"When a man dies, his deeds come to an end, except for three: a continuing charity, knowledge from which people benefit, or a righteous child who prays for him."

"The world is for three kinds of people: a servant whom Allah provides with sustenance, wealth, and knowledge, so he fears his Lord and maintains kinship ties and knows the rights of Allah in it. This …"

"You would have got more reward if you had given her (i.e. the slave-girl) to one of your maternal uncles."

"Do not curse the wind, for it is from the mercy of Allah."

"When you are commanded to do a good deed, do it as much as you can, and when you are forbidden from doing a bad deed, avoid it completely."