Three Traits of the Scholar
Three traits that true scholars have in the way they treat others and in the way they do not commercialize knowledge.
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One Bad Quality Can Spoil Numerous Good Ones
Umar advises a young man on being careful about the errors of youth, and how good qualities can be spoiled by a single bad one.
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Arguing with a Scholar or an Ignoramus
One is only harmed by argumentation about the religion, whether with a scholar or an ignoramus.
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The Rarity of Zuhd in Leadership
People are often more interested in leadership in this world than other material gain.
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Benefitting from Being Happy with what Allah has Provided
The effect of attitude on the benefit of your wealth.
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Umar on Trustworthiness
Advice from Umar on what it means to be trustworthy, and avoiding anyone else.
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Two Qualities of the Noble
A man is not considered noble without rising above desire for what others possess and without being forgiving.
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Qualities of Those Who Fuel Fitnah
Three qualities of the people who spread trials and tribulations amongst the believers.
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The Danger of Over-Suspicion
Continuing to suspect people and conjecture about who did something wrong can make a person more sinful than the original perpetrator.
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Three Things to Satisfy Yourself With
Three things that a Muslim can satisfy himself with for a wholesome life.