So, there is nothing more beneficial for the heart than dealing with people with gentleness, and a love for good for them.
Tag: manners
From the completeness of good manners with parents
I am of the opinion that from the completeness of good manners with parents is not to respond to any call whilst in their presence.
I feel shy towards them
I sent a message to a dear friend of mine: ‘Any chance of a call?’ So he responded
Tire your feet, and do not tire your tongue
May Allaah have mercy upon my mother, and all of our parents. She would often mention this saying: ‘Tire your feet, and do not tire your tongue.’* *The meaning of which is
Spreading the faults and shortcomings of the leaders
It is not from [the etiquettes of] giving advice to spread the faults and shortcomings of the leaders, since that fills the hearts with anger and hate towards the [established and recognised] leaders.
How to please your parents
[Regarding how to please parents] – you please them with three things; that the child
Good manners
Good manners are better for the children [both] in terms of their character and wealth, than to give them gold and silver.
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. He would not delve into anything like what the people delve into.
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…
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].