And those who do good deeds are deceived, except those who are sincere; and those who are sincere are always in a state of worry. AL-SHAFI'I Deceive
There is not on the face of the earth-after the Book of Allah – a book which is more sahih than the book of Malik. AL-SHAFI'I More
If he does it outwardly (among others) then he has dishonored and shamed him. AL-SHAFI'I AmongDishonorOtherOutward
The one who admonishes his brother secretly, he has advised sincerely and has honored him. AL-SHAFI'I AdmonishesBrotherHonorOneSecretlySincerely
Whenever I face an opponent in debate I silently pray – O Lord, help him so that truth may flow from his heart and on his tongue, and so that if truth is on my side. AL-SHAFI'I FlowSideSilently
How strange! You seek guidance, yet you do not tread its path, surely a boat does not sail on land. AL-SHAFI'I BoatCommunityGuidanceTread
My heart is at ease knowing that what was meant for me will never miss me, and that what misses me was never meant for me. AL-SHAFI'I EraseKnowMeantMissnever