Anas ibn Malik reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “You must have good character and observe long periods of silence. By the One in …
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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 …
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Abdullah ibn Wahb reported: We were with Malik ibn Anas, may Allah have mercy on him, when a man entered and he said, “O Abu Abdullah, ‘the Most Merciful rose …
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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 …
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Sufyan reported: Wahb ibn Munabbih, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “Verily, in the wisdom of the household of David it is written that it is a duty upon …
Wahb on Time: Four moments of the day to not neglect Read More »
Salman al-Farisi reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, was asked about eating ghee, cheese, and wild donkeys. The Prophet said, “The lawful is what Allah …
Hadith on Halal: Lawful food is clear, unspoken matters are pardoned Read More »
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 …
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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 …
Mu’adh on Silence: Speak to people little, but to Allah often Read More »
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 …
Ibn Abbas on Brotherhood: Treat him as you like to be treated Read More »
‘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.” …
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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, …
Hadith on Salat: Moving lips for silent recitation in prayer Read More »
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: …
Hadith on Salat: Listen to the Imam when he recites Quran Read More »
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 …
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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 …
Umar on Silence: Some falsehood is defeated by ignoring it Read More »
Abu Huraira reported: When the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, began the opening exaltation of prayer, he would remain silent for a short while before reciting. …
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Habib al-Jallab reported: I asked Ibn al-Mubarak, may Allah have mercy on him, “What is the best thing a human being can be given?” He said, “Innate intelligence.” I said, …
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Abdullah ibn Umar reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, found Umar ibn al-Khattab while he was upon his mount, swearing an oath by his father. …
Mu’adh ibn Jabal reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, you will continue to be safe as long as you remain silent. If you speak, it …
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‘Urwah ibn al-Zubayr reported: Aisha, may Allah have pleased with her, would say when she intended to sleep, “O Allah, I ask you for good and true dreams, not false …
Aisha on Dreams: O Allah, I ask you for good and true dreams Read More »
Al-Bara’ reported: A bedouin came and he said, “O Prophet of Allah, teach me a deed that will admit me into Paradise.” The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, …
Hadith on Speech: Restrain your tongue except for good words Read More »