60 — Abū Abd al-Rahmān al-Basrī narrated to me, from his father, that a man from Abd al-Qays said to his son: “My son, do not take anyone as a brother until you know the ins and outs of his affairs. Once you have heard favorable reports of him and are pleased with his companionship, take him as a brother, overlooking his lapses and supporting him in times of hardship.”

61 — It has reached me that one of the sages was asked, “Which treasure is best?” He replied, “After fear of Allah, a righteous brother.”