Ibn Abdul Barr reported: Ibn Wahb, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “What I learned from the manners of Malik was better than his knowledge.” Source: Jāmi’ Bayān al-‘Ilm 581 …
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Al-Qadi ‘Iyad reported: Malik, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “My mother would dress me up and say to me: Go to Shaykh Rabi’ah and learn from his manners …
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Abu Nu’aym reported: Fudayl ibn ‘Iyad, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “It has been said that among the character of the prophets and chosen elect is the purity …
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Sharqi ibn al-Quttami reported: Sayfi ibn Rabah, may Allah have mercy on him, said to his son, “O my son, know that quickest crime to be punished is oppression and …
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Sufyan al-Thawri reported: It was said to Hasan al-Basri, may Allah have mercy on him, regarding a man who sins and then repents, then sins and repents three more times. …
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Abu Rawq reported: Al-Dahhak, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “The head of the matter is good character.” Source: Makārim al-Akhlāq lil-Kharā’iṭī 34 عَنْ أَبِي رَوْقٍ عَنِ الضَّحَّاكِ رحمه …
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Ibn Abbas reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The best of you are those who are best to women.” Source: al-Mustadrak ‘alá al-Ṣaḥīḥayn 7407 Grade: Sahih …
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Ibn Rajab reported: It was said to Ibn al-Mubarak, may Allah have mercy on him, “Summarize good character for us in a single sentence.” Ibn al-Mubarak said, “Leave aside anger.” …
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Qutbah ibn Malik reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “O Allah, I seek refuge in you from evil character traits, evil deeds, and evil …
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Ka’b reported: Allah Almighty said to Moses, upon him be peace, “O Moses, be soft in nature, for the most abhorred creation to me is one within whom is arrogance, …
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Jabir reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, Allah is beautiful and He loves beauty. He loves the loftiest of affairs and disapproves of …
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Mu’adh ibn Jabal reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, sent him to a people and he said, “O Messenger of Allah, instruct me.” The Prophet said, “Spread …
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Anas ibn Malik reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Whoever abandons lies in support of falsehood, a house will be built for him in …
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Ibn Rajab reported: Imam Ahmad, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “Good character is to not get angry or enraged. Good character is to patiently endure what comes from …
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Al-Washa’ reported: Hasan al-Basri, may Allah have mercy on him, was asked about good character and he said, “It is generosity, charitable giving, and loving kindness towards people.” Source: al-Muwashā …
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Ibn al-Mubarak reported: Muhammad ibn Ali al-Baqir, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “Whoever has qualities of character and kindness has been given all that is good and comforting. …
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Aisha reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, whoever has been given the quality of kindness has been given his share of good in this life …
Hadith on Adab: Good character rewarded with Paradise, increased life Read More »
Abu Huraira reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The son of Adam does not act with anything better than prayer, reconciliation between people, and good character.” …
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Abu Idris reported: Abu Darda, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “No deeds of the children of Adam are better than walking to prayer, having exceptional character, and reconciling …
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Anas ibn Malik reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Noble character is among the deeds of Paradise.” Source: al-Mu’jam al-Awsaṭ lil-Ṭabarānī 6675 Grade: Jayyid …
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