Five Advices Given to Sayyidina Abu Hurayrah (Radhiyallaahu Anhu) by Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi wa Sallam)

Sayyidina Abu Hurayrah (Radhiyallaahu Anhu) narrates that Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi wa Sallam) said:

"Who is it that will take these words from me and act upon them or teach them to such a person that will act upon them?"

I replied, “I will do so, O Rasool of Allah.” Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi wa Sallam) held my hand and counted five things:

1. Abstain from Haraam. If you abstain from Haraam, then you will be counted amongst the greatest of worshippers.
2. Be pleased and happy with those things which Allah has decreed for you, for then you will be counted amongst the wealthy (and independent).
3. Be kind to your neighbours, for then you will be a perfect believer.
4. Love for others that which you love for yourself. By doing so, you will be a perfect Muslim.
5. Abstain from excessive laughter, as excessive laughter causes the heart to die.

(Tirmidhi)