Abu Umamah reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “When Allah intends goodness for a servant, he purifies him before his death.” They said, “O Messenger of Allah, what is the purification of the servant?” The Prophet said, “Righteous deeds inspired in him until his soul is taken up.” Source: …
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Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Patience is at the first strike of calamity. Patience is at the first strike of calamity.” Source: Musnad Abī Ya’lá 6068 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Al-Albani عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللهِ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ الصَّبْرُ عنْدَ الصَّدْمَةِ …
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Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said three times, “The religion is sincere goodwill.” They said, “To whom?” The Prophet said, “To Allah, to His Book, to the leaders of the Muslims and their common people.” Source: Sunan al-Tirmidhī 1926 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Al-Tirmidhi عَنْ أَبِي …
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Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Recite the Quran, for it is the most excellent intercessor on the Day of Resurrection. It will say: O Lord, adorn him with the noblest of ornaments! Thus, he will be adorned with the noblest of ornaments. It will say: O …
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Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day, let him honor his neighbor.” Source: Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 47 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Muslim عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ عَنْ رَسُولِ اللهِ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ قَالَ مَنْ كَانَ يُؤْمِنُ بِاللهِ وَالْيَوْمِ الْآخِرِ فَلْيُكْرِمْ …
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Anas reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, every guardian will be asked about those under his care. Did he preserve that or squander it? Even a man will be asked about the people of his household.” Source: al-Sunan al-Kubrá lil-Nasā’ī 9129 Grade: Hasan (fair) according to Al-Albani عَنْ أَنَسٍ عَنِ …
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Ali ibn Abi Talib reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The master of the martyrs is Hamza ibn ‘Abdul Muttalib.” Source: al-Mu’jam al-Kabīr lil-Ṭabarānī 2958 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Al-Suyuti عَنْ عَلِيِّ بْنِ أَبِي طَالِبٍ قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللهِ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ سَيِّدُ الشُّهَدَاءِ حَمْزَةُ بْنُ عَبْدِ …
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Abu Bakrah reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Whoever honors the authority of Allah in the world, Allah will honor him on the Day of Resurrection.” Source: Musnad Aḥmad 20433 Grade: Hasan (fair) according to Al-Albani عَنْ أَبِي بَكْرَةَ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ قَالَ مَنْ أَكْرَمَ سُلْطَانَ اللهِ فِي …
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Mu’adh ibn Anas reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The Muslim is one from whose tongue and hand people are safe.” Source: Musnad Aḥmad 15635 Grade: Sahih li ghayrihi (authentic due to external evidence) according to Al-Arna’ut عَنْ مُعَاذِ بْنِ أَنَسٍ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ أَنَّهُ قَالَ الْمُسْلِمُ مَنْ …
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Abu Umamah reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “You must perform the night prayer for it is the habit of the righteous who came before you, it brings you closer to your Lord, it expiates your evil deeds, and prevents you from sinning.” Source: Sunan al-Tirmidhī 3549 Grade: Hasan …
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Abdur Rahman ibn Ghanm reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Whoever says ten times before departing the sunset and dawn prayers or moving his feet, ‘There is no God but Allah alone, without any partners, to Him belong the dominion and all praise, all goodness is in His hand, He gives …
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Ali reported: When the danger intensified and the people met each other in battle, we would seek protection by the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him. None of us would be closer to the enemy than him. Source: Musnad Aḥmad 1347 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Al-Arna’ut عَنْ عَلِيٍّ رَضِيَ اللهُ عَنْهُ …
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‘Amr ibn Maymun reported: Umar, may Allah be pleased with him, would supplicate, “O Allah, let me die among the righteous, do not leave me among the wicked, and join me with the virtuous.” Source: al-Adab al-Mufrad 629 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Al-Albani عَنْ عَمْرِو بْنِ مَيْمُونٍ عَنْ عُمَرَ رضي الله عنه أَنَّهُ كَانَ …
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Abdullah ibn Mas’ud reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Perform the Hajj and ‘Umrah pilgrimages, one after another, for they both erase poverty and sins just as the furnace removes impurity from iron, gold, and silver. There is no reward for an accepted Hajj but Paradise.” Source: Sunan al-Tirmidhī …
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Malik ibn Nadlah: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The hands are three types: the Hand of Allah is the highest, the hand of the giver is next to it, and the hand of the beggar is the lowest. Give from your surplus wealth and do not be weakened by …
Mu’adh ibn Anas reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Blessed is one who is good to his parents. Allah Almighty will extend his lifespan.” Source: al-Adab al-Mufrad lil-Bukhārī 22 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Al-Suyuti عَنْ معاذ بن أنس قَالَ قَالَ النَّبِيُّ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ مَنْ بَرَّ وَالِدَيْهِ طُوبَى لَهُ …
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Jabir ibn Abdullah reported: It was said to the Prophet, “O Messenger of Allah, whose Islam is best?” The Prophet said, “The patient and tolerant.” It was said, “Which believers have the most complete faith?” The Prophet said, “Those with the best character.” Source: al-Imān li-Ibn Abī Shaybah 43 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Al-Albani …
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Mu’adh ibn Jabal reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him said, “Islam is beautified by two qualities: modesty and tolerance for the sake of Allah and not for anyone one else.” Source: al-Tamhīd li-Ibn ‘Abd al-Barr 13/318 Grade: Hasan (fair) according to Al-Ishbili عَنْ مُعَاذِ بْنِ جَبَلٍ قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ …
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Anas ibn Malik reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Seeking the lawful is a duty upon every Muslim.” Source: al-Mu’jam al-Awsaṭ lil-Ṭabarānī 8610 Grade: Hasan (fair) according to Al-Haythami عَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ قَالَ طَلَبُ الْحَلَالِ وَاجِبٌ عَلَى كُلِّ مُسْلِمٍ 8610 المعجم الأوسط للطبراني 10/291 …
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Aisha reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, Allah is gentle and He loves gentleness in all matters.” Source: Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 6927, Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 2165 Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim عَنْ عَائِشَةَ قَالَتْ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ إِنَّ اللَّهَ رَفِيقٌ …
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