Forbearance الحلم

Hadith on Leniency: May Allah forgive a lenient businessman

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 al-Bukhārī 2076 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Al-Bukhari عَنْ جَابِرِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُمَا أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ قَالَ رَحِمَ اللَّهُ رَجُلًا …

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Hadith on Anger: Judge should not issue ruling if angry

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 al-Tirmidhī 1334 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Al-Albani عَنْ أَبِي بَكْرَةَ قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ لَا يَحْكُمْ الْحَاكِمُ بَيْنَ اثْنَيْنِ وَهُوَ غَضْبَانُ 1334 سنن …

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Hadith on Anger: Do not get angry, do not get angry

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 his request and the Prophet said, “Do not be angry.” Source: Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 6116 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Al-Bukhari عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ أَنَّ رَجُلًا …

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Hadith on Rahmah: The Prophet’s mercy, patience with a bedouin

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, “O Allah, have mercy on me and Muhammad and no one else.” The Prophet turned to him and said, “You have restricted something that is …

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Hadith on Justice: Applying legal punishments with due process

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 Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Yes.” Sa’d said, “Never! By the One who sent you with the truth, if that …

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Hadith on Forbearance: Reconcile and forgive those who wrong you

‘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 to whoever deprives you, and forgive whoever wrongs you.” Source: Musnad Aḥmad 17452 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Al-Albani عَنْ عُقْبَةَ بْنِ عَامِرٍ قَالَ لَقِيتُ رَسُولَ …

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Hadith on Rifq: Deprived of kindness, deprived of goodness

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 (authentic) according to Muslim عَنْ جَرِيرٍعَنْ النَّبِيِّ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ قَالَ مَنْ يُحْرَمْ الرِّفْقَ يُحْرَمْ الْخَيْرَ 2592 صحيح مسلم كتاب البر والصلة والآداب باب فضل …

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Hadith on Medina: The Prophet’s city expels impurity like a furnace

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 and he said, “Cancel my pledge.” The Prophet refused three times and he said, “Medina is like a furnace. It expels its impurities and makes …

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Umar on Forgiveness: No mercy for the unmerciful, unforgiving

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 be forgiven. Whoever does not pardon others will not be pardoned. Whoever does not protect others will not be protected.” Source: al-Adab al-Mufrad 366 Grade: …

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Hadith on Hudud: Best to avoid legal punishments if possible

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, so impose punishment upon me.” The man was present at the prayer and he prayed with the Prophet. When they finished praying, the man repeated …

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Hadith on Manners: Anas testifies to the Prophet’s character

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, “Why did you do that?” or, “Why did you not do that?” Source: Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 5691, Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 2309 Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (authenticity agreed upon) according …

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Hadith on Mercy: The Prophet is sent as mercy to the worlds

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 to invoke curses, but rather I was only sent as mercy.” Source: Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 2599 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Muslim عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ قَالَ …

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Hadith on Rifq: Allah loves gentleness even for wrongdoers

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 the curse of Allah be upon you!” The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “O Aisha, Allah is gentle and he loves gentleness …

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Hadith on Pardon: The Prophet ordered to forgive bad character

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 عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ الزُّبَيْرِ قَالَ أَمَرَ اللَّهُ نَبِيَّهُ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ أَنْ يَأْخُذَ الْعَفْوَ مِنْ أَخْلَاقِ النَّاسِ 4644 صحيح البخاري كتاب تفسير القرآن …

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Hadith on Anger: Truly strong control themselves when enraged

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.” Source: Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 6114, Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 2609 Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله …

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