I never saw Ahmad ibn Hanbal ever mention worldly matters, and he patiently endured poverty for seventy years.
Category: Manners
A person of innovation
I have never debated anyone wishing for them to make a mistake, except for a person of innovation, for I wished that his [true] nature be exposed to the people.
Advising sincerely
Whoever advises his brother in private has truly advised him and honoured him; but whoever admonishes him in public has exposed him and disgraced him.
Having taqwa
[Having] taqwa is to not see yourself as better than anyone else.
The patient will be given their reward without measure
This aayah was often repeated by our esteemed Shaykh Ibn Baaz رحمه الله and I heard it from him many times.
A painful reality
An elderly woman entered a mobile phone shop to have her phone repaired.
Putting on an act for the people
I am amazed at the one who puts on an act for people, hoping to win their hearts, [while] forgetting that their hearts are in the Hands of Allaah.
Revealing secrets
The corruption (ruin) of most matters stems from two traits: revealing secrets, and trusting those who are treacherous.
A good word is a seed
A good word is a seed: if it is watered with sincerity and nourished by following the Sunnah, it grows into a good tree with delicious fruits and abundant shade.
Finding fault in others
It was said to a wise man:
“We never see you finding fault with anyone!?” To which he replied:
“I am not even satisfied with myself, so how could I [possibly] find time to criticise others?”