حياة السلف بين القول والعمل

On the authority of Abu Bakr al-Dinawari al-Tarsusi, he said: Muzaffar al-Qarmisini, may God have mercy on him, was asked: What is the best thing that can be given to a servant? He said: The heart being free from what does not concern it, so that it may be free to what does concern it. [Al-Hilya (its abridgment) 3/454].

The saints: On the authority of Ibn Masoud, may God be pleased with him, who said: There are people who are keys to the remembrance of God, when they are seen, God is remembered. [Ibn Abi Al-Dunya Encyclopedia 2/394].

The saints: On the authority of Ibn Abi Awfa, may God be pleased with him, he said: The best of God’s servants are those who love God and who make God beloved to His servants. [Ibn Abi Al-Dunya Encyclopedia 2/394].

The saints: On the authority of Al-Hasan, who said: A man from among the companions of the Messenger of God, may God bless him and grant him peace, said: By Him in whose hand is my soul, if you wish, I swear to you by God that the most beloved of God’s servants are those who make God beloved to His servants and strive on earth with sincere advice. [Ibn Abi Al-Dunya Encyclopedia 2/396].

The Saints: On the authority of Abu Awana, he said: I saw Muhammad ibn Sirin, may God have mercy on him, passing through the market and the people said “Allahu Akbar” (God is Great). Khalaf said: Muhammad ibn Sirin was given guidance, dignity, and humility, so when they saw him they remembered God. [Ibn Abi al-Dunya Encyclopedia 2/395].