Usamah ibn Sharik reported: I went out with the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, to perform the Hajj pilgrimage, and the people would come to him. One would …
Hadith on Hajj: No blame for mistakes, unless defaming a Muslim Read More »
Abu Sa’id al-Ansari reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Regret is part of repentance, and one who truly repents is like one without sin.” …
Hadith on Tawbah: One who repents is without sin Read More »
Abu Huraira reported: When the verse was revealed to the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, “Unto Allah belongs whatever is in the heavens and the earth, …
Hadith on Thoughts: Allah forgives evil thoughts not acted upon Read More »
Abdur Rahman ibn ‘Awf reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “By the One in whose hand is the soul of Muhammad, there are three …
Hadith on Truths: Three universal facts to swear upon Read More »
Salman al-Farisi reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, was asked about eating ghee, cheese, and wild donkeys. The Prophet said, “The lawful is what Allah …
Hadith on Halal: Lawful food is clear, unspoken matters are pardoned Read More »
Abdullah ibn Amr reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, came out to us one day as if to say farewell. The Prophet said, “I am …
Hadith on Sunnah: The Prophet speaks as if to say farewell Read More »
Sa’d ibn Abi Waqqas reported: On the day Mecca was liberated, the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, granted general amnesty to all of the people except …
Hadith on Mercy: I will find Muhammad forgiving and generous Read More »
Ali ibn Abi Talhah reported: Ibn Abbas, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “Allah has commanded patience at a time of anger, and forbearance and forgiveness at a time …
Ibn Abbas on Patience: Enemies become friends by forgiveness Read More »
Al-Mughirah ibn Shu’bah reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “No one has a greater sense of honor than Allah. No one loves to allow …
Hadith on Mursalin: Messengers sent to give glad tidings and warn Read More »
Jabir ibn Abdullah reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, fought against the tribe of Muharib ibn Khasafah, and a man among them named Ghawrath ibn …
Hadith on Pardon: The Prophet lets an enemy combatant go free Read More »
Al-Aswad ibn Sari’ reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “No one loves to be praised more than Allah Almighty, and no one accepts more …
Hadith on Mercy: Allah loves praise, forgiving His servants Read More »
Mujahid reported: Ibn Abbas, may Allah be please with him, said, “Mention your brother when he is absent in the way you would love to be mentioned by him. Forgive …
Ibn Abbas on Brotherhood: Treat him as you like to be treated Read More »
Aisha reported: Something of hers was stolen, so she began to supplicate against the thief. The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Do not lighten his …
Hadith on Dua: Do not lessen crimes by cursing criminals Read More »
Al-Muharrir reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Whoever suffers injury to his body by someone in any way and he leaves it for the sake of …
Hadith on Pardon: Expiation for forgiving harmful injuries Read More »
Abdullah ibn Abbas reported: A man presented a water-skin filled with wine to the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him. The Prophet said, “Do you know that …
Hadith on Ignorance: Sins excused if one genuinely does not know Read More »
Ibn Abbas reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The one murdered will come with the scalp and head of his killer in his hand on the …
Hadith on Murder: Is there any repentance for the killer? Read More »
Sufyan ibn ‘Uyaynah reported: When the verse was revealed, “Hold to forgiveness, enjoin what is good, and turn away from the ignorant,” (7:199), the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings …
Hadith on Pardon: Allah commands the Prophet to forgive bad manners Read More »
Wahb ibn Kaysan reported: Abdullah ibn al-Zubayr, may Allah be pleased with him, said upon the pulpit, “Hold to forgiveness, enjoin what is good, and turn away from the ignorant …
Ibn Zubayr on Character: Commandment to tolerate people’s bad manners Read More »
Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “There are three persons who will get what they deserve. No servant is wronged by an …
Hadith on Consequences: Three people get what they deserve Read More »
Sa’id ibn Suwayd reported: Umar ibn Abdul Aziz, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “The best frugality is at a time of abundance, and the best forgiveness is at …
Umar II on Frugality: Moderation in abundance, forgiveness in strength Read More »