When Winter would arrive, 'Umar ibn al-Khattaab رضي الله عنه would be mindful to write to them (the Companions), advising them all
Category: Sincerity
The best of brothers
The best of brothers is the one who is most earnest in offering sincere advice.
Abandoning the Sunan
Beware of abandoning the Sunan (pl. Sunnah), for indeed they are the testimonies of certainty [in eemaan].
The good servant
When Allaah تعالى wants good for a servant, He grants him three qualities: • understanding of the religion (fiqh), • detachment from worldly life (zuhd), • insight into his own flaws.
Brothers of this day and age
Brothers of this day [and age] are like the broth of a cook in the marketplace; good in smell (pleasant on the surface) but with no taste (lack substance or true meaning).
More in need of soap
"Which is better: that I glorify Allaah (tasbeeh) or that I seek forgiveness (istighfaar)?" Ibn al-Jowzi replied: "A dirty garment is more in need of soap than perfume."
Because of a righteous man
Indeed, Allaah protects - because of a righteous man - his child, and the child of his child, and even the small dwellings around him; so they remain under Allaah's protection and care.
Envying one another
[When] I saw people envying one another, I reflected on the words of Allaah تعالى
Advising sincerely
Whoever advises his brother in private has truly advised him and honoured him; but whoever admonishes him in public has exposed him and disgraced him.
Having taqwa
[Having] taqwa is to not see yourself as better than anyone else.