Sahl ibn Sa’d reported: We were in the trench with the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, while he was digging and we were carrying the dirt away. The Prophet passed by us and he said, “O Allah, there is no life worth living but the life of the Hereafter, so forgive …
Hadith on Akhirah: Hereafter is the only life worth living Read More »
Abu Malik al-Ashja’i reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Whoever declares the unity of Allah and denies whatever is worshipped besides Him, then Allah has made his wealth and life sacred, and his reckoning is upon Allah Almighty.” Source: Musnad Aḥmad 27213 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Al-Arna’ut عَنْ …
Hadith on Tawhid: Believers’ property and blood sacred to Allah Read More »
Abu Sa’id al-Khudri reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “A heavenly caller will announce: Verily, you will be healthy and never sick again! You will live and never die again! You will be young and never grow old again! Such is the word of the Almighty: They will be called, this …
Hadith on Jannah: Angels announce eternal bliss of Paradise Read More »
Anas ibn Malik reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Allah has appointed an angel over every womb. He says: O Lord, a drop! O Lord, a clot! O Lord, a bit of flesh! Then if Allah decrees the completion of its creation, he says: O Lord, male or female? O Lord, …
Hadith on Qadr: Destiny decreed while in the mother’s womb Read More »
Abdur Rahman ibn Ghanm reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Whoever says ten times before departing the sunset and dawn prayers or moving his feet, ‘There is no God but Allah alone, without any partners, to Him belong the dominion and all praise, all goodness is in His hand, He gives …
Hadith on Dua: Supplications before leaving at end of prayer Read More »
Abu Umamah reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Whoever says one hundred times after dawn prayer before moving his feet, ‘There is no God but Allah, without any partners. He owns the dominion and to Him is all praise, He gives life and He causes death, and all goodness …
Hadith on Fajr: Rewards for supplication after dawn prayer Read More »
Abu Ayyub reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Whoever says ten times when he awakens in the morning, ‘There is no God but Allah, alone without any partners to Him. He owns the dominion and for Him is all praise. He gives life and causes death, for He has power over …
Hadith on Dua: Powerful supplication to Allah, morning and evening Read More »
Mu’adh ibn Anas reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Blessed is one who is good to his parents. Allah Almighty will extend his lifespan.” Source: al-Adab al-Mufrad lil-Bukhārī 22 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Al-Suyuti عَنْ معاذ بن أنس قَالَ قَالَ النَّبِيُّ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ مَنْ بَرَّ وَالِدَيْهِ طُوبَى لَهُ …
Hadith on Parents: Blessed is one who treats parents well Read More »
Abu Huraira reported: I said, “What is Paradise built from?” The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Bricks of silver and gold, its mortar is musk of strong fragrance, its pebbles are pearls and rubies, and its soil is saffron. Whoever enters it will enjoy bliss without despair and eternity without …
Abu al-Tufayl reported: It was said to Hudhayfah, may Allah be pleased with him, “Who are the dead among the living?” Hudhayfah said, “Those who do not recognize good in their hearts and do not reject evil in their hearts.” Source: Muṣannaf Ibn Abī Shaybah 37577 عَنْ أَبِي الطُّفَيْلِ قَالَ قِيلَ لِحُذَيْفَةَ رضي الله عنه …
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Abu Bakrah reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, the quickest act of obedience to be rewarded is to maintain family ties, even if the people of the household are wicked, such that it will grow their wealth and increase their numbers if they maintain family ties. No people of a …
Hadith on Rahim: Benefits of good relationships with family Read More »
‘Uqbah ibn ‘Amir reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Surely, whoever wants to extend his lifespan and expand his provision, let him uphold his family ties.” Source: Shu’ab al-Imān 7587 Grade: Sahih li ghayrihi (authentic due to external evidence) according to Al-Albani عَنْ عُقْبَةَ بْنِ عَامِرٍ قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ …
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Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Let none of you wish for death, nor call for it before its time comes. When one of you dies, his deeds come to an end. Verily, the life of a believer only increases in good.” Source: Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 2682 Grade: …
Hadith on Life: Long living always good for a believer Read More »
Umm al-Fadl reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, entered the home of Al-‘Abbas while he was complaining and wishing for death. The Prophet said, “O ‘Abbas, O uncle of the Messenger of Allah, do not wish for death. If you are a good-doer, your goodness will be added to your goodness and …
Hadith on Despair: Never wish for death, only improvement Read More »
Talhah reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “There is no one better to Allah than a believer who lives long to glorify Him, exalt Him, and declare His oneness.” Source: Musnad Aḥmad 1401 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Al-Albani عَنْ طَلْحَة قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللهِ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ …
Hadith on Life: Best believers live long to glorify Allah Read More »
Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Shall I not tell you about the best of you?” They said, “Yes, O Messenger of Allah.” The Prophet said, “The best of you are those with the longest lives and best deeds.” Source: Musnad Aḥmad 7212 Grade: Sahih li ghayrihi …
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Abu Turab reported: Hatim al-Asamm, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “I saw all people doubting the matter of their provision and I relied upon Allah Almighty: There is no creature on earth but that upon Allah is its provision (11:6). I realized that I am one among these creatures, so I do not …
Hatim on Rizq: No worries about what Allah has guaranteed Read More »
Buraydah reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, the Quran will meet its companion on the Day of Resurrection, when his grave is cleaved open, as a pale man, saying: Do you recognize me? He will say: I do not recognize you. The pale man will say: I am …
Hadith on Quran: Tremendous rewards for memorizing Quran Read More »
Anas reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The son of Adam grows old but remains young in two matters: greed for wealth and greed for long life.” Source: Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 1047 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Muslim عَنْ أَنَسٍ قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ يَهْرَمُ ابْنُ …
Hadith on Greed: Human nature remains greedy for wealth, long life Read More »
Abdullah ibn Umar reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Whoever enters the market and he says, ‘There is no God but Allah, alone without any partners. To Him belong the dominion and all praise, He causes life and death. He lives and does not die, all good is in …
Hadith on Dua: Supplication for entering the marketplace Read More »