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 »
Buraydah reported: A man announced loudly in the mosque, saying, “Has anyone seen my red camel?” The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “May you not find it! Verily, the mosques were only built for the purpose they were built.” Source: Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 569 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Muslim Al-Nawawi said, “The …
Hadith on Mosques: The Masjid was only built to remember Allah Read More »
Abu Burdah reported: Ibn Umar, may Allah be pleased with him, watched a Yemeni man circling the House while carrying his mother on his back, saying, “I am her humble camel. If her mount is scared, I am not scared.” Then he said, “O Ibn Umar, do you think I have repaid her?” Ibn Umar …
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Abdullah ibn Abbas reported: Umar ibn al-Khattab, may Allah be pleased with him, went out to Syria until he arrived at Sargh. The commanders of the army, Abu ‘Ubaydah ibn al-Jarrah and his companions, met him and told him that an epidemic had befallen the land of Syria. Umar announced to the people, “I will …
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Abu Umamah reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The Beast will emerge and place a mark on the faces of the people. They will be plentiful among you such that a man will purchase a camel and it will be said: From whom did you buy it? He will say: I …
Hadith on Signs: People will wear the Mark of the Beast Read More »
Anas ibn Malik reported: When the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, returned from a journey and saw the walls of Medina from afar, he would quicken his pace and, if he was on an animal, he would make it gallop out of his love for Medina. Source: Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 1787 Grade: Sahih (authentic) …
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Abu Mas’ud reported: A man came with a bridled camel and he said, “This is in the way of Allah.” The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “You will have for it seven hundred camels on the Day of Resurrection; each of them will be bridled.” Source: Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 1892 Grade: …
Hadith on Reward: Charity in the way of Allah multiplied Read More »
Anas reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Allah is more delighted at the repentance of His servant than one of you who lost his riding animal on a journey in a barren land while it carries his food and drink. He loses all hope as he comes to a …
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Ibn Abbas reported: A man performing the pilgrimage was thrown from his camel and died while we were with the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him. The Prophet said, “Wash him with water mixed with the leaves of a lote tree and shroud him in his two garments. Do not cover his head, for Allah …
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Abu Huraira reported: A bedouin came to the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, and he said, “Indeed, my wife has given birth to a black boy and I have disowned him.” The Prophet said, “Do you have camels?” He said yes. The Prophet said, “What color are they?” He said, “They …
Hadith on Lineage: The Prophet does not let him disown his child Read More »
Ibn Kathir reported: Al-Shafi’i, may Allah have mercy on him, was asked about the existence of the Creator, so he said, “The leaves of a berry bush all have one taste. Worms eat it and produce silk, bees eat it and produce honey. Goats, camels, and cows eat it and produce droppings and dung. Deer …
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Abdullah ibn Umar reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, the parable of the companion of the Quran is that of a tied camel. If he is committed to it, he will keep it. If he releases it, he will lose it.” Source: Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 5031, Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 789 …
Hadith on Quran: Recite the Quran regularly, or you will forget Read More »
Abu Musa reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Be committed to the Quran. By the One in whose hand is my soul, it can leave you faster than a camel from its reins.” Source: Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 5033, Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 791 Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim …
Hadith on Memorization: Review the Quran, it can be forgotten quickly Read More »
Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “When Friday arrives, angels are over the door of every mosque to record those who arrive one by one. When the Imam sits to begin, they close their scrolls and come to listen to the reminder. The parable of one who …
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Al-Fadl reported: A woman from the tribe of Khath’am said, “O Messenger of Allah, my father is an old man and Allah has obligated him to perform the Hajj pilgrimage, but he cannot ride on the back of a camel.” The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Perform the Hajj pilgrimage on his …
Hadith on Hajj: Perform Hajj and Umrah on behalf of parents Read More »
Ibn Abbas reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, the Umrah pilgrimage during Ramadan is equal to Hajj.” Source: Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 1782, Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 1256 Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim عَنْ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ قَالَ إِنَّ عُمْرَةً فِي رَمَضَانَ حَجَّةٌ 1782 …
Hadith on Pilgrimage: Umrah in Ramadan is equal to Hajj Read More »
Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “None gives charity from what is good, for Allah only accepts what is good, except that the Merciful takes it with his right hand. Even if it is a date, it is nurtured in the hand of the Merciful until it becomes …
Hadith on Charity: Allah multiplies reward for spending charity Read More »
Abu Sa’id al-Khudri reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “No charity is due on less than five bundles of dates, nor less than five camels, nor less than five ounces of silver.” Source: Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 1413 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Al-Bukhari عَنْ أَبِي سَعِيدٍ الْخُدْرِيِّ رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ عَنْ النَّبِيِّ …
Hadith on Zakat: No charity is due on minimum amounts Read More »
Anas ibn Malik reported: Abu Talha and I returned from a journey along with the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, and Safiyya rode behind him on his camel. When we reached the outskirts of Medina, the Prophet said, “We are returning and repenting, worshiping our Lord and praising him.” The Prophet continued to …
Hadith on Dua: The Prophet’s supplication for coming home Read More »
Ibn Umar reported: When the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, would mount his camel for travel, he would exalt Allah three times and then say, “Glory be to Him who has made this subservient to us, for we have no power over it ourselves, and to our Lord we shall return. …
Hadith on Travel: The Prophet’s supplication for a journey Read More »