Allaah has commanded [us] to write all loan agreements, due to the great need to write them.
Category: Manners
The one who safeguards himself the most
The one who safeguards himself the most, is the one who protects his tongue the most [from false and idle speech]…
Kissing the elderly on the forehead
Kissing the forehead of the elderly is [an act of] reverence and honour [towards them]. It is [merely] a practice and not an act of worship; as [can be] seen from this [narration]…
Tire your feet, and do not tire your tongue
Tire your feet, and do not tire your tongue.
A sound heart
…and the shortest of paths to paradise is soundness[1]of the heart.
The minds of men
The minds of the men are at the tips of their pens.
The example of the believer is like the pearl
The example of the believer is like the pearl; wherever it is [found], its beauty is with it (i.e. wherever he may be, his beautiful characteristics accompany him).
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.
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].