Aisha reported: She said to ‘Urwah, “O my nephew, we used to sight three crescent moons in two months without having any fire to cook in the house of the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him.” ‘Urwah said, “How did you live?” Aisha said, “With the two dark things, dates and water, …
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Abu Huraira reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “If I were invited to a meal of a simple sheep’s hoof or shoulder, I would answer it. If I were given a gift of a simple sheep’s hoof or shoulder, I would accept it.” Source: Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 2429 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according …
Hadith on Courtesy: The Prophet accepts humble gifts and invitations Read More »
Abu Umamah reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Whoever intercedes for his brother and he is given a gift for it and he accepts it, he has come to a great door among the doors of usury.” Source: Sunan Abī Dāwūd 3541 Grade: Hasan (fair) according to Al-Albani عَنْ أَبِي أُمَامَةَ …
Hadith on Bribery: Accepting a bribe is a great door of usury Read More »
Ibn Abbas reported: The Messenger fo Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Treat your children equally regarding gifts. If I were to favor anyone, I would have favored women.” Source: al-Sunan al-Kubrá 11092 Grade: Hasan (fair) according to Ibn Hajar عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ سَوُّوا بَيْنَ …
Hadith on Children: Give your children gifts equally, fairly Read More »
Abdullah ibn Busr reported: I gave a sheep as a gift to the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, and the Prophet sat on his knees to eat. A bedouin said, “What is this sitting?” The Prophet said, “Verily, Allah has made me a noble servant and he has not made me a stubborn …
Hadith on Muhammad: Allah has made me generous and humble, not a tyrant Read More »
Maymunah reported: She said, “O Messenger of Allah, tell us about the Sacred House in Jerusalem.” The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “It is the land of the gathering and the Resurrection. Go there and pray, for one prayer in it is like a thousand prayers elsewhere.” She said, “What …
Hadith on Jerusalem: Pray in Masjid al-Aqsa, or send gifts Read More »
Ali ibn Abi Talib reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, was given gifts by Khosrau and he accepted them. Kings would give him gifts and he would accept them. Source: Sunan al-Tirmidhī 1576 Grade: Hasan (fair) according to Al-Tirmidhi عَنْ عَلِيٍّ عَنْ النَّبِيِّ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ أَنَّ كِسْرَى أَهْدَى لَهُ فَقَبِلَ …
Hadith on Gifts: The Prophet accepts gifts from non-Muslim leaders Read More »
Abu Qabus reported: A woman asked Aisha, may Allah be pleased with her, “We have a nurse among the Magians and they give us gifts on their festivals.” Aisha said, “As for the meat they have slaughtered, do not eat it. Rather, you may eat from the fruit of their trees.” Source: Muṣannaf Ibn Abī …
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Ali ibn Abi Talib reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “A Muslim has six rights over another Muslim in good conduct: to greet him with peace when he meets him, to respond to his invitation, to respond to his sneeze, to visit him when he is sick, to follow his …
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Mu’adh ibn Jabal reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Allah Almighty said: My love is assured for those who love each other for My sake, who sit together for My sake, who visit each other for My sake, and who spend on each other for My sake.” Source: Musnad …
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Al-Sa’b ibn Jathamah reported: He presented the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, with a wild donkey as a gift when he was at Al-Abwa, or Waddan, and the Prophet returned it to him. When the Prophet saw the look of disappointment on his face, he said, “Indeed, we have only returned …
Hadith on Kindness: The Prophet did not want to hurt his feelings Read More »
Umar reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, gave me a gift and I said, “Give it to someone poorer than me.” The Prophet said, “Take it and keep it or give it in charity. Whatever comes to you of this property, take it without extravagance or begging for it. Whatever …
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Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, when Allah Almighty bestows bounties upon a servant, He loves to see the traces of His bounties upon him. He dislikes one who wallows in misery and pessimism. Allah hates the obstinate questioner, and He loves those who are modest, …
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Zuhayr ibn Abi ‘Alqamah reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, Allah Almighty loves to see the traces of blessings on his servant. He does not love one who wallows in misery and pessimism.” Source: al-Mu’jam al-Kabīr 5167 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Al-Suyuti عَنْ زُهَيْرِ بْنِ أَبِي عَلْقَمَةَ قَالَ قَالَ …
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Ibn Umar reported: Umar saw a silken cloak for sale and he requested that the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, buy it to wear on Fridays and days he receives delegations. The Prophet said, “Verily, this cloak is worn by one who has no share in the Hereafter.” Later, the Prophet received some …
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Aisha reported: She was with the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, while on a journey. Aisha said, “I raced him on foot and I outran him, but when I gained some weight, I raced him again and he outran me. The Prophet said: This is for that race.” Source: Sunan Abī Dāwūd 2578 …
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Abu Huraira reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Give each other gifts and you will love each other.” Source: al-Adab al-Mufrad 594 Grade: Hasan (fair) according to Ibn Hajar عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قال تَهَادُوا تَحَابُّوا 594 الأدب المفرد للبخاري 3/1047 المحدث ابن حجر العسقلاني خلاصة حكم المحدث إسناده …
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Abdullah ibn al-Zubayr reported: I have not seen anyone more generous than Aisha and Asma’, though their generosity was different. Aisha would gather things and after they had been collected, she would share them. As for Asma’, should would not leave anything for tomorrow. Source: al-Adab al-Mufrad 280 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Al-Albani عَنْ …
Hadith on Generosity: None more generous than Aisha and Asma Read More »
Mu’adh ibn Anas reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The best of virtues is that you maintain relations with one who cuts you off, that you give to one who deprives you, and that you forgive one who insults you.” Source: Musnad Aḥmad 15191 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to …
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Thawban reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Who will guarantee for me that he will not ask people for anything, and I will guarantee for him Paradise?” Thawban said, “I will,” and after that he would not ask anyone for anything Source: Sunan Abī Dāwūd 1643 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to …
Hadith on Independence: Paradise for one who never asks people for anything Read More »