[It was reported] regarding 'Abdur-Rahmaan ibn Mahdee رحمه الله that he rose from a gathering and the people [too arose and] followed [behind] him. So [out of humility] he said to them
Tag: wisdom
More beloved to me than a voluntary hajj
For me to give [even] a dirham in charity to an orphan or a destitute is more beloved to me than [a voluntary] hajj after [having performed] the obligatory first hajj.
Close your eyes
If a woman passes [before] you, then close your eyes until she has passed by.
Such a look will cause desire in the heart
Do not allow your eyes to look at a woman's garment, for indeed such a look will cause desire in the heart.
So that you may attain a reward similar to that of mine
Go and get me [some] water or dried dates to break my fast with, so that you may attain a reward similar to that of mine.*
Better than the voluntary Hajj
Ibraaheem ibn Tahmaan departed for [the voluntary] hajj. [Along the way] he passed by Neesaaboor. [There] he found them to be upon the speech (teachings) of Jahm [ibn Safwaan]. So he said
The weepers shall weep
Indeed, the people of the Fire [of Hell] shall be weeping in the Fire [of Hell, so much so] that if ships were set to sail upon their tears, they would sail.
Being charitable to relatives
Never has a relative of mine who had an outstanding loan died, except that I paid it off for him.
Lower our gazes
It was reported on the authority of Wakee' رحمه الله who said: We went out with Sufyaan ath-Thowree رحمه الله on the day of 'Eed, and he said [to us]
How many beautiful women did you look at today?
It was reported on the authority of Abu Hakeem رحمه الله who said: Hassaan ibn Abi Sinaan رحمه الله went out on the day of 'Eed, and when he returned, his wife said to him