Sayyiduna Abu Dharr Ghifari (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates: My beloved friend (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) advised me with some words of goodness. He advised me that I should not look towards someone above me, but rather look towards someone below me. He advised me to love the poor and to stay close to them. He advised me to maintain ties of kinship even if they turn away from me. He advised me not to fear the blame of any blamer regarding Allah. He advised me to speak the truth even if it is bitter. And he advised me to frequently recite "La hawla wa la quwwata illa billah," for it is one of the treasures of Paradise.