Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, forbade sitting in the courtyards and roadsides. The Muslims said, “We cannot avoid it, we cannot do […]
Hadith on Roads: Fourteen civic duties on public highways Read More »
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 »
Al-Hasan reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The most beloved servants to Allah are those who are most beneficial to His dependents.” Source: al-Jāmi’
Hadith on Excellence: Best servants of Allah benefit the people Read More »
Sa’d ibn Abi Waqqas reported: The mother of Sa’d swore an oath not to speak to him ever again unless he renounced his religion, nor would she eat or drink.
Hadith on Parents: Kindness to unbelieving relatives Read More »
Mu’adh ibn Jabal reported: We said, “O Messenger of Allah, what is the right of neighbors?” The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “If he asks you for
Hadith on Neighbors: What are the rights of your community? Read More »
Al-Tha’labi reported: Sufyan al-Thawri, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “Excellence is that you are good to the one who is evil to you, for only doing good to
Sufyan on Ihsan: Be good to sinners, not only the righteous Read More »
Abu al-Duha’ reported: Abdullah ibn Mas’ud, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “There is no verse in the Quran more comprehensive for the lawful and the unlawful, the commanding
Hadith on Justice: Most concise verse on Halal and Haram Read More »
Muhammad ibn Thabit reported: Fudayl ibn ‘Iyad, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “Know that if the servant treated everyone well, but he was evil to his chickens, he
Fudayl on Ihsan: Be good to all creatures, even animals Read More »
Al-Sha’bi reported: Jesus the son of Mary, upon him be peace, would say, “Verily, goodness is not that you are good to the one who is good to you, for
Ibn Abi ‘Azrah reported: A man in the time of Umar said to his wife, “I adjure you by Allah, do you love me?” She said, “As you adjured me
Umar om Marriage: Telling white lies to your spouse Read More »
Ibn Umar reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “When one of you performs ablution in the best manner, then leaves from his house to
Hadith on Jama’ah: Rewards for ablution, then congregation Read More »
Abdullah ibn Mas’ud reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “If you hear your neighbors saying you have been good, then you have been good. If you
Hadith on Neighbors: Testimony of others a sign of character Read More »
Anas ibn Malik reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, the people with the most complete faith have the best character, for good character
Hadith on Akhlaq: Faith is completed by excellent character Read More »
Abu Umamah reported: I was beside the camel of the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, on the day of liberation. The speech of the Prophet was
Hadith on Islam: People of the Book given double reward Read More »
Al-Lalaka’i reported: Abu Darda, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “The pinnacle of faith is in four things: patience with the judgment of Allah, pleasure with the decree of
Abu Darda on Qadr: Peak of faith is acceptance of Allah’s decree Read More »
Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Among the perfection of one’s Islam is to leave what does not concern him.” Source: Sunan
Hadith on Concern: Excellence in Islam to avoid useless interests Read More »
Al-Muttalib reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Prayer is offered two cycles at a time, a sitting testimony offered after each two cycles, that you humbly
Hadith on Salah: Prayer with humility, dignity, tranquility Read More »
Khaythamah reported: Abdullah ibn Mas’ud, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “By the One besides whom there is no God, a believing servant is not given anything better than
Ibn Mas’ud on Optimism: Best virtue to have good assumptions about Allah Read More »
Shaddad ibn Aws reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “When you see people amassing gold and silver, then amass these words: O Allah, I
Hadith on Dua: Words of prayer better than gold and silver Read More »
Abu al-Ahwas reported: Abdullah ibn Mas’ud, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “Whoever would be pleased to meet Allah tomorrow as a Muslim, let him guard over these prayers
Ibn Mas’ud on Jama’ah: Strong encouragement to pray in congregation Read More »