‘Amr ibn al-‘As reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, sent for me and he ordered me to put on my armor and weapons, then come to him. …
Hadith on Halal: Lawful wealth is excellent for a righteous man Read More »
‘Aqil reported: Al-Hasan, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “It is not backbiting to speak against three people: a follower of whims, an obstinate sinner who publicizes his sins, …
Hasan on Backbiting: Permission to mention evil of three people Read More »
Al-Mughirah ibn Shu’bah reported: He proposed to a woman in marriage and the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Look at her, for it is the best way …
Hadith on Nikah: Looking at a prospective marriage candidate Read More »
Nafi’ reported: A man came to Ibn Umar, may Allah be pleased with him, and he asked about a man who divorces his wife three times, then he marries her …
Hadith on Zina: Nikah Halala is a form of adultery Read More »
Abu Dharr reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, left us behind and no bird flaps with its wings but that he had given us some …
Hadith on Prophecy: The Prophet left us everything we need to know Read More »
Ibn Abbas reported: When the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, was expelled from Mecca, Abu Bakr said, “They have expelled their Prophet. Verily, unto Allah we belong and …
Hadith on Defense: First verse revealed about fighting and jihad Read More »
Al-Mu’afi ibn ‘Imran reported: Al-Awza’i, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “A time will come to people in which the rarest thing of that era will be a friendly …
Awza’i on Sunnah: Brotherhood, Halal money, Sunnah to become rare Read More »
Al-Qasim ibn Muhammad reported: Aisha, mother of the believers, may Allah be pleased with her, fasted on the day of ‘Arafat as a pilgrim. Al-Qasim said, “I saw her in …
Aisha on Arafat: No harm for pilgrims to fast Arafat if not too weak Read More »
Ubayy ibn Ka’b reported: On the day of the battle of Uhud, sixty-four of the Ansar and six of the Muhajirun had fallen, one of whom was Hamza, and the …
Hadith on Retaliation: Equal punishment permitted, forgiveness is better Read More »
‘Awf ibn Malik reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Obey me as long as I am here with you. You must hold firmly to the verses …
Hadith on Quran: Hold fast to the verses of Allah Read More »
Abdullah ibn Abbas reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Gabriel, upon him be peace, taught me to recite the Quran in one reading and …
Hadith on Ahruf: Quran revealed in seven canonical readings Read More »
Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “If two people exchange harsh words, it is against the instigator as long as the one …
Hadith on Retaliation: Sin falls on instigator, unless another transgresses Read More »
Sa’id ibn Jubayr reported: Ibn Abbas, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “There is no believer or sinner but that Allah Almighty has decreed his provision from the lawful. …
Ibn Abbas on Rizq: Allah decreases his provision if he takes Haram Read More »
Anas reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, had a camel named Al-‘Adba and she could not be outraced. A bedouin came riding his camel and …
Hadith on Humility: Everything raised up in world will be humbled Read More »
Jabir ibn Abdullah reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “O people, fear Allah and be decent in seeking provision, for a soul will never …
Hadith on Rizq: Be graceful in seeking Halal provision Read More »
Abu Umamah reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, the Holy Spirit inspired in my mind that a soul will never die until it …
Hadith on Rizq: Let him not seek provision by sinful means Read More »
Aisha reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, leaned forward to kiss me. I said, “I am fasting.” The Prophet said, “And I am fasting,” then …
Hadith on Fasting: Spouses kissing each other while fasting Read More »
Abu al-Sha’tha reported: Ibn Abbas, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “The people of the time of ignorance would eat some things and leave other things believing they were …
Hadith on Food: Allah reveals Halal and Haram food Read More »
Abu Bakr reported: I have seen the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, in al-‘Araj pouring water over his head while he was fasting, either due to …
Hadith on Fasting: Using water to cool off while fasting Read More »
Ahmad ibn Hanbal reported: Abu Muslim al-Khawlani, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “To renounce the world does not mean to forbid what is allowed, nor to squander wealth. …
Khawlani on Zuhd: Asceticism is to trust Allah over yourself Read More »