Abstain from quarrelling for it is not beneficial

Question

Who is this statement attributed to?

“Beware and abstain from quarrelling and arguing, for the benefits are few but it creates enmity and hatred between brothers”

Answer

Imam Abu Nu’aym and Imam Bayhaqi (rahimahumallah) have recorded this narration as an advice offered by Nabi Sulayman (‘alayhis salam) to his son.

(Hilyatul Awliya, vol. 3 pg. 70 and Shu’abul Iman, Hadith: 8076)

And Allah Ta’ala knows best.

Answered by: Moulana Suhail Motala

Approved by: Moulana Muhammad Abasoomar

Checked by: Moulana Haroon Abasoomar