Jabir ibn Abdullah reported: Umar, may Allah be pleased with him, used to say, “Abu Bakr is our master and he emancipated our master,” meaning Bilal. Source: Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 3754 …
Hadith on Freedom: Bilal, from our slave to our master Read More »
Ibn Abbas reported: Umm Hani, daughter of Abu Talib, related to me that she granted protection to a man among the idolaters on the day Mecca was liberated. She came …
Hadith on Covenants: A woman’s pledge of protection is honored Read More »
Umm Salamah reported: When Ja’far ibn Abu Talib, may Allah be pleased with him, was in Abyssinia, he addressed the Negus, saying, “O king! We were plunged in the depths …
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Umar ibn al-Khattab reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, Allah raises the status of people by this book, and by it he humbles …
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Abdullah ibn Abi Awfa reported: On the days the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, faced the enemy in battle, he waited until the sun had set, …
Hadith on Jihad: Do not wish for war, ask Allah for safety Read More »
Uthman reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, the grave is the first stage of the Hereafter. If one is saved from it, whatever comes after …
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Abu Huraira reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Allah said: There are three whom I will oppose on the Day of Resurrection: a man who gives …
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Al-Qasim ibn Salam reported: When his enemies came to the Ka’bah, they were holding onto its door and the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “What do you …
Hadith on Mercy: The Prophet forgives his enemies in Mecca Read More »
Anas reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, emancipated Safiyyah, married her, and regarded her freedom as her dowry. The Prophet held a banquet with sweet …
Hadith on Freedom: The Prophet frees Safiyyah, marries her Read More »
Abu Huraira reported: A man came to the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, and he said, “I am ruined, O Messenger of Allah!” The Prophet said, “What has …
Hadith on Ramadan: Expiation by charity for one who breaks fast Read More »
Ibn Kathir reported: Umar ibn Abdul Aziz, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “Verily, Allah has only sent Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, as a preacher. He …
Umar II on Da’wah: The Prophet is caller to Allah, not tax collector Read More »
Abu Musa Al-Ashari reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Feed the hungry, visit the sick, and set the captives free.” Source: Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 5373 Grade: Sahih …
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Anas ibn Malik reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said to a man, “Embrace Islam.” The man said, “I find that I dislike it.” The …
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Usamah ibn Zayd reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, sent us on an expedition. In the morning we attacked Al-Huraqat of Juhaynah. I caught hold …
Hadith on Jihad: Did you tear open his heart to see his intention? Read More »
Abu Musa reported: A man asked the Prophet, “A man may fight to be courageous, another may fight for zeal, and another may fight to show off. Which of these …
Hadith on Jihad: Muslims fight for freedom to preach, practice Islam Read More »
‘Ata bin Abi Rabah reported: I visited Aisha, may Allah be pleased with her, with ‘Ubayd bin ‘Umayr to ask her about emigration. Aisha said, “There is no emigration today. …
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Suwayd ibn Muqarrin reported: He had a slave girl and someone slapped her, so he said to him, “Did you not know that it is forbidden to strike the face? …
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Salih ibn Bashir reported: Fudayk came to the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, and he said, “O Messenger of Allah, they argue that whomever does not …
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Thawban reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Whoever visits a sick person will remain in an orchard of Paradise until he returns.” Source: Ṣaḥīḥ …
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Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “No child can repay his father unless he finds him as a slave, purchases him, and emanicaptes …
Hadith on Parents: No child can truly repay his father Read More »