If your ruler is just, then praise God; but if he is unjust, pray to God to rid you of him.
Do not be misled by a person's prayers and fasting. [Instead] look [at their] sincerity and wisdom.
Stay well away from the enemies of Allâh during their festivals.
He who went to the kings to seek favors went away from Allah.
Try as much as you can to mention death. For if you were having hard times in your life, then it would give you more hope and would ease things for you. And if you were having abundant affluence of living in luxury, then it would make it less luxurious.
Be patient; patience is a pillar of faith.