Abu Huraira reported: A man came to the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, seeking the settlement of his loans and he spoke harshly to him. This disturbed his …
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Anas ibn Malik reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Do not be hard upon yourselves, lest the matter be made severe upon you. Verily, …
Hadith on Moderation: Do not be hard on yourself in worship Read More »
Al-Qurtubi reported: Talhah ibn Umar said to ‘Ata’, may Allah have mercy on him, “Indeed, you are a man whom people of various whims gather around and I am a …
‘Ata’ on Gentleness: Speak good words to all people Read More »
Abu Huraira reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, Allah is gentle and He loves gentleness. He grants reward for gentleness what is not given for …
Hadith on Kindness: Allah loves gentleness, not harshness Read More »
Hudhayfah ibn al-Yaman reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Shall I not tell you about the worst servants of Allah? They are cruel and …
Hadith on Servitude: Best and worst servants of Allah Read More »
Suraqah ibn Ju’shum reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “O Suraqah, shall I tell you about the people of Paradise and Hellfire?” Suraqah said, …
Hadith on Cruelty: Hellfire filled with mean, arrogant sinners Read More »
Abu Umamah reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, Allah Almighty loves gentleness and is pleased with it. He lends support for in a …
Hadith on Rifq: Allah supports kindness, gentleness and loves it Read More »
Ibn al-Jawzi reported: Abu Bakr al-Warraq, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “The source of overpowering whims is approaching what is lusted. When whims overpower the heart, it will …
Warraq on Whims: Lowly desires begin downward spiral into evil Read More »
Muhammad ibn Yahya reported: Wuhayb ibn al-Ward, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “Woe to one who places his hopes in the world and sinful are his deeds, great …
Wuhayb on Hereafter: Woe to one who hopes in the world Read More »
Salamah ibn al-Muhabbiq reported: A man had intercourse with the servant girl of his wife, so the matter was referred to the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him. The …
Hadith on Rape: Compelled sex a type of criminal abuse Read More »
Abdullah ibn Amr reported: Zinba’ Abi Rawh found his servant boy with a servant girl, so he maimed his nose and castrated him. The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon …
Hadith on Maiming: The Prophet prohibits cruelty to slaves Read More »
Ibn ‘Awn reported: ‘Umayr ibn Ishaq, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “I have met more companions of the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, than …
Umayr on Sahaba: I have not seen anyone easier than the Companions Read More »
Jabir ibn Abdullah reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, Allah did not send me to be harsh or obstinate, rather He sent me …
Hadith on Teaching: Allah sent me to be a gentle teacher Read More »
Shaddad ibn Aws reported: Umar ibn al-Khattab, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “O Allah, I am weak, so make me strong. I am harsh, so make me gentle. …
Ma’dan ibn Abi Talhah reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, Allah Almighty is kind. He loves kindness and is pleased by it. He offers support …
Hadith on Kindness: Allah supports kind and gentle people Read More »
Jareer ibn Abdullah reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, Allah Almighty rewards for gentleness what He does not give for rudeness. If Allah loves a …
Hadith on Rifq: If Allah loves them, he guides them to kindness Read More »
Abu Sa’id al-Khudri reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Do not cause harm or return harm. Whoever harms others, Allah will harm him. Whoever is …
Hadith on Harm: There is no harm, reciprocating harm Read More »
Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Whoever goes to the gates of the ruler will be put to trial. A servant does …
Hadith on Rulers: Beware of closeness to political leadership Read More »
Aisha reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, gentleness is not found in anything but that it beautifies it, and it is not removed from anything …
Hadith on Rifq: Gentleness is beautiful, cruelty is disgraceful Read More »
Jabir reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The believer is friendly and befriended, for there is no goodness in one who is neither friendly, …
Hadith on Friendliness: Best people are kind, benefit others Read More »