The Prophet ﷺ said: What is the world to me? What am I to the world? What am I in this world but like a rider who seeks shade under a tree, then he moves on and leaves it behind.
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Beneficial knowledge without righteous actions
And it has been reported in an authentic hadeeth, that there are from amongst the students of knowledge those who will be punished before the worshipers of idols.
The act of the despicable
Do not convey to your friend that which will hurt him and not benefit him to know, [for indeed] this is the act of the despicable.
Always ask Allaah to make you blessed
It is befitting that a person always asks Allaah to make him blessed – wherever he may be; in his speech and his actions, so that there is good in him and his deeds.
Illumination for the heart
Some of the Salaf would say: ‘The darkness of the night is illumination for the heart.’ That is, the hidden acts of worship [done] at night, [such as] the night prayer, [engaging in] supplication…
Do not be misled by the actions of the people
Do not be misled by the actions of the people, because the actions of the people could be based upon [their] ignorance.
Knowledge of Allaah and actions for His Sake alone
The pleasure which remains after death, and [that which] benefits in the Hereafter is the pleasure [attained] from knowledge of Allaah and actions for His Sake [alone].
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!
Ponder for a moment
Ponder [for a moment]. How many of your friends have passed away? And how did you feel after each one of your relatives or close friends passed away? O Allaah!
The best of actions
The best of actions [are those that] oppose personal desire.