Mālik ibn Anas said, ‘I heard that ʿĪsā ibn Maryam said to his people, “Do not speak much without mentioning Allah Almighty, or you will harden your hearts. A hard heart is far from Allah, but you are ignorant of this. Do not look at the sins of people as if you were lords, but rather as if you were slaves. People are of two kinds: those who are being tested and those who are enjoying ease. Show mercy to the people of affliction and praise Allah for ease.” (Mālik 3615).
