The hypocrite looks for faults; the believer looks for excuses.

Do not dispute with anyone in any matter as far as possible. For in argumentation lies much harm and its evil is greater than its benefit.

A human-being is not a human-being while his tendencies include self-indulgence, covetousness, temper and attacking other people

Only that which cannot be lost in a shipwreck is yours.

To completely trust in Allah is to be like a child who knows deeply that even if he does not call for the mother, the mother is totally aware of his condition and is looking after him.

To get what you love, you must first be patient with what you hate.

Whoever passes forty without his virtue overpowering his vice, let him get ready for hellfire. This advice contains enough for people of knowledge.