People will live amongst people, for as long as they live,

For, undoubtedly, happiness will come and go.

The best of people amongst others is a man who,

upon his hands, the needs of others are settled.

Thus, never withhold your assistance from anyone,

As long as you are capable, for happiness tends to come and go.

And be thankful for the bounties of God,

if you are destined to settle the needs of others.

Indeed, some people died, yet their virtues never did.

And some others have lived, but they are truly dead amongst people.

– Imam al-Shafi’i