Ibn Umar reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Keep away from these ugly deeds that Allah has prohibited. Whoever falls into them should cover …
Hadith on Pardon: Conceal legal offenses from punishment if possible Read More »
Anas ibn Malik reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Whoever restricts his tongue, Allah will cover his faults. Whoever restrains his anger, Allah will …
Hadith on Anger: Suppressing anger saves from punishment Read More »
‘Ata reported: Those who came before would be presented with someone accused of theft and they would say, “Have you stolen? Say no.” I do not know who did so …
‘Ata on Doubts: Caliphs order accused to deny his crime Read More »
Abu Nu’aym reported: Fudayl ibn ‘Iyad, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “Admiration is part of faith and envy is part of hypocrisy. The believer admires others and does …
Fudayl on Faith: Believer is happy for others, has good will Read More »
Al-Bayhaqi reported: Hamdun al-Qassar, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “If one of your brothers commits an error, seek seventy excuses for him. If your hearts do not accept …
Hamdun on Excuses: Make seventy excuses for your brother Read More »
Zubayd ibn al-Salt reported: Abu Bakr al-Sidiq, may Allah be pleased with him, say, “Were I to take hold of a drinker of wine, I would prefer for Allah to …
Abu Bakr on Hudud: I prefer Allah to cover their sins Read More »
Al-Qurtubi reported: It was said to Ibrahim ibn Adham, “What is wrong with us that we supplicate and receive no answer?” Ibrahim said, “It is because you know Allah and …
Ibrahim on Dua: Why are our supplications not answered? Read More »
Ibn Umar reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, never forgot to say these supplications whenever he entered morning and evening, “O Allah, I ask You …
Hadith on ‘Afiyah: I ask for wellness in this life, the Hereafter Read More »
Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Everyone from my nation will be forgiven except those who sin in public. Among them is a …
Hadith on Sins: Allah forgives everyone but sinners in public Read More »
Abu Huraira reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “A servant does not cover the faults of another servant in the world but that Allah will cover …
Hadith on Faults: Allah covers faults of those who covered faults Read More »
Ali ibn Abi Talib reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “A Muslim has six rights over another Muslim in good conduct: to greet him with …
Hadith on Manners: Six rights of good conduct for a Muslim Read More »
Abdur Rahman ibn Awf reported: He would patrol the city at night with Umar ibn al-Khattab, may Allah be pleased with him, and on one occasion they were walking when …
Umar on Spying: Umar catches drinking party, lets them go Read More »
Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Whoever relieves the hardship of a believer in this world, Allah will relieve his hardship on …
Hadith on Brotherhood: Allah helps him as long as he helps his brother Read More »
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.” …
Hadith on Spying: Do not seek faults, lest you corrupt them Read More »
Abu Barzah al-Aslami reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “O you who have faith with their tongues but faith has not entered their hearts! …
Hadith on Backbiting: If Allah seeks his faults, he will be exposed Read More »
‘Uqbah ibn ‘Amir reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “One who sees a character flaw and conceals it is like one who revives a baby girl …
Hadith on Faults: Concealing character faults like saving baby girls Read More »