Ali on Ignorance: When to say Allah knows best
Razin Abi al-Nu’man reported: Ali ibn Abi Talib, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “When you are asked about what you do not know, then flee.” It was said,
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Hadith on Tawakkul: Trust in Allah, but do not store to excess
Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, entered the room of Bilal and he found a pile of dates with him. The Prophet said,
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Umar on Taqwa: Fear Allah, control anger and desires
Abu Abdullah al-Khurasani reported: Umar ibn al-Khattab, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “Whoever fears Allah does not vent his anger, and whoever is mindful of Allah does not
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Malik on Patience: A good deed accomplished brings relief and comfort
Rabah ibn ‘Amr reported: Malik ibn Dinar, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “There is no righteous deed but that an obstacle is in front of it. If one
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Malik on Tawbah: Malik ibn Dinar’s story of repentance
Ibn Qudamah reported: Malik ibn Dinar, may Allah have mercy on him, was asked about the reason for his repentance and he said: I was an officer and I was
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Hadith on Jahannam: Hellfire carried by billions of angels
Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Hell will be brought on that day with seventy thousand reins, each rein carried by seventy
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Hadith on Jahannam: Hellfire seventy times stronger than earthly fire
Abu Huraira reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Your fire, which the son of Adam ignites, is only one of seventy parts from the fire of
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Umar II on Death: The Caliph trembles remembering the Hereafter
Al-Qaddah reported: Whenever death was mentioned in front of Umar ibn Abdul Aziz, may Allah have mercy on him, he would tremble like a bird and weep until his tears
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Hadith on Travel: Shortening prayer in times of safety
Ya’la ibn Umayyah reported: I said to Umar ibn al-Khattab about the verse, “There is no blame upon you for shortening the prayer if you fear persecution from those who
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Hadith on Kaba’ir: Idolatry, losing hope, not fearing Allah
Ibn Abbas reported: A man came to the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, and he said, “What are the major sins?” The Prophet said, “To associate
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Ibn Abbas on Shirk: Creation fears associating partners with Allah
Al-Tabari reported: Ibn Abbas, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “Verily, idolatry terrifies the heavens, the earth, the mountains, and all of creation except for the worlds of men
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Hadith on Nubuwwa: The Prophet is given five unique blessings
Jabir ibn Abdullah reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “I have been given five that were given to no one before me: every prophet
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Hadith on Children: They are the delight of your eyes
Al-Ash’ath ibn Qays reported: I approached the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, during the delegation of Kindah. The Prophet said to me, “Do you have any
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Hadith on Advice: The Prophet’s virtuous instructions to Abu Dharr
Abu Dharr reported: My dear friend, the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, instructed me with virtuous traits. He instructed me not to look at those above me and
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Hadith on Nawafil: Voluntary prayer between Maghrib and Isha
Anas ibn Malik reported: In regards to the verse, “They arise from their beds, calling upon their Lord in fear and in hope, spending from what We have provided them,”
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Hadith on Trials: Nations gather to dominate weak Ummah
Thawban reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Soon the nations will be summoned to you just like one is invited to a feast.” It
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Hadith on Death: Remembering death balances fear and hope in Allah
Anas reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Remember often the destroyer of pleasures: death. Verily, no one living a hard life remembers it but
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Hadith on Footsteps: Allah loves two drops, two footsteps
Abu Umamah reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Nothing is more beloved to Allah than two drops and two footsteps: a teardrop from fear of Allah
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Hadith on Eyes: Guarding, weeping, and lowering gaze
Mu’awiyah ibn Jaydah reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Three eyes will never see the Hellfire, an eye standing guard in the way of
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Hadith on Eyes: Vigilance and fear of Allah never enter Hell
Anas ibn Malik reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Two eyes will never be touched by the Hellfire: an eye staying vigilant for the
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