He who busies himself with things other than improvement of his own self becomes perplexed in darkness and entangled in ruin. His evil spirits immerse him deep in vices and make his bad actions seem handsome.

Riches without faith are the greatest poverty.

Wealth tends to create enemies, whereas knowledge tends to warm hearts.

The sin which makes you sad and repentant is more liked by Allah than the good deed which turns you arrogant.

Man comes from a drop of semen and leaves as a piece of dust. He doesn't know when he came and he doesn't know when he's leaving, yet he walks on the earth thinking he knows everything.

Patience is of two kinds: patience over what pains you, and patience against what you covet.

The days of life pass away like clouds, so do good while you are alive.