Abu Najih reported: Umar, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “I am certainly amazed that a man can be with his family like a child, but if he is …
Umar on Humility: Playful with family, but a man when needed Read More »
Abu Huraira reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The nobility of a man is in his religion, his manhood is in his intellect, and his honor …
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Ibn Asakir reported: Al-Fudayl ibn ‘Iyad, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “Whoever has bad character has dishonored his religion, his reputation, and his manhood.” Source: Tārīkh Dimashq 48/414 …
Fudayl on Manhood: Character flaws dishonor religion, masculinity Read More »
Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Among protective jealousy is what Allah loves and hates. As for what Allah loves, it is …
Hadith on Gheerah: Protective jealousy that Allah loves and hates Read More »
Bakr ibn Abdullah reported: The companions of the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, would throw melons at each other for fun, but if matters became serious, they would …
Hadith on Sahaba: Companions had fun, showed courage in danger Read More »
Al-Rabia’ reported: Al-Shafi’i, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “Manhood is based upon four pillars: good character, generosity, humility, and cautious piety.” Source: al-Sunan al-Kubrá 19165 عن الربيع قال …
Shafi’i on Masculinity: Four pillars of a true man Read More »
Raja’ reported: Dawud ibn Abi Hind, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “I sat with the learned jurists and I found my religion with them. I sat with the …
Dawud on Talaq: Worst men divorce their wives for trivial reasons Read More »
Abdullah ibn Shumayt reported: Ayyub al-Sakhtiyani, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “A man will not hit the mark, nor fulfill his manhood, until he has two characteristics: Forgiving …
Ayyub on Manhood: Real men forgive others, overlook their faults Read More »
Al-Mada’ini reported: It was said to Al-Ahnaf ibn Qays, may Allah have mercy on him, “What is manhood?” Al-Ahnaf said, “Forbearance at a time of anger, and forgiveness at a …
Ahnaf on Manhood: True men are forbearing, forgiving Read More »
Ahmad ibn Jamil reported: Muhammad ibn al-Nadr, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “The first part of manhood is a cheerful face. The second part is loving kindness to …
Ibn Nadr on Men: Real manliness is smiling, kindness, caring Read More »
Mansur ibn Abdullah reported: Al-Kattani, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “The truly weak man is he who is too weak to manage himself.” Source: Tārīkh Dimashq 54/254 عن …
Kattani on Nafs: True strength is to properly manage one’s self Read More »
Ibn Abbas reported: Al-Fadl was riding with the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, and a woman from Khash’am came. Al-Fadl began to stare at her and …
Hadith on Hijab: Men must respect women, not stare at them Read More »
Ibn Abi Dunya reported: Sa’id ibn al-‘As, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “I have not insulted a man ever since I became a man.” Source: al-Ḥilm li-Ibn Abī …
Sa’id on Hilm: A real man does not disparage others Read More »
Abdullah ibn Amr reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The best of you are the best to their women.” Source: Sunan Ibn Mājah 1978 …
Hadith on Women: Best men treat women in best manner Read More »
Ibn al-Mubarak reported: Umar ibn al-Khattab, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “Do not let yourselves be impressed by the roar of a man. Rather, if he fulfills the …
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Ibn Asakir reported: Abu al-Hasan al-Bushanji, may Allah have mercy on him, was asked about chivalry and he said, “Chivalry is with you in a verse from the Book of …
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Ibn Umar reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Waive the punishments with magnanimity, for that is part of righteousness.” In another narration, the Prophet …
Hadith on Ta’zir: Pardon criminal punishments if possible, except hudud Read More »
Al-Bayhaqi reported: Al-Ahnaf ibn Qays, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “Five are as I say: There is no rest for the envious, there is no manhood for the …
Al-Dhahabi reported: Ibn al-Mubarak, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “It is a duty upon the wise man not to belittle three persons: the scholars, the authorities, and his …
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Al-Mawardi reported: Umar ibn al-Khattab, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “The foundation of a man is his intellect, his honor is in his religion, and his manhood is …
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