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Habib al-‘Abid reports:

Once, when I arrived in al-Basrah, I was surprised to see that the markets were closed, and the streets empty.

I called out,

“O people of Basrah, is this some kind of holiday of yours that I am unaware of?”

Someone answered,

“No, but al-Hasan al-Basree is in the main gathering place (of Basrah), giving a khutbah to the people.”

I hurried to his gathering, and when I arrived there, I saw him sitting down on some high ground.

He was saying:

“O people, prepare for departure, for very little time remains from this world.

Prepare to move (to the akhirah), for there is no way to stay here.

Do you not know that you will soon be surrendered to the place of trial?

Do you not know that each one of you will soon be alone with his deeds and that you will be presented (with your deeds) to Allah on the Day of Judgment?

He forbade you from sinning, but you have not stopped sinning.

He (threatened) you with the Hell-Fire, but you are neither afraid nor terrified of it.

He has encouraged you to seek our Jannah, but you do not (seem to) desire it or long for it.

Your white hairs are warning you of approaching death, so what are you waiting for?

O white-haired one, you are able to perform good deeds, so what is your excuse.

O one who obeys his mouth and his desires, who wastes his share of the akhirah by taking his entire share in this world, who persists in committing sins and evil deeds – if only I knew: what your excuse will be before Him.

What argument will you put forth when you go to Him?

You are lost and misguided, so ask Allah, the All-Mighty, to forgive both me and you.”

[Al-Mawa’idh wal-Majalis’, pg 181]

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Al-Shāfi’ī (رحمه الله) said:

العلم أحد لذات الدنيا، فإذا عمل به صار للآخرة.

“Knowledge is one of the pleasures of this world, but when acted upon, it becomes a provision for the Hereafter.”

[اقتضاء العلم العمل 29]

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Wahb ibn Munabbih رحمه الله:

Glad tidings to the one who sits with the people of knowledge, forbearance, and wisdom.

Glad tidings to the one who follows the example of the people of knowledge, forbearance, and the fear of Allāh.

Glad tidings to whom the Sunnah is enough for him, and who does not transgress from it to innovation.

📖: سير أعلام النبلاء

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Ubayy ibn Ka’b reported: I said, “O Messenger of Allah, I send blessings upon you often. How many of my prayers should be for blessings upon you?” The Prophet said, “As you wish.” I said, “A fourth?” The Prophet said, “As you wish, but more is better for you.” I said, “A half?” The Prophet said, “As you wish, but more is better for you.” I said, “Two-thirds?” The Prophet said, “As you wish, but more is better for you.” I said, “Should I say all of my prayers for blessings upon you?” The Prophet said, “If so, your worries will be resolved, and your sins will be forgiven.”

Source: Sunan al-Tirmidhī 2457

Grade: Hasan (fair) according to Al-Tirmidhi

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Shaykh 'Abdus Salaam Bin Burjis
رحمه الله
Said:

A Person Does Not Hide
(Amongst The People Sunnah), Except That Allah Glory Be To Him, The Most High, Brings His Hidden Affair Out Through Slips Of The Tongue And Expressions Of The Face.

Ar-Rad Al'-ilm'
Alaa Munkari At-Tasnif

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Ibn ʿUthaymīn said:
“The person who looks at women freely will inevitably fall into tribulation.”

Majmūʿ al-Fatāwā 19/237

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An-Nawawī said :

It is recommended for a person, when he sees his friend distressed or sad, to speak to him in a way that makes him laugh, or occupies him and cheers his heart.

شرح مسلم للنووي (10/92)

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