"The virtue of a man's Islam is that he leaves unnecessary things!"
(Comprehensive Tirmidhi: 2713)
"It is necessary for you not to get involved in unnecessary matters; that is a bad trait!"
Imam Ibn Hazm may Allah have mercy on him
(Al-Akhlaq and Seer: 93/1)
"When you see hardness in your heart, weakness in your body and lack of sustenance;
So understand that you have talked in vain!"
Imam Malik bin Dinar, may Allah have mercy on him
(Faiz-ul-Qadir: 369/1)
"The most successful protector of his self is he, who above all guards his tongue;
Be engaged in religious affairs, and leave useless things!"
Imam Ibn Battah Al Akbari may Allah have mercy on him
(Al-Ibanah Al-Kubarah: 596/2)
"One of the signs of Allah's displeasure with a servant is that He engages him in unnecessary affairs!"
Imam Hasan al-Basri, may Allah have mercy on him
(Jama'i al-Uloom wal-Hakem: 294/1)
"When temptations occur, hold on to the Sunnah; keep silence as necessary, and do not be preoccupied with things; seek the solution of every problem in the words of Allah and the Messenger, peace be upon him; and remain silent and say only this: That Allah Who knows better!"
Imam Dhahabi may Allah have mercy on him
(Seer Ulam al-Nabalah: 141/20)
"He who talks in vain, is deprived of the truth!"
Imam Sahl bin Abdullah al-Tastri, may Allah have mercy on him