliyah, he would get up and leave.
Show the good qualities
From the correct understanding and etiquette of honouring our parents and being dutiful to them is that when we are with them, we only mention the good deeds and qualities of our sisters and...
Remain silent about the pain
From the correct understanding and etiquette of honouring our parents and being dutiful to them is that when we are with them, we display good relations with our sisters and brothers, and remain...
Maintaining contact with our parents
From the correct understanding and etiquette of honouring our parents and being dutiful to them is that we do not suffice with keeping contact with them via modern gadgets; how shameful it is that we.