It is reported that ‘Umar b. Al-Khattāb – Allāh be pleased with him – said: Do not be impressed by the twitter of an individual. But one who fulfils his duty and trust, and refrains from [transgressing against] the honor of people is the real man.
Al-Bayhaqī, Al-Sunan Al-Kubrā article 12345.
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