Indeed, you are unable to please all of the people, so rectify that which is between you and Allaah, and do not concern yourself with [what] the people [may think or say].
Category: Sins
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.
Striving to prevent evil from spreading
When Ibn Qudaamah would hear of any evil [taking place], he would strive to prevent it from happening again.
Shackled by your sins
If you are unable to establish the [voluntary] night prayer, nor [voluntarily] fast during the day, then know that you have been prevented [from doing these great acts of worship], because you have been shackled by your sins.
Avoid gatherings of backbiting and slander
When you have prayed, why do you not sit with us?
Fear and respect of Allaah
Indeed, the creation will respect you according to [the level of] your fear and respect of Allaah.
Do something about it
From the greatest of catastrophes for a man is that he knows his own shortcomings, but is not concerned, nor does he grieve over them.
A sincere repentance to Allaah
A sincere repentance to Allaah is from the greatest [acts with] which one can draw near to Allaah, particularly during these virtuous days [of Dhul-Hijjah]; O Allaah forgive us, and immerse us in your Mercy.
Due to his tongue
«Most of the sins of the son of Aadam are due to his tongue»
Mixing fire and firewood
If men mix freely with women, it is on the same level as mixing fire and firewood.