This is the clothing of the Monks; certainly, when the Muslims exchange visits with one another, they beautify themselves.
Category: Manners
Always smiling when meeting his brothers in Islaam
When meeting [other] men, I have never seen a man smile as much as Ayyoob as-Sikhtiyaanee.
Restricting ties of brotherhood
Whoever restricts ties of brotherhood to only those without [any] fault[s], will have few friends…
Love him, for indeed I love him
The Prophet ﷺ wanted to wipe the nasal mucus from [the young] Usaamah ibn Zayd, so I said to him…
Tears fell upon his cheek
The Messenger of Allaah ﷺ kissed ‘Uthmaan ibn Magh.dthoon whilst he [lay there before him] – dead, and [as he did so] his tears fell upon the cheek of ‘Uthmaan ibn Magh.dthoon.
From the etiquettes of differing with one another
I met our Shaykhs – Zirr and Abu Waa.il – and from them was he whom ‘Uthmaan [ibn ‘Affaan] was dearer to him than ‘Alee [ibn Abee Taalib], and from them was he whom ‘Alee was dearer to him than ‘Uthmaan – yet [despite this] they were very friendly and loving toward one another.
Avoid gatherings of backbiting and slander
When you have prayed, why do you not sit with us?
There is a share for Shaytaan
If a gathering extends [beyond what is necessary], then there is a share in it for Shaytaan.
Ask from those who are compassionate
Some of the wise [people] have said: Ask for livelihood from the compassionate ones, [and] live under their protection, and do not seek [anything] from those of harsh and cruel hearts, for indeed the curse [of Allaah] descends upon them.
Obedience to Allaah
“O people! Being patient upon obedience to Allaah is easier than being patient at the punishment of Allaah.