Yearly Archives: 2026

When speaking between two enemies

When speaking between two enemies, say things that, should they become friends, you won't be ashamed of what you said. A conflict between two people...

Three things don’t last forever

Three things don't last forever: Money without trade (Money cannot last forever without increasing through trade) Knowledge without discussion (Knowledge cannot advance without discussion) And a kingdom...

The Prophet Moses advised Qarun

The Prophet Moses (peace be upon him) advised Qarun: “Be good as God has been good to you.” But he did not heed the...

A scholar without piety is like a blind man

The scholar who lacks piety is like a blind man carrying a torch (the light of the torch is useless because the one carrying...

Do not entrust every secret you have to a friend

Don't confide every secret to a friend, for you never know, a friend might become an enemy one day. And don't do all the harm...

Two people endured toil without benefit

Two people endured toil in vain, exerting effort without fruitful result: one who amassed wealth and counted it without benefiting himself or others, and...

When hesitant to sign (or do) something

When hesitant to sign (or take action), choose the path that will cause the least harm. Be gentle and kind to people, and avoid harsh...

Money is for a person’s comfort throughout their life

Money is meant for a person's comfort throughout their life, not for a person to spend their life accumulating money. A wise man was asked:...

Kingdom becomes more beautiful with the presence of wise and learned people

A kingdom is made more beautiful by the presence of wise and learned men, and religion reaches its perfection with the presence of pious...

Knowledge is acquired to deepen one’s understanding of religion

Knowledge is acquired to deepen one's understanding of religion (as if you are cultivating your faith through knowledge), not to be learned merely for...

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