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 »
Mu’waiyah ibn Abi Sufyan reported: When Abu Dharr set out for al-Rabadah, he was met by riders from the people of Iraq. They said, “O Abu Dharr, we have heard
Hadith on Rulers: Support Muslim governments, not rebel or humiliate them Read More »
Abdullah ibn Umar reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Whoever pulls his hand away from lawful obedience to the ruler, he will meet Allah
Hadith on Revolt: No excuse with Allah for unlawful rebellion Read More »
Jarir reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “No man commits sinful disobedience among a people, although they could prevent him but do not, except
Hadith on Enjoining: Collective punishment for failure to stop evil Read More »
Abdullah ibn Mas’ud reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “There will be rulers appointed over you who delay the prayer from its proper times
Hadith on Rulers: Warning not to obey leaders if they order sin Read More »
Ibrahim ibn al-Utrush reported: Ma’ruf al-Karkhi, may Allah have mercy on him, was upon the Tigris river, and we were with him as we passed by some people on a
Ma’ruf on Dua: O Allah, guide sinners to repentance Read More »
Muhammad ibn Yahya reported: Dawud al-Ta’i, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “A servant does not leave the disgrace of disobedience to the honor of righteousness except that he
Dawud on Taqwa: Faith is richness in your heart without wealth Read More »
Usamah ibn Sharik reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Whatever Allah hates for you to do, then do not do it in private.” Source:
Hadith on Privacy: Be obedient to Allah even when you are alone Read More »
‘Ubadah ibn al-Samit reported: I pledged allegiance to the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, along with a group of people. The Prophet said, “I take your
Hadith on Bay’ah: Companions pledge their loyalty to Islam Read More »
Ibn Rajab reported: Ka’b ibn Malik, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “Whoever fasts the month of Ramadan and he says to himself that he will return to sinful
Ka’b on Ramadan: Whoever fasts intending to sin after Ramadan Read More »
Ibn al-Yaman reported: Sufyan al-Thawri, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “Religious innovations are more beloved to Satan than sinful disobedience to Allah. Disobedience is repented from, but innovations
Sufyan on Bid’ah: Innovations more beloved to Satan than major sins Read More »
Aisha reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Whoever vows to obey Allah, let him obey Him. Whoever vows to disobey Allah, he must not disobey Him.”
Hadith on Vows: Permission only to vow in righteousness Read More »
Thabit ibn al-Dahhak reported: A man in the time of the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, made a vow to sacrifice a camel at a placed
Hadith on Shirk: No worship in places where idols were worshipped Read More »
Anas reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Two deeds are quickly punished in the world: transgression and disrespect to parents.” Source: al-Mustadrak ‘alá al-Ṣaḥīḥayn
Hadith on Parents: Transgression, disobedience swiftly punished Read More »
‘Ubadah ibn al-Samit reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Listen and obey authorities in hardship, in ease, and in what you dislike, even if
Hadith on Rulers: Patience with tyranny but no obedience in sin 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 »
Al-Ghazali reported: Ali, may Allah ennoble his face, when he saw the decorations of the Nabataeans in Iraq on the day of Eid, he said, “What is this they are
Ali on Eid: Every day obeying Allah is a celebration Read More »
Abdullah ibn Shawdhab reported: We were with Al-Hasan al-Basri, may Allah have mercy on him, and he heard a man speaking during Eid. Al-Hasan said, “Every day in which Allah
Hasan on Eid: Every day without sin is a celebration Read More »
Umm Salamah reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “When the disobedient gain ascendancy in my nation, Allah Almighty will send down His punishment upon
Hadith on Sins: Entire nation punished if disobedient gain upper hand Read More »
Ibrahim ibn al-Ash’ath reported: Al-Fudayl ibn ‘Iyad, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “Allah Almighty revealed to some of His Prophets: When those who know Me disobey Me, I
Fudayl on Sultan: Ignorant rulers ascend when believers disobey Allah Read More »