‘Awf ibn Malik reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “If you wish, shall I not tell you what is leadership? The first of it is blameworthy, the second of it is regret, and the third of it is punishment, unless he is just.” Source: al-Mu’jam al-Kabīr lil-Ṭabarānī 18/71 Grade: …
Hadith on Leaders: Three terrible stages of leading, unless fair Read More »
Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “No people sit in a gathering in which they did not remember Allah, nor send blessings upon the Prophet, but that it will cause them grief on the Day of Resurrection, even if they are rewarded with entry into Paradise.” Source: …
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Abu Huraira reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Woe to the rulers! Woe to the authorities! Woe to the trustees! Some people will wish their forelocks were hanging from the star of Pleiades on the Day of Resurrection, rather than had done anything they did.” Source: Musnad Aḥmad 8627 Grade: Hasan …
Hadith on Leadership: Intense regret of sinful leaders on Judgment Day Read More »
Abu Umamah reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “No man is given authority over ten people or more but that he will come to Allah on the Day of Resurrection with his hands in shackles up to his neck. His freedom is his righteousness, or his imprisonment is his sin. The …
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Abu Huraira reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, you will crave leadership, and it will be a source of regret on the Day of Resurrection. How nice is the wet nurse, yet how evil is the weaning!” Source: Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 7148 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Al-Bukhari عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ …
Hadith on Imamate: Regret for eagerness to rule on Judgment Day Read More »
Al-‘Ala’ ibn Jarir reported: Al-Ahnaf ibn Qays, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “It is not appropriate for the leader to be angry, for anger with power is a source of the sword and regret.” Source: Tārīkh Dimashq 24/346 عن العلاء بن جرير قال الأحنف بن قيس رضي الله عنه لاَ يَنْبَغِي لِلأَمِيْرِ الغَضَبُ …
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Ibn Abbas reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The one murdered will come with the scalp and head of his killer in his hand on the Day of Resurrection, his jugular vein flowing with blood and saying: O Lord! This one has killed me! And he will draw near to the …
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Khazim ibn Husayn reported: Malik ibn Dinar, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “To weep over a mistake will dispel sins just as the wind dispels dry leaves.” Source: al-Riqqah wal-Bukā’ li-Ibn Abī al-Dunyā 25 عَنَ خَازِمِ بْنِ حُسَيْنٍ عَنْ مَالِكِ بْنِ دِينَارٍ رحمه الله قَالَ الْبُكَاءُ عَلَى الْخَطِيئَةِ يَحُطُّ الذُّنُوبَ كَمَا تَحُطُّ الرِّيحُ …
Malik on Tawbah: Crying in repentance removes sins like wind Read More »
Yunus ibn ‘Ubayd reported: Ibn Sirin, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “I have never envied anyone over something they had in the world. For if he was among the people of Paradise, how could I envy him for something in the world while he will be sent to Paradise? If he was among …
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Mu’adh ibn Jabal reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The people of Paradise will have no regrets, except for moments that passed by them in which they did not remember Allah.” Source: al-Mu’jam al-Kabīr lil-Ṭabarānī 182 Grade: Hasan (fair) according to Al-Suyuti عَنْ مُعَاذِ بْنِ جَبَلٍ قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ …
Hadith on Dhikr: Their only regret is not remembering Allah more Read More »
Abu Umamah reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, the angel on the left side will raise his pen over the error or sin of a Muslim servant for six hours. If he sincerely regrets it and seeks forgiveness from Allah, the angel will throw it aside. Otherwise, he …
Hadith on Repentance: Time to regret sin before the angels records it Read More »
Abu al-Ahwas reported: Aisha, may Allah be pleased with her, said, “A sudden death is mercy for the believer and regretful for the wicked.” Source: Muṣannaf Ibn Abī Shaybah 12007 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Al-Arna’ut عَنْ أَبِي الْأَحْوَصِ عَنْ عَائِشَةَ رضي الله عنها قالت مَوْتُ الْفُجَاءَةِ رَأْفَةٌ بِالْمُؤْمِنِ وَأَسَفٌ عَلَى الْفَاجِرِ 12007 المصنف ابن …
Aisha on Death: Sudden death is mercy for believers, regret for wicked Read More »
Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Whoever cancels the sale of a regretful Muslim, Allah will cancel his mistakes on the Day of Resurrection.” Source: Sunan Ibn Mājah 2199 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Al-Albani عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ مَنْ …
Hadith on Sales: Allah forgives those who cancel regretful sales Read More »
Abu Huraira reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, you may earnestly desire a position of leadership but you will regret it on the Day of Resurrection.” Source: Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 6729 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Al-Bukhari عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ عَنْ النَّبِيِّ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ قَالَ إِنَّكُمْ سَتَحْرِصُونَ عَلَى الْإِمَارَةِ …
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Ahmad reported: Mutarrif, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “That I spend the night sleeping and awaken regretful is more beloved to me than to spend the night standing in prayer and awaken impressed with myself.” Source: al-Zuhd li-Aḥmad Ibn Ḥanbal 1357 عن أحمد عَنْ مُطَرِّفٍ قَالَ رحمه الله لأَنْ أَبِيتَ نَائِمًا وَأُصْبِحَ نَادِمًا …
Mutarrif on Worship: Humble regret better than arrogant worship Read More »
Abu al-Zar’a reported: Abdullah ibn Mas’ud, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “A monk worshiped Allah in his hermitage for sixty years. Then, a woman came and laid down at his side, so he laid down with her and was intimate with her for six nights. He became regretful and he fled. He arrived …
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Abu Huraira reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “No people sit in a gathering without remembering Allah, or sending blessings upon their Prophet, but that they will earn the displeasure of Allah. If Allah wills, He will punish them. If He wills, He will forgive them.” Source: Sunan al-Tirmidhī 3380 Grade: …
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Abu Ayyub reported: A man came to the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, and he said, “O Messenger of Allah, teach me and make it concise.” The Prophet said, “When you stand for your prayer, pray as if you are saying farewell. Do not say anything for which you must apologize, and give …
Hadith on Prayer: Perform your prayer as if it is your last Read More »
Abdullah ibn Mas’ud reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Most of the sins of the children of Adam are on their tongues.” Ibn Mas’ud said, “O tongue! Speak goodness and be rewarded, or remain silent and be safe, lest you become regretful.” Source: al-Mu’jam al-Kabīr lil-Ṭabarānī 10446 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according …
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Abdullah ibn Mas’ud reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Regret is part of repentance.” Source: Sunan Ibn Mājah 4252 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Al-Albani عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ النَّدَمُ تَوْبَةٌ 4252 سنن ابن ماجه كتاب الزهد باب ذكر التوبة 3448 المحدث …
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