It is narrated from Hazrat Kardus that he said: You used to tell us incidents in the morning and evening and would say: Surely, Paradise cannot be attained without the deeds of Paradise. Combine desire with fear. Be constant in good deeds. And fear Allah Almighty along with sound hearts and righteous deeds. And you used to say frequently: Whoever fears sets out early in the darkness.

It is narrated from Hazrat Abu Dahqan that he said: A young man was walking with Hazrat Ahnaf, so he said to him: O nephew! When the truth becomes clear to you, then intend for it and become heedless of everything else besides it.