Take note of the fact that I am a follower (of the religion) and not an innovator.
Uthman Ibn AffanRead
Acquire wisdom from the story of those who have already passed.
Interpretation
Learn from the experiences of those who have come before you.
This quote emphasizes the importance of seeking knowledge and wisdom from the lives and stories of people who have lived before us. By reflecting on the experiences and lessons learned by others, we can gain valuable insights that guide our own lives and decisions, ultimately helping us to avoid unnecessary mistakes and make better choices.
In practice
During a seminar on personal development, a speaker quoted this to encourage attendees to learn from historical figures.
Take note of the fact that I am a follower (of the religion) and not an innovator.
Had our hearts been pure, we would never tire with the Dhikr of Allaah.
If the hearts are pure, they will never have enough from reciting Allah's words (the Qur'an).
Enjoin what is good and forbid what is evil before the worst amongst you are given authority over you and then when even the best of you make dua against them, their duas will not be accepted.
Allah the Exalted loves him who forgoes worldly life, the Angels love him who rejects the vices, and the Muslims love him who gives up greediness in respect of the Muslims.
Worrying about the dunya is a darkness in the heart, while worrying about akhirah is a light in the heart.
The pessimist borrows trouble; the optimists lend encouragement.
If we are not able to ask skeptical questions, to interrogate those who tell us that something is true, to be skeptical of those in authority, then, we are up for grabs for the next charlatan (political or religious) who comes rambling along.
There is no knowledge, no light, no wisdom that you are in possession of, but what you have received it from some source.
Knowledge does not mean mastering a great quantity of different information, but understanding the nature of mind. This knowledge can penetrate each one of our thoughts and illuminate each one of our perceptions.
When you find yourself in a hole, quit digging.
Most people would focus on concentrating more, and I can't do that. It almost makes me overthink a lot of my things. I have to focus on not thinking.
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