Beautiful Quotes

[Ajooz .1]

When the world pushes you to your knees, your are in the perfect position to pray.

 

If Allah brings you to it, He will bring you through it.

 

Twakkul: Make Du'a, Do your best, And leave the Rest To Allah.

 

Be yourself beautiful, and you will find the world full of beauty.

Suffering is a gift. In it is hidden mercy. - Jalaluddin al-Rumi

 

 

A friend cannot be considered a friend until he is tested in three occasions: in time of need, behind your back, and after your death.

- Ali ibn abi Talib (radiAllah anhu)

 

 

Stingyness has nothing to do with how much money you have. Neither does generosity. Its about how much heart you've got.

 

 

Better to avoid the poison altogether than to try to heal from the damage it causes.

 

The Muslim ummah is an unique ummah among the whole of mankind: Their Land is One, their War is One, their Peace is One, theirHonor is One and their Trust is One.

- Muhammad (salAllahu alayhi wasalam)

[narrated by Ahmad]

 

 

If you are aware of your humility, then you are arrogant.

- Ibn Ata'illah

 

 

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

- Imam Shafi (rahimullah)

 

 

Knowledge is understanding that a tomato is a fruit.

Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.

 

Imam Ahmad bin Hanbal (rahimullah) was asked about the correct meaning of this hadith:

'When you hear something form or about your brother, ascribe to it the best interpretation until you can no longer do so.'

He replied, Find an excuse for him by saying, "Maybe he said this, or maybe he meant such and such."

 

 

The World is three days: As for yesterday, it has vanished, along with all that was in it. As for tomorrow, you may never see it. As for today, it is yours, so work in it.

- Hassan al-Basri

 

 

Whoever follows patience, success will follow him.

[Nur]

Ajooz bro. ( assuming that "ajooz" means an old chap!)

 

Here is my pick

 

" Knowledge is understanding that a tomato is a fruit ."

 

" Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad ."

 

 

In the Arabic language, Xikmah ( Wisdom) means " Wadc al shey fii mawdicihi al munaasib " placing things where they belong.

 

 

May I also add from our Somali perspective that:

 

Knowledge is that a Banana is a vegetable

 

Wisdom is eating your Banana with Linguini al dente!

 

 

Nur