Ibn Abbas reported: Al-Hurr requested permission for ‘Uyaynah to have an audience with Umar ibn al-Khattab, may Allah be pleased with him, and he was granted permission. ‘Uyaynah said to him, “O son of Khattab! By Allah, you do not give us enough, nor do you judge between us in justice!” Umar became angry to …
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Abu Musa reported: A man asked the Prophet, “A man may fight to be courageous, another may fight for zeal, and another may fight to show off. Which of these is fighting in the way of Allah?” The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “He who fights to raise the word …
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Sulayman ibn Surad reported: Two people insulted each other in the presence of the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, and the eyes of one of them became red like embers and the veins of his neck were bulging. The Prophet said, “Verily, I know a word he could say to calm …
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‘Atiyyah reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace be and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, anger comes from Satan and Satan was created from fire. Fire is extinguished with water, so if you become angry then perform ablution with water.” Source: Sunan Abī Dāwūd 4784 Grade: Hasan (fair) according to Ibn Hajar عن عطية بن عروة …
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Abu Dharr reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said to us, “If one of you is angry while he is standing, let him sit down so his anger will leave him; otherwise, let him lie down.” Source: Sunan Abī Dāwūd 4782 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Al-Albani عَنْ أَبِي ذَرٍّ قَالَ قَالَ …
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Abu Bakrah reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The judge should not issue a ruling between two people while he is angry.” Source: Sunan al-Tirmidhī 1334 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Al-Albani عَنْ أَبِي بَكْرَةَ قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ لَا يَحْكُمْ الْحَاكِمُ بَيْنَ اثْنَيْنِ وَهُوَ غَضْبَانُ 1334 سنن …
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Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Love whom you love mildly, perhaps he will become hateful to you someday. Hate whom you hate mildly, perhaps he will become your beloved someday.” Source: Sunan al-Tirmidhī 1997 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Al-Albani عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ …
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Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “When Allah completed the creation, He wrote in His book with Him upon the Throne: Verily, My mercy prevails over My wrath.” Source: Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 3194, Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 2751 Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim عَنْ أَبِي …
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Abu Huraira reported: A man came to the Prophet and he said, “Advise me.” The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Do not be angry.” The man repeated his request and the Prophet said, “Do not be angry.” Source: Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 6116 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Al-Bukhari عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ أَنَّ رَجُلًا …
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Abu Huraira reported: A bedouin entered the mosque of the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, while the Prophet was sitting. The man prayed and when finished, he said, “O Allah, have mercy on me and Muhammad and no one else.” The Prophet turned to him and said, “You have restricted something that is …
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Aisha reported: One night in bed, I missed the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, so I looked for him and my hand touched his feet while he was in prostration. They were raised and the Prophet was saying, “O Allah, I seek refuge in Your pleasure from Your anger and in …
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Anas ibn Malik reported: I served the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, for ten years. By Allah, he never even said to me, “Uff!” He never said harshly, “Why did you do that?” or, “Why did you not do that?” Source: Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 5691, Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 2309 Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (authenticity agreed upon) according …
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Abu Bakrah reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “No sin deserves quicker punishment from Allah Almighty for its doer in the world, along with what is prepared for him in the Hereafter, than transgression and severing family ties.” Source: Sunan al-Tirmidhī 2511 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Al-Albani عَنْ أَبِي بَكْرَةَ …
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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 »