حياة السلف بين القول والعمل

Moderation in worship, and condemnation of extremism and fanaticism: On the authority of Abu Idris al-Khawlani, may God have mercy on him, he said: No man has ever worn a necklace better than tranquility, and God has never increased a servant’s understanding of religion except that God has increased his moderation. [Al-Hilya (its abridgment) 2/163].

Moderation in worship, and condemnation of extremism and fanaticism: On the authority of Makhlad bin Al-Hussein, may God have mercy on him, he said: God does not call the servants to anything except that Satan interferes with it in two ways: he does not care which one he succeeds in: either extremism in it, or negligence in it. [Al-Hilya (its abridgment) 3/63].

Moderation in worship, and condemnation of extremism and fanaticism: It was narrated from Al-Hasan Al-Basri, may God have mercy on him, that he said: God’s religion is placed below excess and above negligence. [Al-Zuhd by Imam Ahmad / 477].

The way of the Salaf with the Qur’an: On the authority of Abu Salama, he said: When Abu Musa sat with Umar, may God be pleased with him, he would sometimes say to him, “Remind us, O Abu Musa,” and he would recite. [Al-Siyar (its abridgment) 1/280].

The way of the early Muslims with the Quran: On the authority of Abdullah ibn Mas'ud (may God be pleased with him), he said: "The one who carries the Quran should be known by his night when people are sleeping, by his day when people are eating, by his sadness when people are rejoicing, by his weeping when people are laughing, by his silence when people are chattering, and by his humility when people are being arrogant. The one who carries the Quran should be weeping, sorrowful, forbearing, wise, and quiet. The one who carries the Quran should not be harsh, heedless, loud, boisterous, or severe." (Narrated by Imam Ahmad). [Sifat al-Safwa 1/188]