The worst of our faults is our interest in other people’s faults.
He who busies himself with things other than improvement of his own self becomes perplexed in darkness and entangled in ruin. His evil spirits immerse him deep in vices and make his bad actions seem handsome.
The one from among the Muslims who recites the Qur’an but in the end finds his way to hell, is considerd to be among those that have taken the word of Allah in jest.
One who rushes madly after inordinate desire, runs the risk of encountering destruction and death.
He who is greedy is disgraced; he who discloses his hardship will always be humiliated; he who has no control over his tongue will often have to face discomfort.
Do not be misled by appearances for these are apt to be deceptive.
I was not created to be occupied by eating delicious foods like tied up cattle.
To make one good action succeed another, is the perfection of goodness.
Do not be like those on whom advice has no effect and who require punishment to correct themselves.
Happiness comes towards those who believe in him.
Be afraid of a dignified man when he is hungry and a wicked man when his belly is full.
Abstinence from sins is better than seeking help afterwards.
Thy lot or portion of life is seeking after thee; therefore be at rest from seeking after it.
Let me alone, and go in search of someone else.
During civil disturbance adopt such an attitude that people do not attach any importance to you – they neither burden you with complicated affairs, nor try to derive any advantage out of you.
He who guards his secrets retains control in his own hands.
Bear sorrows and calamities patiently, otherwise you will never be happy.
Reciter and listener of the Qur’an are alike in prize and reward.
Recitation of the Qur’an without contemplation and thought is futile.
Live amongst people in such a manner that if you die they weep over you and if you are alive they crave for your company.
Someone who can not find a good friend is weak. and someone who looses a good friend is even weaker.