Shurayh reported: His father, Hani, attended the delegation with his people to the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, and the Prophet heard them calling him by …
Hadith on Kunya: Changing names to safeguard monotheism Read More »
Al-Bara’ ibn ‘Azib reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, when the believer is ready to depart the world and is facing the Hereafter, angels from …
Hadith on Death: Angels receive the souls of righteous or wicked Read More »
Abu Jabirah ibn al-Dahhak reported: A man used to have two or three names by which he was called. Perhaps he hated one of them, so Allah revealed the verse, …
Hadith on Names: Allah forbids insulting by hateful nicknames 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 »
Ibn Abbas reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, was optimistic, he did not see evil omens, and he liked good names. Source: Musnad Aḥmad 2762 …
Hadith on Optimism: The Prophet was optimistic, had good expectations Read More »
Abdullah ibn Rafi’ reported: I said to Abu Huraira, may Allah be pleased with him, “Why were you nicknamed Abu Huraira?” Abu Huraira said, “I would tend to the sheep …
Hadith on Cats: How Abu Huraira got his nickname Read More »
Umar ibn al-Khattab reported: In the time of the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, there was a man named Abdullah who was nicknamed Donkey, and he would make …
Hadith on Alcoholics: Do not curse him, he loves Allah and His Messenger Read More »
Abu Wahb al-Jushami reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Name yourselves with the names of the prophets. The most beloved names to Allah are …
Hadith on Names: Use names of prophets, not war or bitterness Read More »
Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The most vile man to Allah on the Day of Resurrection, the most filthy and the …
Hadith on Pride: Worst to Allah are the arrogant ‘king of kings’ Read More »