Anas ibn Malik reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “He is not a believer whose neighbor is not safe from his malevolence.” Source: al-Mustadrak ‘alá al-Ṣaḥīḥayn 7300 Grade: Hasan (fair) according to Al-Albani عَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ قَالَ لَيْسَ بِمُؤْمِنٍ مَنْ لَا …
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Zayd ibn Thabit reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “There are three qualities by which malice cannot enter the heart of a Muslim: sincere deeds for Allah, good will to the leaders of the Muslims, and keeping to the united community. Verily, their call to Islam is protected behind …
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Isma’il ibn Nujayd reported: Abu al-Khayr, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “Hearts are containers. A heart filled with faith has signs of compassion for all Muslims, concern for their concerns, and is cooperative in their welfare. A heart filled with hypocrisy has signs of malice, rancor, dishonesty, and envy.” Source: Ḥilyat al-Awliyā’ 10/377 …
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Abi al-Sa’ib reported: Ali ibn Abi Talib, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “Do not frequently scold others, for scolding leads to resentment and hatred and too much of it is bad manners.” Source: Rawḍat al-‘Uqalā’ 1/182 عَنْ أَبِي السَّائِبِ قَالَ قَالَ عَلِيٌّ بْنَ أَبِي طَالِبٍ رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ لا تُكْثِرِ الْعِتَابَ فَإِنَّ الْعِتَابَ …
Al-Mawardi reported: Umar ibn Abdul Aziz, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “Beware of mockery, for it is foolishness that produces malice.” Some of the wise men said, “Indeed, mockery is a form of insult, unless it makes the recipient laugh.” And it is said, “Mockery is only named as such because it misdirects …
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Mu’adh ibn Jabal reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Allah looks down at His creation on the middle night of Sha’ban and He forgives all of His creatures, except for an idolater or one filled with malice.” Source: Ṣaḥīḥ Ibn Ḥibbān 5665 Grade: Sahih li ghayrihi (authentic due to external evidence) …
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Al-Rabia’ ibn Sulayman reported: Al-Shafi’i, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “Arguing about the religion hardens the heart and produces resentment.” And Al-Shafi’i said, “I never debated anyone but with sincere good will.” Source: Siyar A’lām al-Nubalā’ 10/28 عن الرَّبِيع بْن سُلَيْمَان قال الشَّافِعي رحمه الله الْمِرَاءُ فِي الدِّينِ يُقَسِّي الْقَلْبَ وَيُورِثُ الضَّغَائِنَ وقال …
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Ali ibn Rabah reported: Amr ibn al-‘As, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “I am bewildered by a man who flees from the divine decree and is in battle with it. He sees the mote in the eye of his brother, yet he places a beam in his own eye. He brings out resentment …
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Abu Sa’id al-Khudri reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “There are three traits by which a believer will have no malice: sincerity in deeds for Allah, good will to the Muslims, and uniting with their community.” Source: Musnad al-Shāmiyyīn 1279 Grade: Sahih li ghayrihi (authentic due to external evidence) according …
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Abu Musa reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, Allah looks down in middle night of Sha’ban and He forgives all of His creatures, except for an idolater or one filled with malice.” Source: Sunan Ibn Mājah 1390 Grade: Hasan (fair) according to Al-Albani عَنْ أَبِي مُوسَى الْأَشْعَرِيِّ عَنْ …
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Ibn Abu Rawad reported: Umar ibn Abdul Aziz said, “You must fear Allah alone without associating partners with Him. Beware of joking for it leads to ugliness and causes rancor. Sit together for the Quran and discuss it. If it is too difficult for you, then narrate the stories of pious men and go forth …
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Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “By Allah, the son of Mary will descend as a just ruler. He will abolish the cross, kill the swine, and annul the tribute, but he will leave the she-camel such that no one collects from it. He will cause rancor, …
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Anas ibn Malik reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Envy consumes good deeds just as fire burns wood. Charity extinguishes sinful deeds just as water extinguishes fire. Prayer is the light of the believer and fasting is his shield from the Hellfire.” Source: Sunan Ibn Mājah 4210 Grade: Hasan (fair) according …
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Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “A believing man does not despise a believing woman. If he finds something in her character he dislikes, he will be pleased by something else.” Source: Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 1469 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Muslim عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ …
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Anas ibn Malik reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said to me, “Young man, if you are able every morning and evening to remove any malice in your heart towards anyone, do so.” Then, the Prophet said to me, “Young man, that is my Sunnah. Whoever revives my Sunnah has …
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Al-Nu’man ibn Bashir reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Straighten the rows of prayer or else Allah will surely disfigure your faces.” Source: Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 685, Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 436 Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim Al-Nawawi said, “The meaning is that it will put …
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Al-Zubayr ibn al-‘Awwam reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Lurking towards you are the diseases of the nations before you. Envy and hatred are the razor. I do not say they shave hair, but rather they shave the religion. By the One in whose hand is my soul, you will not …
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Abu Huraira reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Beware of envy, for it devours good deeds just as fire devours wood or grass.” Source: Sunan Abī Dāwūd 4903 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Al-Suyuti عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ قَالَ إِيَّاكُمْ وَالْحَسَدَ فَإِنَّ الْحَسَدَ يَأْكُلُ الْحَسَنَاتِ كَمَا تَأْكُلُ …
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Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The gates of Paradise are opened on Monday and Thursday. Allah forgives every servant who does not associate anything with Him, except a man with enmity between himself and his brother. It will be said: Delay these two until they reconcile, …
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Abdullah ibn Mas’ud reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “May Allah illuminate one who hears my words, such that he understands it, memorizes it, and conveys it. Perhaps he will carry understanding to one who has more understanding than he does. There are three qualities by which malice cannot enter the …
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