Ibn al-Qayyim, may Allah have mercy on him, writes, “As for knowing the condition of people, this is a tremendous principle required of the scholar and judge. For if he
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Ibn al-Qayyim reported: Abdullah Ibn Mas’ud, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “The united community is that which adheres to the truth, even if you are alone.” Nuaym ibn
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Ibn Asakir reported: Wahb ibn Munabbih, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “I knew the early period of Islam. By Allah, the Kharijites never had a group except that
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Ka’b ibn Malik reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Two hungry wolves, roaming freely among a flock of sheep, are less destructive to them
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Asma’ bint Yazid reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Shall I not tell you about the best of you?” They said, “Of course.” The Prophet said,
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Abu Dharr reported: I said, “O Messenger of Allah, which deed is best?” The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Faith in Allah and jihad in
Hadith on Sadaqah: If you cannot give charity, do not be evil Read More »
Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “If someone proposes marriage to you whose religion and character satisfies you, then you should accept
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Anas ibn Malik reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Do you know what calumny is?” They said, “Allah and His Messenger know best.” The Prophet said,
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Umm Salamah reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “There will be rulers from whom you will see both goodness and corruption. One who recognizes
Hadith on Tyranny: Hating oppression of Muslim tyrants, but not rebelling Read More »
Abu Darda reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Shall I not tell you of what is better in degree than extra fasts, prayers, and
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Ibn al-Qayyim, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “Verily, the Sharia is founded upon wisdom and welfare for the servants in this life and the afterlife. In its entirety
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Mu’awiyah reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, if you seek out the faults of people, you will corrupt them or nearly corrupt them.”
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