Abu Dharr reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Whoever secedes from the community as much as a handspan has thrown the yoke of Islam […]
Hadith on Khuruj: Rebels have rejected guidance of Islam Read More »
Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, Allah is pleased for you to sincerely advise those to whom Allah has given authority
Hadith on Sultan: Sincerely advising Muslims rulers and authorities Read More »
Abu Sa’id al-Khudri reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “A Caliph is never appointed but that he has two advisors: one advisor orders him to do
Hadith on Imarah: Every leader has good and evil advisors Read More »
Ibrahim ibn al-Ash’ath reported: Al-Fudayl ibn ‘Iyad, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “Allah Almighty revealed to some of His Prophets: When those who know Me disobey Me, I
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‘Aqil reported: Al-Hasan, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “It is not backbiting to speak against three people: a follower of whims, an obstinate sinner who publicizes his sins,
Hasan on Backbiting: Permission to mention evil of three people Read More »
Abu Musa al-Ash’ari reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, part of glorifying Allah is to honor the gray-haired Muslim and the bearer of
Hadith on Leaders: Honoring elders, scholars, righteous rulers Read More »
Anas ibn Malik reported: It was said, “O Messenger of Allah, when should we give up enjoining good and forbidding evil?” The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon
‘Abis al-Ghifari reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Hasten to do good deeds before six signs: foolish leaders, proliferation of enforcement, bribery in judgment,
Hadith on Signs: Hurry to good before six signs of the Hour Read More »
Buraydah reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The judges are three kinds: two judges are in Hellfire and one judge is in Paradise. A man who
Hadith on Judges: Three types of judges, only one in Paradise Read More »
Al-Ghazali reported: Hatim al-Asamm, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “The believer commands and prohibits for the sake of governance and he sets things right. The hypocrite commands and
Hatim on Leadership: Believers seek good governance, hypocrites seek power Read More »
Al-Harith ibn al-Ash’ari reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, Allah commanded John, the son of Zechariah, with five words to practice and to command the
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Jabir ibn Abdullah reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “O Ka’b ibn ‘Ujrah, I seek refuge in Allah on your behalf from the leadership of fools,
Hadith on Tyranny: The Prophet disowns evil rulers, their supporters Read More »
Anas ibn Malik reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “When you judge, be just. When you make a covenant, keep it. When your mercy
Hadith on Virtue: Be fair, be merciful, and keep your promises Read More »
Ibn Abbas reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The master of the martyrs on the Day of Resurrection is Hamzah ibn ‘Abdul Muttalib, and
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Aisha reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “There is no marriage unless with a guardian and two credible witnesses. Any marriage contracted with less
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Mansur ibn Abi al-Aswad reported: I asked Al-A’mash, may Allah have mercy on him, about the saying of the Exalted, “’Thus, We appoint some oppress as allies of one another
A’mash on Rulers: Corruption among masses leads to evil rulers 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 »
Abdullah ibn Amr reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “My fountain is like the distance between ‘Adan and ‘Amman, cooler than ice, sweeter than
Hadith on Hawd: Description of first to drink from the Fountain Read More »
Thawban reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “My fountain is from ‘Adan to ‘Amman al-Balqa’. Its water is whiter than milk and sweeter than honey. Its
Hadith on Hereafter: First to drink from the Fountain are poor, downtrodden Read More »
Abu Umamah reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “My fountain is like the distance between ‘Adan and ‘Uman, within which are cups as numerous as stars
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