Indeed, you are not able to please all of the people, so rectify that which is between you and Allaah, and thereafter do not be concerned about [pleasing] the people.
Category: Sins
Strive hard in lowering your gaze
[The need for the] safeguarding of [one’s] eyes is much greater than [the need for the] safeguarding of [one’s] tongue.
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.
Not from the muttaqoon until…
A man is not [considered to be] from amongst the muttaqoon [الْمُتّقُوْن] until he takes himself to account [to a degree] more than taking his partner to account…
That which we have witnessed
And those of sound intellect should ponder at the [current] state of the world and reflect [on this].
What is the matter with us?!!
So if the Prophet ﷺ would increase in repentance and seeking forgiveness, then what is the matter with us that we do not increase in doing so?!!
From the causes of worry, sadness and sorrow
Indeed, worry, sadness and sorrow occur from two directions…
Remembering Allaah when committing a sin
The remembrance of Allaah with the tongue is good, and [what is] better than that is the worshipper remembering Allaah at the time of committing a sin, and then refraining from it.
Which part of my body should I conceal?
“Reveal that part (portion) of your body which can endure the fire of Hell.”
Seeking forgiveness and repentance
Whoever is characterised by this description – seeking forgiveness and repentance – [then] Allaah will make [it] easy for him [to attain] his sustenance, and facilitate his affairs, and protect his strength.