Islamic Quotes by Sufyan al-Thawri

There is nothing more difficult for me to correct than my intentions, for it continually attempts to change.

— Sufyan al-Thawri

Do not become angry and furious.... for those two emotions lead to wickedness, and wickedness leads to the Hellfire.

— Sufyan al-Thawri

Knowledge knocks on the door of action. If it receives a reply, it stays. Otherwise, it departs.

— Sufyan al-Thawri

None in this age will amass wealth except those having five traits ofcharacter. High hopes; abnormal greediness; excessive miserliness, lack of fearing Allaah; and…

— Sufyan al-Thawri

Every act of disobedience committed due to passion, its forgiveness is hoped for. Every act of disobedience committed due to arrogance, its forgiveness is…

— Sufyan al-Thawri

We met a people who loved it when it was said to them “Fear Allah the most high!“. Today you find people become annoyed…

— Sufyan al-Thawri

Knowledge for us means knowledge of the allowance/dispensation (rukhsa). As for strictness, anyone can show strictness.

— Sufyan al-Thawri

If Shaytan(Demon) defeated me yesterday, I will defeat him today with repentance and good deeds

— Sufyan al-Thawri

If you know yourself, then you'll not be harmed by what is said about you.

— Sufyan al-Thawri

Acquaint yourself with fewer people, and as a result, you will backbite less frequently.

— Sufyan al-Thawri