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 …
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Abu Dharr reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, Allah has pardoned my nation for their mistakes, their forgetfulness, and what they are coerced …
Hadith on Pardon: Allah forgives honest mistakes, coerced sins Read More »
Sulayman ibn Surad reported: Two people insulted each other in the presence of the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, and the eyes of one of them …
Hadith on Anger: Seek refuge from Satan who incites anger Read More »
Abu Dharr reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said to us, “If one of you is angry while he is standing, let him sit down …
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Jabir reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “May Allah have mercy on a man who is lenient when selling, buying, and seeking repayment.” Source: Ṣaḥīḥ …
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Abu Bakrah reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The judge should not issue a ruling between two people while he is angry.” Source: Sunan …
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Abu Huraira reported: A man came to the Prophet and he said, “Advise me.” The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Do not be angry.” The man repeated …
Hadith on Anger: Do not get angry, do not get angry Read More »
Abu Huraira reported: A bedouin entered the mosque of the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, while the Prophet was sitting. The man prayed and when finished, he said, …
Hadith on Rahmah: The Prophet’s mercy, patience with a bedouin Read More »
Abu Huraira reported: Sa’d ibn ‘Ubadah said, “O Messenger of Allah, if I find another man with my wife, should I leave him alone until I bring four witnesses?” The …
Hadith on Justice: Applying legal punishments with due process Read More »
‘Uqbah ibn ‘Amr reported: I met the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, and he said to me, “O ‘Uqbah, reconcile with whoever cuts you off, give …
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Jarir reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Whoever is deprived of the characteristic of gentleness is deprived of all goodness.” Source: Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 2592 Grade: Sahih …
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Jabir reported: A bedouin came to the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, and gave the pledge of allegiance for embracing Islam. The next day he came with a fever …
Hadith on Medina: The Prophet’s city expels impurity like a furnace Read More »
Qabisah ibn Jabir reported: Umar ibn al-Khattab, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “Whoever does not show mercy will not receive mercy. Whoever does not forgive others will not …
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Anas ibn Malik reported: A man came to the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, and he said, “O Messenger of Allah, I have committed an offense, …
Hadith on Hudud: Best to avoid legal punishments if possible Read More »
Anas ibn Malik reported: I served the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, for ten years. By Allah, he never even said to me, “Uff!” He never said harshly, …
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Abu Huraira reported: It was said, “O Messenger of Allah, pray against the idolaters!” The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, I was not sent …
Hadith on Mercy: The Prophet is sent as mercy to the worlds Read More »
Aisha reported: A group of Jews asked permission to visit the Prophet and when they were admitted, they said, “Death be upon you!” I said to them, “Rather, death and …
Hadith on Rifq: Allah loves gentleness even for wrongdoers Read More »
Abdullah ibn al-Zubayr reported: Allah commanded our Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, to keep forgiving the bad character of people. Source: Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 4644 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Al-Bukhari …
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Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The strongest are not the best wrestlers. Verily, the strongest are those who control themselves when angry.” …
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