We were once in a time when we did not think anyone learned the Quran seeking anything but Allaah the Exalted, but now I fear there are men who learn it and intend the people and what they can get from them. So seek Allaah with your recitation and deeds. For verily, we used to know you when Allaah’s Messenger (sallalahu alayhi wasallam) was amongst us, when revelation would descend and Allaah would tell us about you. As for today, Allaah’s Messenger has passed on, and the revelations has stopped; and I only know you as I say: whoever shows what is good, we love him for it and think good of him, and whoever shows what is evil, we hate him for it and suspect him. Your secret and private matters are between you and your Lord the Mighty and Majestic.