Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Whoever performs ablution in the best manner, then sets out but finds that the people had …
Hadith on Jama’ah: Reward for intending congregational prayer, even if missed Read More »
Qays reported: Al-Zubayr ibn al-‘Awwam, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “Whoever among you can keep some of his good deeds hidden, let him do so.” Source: Muṣannaf Ibn …
Zubayr on Sincerity: Keep some of your good deeds private Read More »
Mihjan ibn al-Adra’ reported: I was eager to meet the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, one night, and he came out to fulfill one of his needs. The …
Hadith on Recitation: Warning not to exaggerate with the Quran Read More »
Mu’awiyah reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Allah might forgive any sin except for a man who kills a believer on purpose or a man who …
Hadith on Kufr: Allah may forgive anything but murder and disbelief Read More »
Anas ibn Malik reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, Allah Almighty has servants who can know the hearts of people by their discerning …
Hadith on Firasah: Some believer can sense people’s hearts Read More »
Ali reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Do not follow one glance at a woman with another. You are excused for the first but the second …
Hadith on Gazing: Accidental glances forgiven, second are sinful Read More »
Mu’adh ibn Jabal reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him said, “Islam is beautified by two qualities: modesty and tolerance for the sake of Allah and …
Hadith on Beauty: Islam is beautified by patient and tolerance Read More »
Ibn Rajab reported: Ka’b ibn Malik, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “Whoever fasts the month of Ramadan and he says to himself that he will return to sinful …
Ka’b on Ramadan: Whoever fasts intending to sin after Ramadan Read More »
Salamah al-Hamdani reported: We used to sit by the door of Abdullah ibn Mas’ud, may Allah be pleased with him, before dawn prayer. When he came out, we would walk …
Abdullah on Bid’ah: Rejection of apparently good or small innovations Read More »
Ibn Abbas reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The one murdered will come with the scalp and head of his killer in his hand on the …
Hadith on Murder: Is there any repentance for the killer? Read More »
Al-Hasan reported: Umar, may Allah be pleased with him, used to say, “O Allah, make my deeds righteous, make them purely for Your sake, and do not let anyone else …
Umar on Ikhlaas: Make all my deeds sincere for Your sake Read More »
Abu Huraira reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Whoever marries a woman on the condition of a dowry he does not intend to pay to her, …
Hadith on Dishonesty: Sin to promise payment without intending to Read More »
Al-Ghazali reported: Hatim al-Asamm, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “The believer commands and prohibits for the sake of governance and he sets things right. The hypocrite commands and …
Hatim on Leadership: Believers seek good governance, hypocrites seek power Read More »
Ubayy ibn Ka’b reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Give glad tidings to this nation of honor, victory, and stability. Yet, whoever does a deed of …
Hadith on Hypocrisy: No reward for worshipping with worldly motives Read More »
Abu Musa al-Ash’ari reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, used to supplicate with these words, “O Allah, forgive my faults, my ignorance, and my excesses in my …
Hadith on Istighfar: The Prophet supplicates for Allah’s forgiveness Read More »
Anas ibn Malik reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “If Allah puts the Muslim servant to trial in his body, Allah says: Record his righteous deeds …
Hadith on Trials: When Allah afflicts a Muslim in his body Read More »
Abu Huraira reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, knowledge only comes by learning and forbearance only comes by cultivating forbearance. Whoever aims for good will …
Hadith on Hilm: Forbearance must be learned and cultivated Read More »
‘Ubadah ibn al-Samit reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Whoever joins a military campaign in the way of Allah with no intention but to …
Haith on Jihad: No divine reward in fighting for spoils of war Read More »
Abu Darda reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Whoever comes to his carpet intending to stand for prayer at night, yet his eyes are overcome with …
Hadith on Niyyah: Night prayer intention recorded, even if he fell asleep Read More »
Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Allah says to the angels: If My servant intends to commit a sin, do not record …
Hadith on Deeds: Allah instructs angels how to record deeds Read More »