Whoever does not take the right path through the discipline of this world will be caught in the punishment of the hereafter. 'And We will surely let them taste the nearer punishment short of the greater punishment.'

Advice is the speech of the great ones, and then comes the chain; …

If the sword of wrath is drawn, even prophets and saints would bow their heads, but if the glance of mercy is extended, the wicked are brought among the righteous.

If on the Day of Judgment, the call of wrath is made,

What excuse will there be for the prophets? …

Unwavering devotion can bring one down from the throne of kingship and keep another well in the belly of a fish.

It is a pleasant time for the one who finds comfort in Your remembrance,

Even if they are in the belly of a whale like Jonah.

In the Gospel, it is said: O child of Adam! If I make you wealthy, you become preoccupied with your wealth and forget Me; and if I make you poor, you become disheartened. So, when will you taste the sweetness of My remembrance and hasten to My worship?

At times, …

An indulgent person does not become skilled, and a person without skill does not deserve leadership.

Do not pity the overworked ox,

For it sleeps much and eats much.

If you desire the fatness of an ox,

You will have to endure the hardships of others like a donkey.

The highest of all creatures in appearance is man, and the lowest of all creatures is the dog, but according to the consensus of the wise, a grateful dog is better than an ungrateful man.

A dog never forgets a morsel of food,

Even if you strike it a hundred …

Lying leaves a lasting wound that even if healed, the scar remains. Just like the brothers of Joseph, who were known for their lies, were not trusted even when they spoke the truth. 'No, your souls have enticed you to something.'

One who is accustomed to honesty,

If they make …

I had a sore on my body and the Sheikh would ask every day how it was, but he never asked where it was. I understood that he avoided mentioning it because it is inappropriate to speak of every part of the body. Wise men have said that those who …

Whoever speaks before others to show off his wisdom, reveals his own ignorance.

A wise man gives no answer,

Unless asked a question.

Though his words be truthful,

They will be taken as false claims.

The patience of a camel is well-known; if a child takes its rein and leads it a hundred leagues, it will not turn its neck in defiance. However, if a terrifying ravine appears ahead, which would cause its destruction, and the child, in ignorance, wants to go there, it will …

Whoever associates with the wicked, even if their nature does not influence him, will be suspected of following their ways; and if he goes to a tavern to pray, he will be accused of drinking wine.

You have branded yourself with ignorance,

By choosing the company of the foolish.

I …

One of the requirements of companionship is either to fix your house or to make peace with the House of God.

Tell stories to suit the listener's temperament

If you want them to have an inclination towards you.

Any wise person who sits with a madman

Should speak of nothing …