And it was said that he was called a monk due to his worship and excellence.
Tag: sincerity
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.
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].
In pursuit of praise and status
Nothing closes the door to Allaah like the pursuit of praise and status.
The desire for leadership
The one from whom you smelt the odour [for the desire] of leadership will not be successful.
The love of fame
He who loves fame, has not feared Allaah.
He refused to take it
A man came to Ahmad ibn Hanbal with 10,000 [deenaars] of profit from his trade, and he refused [to take] it.
Not to accept gifts from the students
Do not accept it, [I prefer that you continue to] relate [hadeeth] to me.
Attaining the sweetness of worship
Having worshiped Allaah for 50 years, I had not found (experienced) the sweetness of worship until I left three things…
Fear and respect of Allaah
Indeed, the creation will respect you according to [the level of] your fear and respect of Allaah.