“O people! Being patient upon obedience to Allaah is easier than being patient at the punishment of Allaah.
Category: Words of Wisdom
Would not allow time to pass without benefit
About him, I was told he would take account of himself [to the level of every] breath; he would not let time pass without [utilising it for] benefit. He would be [busy] either writing, teaching, or reading. I was told he would even be moving his lips when sharpening his pen[cil].
The precious value of time
I came across groups of people, and one of them was more stingy about [how he spent] his time than he was with his money.
Let us remain brothers in Islaam
I have not seen [anyone] more sensible than ash-Shaafi’ee.
Fear and respect of Allaah
Indeed, the creation will respect you according to [the level of] your fear and respect of Allaah.
When Allaah wishes good for his worshipper
«When Allaah wishes good for his worshipper, he uses him»
Living in harmony
[After marriage], Umm Saalih and I lived together for twenty years, and we did not disagree over [even] a word!
Do something about it
From the greatest of catastrophes for a man is that he knows his own shortcomings, but is not concerned, nor does he grieve over them.
Fear Allaah!
Whoever fears Allaah, [then] no-one will harm him; and whoever fears other than Allaah, [then] no-one will benefit him.
I long to meet you
O Allaah, indeed I long to meet you, so long to meet me [too].