Abu Huraira reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, visited the grave of his mother and he wept and made others around him start weeping. The Prophet said, “I asked my Lord for permission to seek forgiveness for her and He did not give me permission, then I asked my Lord for permission …
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Abu Huraira reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “No child is born but that he is upon natural instinct. His parents make him a Jew, or a Christian, or Magian. As an animal delivers a child with limbs intact, do you detect any flaws?” Then, Abu Huraira recited the verse, “The …
Hadith on Fitrah: Every child born to believe in Allah Read More »
Anas ibn Malik reported: Before the passing away of the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, he had written to Khosrau, to Casear, to Negus, and to every tyrant, inviting them to Allah. This was not the same Negus for whom the Prophet had performed the funeral prayer. Source: Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 1774 …
Hadith on Da’wah: The Prophet invites world leaders to Islam Read More »
Abu Umamah reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, the most admired ally of mine is a believer of little wealth, given to prayer, who has been excellent in the worship of his Lord and has obeyed Him in secret, who was obscure among people for they did not look to …
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Al-Mughirah ibn Shu’bah reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, “The rider should travel behind the funeral procession, and those on foot should walk behind it, in front, to the right or to the left, near to it. The funeral prayer should be offered over the miscarried fetus, and supplications for …
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Abu Musa reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “If a servant falls ill or travels, the likes of what he used to do when he was settled and healthy will be recorded for him. Source: Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 2834 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Al-Bukhari عَنْ أَبِي مُوسَى عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله …
Hadith on Habits: Allah rewards intention to have good habits Read More »
Umm al-Ala reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, visited me when I was sick, and he said, “Be cheerful, O mother of al-Ala. When a Muslim is sick, Allah takes away his sins just as fire takes away impurities in gold and silver.” Source: Sunan Abī Dāwūd 3092 Grade: Sahih (authentic) …
Hadith on Sickness: Fever expiates sins, just as fire purifies gold Read More »
Anas ibn Malik reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Three things follow a deceased person. Two of them return and one remains. His family, his wealth, and his deeds follow him. His family and wealth return, but his deeds remain.” Source: Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 6149, Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 2960 Grade: Muttafaqun …
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Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, told us about the Negus, the ruler of Abyssinia, on the day he died. The Prophet said to us, “Seek forgiveness for your brother.” Source: Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 1263, Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 951 Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim عَنْ …
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Samurah ibn Jundab reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Clothe yourselves in white. Verily, it is cleaner and purer, and you should shroud your dead in it.” In another narration, the Prophet said, “Verily, it is the best of your garments.” Source: Sunan al-Tirmidhī 2810 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Al-Albani …
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Anas ibn Malik reported: A young Jewish boy used to serve the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, and he became sick, so the Prophet went to visit him. The Prophet sat near his head and asked him to embrace Islam. The boy looked at his father, who was sitting next to him. The …
Hadith on Kindness: The Prophet’s Jewish servant accepts Islam Read More »
Qays ibn Sa’d reported: A funeral passed by the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, and he stood up. It was said to him, “It is a Jew.” The Prophet said, “Was he not a soul?” In another narration, the Prophet said, “Verily, you stand to glorify Allah, who is the receiver …
Hadith on Funerals: The Prophet stands for a Jewish funeral Read More »