Al-Lalaka’i reported: Abu Darda, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “The pinnacle of faith is in four things: patience with the judgment of Allah, pleasure with the decree of …
Abu Darda on Qadr: Peak of faith is acceptance of Allah’s decree Read More »
Qays ibn Khabtar reported: Abdullah ibn Mas’ud, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “Accept two things you dislike: death and poverty. By Allah, there is nothing but richness and …
Abdullah on Qadr: Accept Allah’s decree with patience or gratitude Read More »
Yahya ibn Sa’id reported: Umar ibn Abdul Aziz, may Allah have mercy on him, would supplicate often, saying, “O Allah, make me pleased with Your decree and bless me in …
Umar II on Qadr: O Allah, content me with Your divine decree Read More »
Jabir reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The people who lived in prosperity will wish on the Day of Resurrection to have the reward …
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Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Patience is at the first strike of calamity. Patience is at the first strike of calamity.” …
Hadith on Patience: Be calm at the first shock of calamity Read More »
Anas ibn Malik reported: The eminent among the companions of the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, prohibited us, saying, “Do not curse your leaders, do not …
Hadith on Sultan: Companions forbid supplicating against Muslim rulers Read More »
Anas ibn Malik reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said to the Ansar, “Verily, you will encounter favoritism after me, so be patient until you meet me …
Hadith on Hawd: Be patient with oppression until you meet the Prophet Read More »
Al-Zuhri reported: When ‘Urwah ibn al-Zubayr, may Allah have mercy on him, was afflicted with gangrene in his leg, it was said, “Shall we not call a doctor for you?” …
Urwah on Patience: ‘Urwah’s leg is amputated, he praises Allah Read More »
Jabir ibn Abdullah reported: It was said to the Prophet, “O Messenger of Allah, whose Islam is best?” The Prophet said, “The patient and tolerant.” It was said, “Which believers …
Hadith on Islam: Best Muslims have good character, patience, tolerance Read More »
Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, a man may have a rank with Allah that he does not achieve by his …
Hadith on Trials: Ranks in Paradise elevated by hardship, if not deeds Read More »
Usamah ibn Zayd reported: One of the daughters of the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, sent a messenger calling for him and telling him that her child or …
Hadith on Mercy: Compassion which Allah has placed within His servants Read More »
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 …
Hadith on Jihad: Supporting family and oneself in the way of Allah Read More »
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 …
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Rabah ibn ‘Amr reported: Malik ibn Dinar, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “There are nothing of righteous deeds but that before them is an obstacle. If one is …
Malik on Patience: A good deed accomplished brings relief and comfort Read More »
Humayd ibn Abdur Rahman reported: A man came to the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, and he said, “Tell me of a word I can live by but …
Hadith on Patience: Avoid being angry, avoid being angry Read More »
Sinan ibn Sannah reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The one who eats gratefully has a reward similar to one who fasts patiently.” Source: …
Hadith on Gratitude: Thankfulness to Allah rewarded like patience Read More »
Abu Sa’id al-Khudri reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The most severely tested are the Prophets, and then the righteous. One of them would …
Hadith on Trials: Prophets rejoice at hardship, seeking reward Read More »
Ma’qil ibn Yasar reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The best of faith is patience and tolerance.” Source: Zahr al-Firdaws 516 Grade: Sahih (authentic) …
Hadith on Iman: Best of faith is patience and tolerance 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 »
Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The servant will continue to have his supplications answered as long as he does not ask …
Hadith on Dua: Answered unless impatient or asking for sin Read More »