Wahb Ibn Munabbih: words of wisdom

بسم الله والحمد لله والصلاة والسلام على رسول الله ، وبعد

Wahb Ibn Munabbih رحمه الله said:

1) The one who is merciful (to others) will receive mercy.

2) The one who remains silent will be safe.

3) The one who remains ignorant will be overpowered (by his desires and his enemies).

4) The one who hastens will commit mistakes.

5) The one who persists in committing sins is not safe (from the punishment).

6) The one who does not avoid arguments will be insulted.

7) The one who is not bothered by insults will transgress.*

8) The one who dislikes evil will be protected.

9) The one who follows the Commandments of Allaah will be guarded.

10) The one who is cautious of Allaah’s (punishment) will be safe.

11) The one who takes Allaah as his Walee (ally) will abstain (from sinning).

12) The one who does not beseech Allaah will always be in a needy condition.

13) The one who is not with Allaah (i.e. the one who is against Allaah) will fail.

14) The one who seeks Allaah’s help will be victorious.

[الحلم لابن أبي الدنيا 1/49]