Abu Musa reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said about tribulations, “Break your bows during it, cut their strings, stay in the depths of your homes, and
Hadith on Fitnah: When Muslims fight a civil war Read More »
Burs ibn Sa’id reported: Sa’d ibn Abi Waqqas said during the crisis of ‘Uthman ibn ‘Affan, “I witnessed the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, say: Verily,
Hadith on Fitnah: Refusal to fight an unjust civil war Read More »
Abu Huraira reported: Al-Tufayl ibn ‘Amr, from the tribe of Daws, met the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, saying, “O Messenger of Allah, the tribe of
Hadith on Rahmah: The Prophet’s public display of mercy Read More »
Ibn Muflih reported: Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “Supplication is a proportional punishment. Whoever supplicates against the one who wronged him, he has not
Ahmad on Dua: Prayer against oppressors allowed, but forgiveness better 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
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‘Ubayd ibn ‘Umayr reported: They used to beat and strangle Noah, upon him be peace, until he fainted. When he woke up, Noah said, “O Allah, forgive my people for
Nuh on Patience: Forgive my people for they do not know Read More »
Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, I have only been sent as mercy and an offering of guidance.” Source: al-Mu’jam al-Awsaṭ
Hadith on Rahmah: The Prophet sent as gift of mercy 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
Jabir ibn Sulaym reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “If a man insults you and reviles you for something he knows about you, do not disparage
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Abu Sa’id al-Khudri reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, the best of men are slow to anger and quick to be appeased, and
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Mu’adh ibn Anas reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Whoever suppresses his rage, even though he could unleash it, Allah will summon him on the Day
Hadith on Anger: Honor in the Hereafter for suppressing rage Read More »
Abu Dharr reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Allah Almighty said: O Jesus, I will raise a nation after you who will praise Me
Hadith on Ummah: Allah tells Jesus about Muhammad’s nation Read More »
Abu Hasbah reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Who is the true wrestler?” They said, “One who throws his opponent down.” The Prophet said, “The wrestler
Hadith on Rage: True wrestler struggles against his anger Read More »
‘Imran ibn Husayn reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “If you are angry, then sit down.” Source: Masāwi’ al-Akhlāq lil-Kharā’iṭī 334 Grade: Sahih (authentic)
Jabir reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Do not supplicate against yourselves, do not supplicate against your children, and do not supplicate against your
Hadith on Dua: Do not pray against yourself or your family Read More »
Abu Huraira reported: A man came to the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, seeking the settlement of his loans and he spoke harshly to him. This disturbed his
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Abdur Rahman ibn ‘Awf reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “By the One in whose hand is the soul of Muhammad, there are three
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Anas ibn Malik reported: I served the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, for ten years. He never blamed me if he ordered me to do something and I
Hadith on Qadr: The Prophet never blamed his servants Read More »
Humayd ibn Abdur Rahman reported: A man came to the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, saying, “Tell me of a word I can live by but not so
Hadith on Patience: Avoid being angry, avoid being angry Read More »
Ya’la reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, saw a man bathing in public, so he ascended the pulpit and then praised and extoled Allah. The
Hadith on Modesty: Let him be modest and bathe in private Read More »