Experience has proven that there is a greater need for pious company than Ilm (knowledge). This is why we see that people who have been in the company of pious saints, are far better than those learned people who lack the company (suhbat) of the pious. Maulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi – Choosing a Friend

You cannot stop the tongues of people but do not let the tongues of people stop you. Mufti Ismail Menk

Neatness and proper order of a personal wardrobe, office, home etc is one of the first steps of improved productivity. Mufti Ismail Menk

‘Hearts have become dark and have become ruined due to evil glancing.’ Shaykh Yunus Patel [R.A]

We have been tested by being in such an age, wherein there is no devotion to Islam, no manners of the age of ignorance even, and no requirements of Love and Courtesy. Hazrat Abu Bakr Wasti

The worst sin committed by someone is the one not deemed so when it is done. [Ali radi Allah anhu]

Hubbe jah (love for fame) and hubbe mal (love for wealth) are grave spiritual evils. They never leave man in peace. If a man is satisfied with his lot and remains contented with the little he obtains, he will have no cause for worry and frustration. Maulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi

Arrogance is baggage that is oversized. We either leave it behind or risk the smooth journey to eternal bliss. Mufti Ismail Menk

Whilst some are busy taking part in Secret Santa, the believers are encouraged to give secret sadaqa. Abu Hurayra said that the Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace,  said, “A man who gives sadaqa, concealing it so that his left hand does  not know what his right hand does…” Allah Almighty says, “If you conceal  it, and give to the poor, that is better for you.” (2:271) [Bukhari]