Anas reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, every guardian will be asked about those under his care. Did he preserve that or squander it? Even …
Hadith on Responsibility: Allah asks how dependents were treated Read More »
Al-Qurtubi reported: One of the righteous predecessors said to his student, “What will you do if Satan entices you to sin?” The student said, “I will fight him!” The elder …
Salaf on Shaytan: Do not fight the devil, rather turn to Allah Read More »
Mu’adh ibn Jabal reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, Satan is a wolf amongst humanity like the wolf who seizes the sheep wandering …
Hadith on Shaytan: Devil attacks believers who are alone Read More »
Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The parable of one who hears wisdom in a gathering, but then only reports evil from …
Hadith on Wisdom: Parable of one who only shares bad news Read More »
Abu Sa’id al-Khudri reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Soon the best property of a Muslim will be a flock of sheep he takes …
Hadith on Fitnah: Muslims flee to the mountains, escaping persecution Read More »
Al-Nu’man ibn Bashir reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Make between yourself and the unlawful a buffer of what is lawful. Whoever does so …
Hadith on Haram: Protect yourself with a barrier of the lawful Read More »
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 …
Dawud ibn Ali reported: Umar ibn al-Khattab, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “If a lost sheep under my care were to die on the banks of the Euphrates, …
Umar on Rights: I fear Allah will ask me about my animals Read More »
Abdullah ibn Rafi’ reported: I said to Abu Huraira, may Allah be pleased with him, “Why were you nicknamed Abu Huraira?” Abu Huraira said, “I would tend to the sheep …
Hadith on Cats: How Abu Huraira got his nickname Read More »
Umar ibn al-Khattab reported: We were sitting with the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, one day, a man appeared with very white clothes and very black …
Hadith of Gabriel: Angel Jibril came to teach you Islam Read More »
‘Aidh ibn ‘Amr reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, the worst of shepherds are the cruelest. Beware, lest you be one of them.” Source: Ṣaḥīḥ …
Hadith on Imams: Worst leaders are the cruelest, harshest Read More »
Mua’wiyah ibn al-Hakam reported: I said, “O Messenger of Allah, I have a servant-girl whom I slapped.” That upset the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him. I …
Hadith on Freedom: The Prophet frees a believing slave girl Read More »
Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Faith is from Yemen and unbelief is from the east. Tranquility is found among people who …
Hadith on Yemen: Faith is Yemeni, peace among sheep Read More »
Abu Huraira reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Allah did not send any prophet but that he cared for sheep.” The companions asked, “And you as …
Hadith on Anbiya: All of the prophets were good shepherds Read More »
‘Uqbah ibn ‘Amr reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Your Lord delights in a shepherd who announces the call to prayer on the peak …
Hadith on Salat: Allah delights in one who prays, fears Him Read More »
Abdullah ibn Umar reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Every one of you is a shepherd and is responsible for his flock. The leader …
Hadith on Responsibility: Each of you is a shepherd for his flock Read More »
Al-Nu’man ibn Bashir reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The lawful is clear and the unlawful is clear, and between the two of them …
Hadith on Law: Lawful and unlawful clear, avoid doubts Read More »