7-12 Abu Ali al-Hassan ibn Ali ibn Muhammad al-Attar narrated that Muhammad ibn Mahmood quoted on the authority of Abu Suleiman Muhammad ibn Mansoor al-Faqeeh, Isma’il, al-Maleki and Hamdan, on the authority of Al-Makeki ibn Ibrahim, on the authority of Hisham ibn Hisan and al-Hassan ibn Dinar, on the authority of Muhammad ibn Vase’a, on the authority of Abdullah ibn al-Samet, on the authority of Abuzar - may God have Mercy upon him,

“God’s Prophet (MGB) gave me seven pieces of advice. The Prophet (MGB) advised me to always consider the situation of the people who are in an inferior position than I am. The Prophet (MGB) advised me never to consider the position of those who are in a better position than I am. The Prophet (MGB) advised me to like the poor and associate with them. The Prophet (MGB) advised me to tell the truth even though it may be unpleasant. The Prophet (MGB) advised me to visit my relations of kin, even if they may have cut off relations with me. The Prophet (MGB) advised me not to fear the blame of those who blame me for the sake of God. The Prophet (MGB) advised me to say ‘There is no power nor any strength save in God the Sublime the Great’ often as it is one of the treasures of Paradise.”