Hudhayfah ibn al-Yaman reported: I asked, “O Messenger of Allah, we were living in an evil time and Allah brought us good in which we live now. Will there be […]
Hadith on Tyranny: Be patient, even if he strikes your back Read More »
Umm Salamah reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “There will be rulers from whom you will see both goodness and corruption. One who recognizes
Hadith on Tyranny: Hating oppression of Muslim tyrants, but not rebelling Read More »
Awf ibn Malik reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The best of your rulers are those whom you love and they love you, who
Hadith on Tyranny: Hate a ruler’s actions, but do not rebel Read More »
Ibn Hisham reported: Abu Bakr, may Allah be pleased with him, began to speak at his inauguration, praising Allah as He deserves and saying, “To proceed: O people, I have
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Umm Salamah reported: When Ja’far ibn Abu Talib, may Allah be pleased with him, was in Abyssinia, he addressed the Negus, saying, “O king! We were plunged in the depths
Ja’far on Islam: Companions meet the Christian King of Abyssinia Read More »
Abu Huraira reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “There were two women each of whom had a child. A wolf came and took one of their children,
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Abu Alqama reported: A woman went out to pray during the time of the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, and she was met by a man who attacked
Hadith on Rape: The Prophet punishes a man who raped a woman Read More »
Anas ibn Malik reported: Before the passing away of the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, he had written to Khosrau, to Casear, to Negus, and to
Hadith on Da’wah: The Prophet invites world leaders to Islam Read More »
Umar ibn al-Khattab reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, Allah raises the status of people by this Book, and by it He humbles
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Abu Umamah reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said in his farewell sermon, “Fear Allah your Lord, pray your five prayers, fast your month of Ramadan, give
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Al-Sha’bi reported: Umar ibn al-Khattab, may Allah be pleased with him, took a horse from a man to test-ride it. The man handed it over and the horse injured its
Umar on Justice: Judge Shurayh rules against the Caliph Read More »
Abdullah ibn Mas’ud reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “It is unlawful to shed the blood of a Muslim who testifies that there is
Hadith on Justice: Execution only for three grave crimes Read More »
Ibn Abbas reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “If people were given in accordance with their claims, men would claim the wealth and lives
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Abu Huraira reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “There are seven whom Allah will shade on a day when there is no shade but His. They
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“Those who were just will be in the presence of Allah upon pulpits of light, near the right hand of the Merciful.”
إِنَّ الْمُقْسِطِينَ عِنْدَ اللَّهِ عَلَى مَنَابِرَ مِنْ نُورٍ عَنْ يَمِينِ الرَّحْمَنِ عَزَّ وَجَلَّ
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Abu Dharr reported: I said, “O Messenger of Allah, will you not appoint me as a leader?” The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, struck my chest with his
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‘Umar ibn Yazid reported: Al-Hasan al-Basri, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “If people had patience when they are afflicted with trials from their ruler, it would not be
Hasan on Rebellion: Rush to their swords, left to their swords Read More »
Ibn Taymiyyah, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “It is said that Allah allows the just state to remain even if it is led by unbelievers, but Allah will
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Al-Sha’bi reported: Ali ibn Abi Talib saw a Christian man wearing his lost armor and he decided to take up the matter legally, so he brought the dispute to the
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Usayd ibn Hudayr reported: A man among the Ansar took aside the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, and he said, “Will you not appoint me leader
Hadith on Tyranny: Patience with unjust rulers until you meet the Prophet Read More »