Ibn Abbas reported: When the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, was expelled from Mecca, Abu Bakr said, “They have expelled their Prophet. Verily, unto Allah we belong and …
Hadith on Defense: First verse revealed about fighting and jihad Read More »
Asma’ bint Yazid reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Whoever defends the flesh of his brother from backbiting, it will be a duty upon …
Hadith on Honor: Allah frees him for defending his brother Read More »
‘Amr ibn ‘Abasah reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Allah Almighty said: My love is a right upon those who befriend each other for my sake. …
Hadith on Friendship: Allah’s love a right upon friends for His sake Read More »
Ibn Rajab reported: Hasan al-Basri, may Allah have mercy on him, said regarding the rulers, “They take charge of five matters: the Friday prayer, the congregational prayers, the Eid celebration, …
Hasan on Leaders: Obedience to corrupt rulers is difficult, but necessary Read More »
Yahya ibn Yahya reported: I wrote to Umar ibn Abdul Aziz, may Allah have mercy on him, asking him about the verse, “Fight in the way of Allah those who …
Umar II on War: No killing women, children, civilians, non-combatants Read More »
Abu Darda reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Whoever defends the reputation of his brother, Allah will defend his face from the Hellfire on the Day …
Hadith on Honor: When a Muslim defends his brother’s reputation Read More »
Ya’mar al-‘Uthri reported: I asked, “O Messenger of Allah, the incantations we use, the medicines which heal us, and our fortifications against the enemy; do they repel anything from the …
Hadith on Qadr: Worldly causes are pat of Allah’s decree Read More »
Abu Huraira reported: A man came to the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, and he said, “O Messenger of Allah, what do you think if a …
Hadith on Martyrdom: Defending yourself from criminals Read More »
Abdullah ibn Amr reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Whoever is killed defending his property is a martyr.” Source: Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 2348, Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim …
Hadith on Shahid: Whoever killed defending his property is a martyr Read More »
Aisha reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, would set up a pulpit in the mosque for Hassan and he would stand on it and satirize …
Hadith on Satire: Using poetry to defend Islam and the Prophet Read More »
Khalid ibn ‘Urfutah reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said to me, “O Khalid, after me there will be affairs, civil wars, and conflicts. If …
Hadith on Trials: Be like Habil who refused to kill his brother Read More »
Ka’b ibn Malik reported: When the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, intended to set out on a military expedition, he would pretend to go somewhere else. The Prophet …
Hadith on War: Deceiving enemy troops during war Read More »
Abu Huraira reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The believer is a mirror to his faithful brother. He protects him against loss and defends him behind …
Hadith on Ikhwah: Believer is a mirror to his brother Read More »
Abu Huraira reported: I entered upon Uthman, may Allah be pleased with him, on the day he was under siege in his house, and I said, “O leader of the …
Uthman on Killing: If you kill one person, you have killed all people Read More »
Sa’d ibn Abi Waqqas reported: I said, “O Messenger of Allah, what do you think if someone invades my home and stretches out his hand to kill me?” The Messenger …
Hadith on Habil: Be the son of Adam who did not kill Read More »
Abdullah ibn Abi Awfa reported: On the days the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, faced the enemy in battle, he waited until the sun had set, …
Hadith on Jihad: Do not wish for war, ask Allah for safety Read More »
Suwayd ibn Muqarrin reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Whoever is killed defending himself from injustice is a martyr.” Source: Sunan al-Nasā’ī 4096 Grade: …
Hadith on Shahid: Killed defending from injustice is a martyr Read More »
Anas ibn Malik reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, would go into battle with Umm Sulaym and a group of women with her from the …
Hadith on Jihad: Women participate in defense of Islam Read More »
Abu Huraira reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, the leader is only a shield behind whom they fight, and he protects them. If he commands …
Hadith on Imamah: The Muslim leader is a shield who defends them Read More »
Abdullah ibn Mas’ud reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “May Allah illuminate one who hears my words, such that he understands it, memorizes it, and conveys …
Hadith on Sincerity: Three traits to purify oneself of malice Read More »