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Hadith on Independence: Allah’s aid in self-sufficiency from begging

Wisdom الحكمة / Abstinence العفاف, Begging التسول, Contentment القناعة, Independence الغني, Manners الادب, Satisfaction الرضا, Temperance الزهد, Virtues الفضائل

Abu Sa’id al-Khudri reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Whoever would be independent, Allah Almighty will make him independent. Whoever would abstain from asking people, Allah Almighty will make him abstinent. Whoever is content with sufficiency, Allah Almighty will suffice him.” Source: Sunan al-Nasā’ī 2595 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according …

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Hadith on Qadr: Happiness in being pleased with Allah’s decrees

Wisdom الحكمة / Contentment القناعة, Guidance الهداية, Happiness السعادة, Hereafter الآخرة, Manners الادب, Providence القضاء و القدر, Satisfaction الرضا, Son of Adam ابن آدم, Supplication الدعاء

Sa’d reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Among the happiness of the son of Adam is contentment with what Allah has decreed for him. Among the misery of the son of Adam is to abandon asking Allah for guidance, and among the misery of the son of Adam is …

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Hadith on Contentment: Allah blesses those pleased with His decrees

Wisdom الحكمة / Blessing البركة, Bounty النعمة, Contentment القناعة, Good Deeds الحسنات, Manners الادب, Providence القضاء و القدر, Provision الرزق, Satisfaction الرضا, Trials البلاء

Abu al-‘Ala’ reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, Allah will put His servant to trial in what He gives him. Whoever is content with what Allah has apportioned for him, then Allah will bless him in it and expand it. Whoever is not content, he will never be …

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Urwah on Patience: ‘Urwah’s leg is amputated, he praises Allah

Scholars العلماء / Contentment القناعة, Health الصحة, Medicine الطب, Night Prayer التهجد‎, Pain الألم, Patience الصبر, Praise الحمد, Providence القضاء و القدر, Quran القرآن, Reason العقل, Recitation التلاوة, Sickness المرض, Wellness العافية, Wine الخمر

Al-Zuhri reported: When ‘Urwah ibn al-Zubayr, may Allah have mercy on him, was afflicted with gangrene in his leg, it was said, “Shall we not call a doctor for you?” ‘Urawh said, “If you wish.” A doctor arrived and he said, “Drink this substance. It will ease your mind.” ‘Urwah said, “Go away with your …

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Umar II on Qadr: O Allah, make me satisfied with the Decree

Scholars العلماء / Contentment القناعة, Good Deeds الحسنات, Gratitude الشكر, Patience الصبر, Providence القضاء و القدر, Satisfaction الرضا, Umar ibn Abdul Aziz عمر بن عبد العزيز

Yahya ibn Sa’id reported: Umar ibn Abdul Aziz, may Allah be pleased with him, used to say, “O Allah, make me content with Your providence and bless me in Your decree, such that I would not like to hasten what has been delayed, nor delay what has been hastened.” Source: Shu’ab al-Imān 224 عَنْ يَحْيَى …

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Hadith on Death: Angels taking souls of believers and unbelievers

Faith الايمان / Angels الملائكة, Clothing الملابس, Contentment القناعة, Death الموت, Graves القبور, Hardship العسر, Hellfire نار جهنم, Hereafter الآخرة, Mercy الرحمة, Musk المسك, Paradise الجنة, Punishment العقوبة, Reward الأجر, Satisfaction الرضا, Silk الحرير, Worldly Life الحياة الدنيا

Abu Huraira reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “When death approaches the believer, angels of mercy come to him with white silk, saying: Come out satisfied and well-pleasing to the rest and comfort of Allah and to a Lord who is not angry! So it comes out like the best fragrance …

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Hadith on Dua: O Allah, make me content with what I have

Wisdom الحكمة / Blessing البركة, Contentment القناعة, Manners الادب, Provision الرزق, Satisfaction الرضا, Supplication الدعاء, Temperance الزهد

Ibn Abbas reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, used to supplicate, “O Allah, make me content with what You have provided for me, bless me in it, an appoint good for me in everything I do not have.” Source: al-Daʻwāt al-Kabīr 242 Grade: Hasan (fair) according to Ibn Hajar عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ …

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Bunan on Greed: True freedom is contentment, greed is slavery

Scholars العلماء / Contentment القناعة, Freedom الحرية, Greed الشح, Parables الأمثال, Slaves المملوك, Virtues الفضائل

Al-Zubayr ibn Abdul Wahid reported: Abu al-Hasan Bunan, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “The freeman is a slave as long as he is greedy, and the slave is free as long as he is content.” Source: Siyar A’lām al-Nubalā’ 11/300 عَنْ الزُّبَيْر بن عَبْدِ الوَاحِدِ قَالَ أَبُو الحَسَن بُنَان رحمه الله الحُرُّ عَبْدٌ …

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Hadith on Contentment: Whoever is satisfied with Islam enters Paradise

Faith الايمان / Contentment القناعة, Good Deeds الحسنات, Hereafter الآخرة, Islam الإسلام, Monotheism التوحيد, Muhammad محمد, Paradise الجنة, Prophets الأنبياء, Religion الدين, Reward الأجر, Satisfaction الرضا

Abu Sa’id al-Khudri reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Whoever is pleased with Allah as a Lord, with Islam as a religion, and with Muhammad as a prophet, he must enter Paradise.” Source: Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 1884 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Muslim عَنْ أَبِي سَعِيدٍ الْخُدْرِيِّ أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ …

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Hadith on Virtue: Blessed is one who controls his speech, weeps for sins

Righteousness البر / Bad Deeds السيئات, Blessing البركة, Contentment القناعة, Good Deeds الحسنات, Guarding the Tongue حفظ اللسان, Satisfaction الرضا, Speech القول, Virtues الفضائل, Weeping البكاء

Thawban reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Blessed is one who controls his tongue, whose house is spacious enough, and who weeps for his sins.” Source: al-Mu’jam al-Awsaṭ 2398 Grade: Hasan (fair) according to Al-Albani عَنْ ثَوْبَانَ قَالَ قَالَ النَّبِيُّ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ طُوبَى لِمَنْ مَلَكَ لِسَانَهُ وَوَسِعَهُ بَيْتُهُ وَبَكَى …

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Hadith on Mosques: Masjid is the home of every righteous believer

Faith الايمان / Bridge Over Hell الصراط, Congregational Prayer صلاة الجماعة, Contentment القناعة, Godfearing التقوى, Hellfire نار جهنم, Hereafter الآخرة, Mosques المسجد, Paradise الجنة, Prayer الصلاة, Reward الأجر, Satisfaction الرضا, Wellness العافية

Salman al-Farisi reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The mosque is the home of every righteous believer. Allah Almighty has guaranteed comfort and gratification to those who take the mosques as their homes, and safe passage over the bridge of Hell unto the pleasure of Allah Almighty.” Source: Shu’ab …

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Ibrahim on Contentment: Spiritual freedom is satisfaction with decree of Allah

Scholars العلماء / Contentment القناعة, Freedom الحرية, Godfearing التقوى, Humility التواضع, Manners الادب, Satisfaction الرضا, Virtues الفضائل

Ibn al-Qayyim reported: Ibrahim ibn Shayban, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “Dignity is in humility, honor is in righteousness, and freedom is in contentment.” Source: Madārij al-Sālikīn 2/314 عن ابن القيم قَالَ إِبْرَاهِيمُ بْنُ شَيْبَانَ رحمه الله الشَّرَفُ فِي التَّوَاضُعِ وَالْعِزُّ فِي التَّقْوَى وَالْحُرِّيَّةُ فِي الْقَنَاعَةِ 2/314 مدارج السالكين فصل منزلة التواضع

Hadith on Islam: Blessed is one content with Islam

Faith الايمان / Blessing البركة, Contentment القناعة, Guidance الهداية, Independence الغني, Islam الإسلام, Manners الادب, Provision الرزق, Satisfaction الرضا

Fadalah ibn ‘Ubayd reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Blessed is one who is guided to Islam, whose livelihood is sufficient, and who is content.” Source: Sunan al-Tirmidhī 2349 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Al-Albani عَنْ فَضَالَةَ بْنِ عُبَيْدٍ أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ قَالَ طُوبَى لِمَنْ …

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Sa’d on Wealth: Never enriched by wealth if not content with Allah

Scholars العلماء / Contentment القناعة, Independence الغني, Manners الادب, Satisfaction الرضا, Supplication الدعاء, Virtues الفضائل, Wealth المال

Ibn Qutaybah reported: Sa’d ibn Abi Waqqas, may Allah be pleased with him, said to his son Umar, “O my son, when you seek richness, seek it in contentment. For if you are not content, wealth will never enrich you.” Source: ‘Uyūn al-Akhbār 3/207 عن ابن قتيبة قال سعد بن أبي وقّاص رضي الله عنه لابنه …

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Hadith on Wealth: True richness is contentment in the heart

Faith الايمان / Contentment القناعة, Greed الشح, Harm الضرر, Hearts القلوب, Independence الغني, Manners الادب, Poverty الفقر, Providence القضاء و القدر, Self النفس, Sound Heart قلب سليم, Wealth المال, Worldly Life الحياة الدنيا

Abu Dharr reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “O Abu Dharr, do you say an abundance of possessions is wealth?” I said yes. The Prophet said, “Do you say a lack of possessions is poverty?” I said yes. The Prophet repeated this three times, then he said, “Wealth is …

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Hasan on Faith: Description of the character of a true believer

Scholars العلماء / Begging التسول, Compassion التعاطف, Contentment القناعة, Conviction اليقين, Dignity الوقار, Ease اليسر, Fiqh الفقه, Generosity الكرم, Good Character حـسـن الـخلق, Hatred البغضة, Knowledge العلم, Love المحبة, Manners الادب, Mercy الرحمة, Moderation الواسطية, Monotheism التوحيد, Satisfaction الرضا, Silence الصمت, Speech القول, Strength القوة, Truthfulness الصدق, Worship العبادة, Wrongdoing الظلم

Ibn Abdul Barr reported: Hasan al-Basri, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “Verily, from the character of the believer is strength in religion, determination with leniency, faith with certainty, eagerness for knowledge, sympathy with understanding, moderation in worship, mercy with effort, giving to those who ask, not wronging the one he hates, not sinning …

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Hadith on Akhirah: Take care of your Hereafter, Allah takes care of the rest

Faith الايمان / Contentment القناعة, Hearts القلوب, Hereafter الآخرة, Manners الادب, Monotheism التوحيد, Poverty الفقر, Providence القضاء و القدر, Reliance التوكل, Satisfaction الرضا, Sound Heart قلب سليم, Temperance الزهد, Umar ibn Abdul Aziz عمر بن عبد العزيز, Worldly Life الحياة الدنيا

Zayd ibn Thabit reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Whoever is concerned about the world, Allah will disorder his affairs, make poverty appear before his eyes, he will not get anything from the world but what has been decreed for him. Whoever is concerned about the Hereafter, Allah will …

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Hadith on Islam: Successful are those content with Islam

Faith الايمان / Contentment القناعة, Good Deeds الحسنات, Hereafter الآخرة, Independence الغني, Islam الإسلام, Manners الادب, Provision الرزق, Salvation النجاة, Satisfaction الرضا, Success الفلاح

Abdullah ibn Amr reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “He has succeeded who embraced Islam, whose provision is sufficient, and whom Allah has made content with what He has given him.” Source: Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 1054 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Muslim عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عَمْرِو أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ …

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Hadith on Character: Love good for people, be content with Islam

Faith الايمان / Contentment القناعة, Excellence الاحسان, Godfearing التقوى, Golden Rule القاعدة الذهبية, Good Character حـسـن الـخلق, Gratitude الشكر, Hearts القلوب, Islam الإسلام, Joking المزاح, Laughter الضحك, Love المحبة, Manners الادب, Neighbors الجار, Satisfaction الرضا, Temperance الزهد, Worldly Life الحياة الدنيا, Worship العبادة

Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Be devout and you will be the most pious of people. Be content and you will be the most grateful of people. Love for people what you love for yourself and you will be a believer. Behave well with your neighbors and you will …

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Hadith on Peace: True wealth is contentment of the soul

Featured / Agreed Upon ‏متفق عليه, Calmness السكينة, Contentment القناعة, Happiness السعادة, Independence الغني, Islam الإسلام, Monotheism التوحيد, Peace السلام, Satisfaction الرضا, Self النفس, Sincerity الإخلاص, Virtues الفضائل, Wealth المال, Worship العبادة

Abu Huraira reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Wealth is not in having many possessions. Rather, true wealth is the richness of the soul.” Source: Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 6446, Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 1051 Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ لَيْسَ الْغِنَى …

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