The most dishonest of the people is the one who returns to his sins [after repenting for them]…
Category: Sincerity
How many times have you lied?
I only [ever] lied once. ‘Umar asked me about a garment, [and] how much I got it for. So I [lied and] dropped its price by two thirds.
No illness is more dangerous than telling lies
There are no provisions better than taqwa, and nothing is better than silence, and no enemy is more harmful than ignorance, and no illness is more dangerous than telling lies.
The mere sight of him would evoke others to remember Allaah
And it was said that he was called a monk due to his worship and excellence.
More beautiful in manners and gentleness
I have not seen a man commanding so much respect in his gathering, and nor more beautiful in manners and gentleness than Abu Haneefah.
Remember the authority of Allaah over you
If your authority over the people allows you to oppress them, then remember the authority of Allaah over you…
The peak of humility
From that which ‘Abdullaah ibn Muhayreez would be most keen on hiding of himself, would be the best of what he had [been blessed with].
Fear of fame and popularity
If more than four [students] sat with Abul-’Aaliyah, he would get up and leave.
Show the good qualities
From the correct understanding and etiquette of honouring our parents and being dutiful to them is that when we are with them, we only mention the good deeds and qualities of our sisters and brothers, and hide their bad.
Remain silent about the pain
From the correct understanding and etiquette of honouring our parents and being dutiful to them is that when we are with them, we display good relations with our sisters and brothers…