Qays reported: Al-Zubayr ibn al-‘Awwam, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “Whoever among you can keep some of his good deeds hidden, let him do so.” Source: Muṣannaf Ibn …
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‘Uqbah ibn ‘Amir reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Beware of entering the homes of women alone.” A man from the Ansar said, “What …
Hadith on Khulwah: Prohibition of men visiting married women alone Read More »
‘Amr ibn al-‘As reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, climbed the pulpit and he said, “After this day, certainly no man may enter the home …
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Ibn Abbas reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Let not two privately converse to the exclusion of a third, for that will hurt the …
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‘Uqbah ibn ‘Amir reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “One who recites the Quran publicly is like one who gives charity publicly, and one …
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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, …
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Usamah ibn Sharik reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Whatever Allah hates for you to do, then do not do it in private.” Source: …
Hadith on Privacy: Be obedient to Allah even when you are alone Read More »
Ya’la reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, saw a man bathing in public, so he ascended the pulpit and then praised and extoled Allah. The …
Hadith on Modesty: Let him be modest and bathe in private Read More »
Ibn Abbas reported: The people would raise their voices in remembrance as they left the obligatory prayers in the time of the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him. Ibn …
Hadith on Dhikr: Remembering Allah loudly or softly after prayer Read More »
Al-Bayadi reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, came out to the people while they were praying and they were raising their voices in recitation. The …
Hadith on Salat: Prayer is a private conversation with Allah Read More »
Mu’adh ibn Jabal reported: I said, “O Messenger of Allah, instruct me.” The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Worship Allah as if you can see Him and …
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Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, used to say in his prostration, “O Allah, forgive all of my sins, the small and large, …
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Sa’d ibn Abi Waqqas reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The best remembrance is in private and the best provision is sufficient.” Source: Musnad …
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Abu Musa al-Ash’ari reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, used to supplicate with these words, “O Allah, forgive my faults, my ignorance, and my excesses in my …
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Ibn Umar reported: A man came to the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, and he said, “O Messenger of Allah, instruct me.” The Prophet said, “Worship Allah and …
Hadith on Secrecy: Be transparent and beware of secret activities Read More »
Sa’id ibn Jubayr reported: I asked Ibn Abbas, may Allah be pleased with him, “Shall I enjoin good and forbid evil upon the ruler?” Ibn Abbas said, “If you fear …
Ibn Abbas on Rulers: Do not confront rulers if they will kill you Read More »
Mu’adh ibn Jabal reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Seek help in the fulfillment of your needs by being discrete, for everyone who is …
Hadith on Envy: Everyone blessed will be envied, so be cautious Read More »
Zayd ibn Wahb reported: A man was brought to Ibn Mas’ud, may Allah be pleased with him, and it was said, “This man was found with wine dripping from his …
Hadith on Tajassus: Only public sins punished, spying is forbidden Read More »
Abu Dharr reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “I instruct you to fear Allah in your private and public affairs. If you do a …
Hadith on Taqwa: Be mindful of Allah in public and private Read More »
Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Three deeds are salvific virtues and three are destructive vices. As for salvific virtues, they are …
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