Sa’d ibn Abi Waqqas reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, rejected ‘Uthman ibn Maz’un from vowing celibacy, and had he given him permission, we would …
Hadith on Celibacy: Prohibition of abandoning marriage entirely Read More »
‘Uqbah ibn ‘Amir reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Beware of entering the homes of women alone.” A man from the Ansar said, “What …
Hadith on Khulwah: Prohibition of men visiting married women alone Read More »
‘Amr ibn al-‘As reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, climbed the pulpit and he said, “After this day, certainly no man may enter the home …
Hadith on Khulwah: Prohibition of a man and woman alone Read More »
Abdullah ibn Umar reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “While three men were walking, they were overcome by rain and took refuge in a …
Hadith on Tawassul: Story of three men in the cave Read More »
Shakal ibn Humayd reported: I came to the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, and I said, “O Messenger of Allah, teach me to seek refuge that by it …
Hadith on Dua: The Prophet teaches a man to seek refuge in Allah Read More »
Ibn Abbas reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “O young men of Quraysh, do not commit adultery and guard your chastity. No doubt, whoever …
Hadith on Chastity: The Prophet’s advice for unmarried young men Read More »
Umm Salamah reported: An effeminate man was with her and the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, in the house. He said to the brother of Umm …
Hadith on Gender: Two types of effeminate men, sinful and not sinful Read More »
Abu Umamah reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Assure six deeds for me, and I will assure for you Paradise. When you speak, do …
Hadith on Deeds: Assure these six deeds to enter Paradise Read More »
Anas ibn Malik reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Accept six deeds from me and I assure your acceptance into Paradise. When one of you speaks, …
Hadith on Deeds: Six good deeds to assure entry into Paradise Read More »
Abu Huraira reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Stay away from seven mortal sins.” They said, “O Messenger of Allah, what are they?” The Prophet said, …
Hadith on Sins: Avoid seven major sins, idolatry, killing Read More »
Qurrah ibn Iyas reported: We were with the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, when modesty was mentioned to him. They said, “O Messenger of Allah, is …
Hadith on Haya: All of Islam revolves around modesty Read More »
Abu Rafi’ reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Whoever guards what is between his jaws and his thighs, he will enter Paradise.” Source: al-Mu’jam al-Kabīr 914 …
Hadith on Chastity: Guarding speech, chastity rewarded with Paradise Read More »
Abu Musa reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Whoever guards what is between his jaws and guards his chastity, he will enter Paradise.” Source: …
Hadith on Chastity: Whoever guards his tongue, chastity in Paradise Read More »
Abu Udhaynah reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The best of your women are loving, fertile, suitable, and comforting, if they fear Allah. The …
Hadith on Women: Best of your women, worst of your women Read More »
Abu Nu’aym reported: Sufyan al-Thawri, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “A woman will pass by a man and he cannot restrain himself from looking at her lustfully although …
Sufyan on Men: Who is weaker than a man unable to lower his gaze? Read More »
Umm ‘Umarah reported: She came to the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, and she said, “I do not see anything but for men, and I do not see …
Hadith on Women: Allah reveals verses to include women Read More »
Usamah ibn Zayd reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “I have not left a trial after me more harmful to men than women.” Source: Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī …
Hadith on Women: Among greatest trials for men is women Read More »
Umar reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “I enjoin you to follow my companions, then those after them and those after them. Thereafter, falsehood …
Hadith on Sahaba: I enjoin you to follow my companions Read More »
Abu Umamah reported: A young man came to the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, and he said, “O Messenger of Allah, give me permission to commit adultery.” The …
Hadith on Zina: Would you like that for your mother, sister? Read More »
Abu Sa’id al-Khudri reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “A man should not look at the nakedness of another man, and a woman should …
Hadith on Haya: Guarding chastity by modesty with nakedness Read More »