Abu Sa’id al-Khudri reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Beware of loitering in the roads.” They said, “O Messenger of Allah, we have nowhere else to sit and talk.” The Prophet said, “If you insist, then give the road its rights.” They said, “What are its rights, O Messenger …
Hadith on Rights: Roads have rights, so fulfill their rights Read More »
Aisha reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, the believer may reach by his good character the rank of one who regularly fasts and stands for prayer at night.” Source: Sunan Abī Dāwūd 4798 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Al-Albani عَنْ عَائِشَةَ أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ قَالَ إِنَّ الْمُؤْمِنَ لَيُدْرِكُ بِحُسْنِ خُلُقِهِ دَرَجَةَ …
Hadith on Manners: Good character equals many fasts and prayers Read More »
Jarir ibn Abdullah reported: I pledged allegiance to the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, to establish prayer, to give charity, and to be sincere to every Muslim. Source: Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 57, Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 56 Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim عَنْ جَرِيرِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ قَالَ بَايَعْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ …
Hadith on Sincerity: I pledged to the Prophet sincerity to all Muslims Read More »
Ibn Umar reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, passed by a man from the Ansar who was warning his brother about modesty, but the Prophet said, “Let him be, for modesty is part of faith.” Source: Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 24, Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 36 Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim عَنِ ابْنِ …
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Anas ibn Malik reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Whoever cares for two girls until they reach maturity, then he and I will come together on the Day of Resurrection,” and the Prophet held up his two fingers together. Source: Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 2631 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Muslim عَنْ …
Hadith on Women: Virtue of caring for daughters, young girls Read More »
Abu Huraira reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “I have seen a man enjoying himself in Paradise due to a tree in the road he cut down that used to harm people.” Source: Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 1914 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Muslim عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ …
Hadith on Charity: Man enjoys Paradise because he cleaned the road Read More »
Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The strongest are not the best wrestlers. Verily, the strongest are those who control themselves when angry.” Source: Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 6114, Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 2609 Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله …
Hadith on Anger: Truly strong control themselves when enraged Read More »
Thawban reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Whoever visits a sick person will remain in an orchard of Paradise until he returns.” Source: Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 2568 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Muslim عَنْ ثَوْبَانَ مَوْلَى رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ مَنْ …
Hadith on Charity: Virtue of visiting the sick for Allah Read More »
‘Uqbah ibn ‘Amir reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “One who sees a character flaw and conceals it is like one who revives a baby girl buried alive.” Source: Sunan Abī Dāwūd 4891 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Al-Suyuti عَنْ عُقْبَةَ بْنِ عَامِرٍ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ قَالَ مَنْ رَأَى …
Hadith on Faults: Concealing character faults like saving baby girls Read More »
Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “No child can repay his father unless he finds him as a slave, purchases him, and emanicaptes him.” Source: Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 1510 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Muslim عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللهِ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ لَا يَجْزِي وَلَدٌ وَالِدًا …
Hadith on Parents: No child can truly repay his father Read More »
Abu Huraira reported: A man asked the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, “Who is most deserving of my good company?” The Prophet said, “Your mother.” The man asked, “Then who?” The Prophet said “Your mother.” The man asked again, “Then who?” The Prophet said, “Your mother.” The man asked again, “Then …
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Abu Huraira reported: Al-Aqra’ ibn Habis saw the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, kissing his grandson Al-Hasan. He said, “I have ten children and I do not kiss any of them.” The Prophet said, “Verily, whoever does not show mercy will not receive mercy.” Source: Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 5997, Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 2318 Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (authenticity …
Hadith on Mercy: The Prophet is merciful to his children Read More »
Suraqa ibn Ju’shum reported: I asked the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, about a lost camel who comes to drink from my cisterns that I have prepared for my own camels, “Will I be rewarded if I give it some water to drink?” The Prophet said, “Yes, in every living being with a …
Hadith on Animals: In every living being a reward for charity Read More »