Abdur Rahman ibn Samurah reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said to me, “O Abdur Rahman, do not ask for authority! If it is given to you […]
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Abu Darda reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, enjoined upon me nine deeds, “Do not associate anything with Allah, even if you are cut or
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Al-Ma’afi reported: Layth ibn Sulaim, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “A servant does not draw closer to the ruler but that he moves further away from Allah. A
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Al-Qurtubi reported: It reached Umar ibn Abdul Aziz, may Allah have mercy on him, that his son had purchased a ring for a thousand coins, so he wrote to him
Umar II on Humility: Caliph orders son to sell his valuable jewelry Read More »
Abu Mas’ud reported: A man came to the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, and his voice trembled as he spoke to him. The Prophet said to him, “Be
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Abu Hurairah reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings upon him, said, “When trust is lost, then wait for the Hour.” He said, “How is the trust lost, O
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Abu Huraira reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Whoever obeys me has obeyed Allah, and whoever disobeys me has disobeyed Allah. Whoever obeys my deputy has
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Abdur Rahman al-Salami reported: Umar ibn al-Khattab, may Allah be pleased with him, was asked to judge a woman who had been suffering from thirst. She had passed by a
Anas ibn Malik reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The most merciful of my nation to my nation is Abu Bakr. The strictest of
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Ibn Asakir reported: Sa’id ibn ‘Amir said to Umar ibn al-Khattab, may Allah be pleased with him, “O commander of the faithful! Fear Allah regarding people, yet do not fear
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Aisha reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Do you know who are the frontrunners to the shade of Allah Almighty on the Day of
Hadith on Judgement: Best Muslims judge as they want to be judged Read More »
Sa’id ibn Abdul Aziz reported: The Prophet David, peace be upon him, said, “O Lord, how do I strive for you in the land with good will?” Allah said, “Remember
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Ibn Hammad reported: Mu’adh ibn Jabal, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “A servant will not reach the heights of faith until humility is more beloved to him than
Mu’adh on Faith: Not true faith until he is humble, ascetic, just Read More »
Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Moses asked his Lord about six traits he thought he had, but the seventh he did
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Al-Bayhaqi reported: Ibn Abbas, may Allah be pleased with him, confronted the Khawarij, saying, “As for your statement that Ali has delegated ruling to men in the affair of Allah,
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Sa’id ibn Jubayr reported: Abdullah ibn Umar, may Allah be pleased with him, came out to us, and we hoped that he would narrate to us a good tradition. A
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Ibn Abbas reported: Allah sent an angel to the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, along with the Angel Gabriel, upon him be peace. The angel said, “O Muhammad,
Hadith on Muhammad: I will be a Prophet-Servant, not a King Read More »
Al-Bayhaqi reported: Al-Ahnaf ibn Qays, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “Five are as I say: There is no rest for the envious, there is no manhood for the
Abu Hayyan al-Tawhidi reported: A man from the Khawarij came to Hasan al-Basri, may Allah have mercy on him, and he said, “What do you say about the rebels?” Hasan
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Ibn Muflih reported: Sa’id ibn al-Musayyib, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “If you see a scholar become too close the rulers, beware of him for he is a
Sa’id on Rulers: Beware of scholars who frequently visit rulers Read More »