1. A person who fulfills a need of a brother, it is as if he has spent his entire life in the service of Allah.
2. There is no greater Ibaadat (form of worship) by Allah than pleasing another Muslim.
3. The most superior act after Imaan (after accepting Imaan) is to serve the creation.
4. A person who does not respect the elders and is not kind to the younger ones is not from among us.
5. The greatest cause of (a person’s) Maghfirat (forgiveness) is (presenting to others) a pleasant face and kind words.
6. What you do not prefer for yourself, do not prefer for others.
7. Simplicity is a sign of Imaan.
8. Everything is beneficial for a Mu’min. When goodness reaches him he makes Shukr (expresses gratitude unto Allah). When grief reaches him he adopts Sabr (patience). Both these qualities are commendable.
9. A Mu’min should not remain displeased with his wife. If there is a quality in her that is displeasing, surely there is a quality in her that is pleasing.
10. A person who adopts the middle path (moderation in spending) will not become poverty stricken.
11. Nothing is more harmful to a person than excessive speech (futile speech).
12. First offer to the daughters, then to the sons whatever is purchased from the market place.
13. Someone asked: “What is sin?” The reply given was: “That which the heart dislikes.”
14. When anyone of you has love for a (Muslim) brother, you should inform him that “I have love for you.”
15. O Allah! I admit unto You that if in anger I have said anything uncalled for to any member of my Ummah, or if I have cursed anyone, (after all) I am also human. Like other people, I also become angry. You have sent me as a mercy unto the creation. Therefore, transform my curse into a mercy for that person.
16. Who adopts silence has achieved success.
17. The person who is not grateful unto mankind (for their kindness) is also not grateful unto Allah.
18. Actions are judged according to intentions.
19. The best of actions are those which are done in moderation.
20. The person whose good actions please him and evil actions displease him is a true Mu’min.
