Umar Quotes

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• The person I like most is the one who points out my defects
• By Allah, whenever I endure any adversity I gain four blessings of Allah in exchange. The first of them is, when the adversity is not…
• No amount of guilt can change the past and no amount of worrying can change the future
• He who does not live in the way of his beliefs starts to believe in the way he lives.
• Acquire knowledge, and learn tranquility and dignity.
• No amount of worrying can change the future. Go easy on yourself, for the outcome of all affairs is determined by God's decree. If something…
• I know that you are a stone, you do not cause benefit or harm; and if it were not that I had seen Allâh’s MessengerÂ…
• The death of a thousand worshipers is easier to bear than the death of a scholar who has knowledge of what Allah has permitted and…
• Islam will be destroyed by the mistakes of scholars, the arguments of the hypocrites who misinterpret the Qur’an to support their views and misleading rulers.
• Stay well away from the enemies of Allâh during their festivals.
• Learn Arabic, for it strengthens the intelligence and increases one’s noble conduct (al-murû`ah).
• I am surprised at three things: 1. [A] man runs from death while death is inevitable. 2. One sees minor faults in others, yet overlooks…
• As long as you are pure of heart, you speak the truth.
• Do not be fooled by one who recites the Qurân. His recitation is but speech – but look to those who act according to it.
• If your ruler is just, then praise God; but if he is unjust, pray to God to rid you of him.
• That which you do not wish for yourself, do not impose on others.
• Patience is the healthiest ingredient of our life.
• He who sleeps without offering the night prayer, may he never enjoy a sound sleep.
• Do not accept gifts; [because] that is bribery.
• Do not be misled by a person's prayers and fasting. [Instead] look [at their] sincerity and wisdom.

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