Ibn Hazam al-Andalusee, THE LESS FAVOURED

Ibn Hazam al-Andalusee (rahima-hullaah) mentions: “(When you compare yourself with others in matters of wealth, position, and health, you should look at people less favoured than yourself. When you compare yourself with others in matters of religion, knowledge and virtue, look at people who are better than yourself)” – al-Akhlaaq was-Siyar – Ibn Hazam al-Andalusee

Anila Adnan – WISDOM

If Allah wants Light, lanterns would burn amidst blowing winds too. (Anila Adnan)

Omema Raghid – CHARACTER

"It is strange that in our praying we seldom ask for a change in character, but always a change in circumstances." Omema Raghid

Sir John Bagot Glubb – Khalif (Caliph) Al-Ma’mun

Sir John Bagot Glubb - “Khalif (Caliph) Al-Ma'mun's period of rule (813 - 833 CE) may be considered the 'golden age' of science and learning. He had always been devoted to books and to learned pursuits. His brilliant mind was interested in every...

ALI RA, about sinning

About Sin, he said:(1) It is good to repent from sin; [but] it is better to avoid [it].(2) It is bad for a young man to sin; but it is worse for an old man to sin.~ ALI RA ~

UTHMAAN RA, evil mongers

"In the affairs of Allah, do not be afraid of the accusations of evil mongers."~ UTHMAAN RA ~

ALI RA, Virtue of silence

Virtue of silence: Hadrat Ali advocated the virtue of silence by advancing the simile that water can be preserved in a waterskin only when its mouth is tied. ~ ALI RA ~