Muhammad's aphorisms -

Here are 40 aphorisms and sayings attributed to Prophet Muhammad, reflecting his teachings and values:

“Pray to Allah, but make sure you have tied your camel first.” The Book of Saladin, Tariq Ali, P. 78.

“The best among you are those who have the best manners and character.”

“Seek knowledge from the cradle to the grave.”

“Actions are judged by intentions.”

“He who has no kindness has no faith.”

“The strongest among you is the one who controls his anger.”

“The best of people are those who are most beneficial to others.

“A smile is a charity.”

“He who does not show mercy will not be shown mercy.

“Beware of minor sins; they can accumulate and destroy a person.”

“Forgive others so that Allah may forgive you.”

“Unity among the believers is a mercy.”

“The one who is most perfect in faith is the one who is best to his family.”

“Your actions will be judged by your intentions.”

“Take account of yourselves before you are taken to account.”

“The best gift a father can give his child is a good education.”

“Modesty is part of faith.”

“No one truly believes until he wishes for his brother what he wishes for himself.”

“The seeking of knowledge is a duty upon every Muslim.”

“Be like the flower that gives its fragrance to even the hand that crushes it.”

“Patience is a sign of faith.”

“The most excellent Jihad is that for the conquest of self.”

“If you want to know the character of a man, observe how he treats those who can do nothing for him.”

“The one who does not show gratitude to people does not show gratitude to Allah.”

“Richness is not having many possessions, but richness is being content with oneself.

“There is no compulsion in religion.”

“A believer is a mirror to another believer.”

“The best among you are those who have the best character.”

“Envy destroys good deeds as fire destroys wood.”

“Kindness is a mark of faith.”

“He who believes in Allah and the Last Day should speak good or remain silent.”

“The one who guides others to good is like the one who does it.”

“Whoever is not merciful to our young or respectful to our elders is not one of us.”

“Do not waste water, even if you are at a running stream.”

“Let there be no harm or harassment.”

“Charity does not decrease wealth.”

“Do not let your hatred of a people prevent you from being just.”

“Remember Allah in times of ease, and He will remember you in times of difficulty.”

“The tongue is like a lion. If you let it loose, it will wound someone.”

Muhammad’s aphorisms