Ablution الوضوء

Hadith on Akhirah: The Prophet’s astonishing dream of the Hereafter

Abdur Rahman ibn Samurah reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, came out to us and he said, “Verily, I saw something wondrous last night. I saw a man of my nation as angels were holding him back, and his ablution came to save him from that. I saw a man …

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Hadith on Dua: The Prophet asks Allah for light in his heart

Ibn Abbas reported: He spent the night with the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, and he woke up. The Prophet cleansed his teeth, performed ablution, the call to prayer was announced, and he went out for the prayer while he was saying, “O Allah, place light in my heart and light …

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Hadith on Salat: The prayer responds to good or poor performance

‘Ubadah ibn al-Samit reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “When a man prays, performs ablution well, and perfects its bowing and prostration, the prayer says: May Allah preserve you as you have preserved me! When he performs his bowing poorly, neither perfecting its bowing nor its prostration, the prayer …

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Ali on Freedom: Ali ibn al-Husayn emancipates his slave girl

‘Abd al-Razzaq reported: A slave girl belonging to Ali ibn al-Husyan, may Allah be pleased with him, poured out some water as he prepared to pray and she dropped the pitcher onto his face causing an injury. She said, “Allah Almighty says: Those who restrain their anger (3:134)!” Ali said, “I have restrained my anger.” …

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Hadith on Hygiene: The Prophet washes his hands before eating

Aisha reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, if he wanted to sleep while he was in a state of major ritual impurity, he would perform ablution. If he wanted to eat or drink, he would first wash his hands and then eat or drink. Source: Sunan al-Nasā’ī 258 Grade: Sahih …

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Hadith on Adhan: O Bilal, comfort us with the prayer

Abdullah ibn Muhammad reported: My father and I departed to see our father-in-law from the Ansar, visiting him as he was ill. The time for prayer arrived and he said to some of his relatives, “Young lady, bring me water for ablution that I might prayer and be comforted.” We objected to that from him, …

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Hadith on Jannah: Five deeds for the faithful to enter Paradise

Abu Darda reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Whoever comes with five deeds, along with faith, will enter Paradise: one who preserves the five prayers, their ablution, their bowings, their prostrations, and their timings, who fasts the month of Ramadan, who performs Hajj pilgrimage to the House if he …

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Hadith on Ummah: Muslim nation honored for worship in three ways

Hudhayfah reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “We have been favored in three ways: Our prayer rows have been made like the rows of angels, the entire earth has been made a place of prayer for us, and its soil is purifying for ablution if one cannot find water.” …

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Hadith on Sujud: Prostrate more to be with the Prophet in Paradise

Rabi’ah ibn Ka’b reported: I spent the night with the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, and I brought water him water for his ablution and his needs. The Prophet said to me, “Ask.” I said, “I ask for your companionship in Paradise.” The Prophet said, “And anything else besides that?” I …

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Hadith on Tawassul: Seeking the Prophet’s supplication in his lifetime

Uthman ibn Hunayf reported: A man with damaged eyesight came to the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, and he said, “Supplicate for Allah to heal me.” The Prophet said, “I will supplicate for you if you wish, or it is better for you to be patient if you wish.” The man said, “Supplicate …

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Hadith on Nikah: Supplication upon giving a marriage proposal

Abu Ayyub reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Keep your marriage proposal secret. Then, perform ablution in the best manner, pray for as much as Allah has written for you, praise and glorify your Lord, and then say: O Allah, you decree and none can decree against you. You …

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Hadith on Teeth: You visit the Prophet with bad oral hygiene?

Al-‘Abbas reported: They entered upon the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, without having brushed their teeth. The Prophet said, “You enter upon me with unclean teeth? Go use the toothstick. Were it not hardship for my nation, I would have obligated them to use the toothstick at every prayer, just as …

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Hadith on Siwak: Using the Miswak with every ablution

Umm Habibah reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Were it not hardship for my nation, I would have commanded them to use the toothstick with every prayer as they perform ablution.” Source: Musnad Aḥmad 26223 Grade: Sahih li ghayrihi (authentic due to external evidence) according to Al-Arna’ut عَنْ أُمِّ …

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Hadith on Wudu: Using the toothstick with every ablution

Ali reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Were it not hardship for my nation, I would have commanded them to use the toothstick with every ablution.” Source: al-Mu’jam al-Awsaṭ 1260 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Al-Albani عَنْ عَلِيٍّ قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ لَوْلَا أَنْ أَشُقَّ …

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Hadith on Wudu: Guard your ablution, inwardly and outwardly

Abu Umamah reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Remain upright and it is a blessing if you can do so. The best of your good deeds is prayer and none can preserve his ablution but a believer.” Source: Sunan Ibn Mājah 279 Grade: Sahihli ghayrihi (authentic due to external evidence) according …

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Hadith on Salat: Know your best deed is the prayer

Abdullah ibn Amr reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Remain upright, though you cannot encompass it entirely. Know that the most favorable of your deeds is prayer and that none can preserve his ablution but a believer.” Source: Sunan Ibn Mājah 278 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Al-Albani عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ …

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Hadith on Sahaba: How Bilal ibn Rabah got into Paradise

Abu Huraira reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said to Bilal at the time of dawn prayer, “O Bilal, tell me of the most hopeful deed you practiced in Islam.  I heard the scuffle of your sandals before me in Paradise.” Bilal said, “The most hopeful deed to me is that I …

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Hadith on Salat: Performing ablution, prayer as Allah commanded

Abu Ayyub reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Whoever performs ablution and prayer as he has been commanded, he will be forgiven for his previous misdeeds.” Source: Sunan al-Nasā’ī 144 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Al-Albani عَنْ أَبِي أَيُّوبَ الْأَنْصَارِيِّ أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ قَالَ مَنْ …

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Hadith on Wudu: Perfect ablution, five prayers expiation of sins

Uthman ibn Affan reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Whoever perfects his ablution as Allah Almighty has commanded him, the prescribed prayers will be an expiation for what occurs between them.” Source: Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 231 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Muslim عَنْ عُثْمَانَ بْنِ عَفَّانَ قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ …

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Hadith on Wudu: Deeds to expiate sins, increase rewards

Abu Sa’id al-Khudri reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Shall I not tell you of that by which Allah expiates your sins and increases your good deeds?” They said, “Of course, O Messenger of Allah.” The Prophet said, “Thorough ablution despite difficulty, taking many steps to the mosque, and waiting for …

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