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Hadith on Shirk: Idolaters forbidden from entering Paradise

Abu Sa’id al-Khudri reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “A man will take his father’s hand on the Day of Resurrection and want to enter Paradise with him. It will be announced: An idolater will not enter Paradise! Allah has forbidden Paradise for the idolaters! He will say: O …

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Hadith on Jannah: The Prophet hopes for united families in Paradise

Rifa’ah al-Juhani reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “I testify before Allah that no servant dies bearing witness there is no God but Allah and Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah and then does what is right, except that he will find his way into Paradise. My Lord Almighty …

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Hadith on the Hour: World to be dominated by foolish dynasties

Abdul Malik reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Soon the world will be dominated by the fool, son of the fool, son of the fool. The best of people will be a believer between an honorable grandparent and an honorable child.” Source: Sharḥ Mushkil al-Āthār 2051 Grade: Sahih (authentic) …

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Hadith on Parents: Blessed is one who treats parents well

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 …

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Hadith on Jihad: Supporting family and oneself in the way of Allah

Ka’b ibn ‘Ujrah reported: A man passed by the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, and the companions of the Messenger of Allah saw his endurance and vigor. They said, “O Messenger of Allah, if only this man was in the way of Allah!” The Prophet said, “If he goes out striving for his …

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Hadith on Family: Paradise forbidden for those who cut off family ties

Sa’id ibn Zayd reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, this womb is derived from the name of the Most Merciful. Whoever severs its relations, Allah will forbid him from entering Paradise.” Source: Musnad Aḥmad 1651 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Al-Albani عَنْ سَعِيدِ بْنِ زَيْدٍ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صَلَّى …

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Hadith on Family: The womb testifies on the Day of Judgment

Abdullah ibn Amr reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The womb will be presented on the Day of Resurrection. It will have a staff like a spindle and it will speak with a clear and articulate tongue. It will maintain whoever maintained its relations, and it will cut off …

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Hadith on Family: Allah maintains relations if family ties are respected

Ibn Abbas reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, the womb is a branch derived from the name of the Most Merciful. He will maintain whoever maintains its relations, and He will cut off whoever cuts off its relations.” Source: Musnad Aḥmad 2953 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Al-Arna’ut …

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Hadith on Parents: Respect your father’s loved ones

Ibn Umar reported: He passed by a bedouin on a journey and the bedouin’s father had been a friend of Umar, may Allah be pleased with him. Ibn Umar said to the bedouin, “Are you not his son?” The bedouin said, “Of course.” Ibn Umar ordered that he be given a donkey from his entourage, …

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Ibn Mubarak on Parenting: Be gentle with your children

Al-Ghazali reported: A man came to Abdullah ibn al-Mubarak, may Allah have mercy on him, and he complained about disrespect from his son. Ibn al-Mubarak said, “Have you supplicated against him?” The man said yes. Ibn al-Mubarak said, “You have corrupted him.” Al-Ghazali said, “It is recommended to be gentle with children.” Source: Iḥyā’ Ulūm …

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Hadith on Kunya: Changing names to safeguard monotheism

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 his nickname Abu al-Hakam, father of judgement. The Prophet called him and he said, “Verily, Allah is the Judge, to Him belongs judgment, so why …

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Hadith on Shirk: Allah curses those who sacrifice to other gods

Abi ibn Abi Talib reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Allah has cursed one who sacrifices to other than Allah. Allah has cursed one who harbors a heretic. Allah has cursed one who curses his own parents. Allah has cursed one who manipulates the boundaries of a land.” Source: …

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Hadith on Parents: Transgression, disobedience swiftly punished

Anas reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Two deeds are quickly punished in the world: transgression and disrespect to parents.” Source: al-Mustadrak ‘alá al-Ṣaḥīḥayn 7350 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Al-Albani عَنْ أَنَسٍ قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ بَابَانِ مُعَجَّلَانِ عُقُوبَتُهُمَا فِي الدُّنْيَا الْبَغْيُ وَالْعُقُوقُ 7350 …

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Hadith on Children: They are the delight of your eyes

Al-Ash’ath ibn Qays reported: I approached the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, during the delegation of Kindah. The Prophet said to me, “Do you have any children?” I said, “A boy was born to me as I was coming out to you, from a daughter of Jamd. I wish in his …

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Ali on Dua: Three supplications are never rejected

Ibn al-Hanba’ reported: Ali, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “Three supplications are never turned away: a just leader for his subjects, a parent over his child, and the supplication of the oppressed.” Source: Musnad ibn al-Jaʻd 2401 عَنِ ابْنِ الْحَبْنَاءِ التَّمِيمِيِّ عَنْ عَلِيٍّ رضي الله عنه قَالَ ثَلَاثَةٌ لَا تُرَدُّ دَعْوَتَهُمُ الْإِمَامُ الْعَادِلُ …

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Hadith on Dua: Supplications of parent, fasting person, traveler

Anas ibn Malik reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The supplications of three are not turned back: the supplication of a parent, the supplication of a fasting person, and the supplication of a traveler.” Source: al-Sunan al-Kubrá lil-Bayhaqī 6392 Grade: Hasan (fair) according to Al-Albani عَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ …

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Hadith on Birth: Praise Allah whether the baby is a boy or girl

Kathir ibn ‘Ubayd reported: Aisha, may Allah be pleased with her, if a child was born to anyone from her family, she would not ask if it was a boy or a girl. Aisha would say, “Was it created healthy?” If the answer was yes, she would say, “All praise is due to Allah, the …

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Hadith on Tawassul: Story of three men in the cave

Abdullah ibn Umar reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “While three men were walking, they were overcome by rain and took refuge in a cave in a mountain. A boulder fell over the mouth of their cave, blocking them inside. One of them said to the others, ‘Look at …

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Hadith on Quran: Tremendous rewards for memorizing Quran

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 …

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Hadith on Adhan: Pronouncing call to prayer in baby newborn’s ear

Abu Rafi’ reported: I saw the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, pronounce the call to prayer in the ear of Hasan ibn Ali after Fatimah gave birth to him. Source: Sunan al-Tirmidhī 1514 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Al-Tirmidhi عَنْ أَبِي رَافِعٍ قَالَ رَأَيْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ أَذَّنَ …

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