Whoever desires Paradise, proceeds towards goodness; whoever fears Hell, refrains from the impulses of passions; whoever believes firmly in death, detests wordly life; and whoever recognises the worldly life, the trials and tribulations (of life) become slight for him.

"The best form of devotion to the service of Allah is not to make a show of it."

There is no rest for the person who has envy, and there is no love for the person who has bad manners.

Stubbornness destroys good advice.

One who rushes madly after inordinate desire, runs the risk of encountering destruction and death.

To maintain nice relation with the people is half of intelligence, nice questioning is half of knowledge, and nice domestic arrangements is half of the management of livelihood.

A friend cannot be considered a friend until he is tested in three occasions: in timeof need, behind your back, and after your death.