sincerity Archives

I only [ever] lied once. ‘Umar asked me about a garment, [and] how much I got it for. So I [lied and] dropped its price by two thirds.

And it was said that he was called a monk due to his worship and excellence.

I have not seen a man commanding so much respect in his gathering, and nor more beautiful in manners and gentleness than Abu Haneefah.

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].

Nothing closes the door to Allaah like the pursuit of praise and status.

The one from whom you smelt the odour [for the desire] of leadership will not be successful.

He who loves fame, has not feared Allaah.

A man came to Ahmad ibn Hanbal with 10,000 [deenaars] of profit from his trade, and he refused [to take] it.

Do not accept it, [I prefer that you continue to] relate [hadeeth] to me.

Having worshiped Allaah for 50 years, I had not found (experienced) the sweetness of worship until I left three things…