From the greatest of calamities to befall a man is that he knows of a shortcoming in himself…
Tag: sadness
What people say about you
What people say about you should not sadden you, for if it is false, then it is [recorded as] a reward [for you] that you did not [actually] do…
Lazy people
The lazy ones are the most distressed, depressed and saddest of the people…
Comforting your anxious companion
If a person sees his companion anxious, then it is recommended that he talk to him with what would ease his anxiety and make him feel better.
From the causes of worry, sadness and sorrow
Indeed, worry, sadness and sorrow occur from two directions…
Reading the Qur.aan with understanding
O son of Aadam, by Allaah, if you were to read the Qur.aan [with understanding] and then believed in [what] it [contains], your sadness [at what comes to pass] in this world will be lengthened, and your fear [of Allaah] in this world will intensify, and your weeping in this world will increase.
The mere sight of him would awaken sadness in my heart
Whenever I looked at al-Fudhayl [ibn ’Iyaadh], [the mere sight of him] would awaken sadness [in my heart], [causing me to] despise myself, and then weep.
Attaining genuine happiness
What is the appropriate treatment for [attaining] happiness, since I am living in extreme sadness; [please] guide me, and may you be rewarded?
Sadness and grief
When death came upon [his uncle] Ja’far [ibn Abee Taalib], it was then we noticed sadness and grief upon the face of the Prophet ﷺ.