Hazrat Usman Bin Ahfan Quotes

• Astonishing is he who finds death a reality, yet continues to laugh.
• Astonishing is he who knows this World will soon perish yet keeps close association with it.
• Astonishing is he who knows about fate yet mourns the loss of a thing.
• The slip of the tongue is more dangerous than the slip of the feet.
• If the eyes are bright and shining daily then it is a Day of Resurrection.
• To stop sinning is easier than to seek forgiveness.
• Make a purpose for life, then utilize all your strength to achieve it, you would definitely be successful.
• I am astonished with that person who recognizes this World as perishable and understands all about fate yet mourns the loss of things. I am astonished with that person who believes in Rewards, Punishment of Hell and Paradise, yet he still commits sins. I am astonished at that person who knows that Allah exists yet remembers others and seeks there assistance.
• A family man’s actions are presented together with that of a Mujahid (Muslim soldier) in the court of Allah .
• I am astonished with him who regards the reality of the existence of Allah yet remembers others and asks for there assistance.
• I am astonished by that person who believes in Hell yet continues to sin.
• I am astonished at that person who brings Faith in Paradise yet associates himself to the pleasures of this World.
• I am astonished at that person who regards Iblees (Satan) as his enemy yet continues to follow him.
• Squandered is that 'Aalim (Learned man) to whom a person cannot ask a question. He is likened to that weapon which is not put to use - that wealth which is not utilized in good work - that knowledge without application - that Mosque which Salaah is not read - that Salaah that is not performed in a Mosque - that good advise which is not accepted - that book which is not read - that worshiper who keeps in his heart the pleasures of the World and that long life which had not stocked on provisions for the Hereafter.
• At times, to forgive or pardon a criminal makes the criminal more dangerous.
• Mankind! Allah has created you so that you may please him, yet you choose to please others.
• 9/10 of the shares belonging to Peace and Safety are in isolating oneself from the people and the remaining one share lies in meeting with the people.
• A person in times of difficulty acts upon his own devices thus depriving himself of the help of Allah . He turns himself away from Allah , therefore Allah turns His Attention of Divine Grace from him too.
• Isolation is most beloved to the beloved of Allah .
• Excessive politeness is a sign of Malice.
• Do not rely on anyone except Allah and do not fear anything except your sins.