The Forty Hadith of Shah Waliullah

The report is not like witnessing.

War is deception.

A Muslim is a mirror of the Muslim.

Someone whose advice is sought is in a position of trust.

The person guiding (someone) to do a good deed, is like the one performing the good deed.

Seek help for any needs discreetly.

Protect yourself from the fire even with a part of a date.

The world is the believer’s prison and the disbeliever’s paradise.

Modesty is entirely good.

The word of the believer is like seizing of the hand.

It is unlawful for a believer to sever relations with his brother for more than three days.

He is not one of us who cheats us.

A little that suffices is better than an abundance that distracts.

Someone who takes back his gift is like someone who eats his vomit.

Affliction comes from (loose) talk.

People are like the teeth of a comb.

Richness lies in the richness of the soul.

The felicitous person takes lessons from (the actions of) others.

Indeed, in poetry there is wisdom and in eloquence there is magic.

The king’s pardon preserves the kingdom.

A man will be with whom he loves.

A man who knows his worth will not be ruined.

The child belongs to the bed and stoning is for the adulterer.

The upper hand is superior to the lower hand.

He does not thank Allah who does not thank people.

Your love of something can blind and deafen (you).

Hearts are predisposed to love someone who does them good and detest someone who does them harm.

One who repents from sin is like someone without sin.

The person who actually witnesses an (event) sees that which one who is absent does not.

If the nobleman of a people comes to you, honour him.

False oaths lay waste to home (lands).

Whoever is killed attempting to save his property is a martyr.

Actions are through intentions.

The leader of a people is their servant.

The best of affairs is that which is balanced.

O Allah, bless my nation in its early rising on Thursdays!

Poverty can almost turn into disbelief.

Travelling is a portion of punishment.

The best of provision is God-Consciousness (taqwa).

Meetings are under trust.