Do not be misled by the actions of the people, because the actions of the people could be based upon [their] ignorance.
Category: Words of Wisdom
Spreading the faults and shortcomings of the leaders
It is not from [the etiquettes of] giving advice to spread the faults and shortcomings of the leaders, since that fills the hearts with anger and hate towards the [established and recognised] leaders.
The people would have all perished
If it were not for the scholars transmitting the knowledge, and teaching the people – generation after generation, the people would have all perished.
Accept the truth
You do not qualify for [any] level of humility until you accept the truth from whom you love, and from whom you detest.
Harsh in character with his family
Why do many people have an element of severity [in their character] towards their wife and their children…
The most tender hearted of people
Shu’bah was the most tender [hearted] of people; he would give the seeker [of aid] whatever was possible for him [to give].
Wearing a single khuff or a sock
Regarding that which has been [authentically] reported about the prohibition of walking in a single shoe (footwear)…
Lazy people
The lazy ones are the most distressed, depressed and saddest of the people…
Not from the muttaqoon until…
A man is not [considered to be] from amongst the muttaqoon [الْمُتّقُوْن] until he takes himself to account [to a degree] more than taking his partner to account…
The greatest loss
“We buried the Messenger of Allaah ﷺ five nights ago.”