‘Abdur Rahman ibn Mihran reported: When death approached Abu Huraira, he said, “Do not set up a special canopy over me and do not follow me with burning incense. Carry …
Hadith on Funerals: Abu Huraira requests a swift, modest procession Read More »
Safinah reported: A man prepared food for Ali ibn Abi Talib, may Allah be pleased with him, who was his guest. Fatimah said, “If only we had invited the Messenger …
Hadith on Luxury: Warning against extravagant decorations Read More »
Ibn Abbas reported: He recited the verse, “Those who avoid the major sins and obscenities, except for the shortcomings,” (53:32). Then, the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, …
Hadith on Sins: Who has not fallen short of Allah’s commands? Read More »
Anas ibn Malik reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, Allah has revealed to me that you be humble to one another and not …
Hadith on Humility: Believers must be humble to each other Read More »
Ibn Abbas reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The best of you are those with the most excellent character and are careful of those …
Hadith on Akhlaq: The best of you, the worst of you Read More »
‘Ammar ibn Yasir reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “O Allah, I ask You for contentment with the decree of providence.” Source: al-Sunnah li-Ibn …
Hadith on Dua: Ask Allah for satisfaction with the Divine Decree Read More »
Masruq reported: Abdullah ibn Mas’ud, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “O people, fear Allah! Whoever among you knows something, let him say what he knows. Whoever does not …
Hadith on Humility: Best scholars know to say Allah knows best Read More »
Al-Muttalib reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Prayer is offered two cycles at a time, a sitting testimony offered after each two cycles, that you humbly …
Hadith on Salah: Prayer with humility, dignity, tranquility Read More »
Razin Abi al-Nu’man reported: Ali ibn Abi Talib, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “When you are asked about what you do not know, then flee.” It was said, …
Anas ibn Malik reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Shall I not teach you a prayer which, if you supplicated by it, Allah would …
Hadith on Dua: Supplicate even if you have debt like mountains Read More »
Abu Sa’id al-Khudri reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, prostration is the repentance of a prophet.” Source: Sunan Abī Dāwūd 1410 Grade: Sahih …
Hadith on Sajdah: Prostration is the repentance of a prophet Read More »
Abu Bakrah reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, if he received good news or something pleasing, he would fall down in prostration from gratitude to Allah. Source: …
Hadith on Sajdah: The Prophet prostrates to thank Allah Read More »
Ibn Qudamah reported: Malik ibn Dinar, may Allah have mercy on him, was asked about the reason for his repentance and he said: I was an officer and I was …
Malik on Tawbah: Malik ibn Dinar’s story of repentance Read More »
Al-Qaddah reported: Whenever death was mentioned in front of Umar ibn Abdul Aziz, may Allah have mercy on him, he would tremble like a bird and weep until his tears …
Umar II on Death: The Caliph trembles remembering the Hereafter Read More »
Al-Mu’afa ibn ‘Imran reported: Sufyan al-Thawri, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “I met the jurists and they disliked to answer a question or a request for a legal …
Salaf on Fatwa: Hesitancy in legal verdicts unless necessary Read More »
Abdullah ibn Shikhir reported: I proceeded with the delegation of the tribe of ‘Amir to the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him. We said, “You are our …
Hadith on Muhammad: Satan wants to exaggerate the status of the Prophet Read More »
Thamamah ibn Shufayy reported: We were with Fadalah ibn ‘Ubayd in the land of the Romans by a place known as Rudis. One of our companions passed away, so Fadalah …
Hadith on Qubur: Making graves levelled flat with the earth Read More »
Abu Juhayfah reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “I do not eat while reclining.” Source: Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 5398 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Al-Bukhari …
Hadith on Meals: The Prophet mindfully eats sitting upright Read More »
Mu’adh ibn Jabal reported: When the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, dispatched him to Yemen, he went out with him to instruct Mu’adh as he was …
Hadith on Taqwa: Godfearing pious are closest to the Prophet Read More »
Abdur Rahman ibn Mahdi reported: I was with Malik ibn Anas, may Allah have mercy on him, as a man came and he said, “O Abu Abdullah, I have come …