Whoever does not act in accordance with his knowledge, then his knowledge has not benefited him; rather it has harmed him.
Category: Manners
The smell of musk
Sulaymaan [ibn Tarhaan] at-Taymee borrowed a fur pelt from a man, and after wearing it he returned it back [to him]. And this man said: The smell of musk continues to emanate from it.
Until he knew where he was destined
Riba’ee ibn Hiraash took an oath that his teeth would not be seen when laughing, until he knew where he was destined.
Declaring a Muslim a disbeliever
Muhammad ibn Abee Haatim narrates that a man came to Abu ‘Abdillaah al-Bukhaaree and said: ‘O Abaa ‘Abdillaah, such and such has said that you are a disbeliever!!’
He exerted great efforts
From the [noble] merits of al-Hakam ibn ‘Abdir-Rahmaan ibn Muhammad was that he exerted great efforts in his kingdom to abolish alcohol.
Genuine brotherhood in Islaam
We visited al-Hasan al-Basree, and [found him] asleep. By his head was a basket, and we foraged inside and found bread and fruit, so we began to eat.
Should you remember me, then supplicate for me
O my brother, the benefit of getting together is [that it reminds us] to supplicate [for one another].
Supplicating for your teacher
[When] I supplicate to Allaah, I make specific mention of [Imaam] ash-Shaafi’ee [in my supplication].
Praying for his brothers in their absence
Abu ad-Dardaa had 360 companions [with each of whom he had established a very dear and close friendship] for the Sake of Allaah; and he would supplicate to Allaah for [each and every one of] them in his salaah.
When Muslims exchange visits with one another
This is the clothing of the Monks; certainly, when the Muslims exchange visits with one another, they beautify themselves.