Abu Sa’id al-Khudri reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “A servant will be brought on the Day of Resurrection and Allah will say to him: Did I not make your hearing, your seeing, your wealth, and your children? Did I not subordinate the cattle and the harvest for you? …
Hadith on Ghaflah: Allah forgets him as he has forgotten Him Read More »
Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, one of you enters the mosque and Satan mounts him just as a man mount his animal. If Satan becomes settled, he will collar him or bridle him.” Abu Huraira said, “You can witness this. As for the collar, it …
Hadith on Shaytan: Satan lies in wait for you to enter the mosque Read More »
Abu Huraira reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “I saw ‘Amra ibn ‘Amr ibn Luhayy al-Khuza’i dragging his intestines in the Hellfire. He introduced the custom of releasing animals on behalf of false gods.” In another narration, the Prophet said, “He was the first to change the religion of Ishmael and …
Hadith on Shirk: First man to bring idolatry into Arabia Read More »
Abu Turab reported: Hatim al-Asamm, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “I saw all people doubting the matter of their provision and I relied upon Allah Almighty: There is no creature on earth but that upon Allah is its provision (11:6). I realized that I am one among these creatures, so I do not …
Hatim on Rizq: No worries about what Allah has guaranteed Read More »
Anas ibn Malik reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, would come to us and I had a little brother whose nickname was Abu ‘Umayr. He had a pet sparrow he used to play with and it died. The Prophet entered one day and saw him grieving, so he said, “What …
Hadith on Pets: The Prophet comforts a boy whose pet bird died Read More »
Abdullah reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, the dead are surely punished in their graves, such that even the beasts can hear their cries.” Source: al-Mu’jam al-Kabīr 10459 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Al-Albani عَنْ عَبْدِ اللهِ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ قَالَ إِنَّ الْمَوْتَى لَيُعَذَّبُونَ فِي قُبُورِهِمْ حَتَّى …
Hadith on Qabr: Animals hear punishment of people in the grave Read More »
Abu al-Yasar reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, used to supplicate, “O Allah, I seek refuge in You from being crushed under rubble. I seek refuge in You from falling into an abyss. I seek refuge in You from drowning, burning, and senility. I seek refuge in You from Satan …
Hadith on Dua: The Prophet seeks refuge from harmful things Read More »
Abu Umamah reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The caller to prayer is forgiven for as far as his voice reaches, and his reward is similar to those who pray with him.” Source: al-Mu’jam al-Kabīr 7942 Grade: Sahih li ghayrihi (authentic due to external evidence) according to Al-Albani عَنْ …
Hadith on Adhan: Caller to prayer rewarded with those praying Read More »
Abu Huraira reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The caller to prayer is forgiven as far as his voice is heard. Every creature on land or sea will testify for him. Whoever is present at the prayer will have a reward multiplied by twenty five times and his sins will be …
Hadith on Salat: Greater rewards for caller, congregational prayers Read More »
Ibn Umar reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Allah forgives the callers to prayer when they end their call, and every creature on land or sea who hears his voice seeks forgiveness for him.” Source: Musnad Aḥmad 6202 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Ahmad Shakir عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صَلَّى …
Hadith on Adhan: Allah and His creatures forgive callers to prayer Read More »
‘Utbah ibn Abdu Sulami reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “When one of you comes to their spouse for intercourse, let them cover themselves and not approach each other like two wild mules.” Source: Sunan Ibn Mājah 1921 Grade: Hasan (fair) according to Al-Suyuti Al-Ghazali said, “Meaning, be not …
Hadith on Intimacy: Approach your spouse with kindness, gentleness Read More »
Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “There is no creature but that it is alert on Friday when it awakens until the sun sets, anxious of the Hour, except for humans and jinn.” Source: Sunan Abī Dāwūd 1046 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Al-Albani عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ …
Hadith on Qiyamah: Animals fear coming of the Hour, except humans and jinn Read More »
Aisha reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, would begin his prayer by exalting Allah and reciting the verses, “All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of the worlds,” (1:1). When he bowed, he would not hold his head up or drop it down, but rather he would be between …
Hadith on Salat: Aisha describes the Prophet’s movements in prayer Read More »
Abu Sa’id al-Khudri reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The Mahdi will appear in the latter part of my nation. Allah will grant him rain to bring produce from the earth. He will give out wealth appropriately, cattle will be plentiful, and the nation will become great. He will …
Hadith on Mahdi: The Ummah becomes great by the Mahdi Read More »
Aisha reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, ordered for a ram to be brought as a sacrifice. The Prophet took the ram and laid it on its side to prepare for slaughtering, then he said, “In the name of Allah, O Allah, accept it from Muhammad, the house of Muhammad, …
Hadith on Udhiyah: Supplication before sacrificing animals Read More »
Zayd ibn Khalid reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Do not disparage the rooster, as it wakes you up for prayer.” Source: Sunan Abī Dāwūd 5101 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Al-Nawawi عَنْ زَيْدِ بْنِ خَالِدٍ قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ لَا تَسُبُّوا الدِّيكَ فَإِنَّهُ يُوقِظُ …
Hadith on Curses: Do not curse roosters, they wake you for prayer Read More »
Abu Huraira reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, was riding on a journey and a man cursed his she-camel. The Prophet said, “Where is the owner of the she-camel?” The man said, “It is me.” The Prophet said, “Leave her behind, for your curse has been answered.” Source: Musnad Aḥmad 9522 Grade: …
Hadith on Curses: Be careful what you curse for, you might get it Read More »
Anas reported: A man was riding with the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, and he cursed his camel. The Prophet said, “O servant of Allah, do not ride with us upon a cursed camel.” Source: Musnad Abī Ya’lá 3565 Grade: Jayyid (very good) according to Al-Mundhiri عَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ قَالَ سَارَ رَجُلٌ …
Hadith on Animals: Do not curse your riding animals Read More »
Al-Bara’ reported: A bedouin came and he said, “O Prophet of Allah, teach me a deed that will admit me into Paradise.” The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Although you have expressed it in few words, the matter is broad. Emancipate an individual. Free a slave.” The man said, “Are they not …
Hadith on Speech: Restrain your tongue except for good words Read More »
Anas reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, had a camel named Al-‘Adba and she could not be outraced. A bedouin came riding his camel and outraced her. That was difficult for the Muslims and they said, “Al-‘Adba has been beaten!” The Prophet said, “Verily, it is a duty upon Allah …
Hadith on Humility: Everything raised up in world will be humbled Read More »