Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The strong are not those who defeat people. Rather, the strong are those who defeat their […]
Hadith on Nafs: Only the strong can defeat their lower-self Read More »
Jabir ibn Abdullah reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “O people, fear Allah and be decent in seeking provision, for a soul will never
Hadith on Rizq: Be graceful in seeking Halal provision Read More »
Hasan reported: Abu Darda, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “Whoever follows his ego in everything he sees in people, his sadness will be lengthened and his rage will
Abu Darda on Ego: One who follows his ego harms himself Read More »
Waki’ reported: Sufyan al-Thawri, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “I never dealt with anything more difficult on me than my own self. Sometimes it would be against me,
Sufyan on Nafs: Hardest struggle was against my own self Read More »
Al-Tabari reported: Hasan al-Basri, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “Your enemy is not the one you are relieved from if you killed him. Rather, your true enemy is
Hasan on Jihad: Your greatest enemy is your own ego Read More »
Abu Huraira reported: Abu Bakr, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “O Messenger of Allah, instruct me with something to say in the mornings and evenings.” The Prophet, peace
Hadith on Dua: Abu Bakr’s supplication for morning, evening, sleep Read More »
Abu Huraira reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Were is not for the children of Israel, meat would not spoil. Were it not for Eve, a
Hadith on Greed: If meat did not decay, the rich would hoard it Read More »
Hannan ibn Kharija reported: I said to Abdullah ibn ‘Amr, may Allah be pleased with him, “What do you say about jihad and military campaigns?” Abdullah said, “Begin with your
Abdullah on Jihad: Start with the jihad against your soul Read More »
Abu Bakrah reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The supplication of the distressed is this: O Allah, I hope in Your mercy. Do not
Abu Dharr reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “O Abu Dharr, do you say an abundance of possessions is wealth?” I said yes. The
Hadith on Wealth: True richness is contentment in the heart Read More »
Abu Tha’laba reported: I said, “O Messenger of Allah, tell me what is lawful and unlawful for me.” The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Righteousness is serenity
Hadith on Conscience: Sin shakes your heart, even if scholars approve Read More »
Abu Huraira reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Allah Almighty said: Verily, the believer is always in a good position with Me. He praises Me even
Hadith on Hamd: Believer praises Allah for everything Read More »
Ibn al-Mubarak reported: Maymun ibn Mihran wrote to Yunus ibn Ubaid, may Allah have mercy on him, saying, “I would love for you to write to me about what you
Yunus on Jihad: I strive to love for people as myself Read More »
Ibn ‘Abdul Barr reported: Sufyan al-Thawri, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “Surely, sacred knowledge is only studied to become mindful of Allah. Knowledge is only favored over other
Sufyan on Knowledge: Purpose of learning is to be God-fearing Read More »
Ibn ‘Asakir reported: Iyas ibn Mu’awiyah, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “No man cannot recognize the defects in his own soul but that he is the greatest of
Iyas on Faults: Foolish man cannot recognize his faults Read More »
Yusuf ibn Absat reported: Sufyan a-Thawri, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “Three qualities are part of patience: not speaking about your sins, nor your pain, nor the purity
Sufyan on Sabr: Three traits are part of patience Read More »
Ibn Abbas reported: A man came to the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, and he said, “O Messenger of Allah, one of us has thoughts within himself, suggesting
Hadith on Satan: Praise be to Allah, who repels evil whisperer Read More »
Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The soul of a believer remains suspended by his debt until it is paid.” Source: Sunan
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Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “When one of you goes to his bed, let him clean his bed with his garment,
Hadith on Sleep: Clean your bed, lie on your right side, supplicate Read More »
Abu Sa’id al-Khudri reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Satan said: By Your might, O Lord, I will continue to mislead the children of Adam,
Hadith on Istighfar: Allah’s forgiveness defeats Shaytan Read More »