Ibrahim says that if the one who gives admonition and advice even attains an equal status, then it is a blessing; that is, nothing is in his favor nor against him.

Hazrat Abu Darda, who is a neighbor of Hazrat Salma, narrates that I asked Hazrat Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her): or someone asked you: Can I go to a storyteller so that he may pray for me? She replied: You should pray for yourself; this is better than the storyteller praying for you.

Hazrat Ubaidullah bin Umar narrates that Hazrat Nafi’ said: In the time of the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), there was no storyteller, nor in the time of Hazrat Abu Bakr, nor in the time of Hazrat Umar, nor in the time of Hazrat Usman.

Hazrat Jubair bin Katheer Hadhrami narrates that Hazrat Umm al-Darda sent him to Naufal bin Fulan, who was sitting in the mosque with a preacher, giving admonition and advice. She said: Tell both of them to fear Allah. And their admonition and advice to people should be for their own selves.

Hazrat Ubaid bin Hasan narrates that Hazrat Ibn Ma'qil said: A man used to always admonish and advise. Hazrat Ibn Mas'ud said to him: Spread your goods before the one who desires them.