*One should not befriend or accompany anyone except him who is righteous and upholds the commandments of the Deen of Allah.
*One should not resolutely uphold an opinion in a matter if he finds no one holding that opinion, even if he thinks he is on the Right Path.
*When an intellectual is faced with two matters, and he is unable to discern which of the two the correct opinion is, he should see what he desires most and stay away from it.
*Do not refrain from taking the opinion of one who has less knowledge than you, and do not hesitate in applying excellent manners or traits you see someone upholding.
*The most intellectual individual is he who is able to verify what will benefit him in this life and in the Hereafter, and does not ruin either on the account of the other. If one is unable to balance both in proper proportions they should favor the life of the Hereafter over the life of this world.
*It was said, 'respect those who are above you (in status), be kind to those who are below you (in status), and be good to those who are equal to you (in status).' Treat your brothers who are equal to you in a kind manner, for this will certainly prove that the respect you pay to those above you is not on account of seeking worldly gain from them. It will also prove that your kindness to those below you is not account of seeking services from them.
*Five individuals who will be unhappy and sorrowful in five matters:
a. The one who is heedless and does not do what is required of him.
b. The one who lives away from his brothers and friends, and a calamity befalls him and he finds no one to help him.
c. The one who on account of his rash decisions, empowered the enemies, and feels sorrowful whenever he remembers his decision.
d. The one who leaves his pious wife and then is afflicted with an impious wife.
