Do Not Beautify Yourself with Knowledge
Knowledge is not a decoration to wear, but something to live by.
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The Value of Most People’s Judgements
The extreme nature of most people’s praise and blame, and the real goal behind knowledge.
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Hidden Safety
Safety lies in not wanting to be known.
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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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Knowing what Spoils Your Deeds
The importance of knowing what spoils good deeds, just like knowing how to do good deeds.
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From the Fruits of Sincerely Seeking Knowledge
What it means to be sincere in seeking knowledge, and the effects it has.
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Boasting and Pretending to Have Sinned
Some people show off about sins that they have committed, or even those they have not.
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Seeking Reputation
Whoever seeks reputation through his deeds instead of being sincere to Allah, Allah will expose him and belittle him.
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Hiding Righteous Tears
How the righteous would try to hide their tears of piety to avoid seeking reputation and keep sincere to Allah.
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Sincere Faith
The eminent Companion Abu Hurayrah gives three examples of sincere faith, illustrating how true iman involves being genuine in one’s obedience of Allah.