Ibn Abbas reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Let not two privately converse to the exclusion of a third, for that will hurt the …
Hadith on Najwa: Do not harm believers by excluding them Read More »
Abu Musa al-Ash’ari reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “No person dies and people stand over him wailing, saying, ‘What a great man he …
Hadith on Funerals: Angels prod those who wail over his grave Read More »
Al-Mu’afa ibn ‘Imran reported: Sufyan al-Thawri, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “I met the jurists and they disliked to answer a question or a request for a legal …
Salaf on Fatwa: Hesitancy in legal verdicts unless necessary Read More »
Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Do not perform Witr prayer with three cycles, rather perform it with five or seven. Do …
Hadith on Witr: Separating raka’at of Witr from previous prayers Read More »
‘Utbah ibn Abdu Sulami reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “When one of you comes to their spouse for intercourse, let them cover themselves …
Hadith on Intimacy: Approach your spouse with kindness, gentleness Read More »
Abdullah ibn al-Muzanni reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Pray before the sunset prayer.” The Prophet said on the third time, “For whomever wishes,” as he …
Hadith on Salat: Recommended two raka’at before Maghrib Read More »
Ibrahim al-Nakha’i reported: Abdullah ibn Mas’ud, may Allah be pleased with him, disapproved of hanging anything from the Quran around the neck. Ibrahim said, “They disapproved of all types of …
Ibn Mas’ud on Amulets: Disapproval of Quranic talismans, necklaces 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 »
Ibn Abbas reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, only prayed two cycles after the afternoon prayer because some property came to him, which occupied him from performing …
Hadith on Salat: No voluntary prayer after ‘Asr and Fajr, with exceptions Read More »
Abu Qatadah reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Beware of swearing many oaths while trading. Verily, it helps trade but erases the blessing.” Source: Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim …
Hadith on Oaths: Do not swear many oaths for your business Read More »
Jabir ibn Abdullah reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “There is a bedding for a man, a bedding for his wife, the third bedding …
Hadith on Luxury: Having more furniture than needed is blameworthy Read More »
Aisha reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, would not urinate unless he was sitting. Al-Tirmidhi said, “The prohibition of urinating while standing means it is a matter …
Hadith on Cleanliness: The Prophet does not urinate standing up Read More »
‘Amir reported: A man said in front of Al-Mughirah ibn Shu’bah, may Allah be pleased with him, “Allah send blessings upon Muhammad, the seal of the prophets. There is no …
Mughirah on Prophets: Jesus appears before and after Muhammad Read More »
Ibn Umar reported: One of the wives of Umar attended dawn and evening prayers in congregation in the mosque. It was said to her, “Why do you go out while …
Hadith on Mosques: Umar does not stop his wife from visiting the Masjid Read More »
Abu Huraira reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Do not single out the night of Friday for voluntary prayer to the exclusion of other nights. Do …
Hadith on Friday: Do not single out Friday for night prayer, fasting Read More »
Abdur Rahman ibn Samurah reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said to me, “O Abdur Rahman, do not ask for authority! If it is given to you …
Hadith on Leadership: Disapproval of seeking power, authority Read More »
Ahmad ibn Hanbal reported: The companions of Ibn Mas’ud, may Allah be pleased with him, if they passed by people from whom they saw something they disapproved, they would say, …
Ibn Mas’ud on Enjoining: He would not be mad at them, he was gentle Read More »
Ibn Umar reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, prohibited partial shaving. It was said to Nafi’, “What is partial shaving?” Nafi’ said, “It is to …
Hadith on Hair: Discouragement to partially shave head, leave rest Read More »
Umm Salamah reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “If the ten days of Dhul Hijjah begin and one of you intends to sacrifice, let him not …
Hadith on Hajj: Those offering sacrifices not cut hair or nails Read More »
Ibn Umar reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, prohibited isolation, that a man spend the night alone or travel alone. Source: Musnad Aḥmad 5650 Grade: Sahih (authentic) …
Hadith on Loneliness: The Prophet forbids total social isolation Read More »