Simple Advice in Numbers

Following advice and wisdom is from various Islamic sources documented by Dr. Ahmad H. Sakr.

Two things you should never forget

Two other things you should forget

Whoever is inspired by three things, he will not be denied from the other three

2. Whoever is inspired with Istighfar (Asking Allah's Forgiveness), will not be denied Maghfirah (Forgiveness)

3. Whoever is inspired to be grateful will not be denied abundance.

Never mix the following three combinations

2. Enmity with Jealousy

3. Sickness with Senility

Three things you can discover through difficulties

2. The courageous person will be known during battle.

3. The real brother will be known during times of need.

Three things that atone mistakes ¹

2. When a person waits for the next prayer even after he had completed the previous one; and

3. When a person joins the congregation of Muslims.

The three actions for which Allah elevates the ranks of people ¹

2. Spreading peace

3. Praying at night when people are sleeping.

Three things that protect people from abyss ¹

2. Moderation in poverty and richness

3. Being conscious of Allah ﷻ in privacy and publicly

Three things that lead to ruin ¹

2. Following your lust

3. Being arrogant

Five things to find

2. Nobility is found in Contentment

3. Disgrace is found in Disobedience

4. Respect is found in performing Night-Prayers

5. Richness is found in Minimalism

Note: ¹ Anas رضي الله عنه narrated that the Prophet ﷺ said: There are three things that atone mistakes; three things that elevate a person; three things that save a person from abys; and three things that lead to ruin.