Ibn ‘Asakir reported: Fudayl ibn ‘Iyad, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “If you love for people to be equal to you, you have not fulfilled sincerity for the …
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Abu Sa’id al-Khudri reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “There are three traits by which a believer will have no malice: sincerity in deeds …
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Abu Nu’aym reported: Sufyan al-Thawri, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “You must be honest in all things. Beware of lying and treachery and sitting with those who commit …
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‘Amir al-Sha’bi reported: Umar ibn Al-Khattab wrote to Abu Musa, may Allah be pleased with them both, saying, “Whoever purifies his intention, Allah will take care of his affairs between …
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Ibn Qudamah reported: Abu Sulayman, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “Blessed is he who takes a single step, desiring nothing but Allah Almighty.” Ma’ruf al-Karkhi would strike himself …
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Ibn Abi Dunya reported: Ibn al-Mubarak, may Allah have mercy on him, was asked, “Which deed is best?” Ibn al-Mubarak said, “Sincerity to Allah.” Source: al-Amr bil-Ma’rūf li Ibn Abī …
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Abu Nuaim reported: Fudayl ibn ‘Iyad, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “Those who achieved did not do so, in our view, with an abundance of fasts, nor prayers. …
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Abu Umamah reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Allah Almighty said: The most beloved act with which My servant worships Me is goodwill for My sake.” …
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Aisha reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Do you know who are the frontrunners to the shade of Allah Almighty on the Day of …
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Sa’id ibn Abdul Aziz reported: The Prophet David, peace be upon him, said, “O Lord, how do I strive for you in the land with good will?” Allah said, “Remember …
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Ibn Muflih reported: Abdullah, the son of Imam Ahmad, said to his father one day, “O father, instruct me.” Ahmad, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “O my son, …
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Al-Bara’ reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The passing of the world is less significant to Allah than the killing of a believer without …
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Abu Nu’aym reported: Fudayl ibn ‘Iyad, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “Admiration is part of faith and envy is part of hypocrisy. The believer admires others and does …
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Ibn ‘Asakir reported: Ali ibn Abi Talib, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “Verily, the believers are people with good will and love for each other, even if their …
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Abu Nu’aym reported: Al-Shafi’i, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “I never debated anyone but that I would love for him to be guided, directed, helped, and for him …
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Al-Dhahabi reported: Al-Fudayl ibn ‘Iyad, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “If I had one supplication to be answered, I would make it for no one but the ruler. …
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Al-Hasan reported: A man said to Umar, may Allah be pleased with him, “Fear Allah, O leader of the believers! By Allah, the matter is not as you said!” The …
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‘Iyad ibn Ghanam reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Whoever has advice for the ruler, let him take his hand and give it privately. …
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Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “A Muslim has six rights over another Muslim: to greet him with peace when he is …
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Tamim al-Dari reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The religion is sincere good will.” We said, “To whom?” The Prophet said, “To Allah, His Book, His …
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