Sufyan bin Uyanah

“The stages of spreading knowledge are to listen attentively, adopt silence, memorise it, act upon it and then to spread it further.”

Statements of our Pious Predecessors, p.10 — Maktaba tul Madina

“When a scholar refuses to say 'I do not know', he falls into destruction and ruin.”

Statements of our Pious Predecessors, p.10 — Maktaba tul Madina

“Backbiting is more severe than debt. A debt can be returned, but you cannot retract the statements of backbiting.”

Statements of our Pious Predecessors, p.10 — Maktaba tul Madina

“The worst of places is that in which a person sins and leaves without repenting.”

Statements of our Pious Predecessors, p.10 — Maktaba tul Madina

“Wisdom is gained through three things: remaining silent, listening attentively, and protecting your knowledge. The fruits of wisdom are attained through three traits: working to attain the everlasting home (Paradise), remaining distant from the fraudulent home (the world), and preparing for death before it arrives.”

Statements of our Pious Predecessors, p.10 — Maktaba tul Madina

“Sit with people of wisdom as their gatherings are a treasure. Their company is safety and befriending them is honourable.”

Statements of our Pious Predecessors, p.11 — Maktaba tul Madina