Abdullah ibn Mas’ud reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, Satan has despaired that idols will be worshipped in the land of the Arabs, but rather he will be pleased with you for less than that by your contempt for each other, which is a punishment on the Day of Resurrection. …
Hadith on Wrongdoing: Satan is pleased when Muslims oppress each other Read More »
Al-Qurtubi reported: One of the righteous predecessors said to his student, “What will you do if Satan entices you to sin?” The student said, “I will fight him!” The elder said, “And if he returns?” The student said, “I will fight him!” The elder said, “And if he returns?” The student said, “I will fight …
Salaf on Shaytan: Do not fight the devil, rather turn to Allah Read More »
Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “No people stand up from a gathering in which they did not remember Allah but that it is as if they have risen from the carcass of a donkey, and it will cause them grief.” Source: Sunan Abī Dāwūd 4855 Grade: …
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Mu’adh ibn Jabal reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, Satan is a wolf amongst humanity like the wolf who seizes the sheep wandering and straying from the flock. Beware of the winding mountain paths. You must stay with the wider community.” Source: Musnad Aḥmad 22107 Grade: Hasan li …
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Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, the believer can wear out his devils just as one of you exhausts his camel on a journey.” Source: Musnad Aḥmad 8940 Grade: Hasan (fair) according to Al-Albani عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللهِ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ قَالَ إِنَّ …
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Aisha reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, would say, “O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the trials and punishment of the Hellfire, from the trials and punishment of the grave, from the evil of the trials of wealth, and from the evil of the trials of poverty. O Allah, I …
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Abdullah ibn Mas’ud reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Perform the Hajj and ‘Umrah pilgrimages, one after another, for they both erase poverty and sins just as the furnace removes impurity from iron, gold, and silver. There is no reward for an accepted Hajj but Paradise.” Source: Sunan al-Tirmidhī …
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Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, one of you enters the mosque and Satan mounts him just as a man mount his animal. If Satan becomes settled, he will collar him or bridle him.” Abu Huraira said, “You can witness this. As for the collar, it …
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Abdullah ibn Mas’ud reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, Allah has not forbidden matters but that He knows you will be tempted towards them. Thus, I have taken it upon myself to prohibit you lest you fall into the Hellfire just like the falling of a moth or …
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Mundhir reported: Wahb ibn Munabbih, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “Satan, upon whom is the curse of Allah, said: Verily, we lie in wait among the people of impatience and fury, then we play with them as children play with a ball.” Source: al-Zuhd li-Aḥmad ibn Ḥanbal 522 عَنْ مُنْذِر عَنْ وَهْبِ بْنِ …
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Al-Nawwas ibn Sam’an reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Allah strikes a parable of the straight path. On either side of the path are walls with open doors over which are hanging curtains. Upon the gate of the path is a caller, saying, ‘O people! Enter the straight path …
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Makhul reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The believers are easy-going and gentle, like a camel tethered by its nose. If he is restricted, he is submissive. If he is made to kneel upon a rock, he will comply.” Source: Shu’ab al-Imān 7777 Grade: Hasan (fair) according to Al-Albani …
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Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Whoever declares the glory of Allah and His praises one hundred times every day, his sins will be diminished even if they are like the foam of the sea.” Source: Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 6405, Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 2691 Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (authenticity agreed …
Hadith on Tasbih: Glorifying Allah daily erases many sins Read More »
Abu Huraira reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Whoever says when he retires to his bed, ‘There is no God but Allah alone without any partners, to Him belong the dominion and praise and He is powerful over all things, there is no movement or might but in Allah, glory be …
Hadith on Dua: Supplication for forgiveness before sleeping Read More »
Khabbab ibn al-Arat reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, it is enough for you to have in the world the likes of a traveler’s provision.” Source: Shu’ab al-Imān 13/39 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Al-Albani عَنْ خَبَّابِ بْنِ الْأَرَتِّ قَالَ قَالَ النَّبِيُّ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ إِنَّمَا يَكْفِي أَحَدَكُمْ مَا …
Hadith on Zuhd: Enough of the world on journey to Hereafter Read More »
Anas reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The parable of my nation is like the rain. One does not know if the first part is the best or the last.” Source: Sunan al-Tirmidhī 2869 Grade: Sahih li ghayrihi (authentic due to external evidence) according to Al-Albani عَنْ أَنَسٍ قَالَ …
Hadith on Ummah: Virtue of the first and last Muslims Read More »
Anas reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, a dream will come to pass in the manner it is interpreted. The parable of this is a man who raises his foot until he places it down. Thus, if one of you sees a dream, let him not speak about …
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Ibn Umar reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, bad character spoils deeds just as vinegar spoils honey.” Source: Musnad ‘Abd ibn Ḥumayd 799 Grade: Hasan (fair) according to Al-Albani عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ قَالَ إِنَّ سُوءَ الْخُلُقِ لَيُفْسِدُ الْعَمَلَ كَمَا يُفْسِدُ الْخَلُّ الْعَسَلَ 799 المنتخب …
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Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Two ravenous, hungry wolves spending the night in a pen of sheep while its owners are negligent, bloodthirsty and eating, are not quicker to wreak havoc than the love of wealth and high status are to the religion of a Muslim.” …
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Abu Huraira reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, you will crave leadership, and it will be a source of regret on the Day of Resurrection. How nice is the wet nurse, yet how evil is the weaning!” Source: Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 7148 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Al-Bukhari عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ …
Hadith on Imamate: Regret for eagerness to rule on Judgment Day Read More »