There is not on the face of the earth-after the Book of Allah - a book which is more sahih than the book of Malik.

The one who admonishes his brother secretly, he has advised sincerely and has honored him. If he does it outwardly (among others) then he has dishonored and shamed him.

Whoever is not made glorified by taqwa can find no glory.

Do not vie with others in the accumulation of wealth. Vie with them in Ibadaah.

The loftiest in status are those who do not know their own status, and the most virtuous of them are those who do not know their own virtue.

When my heart became constricted and my paths became narrow

Only someone who is sincere recognizes what showing off is.

I complained to Waki' about the weakness of my memorisation,

To admonish your brother in private is to advise him and improve him. But to admonish him publicly is to disgrace and shame him.

Wealth remains behind on earth while ibadaah accompanies you into the grave.