Ibn Abbas reported: Umar ibn al-Khattab said, “O Messenger of Allah, call upon Allah to send abundance upon your nation, for the Persians and Romans enjoy abundance and have been …
Hadith on Wealth: Umar asks for the riches of Persia and Rome Read More »
Abu Huraira reported: We were sitting with the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, when Surat al-Jumu’ah was revealed. When he recited the verse, “And others who have yet …
Hadith on Believers: Truth-seekers among Persians find faith Read More »
Abu Sa’id reported: On the day of the battle of Badr, the Romans were victorious over the Persians and the believers were pleased by that. Allah had revealed, “The Romans …
Hadith on Romans: Muslims rejoice at victory of Christians over idolaters Read More »
Ibn Umar reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “When my nation walks with a swagger and their servants are the sons of kings, Persians, …
Hadith on Ummah: Muslim nation ruled by evil if it is arrogant Read More »
Ibn Rajab reported: When the treasures of Khosrau were opened for Umar ibn al-Khattab, may Allah be pleased with him, he wept and he said, “Verily, the likes of this …
Umar on Wealth: The Caliph laments when he finds treasure Read More »
Abdullah ibn Amr reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “If the treasures of Persia and Rome were opened for you, what kind of people …
Hadith on Fitnah: What if the world is given to you? Read More »
‘Uqbah ibn ‘Amir reported: He came to Abu Bakr, may Allah be pleased with him, with a severed head, and Abu Bakr condemned it. ‘Uqbah said, “O Caliph of the …
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Malik reported: A man from the people of Kufa said that Umar ibn al-Khattab, may Allah be pleased with him, wrote to a commander in an army he had dispatched, …
Umar on Treachery: Execution for a Muslim who betrays an unbeliever Read More »
Ali ibn Abi Talib reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, was given gifts by Khosrau and he accepted them. Kings would give him gifts and he would …
Hadith on Gifts: The Prophet accepts gifts from non-Muslim leaders Read More »
Anas ibn Malik reported: Before the passing away of the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, he had written to Khosrau, to Casear, to Negus, and to …
Hadith on Da’wah: The Prophet invites world leaders to Islam Read More »
Anas ibn Malik reported: When the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, intended to write to the Romans, it was said to him, “Indeed, foreigners will not …
Hadith on Customs: The Prophet’s seal for letters to world leaders Read More »
Judamah bint Wahb reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “I considered forbidding intercourse with a breastfeeding woman, until it occurred to me that the …
Hadith on Customs: The Prophet considers customs of other nations Read More »
Abu Uthman reported: Abu Musa, may Allah be pleased with him, wrote to a Persian leader and greeted him with peace in his letter. It was said, “Do you greet …
Hadith on Salaam: Greeting unbelievers with peace Read More »