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“I used to enter the building in which the Messenger of Allah and my father were buried while I was dressed lightly, saying: ‘These are just my husband and father.’ However, when Umar was buried, by Allah, I never entered this building except that my clothing was wrapped tightly around my body, out of shyness from Umar.

Aisha bint Abu Bakr (Wife of Prophet Muhammad)

“There was not a trait most reprehensible in the sight of Prophet’s companions more than lying. Whenever the Messenger of Allah found any of his companions lying, that impression would not depart from his heart until he was vividly shown that the companion had sincerely turned to Allah in repentance."

Aisha bint Abu Bakr (Wife of Prophet Muhammad)

“The Prophet (salAllaahu ‘alayhi wa salaam) used to pray Fajr prayer early while it was still very dark (outside), and the believing women would attend the congregation. After the prayer the women would disperse in the dark and they could not be seen nor did they recognize one another.

Aisha bint Abu Bakr (Wife of Prophet Muhammad)

“Indeed, Makarim Al Akhlaq (good character) lies in 10 things: Truthfulness in speech, sincere striving to be obedient to Allah, giving the beggar, repaying favours, keeping ties, rendering back trusts, being good to one’s neighbour, being good to one’s companion, honouring the guest, and the head of all of them is Al Haya’ (modesty).

Aisha bint Abu Bakr (Wife of Prophet Muhammad)

“He used to work for his family, and when he heard the Adhan (call for the prayer), he would go out. [Aisha speaking of the Prophet PBUH]

Aisha bint Abu Bakr (Wife of Prophet Muhammad)

“People are paying no attention to the best act of worship: Humility.

Aisha bint Abu Bakr (Wife of Prophet Muhammad)

“O people! Stay away from getting obese, for it makes one lazy in prayers, corrupts the body, and brings disease.

Umar ibn al-Khattab

“Don’t forget your own self while preaching to others.

Umar ibn al-Khattab

“Help me against myself by enjoining good, forbidding evil, and sincerely advising me.

Umar ibn al-Khattab

“O ‘Umar! You have not left behind you a person whose deeds I like to imitate and meet Allah with more than I like your deeds. By Allah! I always thought that Allah would keep you with your two companions, for very often I used to hear the Prophet saying, ‘I, Abu Bakr and ‘Umar went (somewhere); I, Abu Bakr and ‘Umar entered (somewhere); and I, Abu Bakr and ‘Umar went out.”’

Imam Ali bin Abi Talib

“Allah The Almighty has brought honor to the Muslims through Islaam. If you seek honor in something other than Islaam, Allaah would disgrace you.

Umar ibn al-Khattab

“Never think ill of the word that comes out of your believing brother’s mouth, as long as you can find an good excuse for it.

Umar ibn al-Khattab

“Know that every habit comes by getting used to it. Get used to being patient and doing good. Be patient against whatever befalls you. It will make you fear Allaah.

Umar ibn al-Khattab

“O Allah, if You have written me down as being someone who is miserable, then erase that for me; and instead write me down as being happy. For indeed, You erase whatever You wish, and You write down and uphold [whatever You wish]

Umar ibn al-Khattab

“There is not on the face of the earth a man more beloved to me than Umar.

Abu Bakr as-Siddiq

“Allah never obliterates evil with evil, but He erases evil with goodness.

Umar ibn al-Khattab

“The best days we ever lived were by virtue of patience, and if patience were to take the shape of a man, he would be a noble and generous man.

Umar ibn al-Khattab

“The women are not a garment you wear and take off however you like. They are honored and have their rights.

Umar ibn al-Khattab

“O Umar! There are those who hate you as well as those who love you. It is however, a very old practice for people to hate good and to love evil.

Abu Bakr as-Siddiq

“If I desire comfort in this world, I would harm my lasting comfort in the hereafter, and if I desired the hereafter, I must renounce comfort in this world, and hence, I decided to give up the ephemeral. Therefore, if you find the same, then it is surely better for you to endure a little discomfort in this life.

Umar ibn al-Khattab

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