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Hadith on Sahaba: Speak carefully about Companions, stars, providence

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Thawban reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “If my companions are mentioned, be restrained. If the stars are mentioned, be restrained. If the divine decree is mentioned, be restrained.” Source: al-Mu’jam al-Kabīr lil-Ṭabarānī 1427 Grade: Hasan (fair) according to Al-Suyuti عَنْ ثَوْبَانَ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ قَالَ إِذَا ذُكِرَ …

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Ghazali on Tafakkur: Visualizing the Judgment Day in quiet reflection

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Al-Ghazali reported: Abdullah ibn al-Mubarak, may Allah have mercy on him, said to Sahl ibn ‘Ali as he was in silent contemplation, “Where have you gone?” Sahl said, “The Bridge over the Hellfire.” Source: Iḥyā’ Ulūm al-Dīn 4/425 عن الغزالي قال قَالَ عَبْدُ اللهِ بْنُ الْمُبَارَكِ رَحِمَهُ اللَّهُ يَوْمًا لِسَهْلِ بْنِ عَلِيِّ وَرَآهُ سَاكِتًا مَتَفَكِّرًا …

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Hadith on Speeches: Allah hates excessive, exaggerated speaking

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Abdullah ibn Amr reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, Allah despises an extravagant speaker among men, who flaps his tongue about like the flapping of a cow.” Source: Sunan al-Tirmidhī 2853 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Al-Albani عَنْ ‌عَبْدِ اللهِ بْنِ عَمْرٍو أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللهِ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ …

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Mu’adh on Silence: Speak to people little, but to Allah often

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Al-Qushayri reported: Mu’adh ibn Jabal, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “Talk to people a little and talk to your Almighty Lord often, for perhaps your heart will see Allah Almighty.” Source: al-Risālah al-Qushayrīyah 1/248 عَن القشيري عَن معاذ بْن جبل رضي الله عنه أَنَّهُ قَالَ كلم النَّاس قليلا وكلم ربك تَعَالَى كثيرا لعل …

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Ibn Abbas on Brotherhood: Treat him as you like to be treated

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Mujahid reported: Ibn Abbas, may Allah be please with him, said, “Mention your brother when he is absent in the way you would love to be mentioned by him. Forgive him as you would love to be forgiven by him.” Source: al-Ṣamt li-Ibn Abī Dunyā 114 عَنْ مُجَاهِدٍ عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُمَا قَالَ …

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Hadith on Silence: Speak good and be rewarded, be silent and safe

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‘Ubadah ibn al-Samit reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Speak what is good and acquire gains, or refrain from speaking evil and be safe.” Source: Musnad al-Shihab al-Quḍāʻī 666 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Al-Albani عَنْ عُبَادَةَ بْنِ الصَّامِتِ أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ قَالَ قُولُوا خَيْرًا …

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Hadith on Salat: Moving lips for silent recitation in prayer

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Abu Ma’mar reported: I said to Khabbab, “Did the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, recite in the noon and afternoon prayers?” Khabbab said yes. We said, “How do you know?” Khabbab said, “By the movement of his beard.” Source: Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 777 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Al-Bukhari Al-Nawawi said, “The …

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Hadith on Salat: Listen to the Imam when he recites Quran

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Abu Musa al-‘Ashari reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “When the Imam recites the Quran, then listen quietly.” Source: Sunan Ibn Mājah 847 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Al-Albani Ibn Hajar said, “Those who do not obligate reciting behind the Imam during aloud prayers, such as the Maliki scholars, …

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Shabib on Silence: Better to ignore some evil speech than respond

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Ibn ‘Asakir reported: Shabib ibn Shaybah, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “Whoever hears a word he disapproves, he should be silent. What he disapproves will cease. If he answers it, he will hear more of what he disapproves.” Source: Tārīkh Dimashq 73/132 عن ابن عساكر قال شبيب بن شيبة رحمه الله من سمع …

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Umar on Silence: Some falsehood is defeated by ignoring it

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Abu Yusuf reported: Umar ibn al-Khattab, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “Know that Allah has servants who cause some falsehood to die out by ignoring it and they give life to the truth by mentioning it.” Source: Kitāb al-Kharrāj 1/23 عن أبي يوسف عَنْ عُمَرَ بْنِ الْخَطَّابِ رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ قال وَاعْلَمُوا أَنَّ …

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