Abu Sufyan reported: In his lengthy narration regarding the story of the Roman Emperor, Heraclius, that he asked him, “What does he command you to do?” Abu Sufyan said, “The […]
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Abu Sa’id reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Whoever shows mercy, even in the slaughter of a sparrow, Allah will be merciful to him
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Ma’qil ibn Yasar reported: I said, “O Messenger of Allah, I had taken the goat to slaughter it, but I had mercy on it.” The Prophet, peace and blessings be
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Anas ibn Malik reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, was the most merciful of people to his dependents. He had his son suckled in part of Madina,
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Jarir reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Whoever is not merciful will not receive mercy. Whoever does not forgive will not be forgiven. Whoever
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Aisha reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “You must be gentle, and beware of harshness and obscenity.” Source: Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 6030 Grade: Sahih (authentic)
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Ubayy ibn Ka’b reported: There was a man who lived the furthest from the mosque, as far as I know. He never missed a congregational prayer. It was said to
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Yazid ibn al-‘Asamm reported: Ali, may Allah be pleased with him, was asked about the slain at the battle of Siffin. Ali said, “Our slain and their slain are in
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Umm Farwah reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, was asked, “Which deeds are best?” The Prophet said, “Prayer at the beginning of its time.” Source: Sunan al-Tirmidhī
Jabir ibn Abdullah reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Whoever revives a barren land will be rewarded for it. Whatever is eaten from it
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Sa’sa’ah ibn Mu’awiyah reported: I met Abu Dharr, may Allah be pleased with him, and I said, “Narrate a saying to me.” Abu Dharr said, “Yes. The Messenger of Allah,
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Hudhayfah ibn al-Yaman reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The virtue of knowledge is better than the virtue of worship, and the best of
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Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Allah Almighty says: Whoever has his two dear eyes taken away by Me and he patiently
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Al-Hakim ibn ‘Umayr reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Whoever does a good deed for you, then compensate him. If you cannot do so,
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Uthman ibn Affan reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, the five prayers get rid of sins just as water gets rid of dirt.”
Rabi’ah ibn Ka’b reported: I stayed the night by the door of the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, to give him water for ablution. I heard him saying
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Ibn Abbas reported: When the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, liberated Mecca, he said, “Verily, Allah Almighty and His Messenger have forbidden wine and its sale
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Ibn Umar reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “When one of you performs ablution in the best manner, then leaves from his house to
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Abu Rafi’ reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “For Allah to guide a man by your hand is better for you than everything over which the
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Sahl ibn Sa’d reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The believer is friendly, for there is no good in one who is not friendly
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