What indicates a person’s weak religion and fear of God, is that he seeks for an opinion that suits his desire.

Anyone who rises above the things of this world, to which you kneel, is mightier than you.

If there is someone in need whom you wish to help, whether the initiative came from him or from you, do no more than he expects of you, not what you might personally wish to do. If you overstep the mark, you will not deserve thanks, but blame from him and others and you will attract hostility, not friendship.

Anyone who criticizes you cares about your friendship. Anyone who makes light of your faults cares nothing about you.

We should think of those who were famous for their good deeds or their bad deeds; did their fame raise them one single degree in the sight of Allah. Did it win them a reward that they had not already won by their actions during their life?

If you advise someone on the condition that they have to accept it, then you are an oppressor.

One hour of neglect can undo a year of pious effort.