The trouble with generosity is extravagance. The trouble with noble descent is sinful pride. “Give to the one who denied you.” “Uphold ties with the one who cuts you off.” “Forgive the one who does you wrong.” May Allah have mercy on the person who said good and was rewarded or who remained silent and was safe. Wine is the key to evil. The one who is more daring in giving fatwas is more deserving of punishment in Hell. Love the poor and mix with them. It is better to err in forgiving than to err in punishment. Do not judge between people when you are angry. If you count the faults of others, count your own faults instead. If you try to count the ednownments of Allah, you won't be able to. If you commit a sin, say “Astaghfir-ullah (I ask Allah for forgiveness).” If you are given a blessing, say, “Al-Hamdu-Lillaah (praise be to Allah).” If some disaster befalls you, say, “Innaa Lillaahi wa innaa ilayhi raaji’oon (Truly, to Allah we belong and truly, to Him we shall return).” “Give food to others and say what’s good.” “Seek a response to du’aa’s when the iqaamah for prayer is given and when rain is falling.” “Worship Allah as if you see Him.” “Pay the hired worker his wages before his sweat dries.” “Tie up (your camel) [i.e., take the necessary precautions], and put your trust in Allah.”
Thursday, 31 January 2013
Islamic Sayings
The trouble with generosity is extravagance. The trouble with noble descent is sinful pride. “Give to the one who denied you.” “Uphold ties with the one who cuts you off.” “Forgive the one who does you wrong.” May Allah have mercy on the person who said good and was rewarded or who remained silent and was safe. Wine is the key to evil. The one who is more daring in giving fatwas is more deserving of punishment in Hell. Love the poor and mix with them. It is better to err in forgiving than to err in punishment. Do not judge between people when you are angry. If you count the faults of others, count your own faults instead. If you try to count the ednownments of Allah, you won't be able to. If you commit a sin, say “Astaghfir-ullah (I ask Allah for forgiveness).” If you are given a blessing, say, “Al-Hamdu-Lillaah (praise be to Allah).” If some disaster befalls you, say, “Innaa Lillaahi wa innaa ilayhi raaji’oon (Truly, to Allah we belong and truly, to Him we shall return).” “Give food to others and say what’s good.” “Seek a response to du’aa’s when the iqaamah for prayer is given and when rain is falling.” “Worship Allah as if you see Him.” “Pay the hired worker his wages before his sweat dries.” “Tie up (your camel) [i.e., take the necessary precautions], and put your trust in Allah.”
