Embracing Excellence – 25 – Sincere Concern – Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

In this episode Shaykh Faraz covers the chapter in Imam Haddad's Book of Assistance on sincere concern or counsel (nasiha). He explains how this is expressed, and delineates the harm of its against its opposite: envy. He then discusses what to do if one is praised and gives guidelines for praising others and giving them advice. He also highlights the importance of keeping trusts and speaking truthfully. Finally, he discourages argumentation, excessive joking, frightening others, and pride, underscoring the importance of humility.

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