Mihjan ibn al-Adra’ reported: I was eager to meet the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, one night, and he came out to fulfill one of his needs. The …
Hadith on Recitation: Warning not to exaggerate with the Quran Read More »
Anas ibn Malik reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Two voices are cursed in this world and in the Hereafter: a flute at a …
Hadith on Noise: Prohibited musical instruments and screaming Read More »
Abdur Rahman ibn Shibl reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Recite the Quran and do not exaggerate in it, do not abandon it, do …
Hadith on Quran: Recite Allah’s Book sincerely, not for wealth Read More »
Abu Umamah reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Two kinds of people from my nation will never receive my intercession: an oppressive and malevolent …
Hadith on Oppression: The Prophet never intercedes for tyrants or renegades 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 »
Umar ibn al-Khattab reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The deceased are tormented by their families wailing over them.” Ibn al-Mubarak said, “I hope …
Hadith on Funerals: Dead are tortured by wailing over them Read More »
Abdullah ibn Amr reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, Allah despises an extravagant speaker among men, who flaps his tongue about like the …
Hadith on Speeches: Allah hates excessive, exaggerated speaking Read More »
Abu Sa’id al-Khudri reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, retreated within the mosque and he heard them raising their voices in recitation. The Prophet lifted …
Hadith on Dhikr: Remembering Allah as a private conversation Read More »
Abdullah ibn Shikhir reported: I proceeded with the delegation of the tribe of ‘Amir to the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him. We said, “You are our …
Hadith on Muhammad: Satan wants to exaggerate the status of the Prophet Read More »
Anas ibn Malik reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Do not be hard upon yourselves, lest the matter be made severe upon you. Verily, …
Hadith on Moderation: Do not be hard on yourself in worship Read More »
Shaqiq reported: A man from the tribe of Bahilah named Nahik ibn Sinan came to Abdullah ibn Mas’ud, may Allah be pleased with him, and he said, “I recite the …
Hadith on Quran: Recommendation to recite distinctly, not too quickly Read More »
Abu Musa al-Ash’ari reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, part of glorifying Allah is to honor the gray-haired Muslim and the bearer of …
Hadith on Leaders: Honoring elders, scholars, righteous rulers Read More »
Abu Huraira reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “O Allah, do not turn my grave into an idol that is worshiped. Allah has cursed people who …
Hadith on Idolatry: O Allah, do not make my grave an idol Read More »
‘Ata’ reported: Ibn Abbas, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “All of the idols among the people of Noah appeared among the Arabs later. They were the names of …
Hadith on Shirk: Origin of idolatry in glorifying ancestors, building statues Read More »
Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “This knowledge will be carried by the trustworthy of every successive generation, refuting the corruption of …
Hadith on Knowledge: Each generation refutes distortions against Islam Read More »
Abu ‘Ubaydah reported: Mutarrif ibn Abdullah, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “The best of matters is the middle course, for a good deed is between two evil deeds.” …
Mutarrif on Moderation: Middle path between two extremes is best Read More »
Abdur Rahman al-Salami reported: Umar ibn al-Khattab, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “Do not be excessive in the dowry of women.” A woman said, “It is no so, …
Umar on Humility: The woman is right, the man is wrong Read More »
Al-Miqdad reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “When you see those who flatter others, throw sand in their faces.” Source: Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 3002 Grade: …
Hadith on Flattery: Beware of exaggerating praise of others Read More »
Mu’awiyah reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Learn the Quran. When you have learned it, do not exaggerate with it, do not abandon it, …
Hadith on Quran: Learn Allah’s Book, but not to gain wealth Read More »
Jabir ibn Abdullah reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, passed by a man praying on a boulder. The Prophet said three times, “O people! You …
Hadith on Moderation: Be easy in worship, but never give up Read More »