Al-Nu’man ibn Bashir reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Straighten the rows of prayer or else Allah will surely disfigure your faces.” Source: Ṣaḥīḥ
Hadith on Prayer: Straighten rows, lest it cause discord Read More »
‘Iyad ibn Himar reported: I said, “O Messenger of Allah, what do you think of a man who insults me in a gathering beneath me, so I reciprocate him. Is
Hadith on Shaytan: Do not respond to insults like the Devil Read More »
Qays reported: Abdullah ibn Mas’ud, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “If a man declares his companion to be his enemy, then he has rebelled against Islam or his
Ibn Mas’ud on Takfir: Dangerous to call someone an enemy of Allah Read More »
Nu’aym ibn Mas’ud reported: I heard the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, speaking to those who were reading the letter of the false prophet Musaylimah the
Hadith on Immunity: Diplomatic immunity granted to enemy forces Read More »
Ibn Abbas reported: In the year of Mecca’s liberation, Al-Abbas ibn Abdul Muttalib came to the Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, with Abu Sufyan ibn Harb and he
Hadith on Mercy: General amnesty the day Mecca is liberated Read More »
Abu Huraira reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Beware of envy, for it devours good deeds just as fire devours wood or grass.” Source: Sunan Abī
Hadith on Hasad: Beware envy destroying good deeds 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
Hadith on Reconciliation: Good relations better than voluntary worship Read More »
Abu Musa reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, the parable of what Allah has sent to me is that of a man who came to
Hadith on Parables: The Prophet is like warning of an enemy 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 »
Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The gates of Paradise are opened on Monday and Thursday. Allah forgives every servant who does
Hadith on Grudges: Not admitted into Paradise until they reconcile Read More »
Al-Qasim ibn Salam reported: When his enemies came to the Ka’bah, they were holding onto its door and the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “What do you
Hadith on Mercy: The Prophet forgives his enemies in Mecca Read More »
Al-Khatib al-Baghdadi reported: Hatim al-Asamm, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “I have three traits that give me an advantage over my adversary. I rejoice when he is correct,
Hatim on Debate: I have good will towards my opponents Read More »
Buraydah reported: When the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, issued orders to a commander of an army or a company, he would personally command him to
Hadith on Jihad: The Prophet’s commandments of just war Read More »
Abu Huraira reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, would seek refuge in Allah from the evil of the divine decree, from falling into misery, from the gloating
Hadith on Qadr: The Prophet seeks refuge from unfortunate decrees Read More »
Abdullah ibn Amr reported: We said, “O Messenger of Allah, who are the best of people?” The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “One with a
Hadith on Tazkiyyah: Pure hearts have no aggression, malice, envy Read More »
Sulaym ibn Amir reported: There was a peace treaty between Mu’awiyah and the Romans. He was marching towards their country, and when the treaty ended, he would surprise attack them.
Hadith on Treachery: Strict prohibition on betraying peace treaties Read More »
Ali ibn Abi Talib reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, after me there will be conflicts or affairs, so if you can end
Hadith on Salaam: If you can end conflicts in peace, do so Read More »
Abu Huraira reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Do not wish to meet the enemy in battle, but if you meet them, be steadfast.” Source: Ṣaḥīḥ
Hadith on Jihad: Do not desire to fight, war a last resort Read More »
Abu Huraira reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “By the One in whose hand is my soul, you will not enter Paradise until you submit to
Hadith on Love: Spread love and peace, beware hatred Read More »