Praising Oneself with Iman
An example of the dislike of the Salaf for claiming to be a believer in a presumptuous or self praising manner.
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The Lucrative Brother
The brother who can guide you to your faults is better for you than the brother who pays you.
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Lying and Iman
Lying and falsehood is very far from iman.
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Three People to Stay Away From
A famous quote from Ali b. Abi Talib about who to avoid.
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Maymun b. Mihran Describes The Salaf He Met
A moving description by one of the Salaf about those he met from the Salaf before him.
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Honouring and Dishonouring Oneself
Self respect lies in staying obedient to Allah.
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Evils of Those who Love Authority
Some of the evils that come with loving authority and seeking power.
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Not Speaking in Front of Elders
The Salaf used to be careful not to speak in front of elders unless absolutely needed.
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Letting Elders Enter First
As per general repect to elders, the Salaf would let someone who is older enter first, contrary to common practice today.
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Getting Ahead of Yourself
The problem of trying to be a leader before gaining enough knowledge.