He said that four things are useless, and they are:
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- Knowledge without practice;
- Wealth without expenditure in the way of Allah;
- Piety for the sake show prompted by worldliness; and
- Long life with no stock of good deeds.
“Do not quarrel, and do not create differences among yourselves. Hold fast to the rope of Allah and maintain unity in your ranks.”
“The thought of the spiritual world sheds light on the soul, but the thought of the terrestrial world casts darkness thereon.”
“Under all circumstances, a person should be patient, otherwise disgrace would be his lot.”
“Acquire wisdom from the story of those who have already passed.”
“The world is proud. Leave it alone lest it entraps by its guises, and teaches you pride which will keep you away from Allah.”
Uthman (r.a) held the following four things as essential:
- To associate with the worthy is laudable, but to follow them is essential.
- To read the Quran is virtues, but to act according to its injunctions is essential.
- To visit the sick is meritorious, but to cause them to make their behests is essential.
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- To visit the shrines of holy men is piety, but to be prepared for death is essential.
“When the Muslims are disunited they would falter in their faith, and would be bereft of their inherent strength.”
“You will not be conscious of the reality of faith till love for Allah is held dearer than the passion to acquire wealth.”
“The highest degree in Iman (faith) is that you always regard yourself in the presence of Allah.”
“He who makes the book of Allah as his guide would remain safe from sin, and he would be counted among the best of men.”
I heard the Messenger of Allah (saw) say: ‘Whoever builds a masjid (mosque) for the sake of Allah, Allah will build something similar for him in Paradise.’ Ibn Majah
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The Messenger of Allah (saw) said: ‘The most excellent of you is the one who learns the Quran and teaches it.’Ibn Majah
