Ibrahim ibn Adham reported: We were passing through some cities and I saw two people among the ascetics on a journey. One of them said to the other, “O brother,
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Ibn Taymiyyah, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “It is said that Allah allows the just state to remain even if it is led by unbelievers, but Allah will
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Ibn al-Qayyim, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “Verily, the Sharia is founded upon wisdom and welfare for the servants in this life and the afterlife. In its entirety
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Al-Sha’bi reported: Ali ibn Abi Talib saw a Christian man wearing his lost armor and he decided to take up the matter legally, so he brought the dispute to the
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Abu Wahb reported: Abdullah ibn Mubarak, may Allah have mercy on him, described good character, saying, “It is a cheerful face, offering good deeds, and refraining from harm.” Source: Sunan
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Abdullah ibn Mas’ud reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Whoever supports his own people in their oppression is like a camel that falls dead into a
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Hammam reported: Hudhayfah ibn al-Yaman, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “O townspeople, remain upright and you will have taken a great lead, but if you swerve right or
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Qabisah ibn Jabir reported: Umar ibn al-Khattab, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “Whoever does not show mercy will not receive mercy. Whoever does not forgive others will not
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