Archive for July, 2006

Some morals to live by…for all human beings

- Part of a man’s good observance of Islam is that he leaves alone what does not concern him

- It is not permissible for a man to keep apart from his brother for more than 3 days

- The believers whose faith is most perfect are those who have the best
character

- Modesty and faith are both companions: when one is taken away the other is taken

- There are two favours of which many people are unmindful: health of body and calmness of mind

- Do not consider any kindness insignificant, even meeting your brother with a cheerful face (every act of kindness is charity)

- A good word is better than silence and silence is better than evil talks

- Pleasing your parents is to attain Allah’s pleasure and disobedience to your parents is expressing disobedience to Allah

- Paradise lies under the feet of thy mother

‘And whenever you give your word, say the truth’ [al-An’aam 6:152]

‘And seek help in patience and prayer’ [al-Baqarah 2:45]

‘And speak good to people’ [al-Baqarah 2:83]

‘And let not your hand be tied (like a miser) to your neck, nor stretch it
forth to its utmost reach (like a spendthrift)’
[al-Isra’ 17:29]

‘Eat and drink, but waste not by extravagance’ [al-A’raaf 7:31]

‘And walk not on the earth with conceit and arrogance’ [al-Isra’ 17:37]

‘And turn not your face away from men with pride’ [Luqmaan 31:18]

‘And be moderate (or show no arrogance) in your walking, and lower your voice’ [Luqmaan 31:19]

‘And give not a thing in order to have more (or consider not your deeds of
obedience to Allah as a favor to Allah)’
[al-Muddaththir 74:6]

- The most beloved of deeds to Allah is the one that is continuous, even if it is little.

- Control your tongue, let your house be enough for you, and weep for your sins.

- (Take care of) your mother, then your mother, then your mother, then your father, then other relatives in order of closeness.

- Feed the poor and pat the head of the orphan (i.e., show compassion).

- The one who points the way to good deeds is like the one who does them.