Hasan Of Basra Quotes & Sayings

The Righteous Salaf were as fearful of their good deeds being squandered, or not being accepted, as the present generation is certain that their neglect would be forgiven. — Hasan Of Basra

Whoever does not hold his tongue cannot understand his deen. — Hasan Of Basra

I am astonished about those people who are ordered to prepare their provisions, then the start of the journey is announced, however they remain unmindful in their vain discussions and fruitless deeds. — Hasan Of Basra

Be firm and upright upon the commands of Allah, work to His obedience and keep away from His disobedience. — Hasan Of Basra

The World is three days: As for yesterday, it has vanished, along with all that was in it. As for tomorrow, you may never see it. As for today, it is yours, so work in it. — Hasan Of Basra

When a man sought knowledge, it would not be long before it could be seen in his humbleness, his sight, upon his tongue and his hands, in his prayer, in his speech and in his disinterest (zuhd) in worldly allurements. And a man would acquire a portion of knowledge and put it into practice, and it would be better for him than the world and all it contains - if he owned it he would give it in exchange for the hereafter. — Hasan Of Basra

Do not sit idle, for indeed death is seeking you — Hasan Of Basra

Seeking knowledge at an Young age is like engraving on a stone. — Hasan Of Basra

Tell me where it is gone
then I will tell you where it came from. — Hasan Of Basra