Ibn Abbas reported: Umar ibn al-Khattab said, “O Messenger of Allah, call upon Allah to send abundance upon your nation, for the Persians and Romans enjoy abundance and have been given the world, yet they do not worship Allah as they recline on their couches!” The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Are …
Hadith on Wealth: Umar asks for the riches of Persia and Rome Read More »
Abu Waqid reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, was sitting in the mosque with some people when he received three men. Two of them faced the Messenger of Allah and the third left. The two men continued standing before the Messenger of Allah until one saw an opening in the …
Sahl ibn Sa’d reported: We were in the trench with the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, while he was digging and we were carrying the dirt away. The Prophet passed by us and he said, “O Allah, there is no life worth living but the life of the Hereafter, so forgive …
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Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “When the call to prayer is announced, Satan turns his back and he passes wind to avoid hearing it. When the call is finished, he turns around until the call for commencement is announced and then turns his back again. When …
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Anas reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Every treacherous person will have a banner raised over him on the Day of Resurrection by which he will be known.” Source: Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 6966, Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 1737 Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim عَنْ أَنَسٍ قَالَ …
Hadith on Betrayal: Treachery exposed to all on Judgment Day Read More »
Abu Huraira reported: A man came to the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, seeking the settlement of his loans and he spoke harshly to him. This disturbed his companions, but the Prophet said, “Leave him alone, for everyone with a right is entitled to speak.” Source: Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 2401, Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 1601 Grade: …
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Abu Sa’id al-Khudri reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “By the One in whose hand is my soul, none among you are more fervent to claim a right from Allah on the Day of Resurrection than the believers on behalf of their brothers in the Hellfire. They will say: Our Lord, …
Hadith on Intercession: The righteous intercede for their sinful brethren Read More »
Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “It will be said on the Day of Resurrection: O Muhammad! Admit those from your nation, who will not be held to account, through the right-hand gate among the gates of Paradise, yet they will still share the other gates with …
Hadith on Jannah: Right-hand gate to Paradise for those without reckoning Read More »
Anas ibn Malik reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Allah has appointed an angel over every womb. He says: O Lord, a drop! O Lord, a clot! O Lord, a bit of flesh! Then if Allah decrees the completion of its creation, he says: O Lord, male or female? O Lord, …
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Aisha reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, would say, “O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the trials and punishment of the Hellfire, from the trials and punishment of the grave, from the evil of the trials of wealth, and from the evil of the trials of poverty. O Allah, I …
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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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Usamah ibn Zayd reported: One of the daughters of the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, sent a messenger calling for him and telling him that her child or son was on the verge of death. The Prophet said to the messenger, “Return to her and tell her that it is for Allah Almighty …
Hadith on Mercy: Compassion which Allah has placed within His servants Read More »
Abu Huraira reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The adulterer is not a believer while he commits adultery. The thief is not a believer while he is stealing. The drinker of wine is not a believer while he is drinking, yet repentance is possible thereafter.” Source: Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 6810, Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim …
Hadith on Tawbah: Faith leaves him until he repents from major sins Read More »
Abu Huraira reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “None of you should perform prayer in a single garment that does not cover any part of the shoulders.” Source: Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 359, Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 516 Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ قَالَ قَالَ النَّبِيُّ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ …
Hadith on Salat: Men covering shoulders during prayer Read More »
Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings upon him, announced the news to people on the day the Negus died. The Prophet went out with them to the place of prayer, they stood in rows, and he exalted Allah with four exaltations. Source: Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 1333, Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 951 Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi …
Hadith on Janazah: Four takbirat in the funeral prayer Read More »
Abdullah ibn Qays reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, in Paradise is a tent made of a hollowed pearl sixty miles wide, in each corner are families who do not see each other. The believers will roam freely between them. There are two gardens of silver, their utensils …
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Abu Sai’d al-Khudri reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “A bridge will come and be placed across Hell.” We said, “O Messenger of Allah, what is the bridge?” The Prophet said, “It is shaky and slippery, over which are claws, pincers, and broad spikes with curved thorns like the …
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Anas ibn Malik reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “When the servant is placed in his grave, his companions turn and leave until he hears the scuffing of their sandals. Two angels come to him and sit by his head, saying to him: What do you say about this man, Muhammad? …
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Ibn Abbas reported: The people would raise their voices in remembrance as they left the obligatory prayers in the time of the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him. Ibn Abbas said, “I used to know when they were leaving as I heard them.” Source: Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 841, Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 583 Grade: Mutaffaqun Alayhi (authenticity …
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Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, there were three among the children of Israel whom Allah Almighty intended to test: a leper, a bald man, and a blind man. He sent an angel to them and he came to the leper, saying: What would you love …
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