50 quotes of Hasan al-Basri
Hassan al-Basri (642–728 CE) was a renowned early Islamic scholar and ascetic known for his piety, wisdom, and influential teachings. Born in Medina, he was a student of the Sahaba (companions of the Prophet Muhammad) and later became a prominent figure in the Islamic community. Hassan al-Basri was known for his deep understanding of the Quran and Hadith, as well as his ascetic lifestyle and devotion to worship.
Al-Basri’s teachings emphasized the importance of sincerity in worship, the pursuit of knowledge, and the practice of good morals and ethics. He was also known for his emphasis on the transient nature of the world and the need for spiritual purification.
Quotes
- “The dunya (worldly life) is a deep ocean, and it is only Allaah Who can help us navigate its depths.”
- “The believer’s heart is the sanctuary of Allaah, so do not let anything enter it except that which pleases Him.”
- “The tongue is a beast, if it is not tamed, it can consume you.”
- “Knowledge enlivens the soul.”
- “The cure for ignorance is to question.”
- “Beware of the company of the heedless, for they will only lead you astray.”
- “The best provision is taqwa (God-consciousness).”
- “Be like the flower that gives its fragrance even to the hand that crushes it.”
- “The true believer is one who is thankful in prosperity and patient in adversity.”
- “Do not let your wealth and children divert you from the remembrance of Allah.”
- “The one who is humble is raised by Allah.”
- “Do not be among those who worship Allah only when they are in need.”
- “The greatest wealth is contentment with little.”
- “The more you run after the world, the more it will run away from you.”
- “The heart that beats for Allah is always a stranger among the hearts that beat for the dunya.”
- “The most beloved deeds to Allah are those done consistently, even if they are small.”
- “The one who fears Allah is always protected by Him.”
- “Do not be a slave to this world, for it will never love you back.”
- “The best of you are those who are best to their families.”
- “Do not belittle any good deed, even if it is meeting your brother with a cheerful face.”
- “The believer’s faith is not complete until his heart is pure and his tongue is truthful.”
- “Do not look down upon any Muslim, for even the most inferior believer is great in the sight of Allah.”
- “Be gentle with others, for gentleness is not found in anything except that it beautifies it, and it is not removed from anything except that it disgraces it.”
- “When Allah intends good for His servant, He grants him understanding of the religion.”
- “Be patient, for what was written for you was written by the greatest of writers.”
- “The one who loves for the sake of Allah and hates for the sake of Allah has perfected his faith.”
- “Do not despair of the mercy of Allah, for indeed, Allah forgives all sins.”
- “The true servant of Allah is the one who, when he sins, seeks forgiveness and when he is granted success, he is thankful.”
- “Do not be deceived by the world, for it is only a temporary enjoyment.”
- “The best of deeds is that which is done consistently, even if it is small.”
- “The believer is a mirror to his brother. If he sees any fault in him, he corrects it.”
- “The believer’s heart is like a bird; it requires two wings to fly: hope and fear.”
- “The best way to achieve success is to be consistent in your efforts and to seek the help of Allah.”
- “The believer is like a tree; its roots are firmly planted in the ground, and its branches reach towards the sky.”
- “Do not seek knowledge to compete with the scholars, but seek it to purify your soul and draw closer to Allah.”
- “The one who remembers Allah in prosperity is shielded by Him in adversity.”
- “The best provision for the journey of life is taqwa (God-consciousness).”
- “The believer is a mirror to his brother; he protects him from harm and guides him to good.”
- “Do not envy anyone, for what Allah has given them may be a means of their destruction.”
- “The believer’s heart is like a garden; it must be cultivated with the remembrance of Allah.”
- “Do not be deceived by the beauty of this world, for it is temporary and will soon fade away.”
- “The believer is like a tree; the more you cut it down, the stronger it grows.”
- “Do not seek the company of the ignorant, for they will only lead you astray.”
- “The believer is like a pearl; the more it is polished, the more it shines.”
- “Do not be among those who are arrogant, for they will only lead you to destruction.”
- “The believer’s heart is like a mirror; it must be polished with the remembrance of Allah.”
- “Do not be among those who are heedless, for they will only lead you to regret.”
- “The believer’s heart is like a lamp; it must be fueled with the love of Allah.”
- “Do not be among those who are ungrateful, for they will only lead you to misery.”
- “The believer’s heart is like a garden; it must be watered with the remembrance of Allah.”
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