To be able to thank Allah for ...

To be able to thank Allah for a blessing is a blessing within itself.
 Al-Shafi‘i

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I complained to Waki' about the weakness of my memorisation, So he instructed me to abandon disobedience; He informed me that knowledge is a light, And the light of Allah is not given to a sinner.
 Al-Shafi‘i
Wealth remains behind on earth while ibadaah accompanies you into the grave.
 Al-Shafi‘i
Do not vie with others in the accumulation of wealth. Vie with them in Ibadaah.
 Al-Shafi‘i