Ka’b reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The parable of the believer is that of a tender plant. The wind sways it at times, and it …
Hadith on Faith: Believers endure trials, unlike hypocrites Read More »
Jabir reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The parable of the believer is that of a planted stalk. It stays rigid in one moment …
Hadith on Kufr: Unbelievers stay rigid until they break Read More »
Anas ibn Malik reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The parable of the believer is that of a planted stalk. It bends at times, …
Hadith on Parables: Believers bend sometimes, upright sometimes Read More »
Mihjan ibn al-Adra’ reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, Allah Almighty is pleased for this nation to be at ease, and He is …
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Abu Huraira reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The believer is friendly, for there is no goodness in one who is neither friendly, nor befriended.” Source: …
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Anas ibn Malik reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, this religion is firmly solid, so come into it gently.” Source: Musnad Aḥmad 13052 …
Hadith on Islam: This religion is vast, so embrace it with gentleness Read More »
Al-Ghazali reported: Abu Darda, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “Indeed, I will relax myself with something entertaining, to help me continue upon the truth.” Source: Iḥyā’ ‘Ulūm al-Dīn …
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Qurrah ibn Khalid reported: I asked Muhammad ibn Sirin, may Allah have mercy on him, “Did the companions have fun?” Ibn Sirin said, “They were not but people. Ibn Umar, …
Ibn Sirin on Fun: Companions would have fun, sing poetry Read More »
Aisha reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, placed my chin on his shoulder so I could watch the Abyssinians playing until I felt tired and turned away. …
Hadith on Fun: So the Jews know there is leniency in Islam Read More »
Ibn Abbas reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, prayed noon prayers and afternoon prayers in combination for reasons other than danger or travel. Sai’d ibn …
Hadith on Prayers: The Prophet combined prayers to ease his nation Read More »
Ibn Hajar al-Haytami reported: Imam al-Nasafi al-Hanafi, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “When we are asked about our way and the way of those who disagree with us …
Nasafi on Ikhtilaf: Our way in secondary matters is correct, but could be wrong Read More »
Abdullah ibn Umar reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, made an announcement on the day he returned from the Confederates, saying, “No one will pray …
Hadith on Ikhtilaf: Companions interpret the Prophet’s order differently Read More »
Anas bin Malik reported: We would travel with the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, and those who fasted did not blame those who broke their fast, and those …
Hadith on Fasting: Companions fasted and broke fast during travel Read More »