Philosophical Sayings
58 sayings found from the Medieval era
The strong is not the one who overcomes people by his strength, but the strong is the one who controls himself while in anger.
No one eats better food than that which he has earned by working with his own hands.
He is not a believer who eats his fill while his neighbor remains hungry by his side.
The most perfect in faith amongst believers is he who is best in manners and kindest to his wife.
Do not envy one another; do not hate one another; do not shun one another; and do not undercut one another, but rather be servants of Allah as brothers.
The greatest jihad is to battle your own soul, to fight the evil within yourself.
The seeking of knowledge is obligatory for every Muslim.
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.
Beware of backbiting, for backbiting is worse than adultery.
The truthful and trustworthy merchant will be with the prophets, the steadfast affirmers of truth, and the martyrs on the Day of Resurrection.
The world is sweet and green, and verily Allah is going to install you as vicegerents in it in order to see how you act.
Do not become angry, and paradise will be yours.
He is not of us who does not show mercy to our young ones, and does not acknowledge the honor of our elders.
A man who passes by a tree and rests in its shade, then leaves it and goes on his way, is like a traveler in this world.
The greatest reward comes with the greatest trial. When Allah loves a people, He tests them.
No person is more patient than Allah concerning the annoying utterances that he hears from the people. They ascribe children to Him, and He provides them with sustenance and safety.
The greatest good fortune is to be granted a sound mind.
The best among you is he who learns the Quran and teaches it.
Do not curse the wind, for it is from the mercy of Allah. It brings mercy and it brings punishment.
If you put your trust in Allah as you should, He would provide for you as He provides for the birds, who wake up hungry in the morning and return with full stomachs in the evening.