Abu Hazim: Abu Huraira, may Allah be pleased with him, stated in regards to His words, “You are the best nation ever raised for humanity—you enjoin good, forbid evil, and
Hadith on Ummah: Muslim nation to serve humanity in mercy and grace, even in war Read More »
Abu Sallam reported: Ali ibn Abi Talib, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “If a man likes for so much as the strap of his sandal to be of
Ali on Humility: Believers do not seek superiority over others Read More »
Mu’awiyah reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, the deeds are only like vessels. If the bottom is clean, the top will be clean.
Hadith on Deeds: If the inward is good, the outward is good Read More »
Al-Ghazali reported: A man came to Abdullah ibn al-Mubarak, may Allah have mercy on him, and he complained about disrespect from his son. Ibn al-Mubarak said, “Have you supplicated against
Ibn Mubarak on Parenting: Be gentle with your children Read More »
Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Two ravenous, hungry wolves spending the night in a pen of sheep while its owners are
Hadith on Status: Love of worldly life dangerous to faith Read More »
Abu Salih reported: Abu Huraira, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “The heart is king and its soldiers are the limbs. If the king is set right, his soldiers
Abu Hurairah on Qulub: Heart is king, body is the soldier Read More »
Mu’adh ibn Jabal reported: When the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, dispatched him to Yemen, he went out with him to instruct Mu’adh as he was
Hadith on Taqwa: Godfearing pious are closest to the Prophet Read More »
Salih al-Murri reported: Malik ibn Dinar, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “I have found in the Wisdom that Allah says: I am Allah, the King of kings. The
Malik on Rulers: Do not curse kings, rather repent to Allah Read More »
‘Amr ibn ‘Awf reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, the religion began as something strange and it will return to being strange, so
Hadith on Ghuraba: Blessed are strangers who revive the Sunnah Read More »
Al-Ghazali reported: Hatim al-Asamm, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “The believer commands and prohibits for the sake of governance and he sets things right. The hypocrite commands and
Hatim on Leadership: Believers seek good governance, hypocrites seek power Read More »
Mansur ibn Abi al-Aswad reported: I asked Al-A’mash, may Allah have mercy on him, about the saying of the Exalted, “’Thus, We appoint some oppress as allies of one another
A’mash on Rulers: Corruption among masses leads to evil rulers Read More »
‘Abdur Rahman ibn Ghanm reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The best servants of Allah are those who remind you of Allah when they are seen.
Hadith on Gossip: Best servants remind of Allah, worst spread rumors Read More »
Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, the most beloved to me are those of you with the best character, soft in
Hadith on Gossip: Worst Muslims spread rumors, divide people Read More »
Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Among protective jealousy is what Allah loves and hates. As for what Allah loves, it is
Hadith on Gheerah: Protective jealousy that Allah loves and hates Read More »
Abu Umamah reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Whoever intercedes for his brother and he is given a gift for it and he accepts it, he
Hadith on Bribery: Accepting a bribe is a great door of usury Read More »
Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him said, “Allah has cursed the one who offers a bribe and the one who accepts a bribe
Hadith on Bribery: Allah curses one who gives, accepts bribes Read More »
Sa’id ibn Abdul Aziz reported: Umar ibn Abdul Aziz, may Allah have mercy on him, wrote to the people of Medina, “Whoever worships without knowledge will cause more harm than
Umar II on Knowledge: Action without knowledge more harmful than good Read More »
Qurrah ibn Iyas reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “If the people of Syria are corrupted, there will be no good in you. A
Hadith on Sham: If Syrians are corrupt, Ummah is corrupt Read More »
Mu’adh ibn Jabal reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Military expeditions are two kinds. As for one who seeks the countenance of Allah, obeys
Hadith on Military: Only jihad for the right reason is rewarded Read More »
Abu Ayyub reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Shall I not tell you of a charity beloved to Allah and His Messenger? That you
Hadith on Peacemaking: Allah and His Messenger love reconciliation Read More »