The wise man does not argue

Reference: Reported by Abu Nu’aim ibn Hammaad in his Zawaa’id ‘alaz-Zuhd libnil Mubaarak no.30, and Ibn Battah in Ibaanatul-Kubraa no.611

al-Hasan al-Basree رحمه الله said:

The wise man neither argues nor seeks to prevail through stratagem; rather, he conveys his wisdom. If it is accepted, he praises Allaah, and if it is rejected, he praises Allaah.

Graduate of the Islaamic University of Madeenah, having completed the Arabic Language programme at the Institute of Arabic Language before progressing to the Faculty of Sharee'ah, from which he graduated in 2004. He currently resides in Birmingham, UK.

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