Abdullah ibn Amr reported: ‘Amr ibn al-‘As said, “O Messenger of Allah, my idolatrous father ordered in his will to emancipate one hundred slaves. Hisham has emancipated fifty of them, …
Hadith on Freedom: Emancipating slaves on behalf of another Read More »
Umm Salamah reported: She said, “O Messenger of Allah, Hisham ibn al-Mughirah used to feed the hungry, entertain the guest, uphold family ties, and free captives. Were Islam to have …
Hadith on Kufr: Good deeds to be praised no benefit Read More »
‘Amr ibn ‘Abasah reported: I came to the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, and I said, “O Messenger of Allah, who is with you in this …
Hadith on Deen: The Prophet describes Islam, faith, and virtues Read More »
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 »
Abu Ayyub reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Whoever says ten times when he awakens in the morning, ‘There is no God but Allah, alone without …
Hadith on Dua: Powerful supplication to Allah, morning and evening Read More »
Anas ibn Malik reported: I served the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, for ten years. He never blamed me if he ordered me to do something and I …
Hadith on Qadr: The Prophet never blamed his servants Read More »
Abu al-Malih reported: Uthman ibn Affan, may Allah be pleased with him, entered his house to find his servant boy playing in the trough of a camel. Uthman took him …
Uthman on Qisas: The Caliph lets his servant take retribution on himself Read More »
Al-Zubayr ibn Abdul Wahid reported: Abu al-Hasan Bunan, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “The freeman is a slave as long as he is greedy, and the slave is …
Bunan on Greed: True freedom is contentment, greed is slavery Read More »
Anas ibn Malik reported: I have never seen anyone more merciful to his dependents than the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him. Source: Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 2316 Grade: …
Hadith on Mercy: The Prophet is most kind to his family Read More »
‘Abd al-Razzaq reported: A slave girl belonging to Ali ibn al-Husyan, may Allah be pleased with him, poured out some water as he prepared to pray and she dropped the …
Ali on Freedom: Ali ibn al-Husayn emancipates his slave girl Read More »
Asma’ bint Abi Bakr reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, had ordered the emancipation of slaves during a solar eclipse. Source: Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 1054 Grade: Sahih (authentic) …
Hadith on Kusuf: The Prophet frees slaves during an eclipse Read More »
Abu Huraira reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Allah marvels at people who enter Paradise in chains.” Source: Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 3010 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to …
Hadith on Da’wah: Former enemies, prisoners embrace Islam Read More »
Fadallah ibn ‘Ubayd reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “It is not permissible to jest about three matters: divorce, marriage, and emancipation.” Source: al-Mu’jam …
Hadith on Jokes: Not allowed to play about divorce, freedom Read More »
Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Whoever accuses of adultery one under custodianship of his right hand, he will be flogged on …
Hadith on Zina: Severe punishment for false accusations of adultery 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 »
Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “He is not arrogant who eats with his servants, rides a donkey in the market, tends …
Hadith on Humility: Whoever does his own chores is not arrogant Read More »
Ali reported: A servant girl belonging to the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, committed adultery and he ordered me to whip her. She was enduring post-natal …
Hadith on Punishment: No corporal punishment if results in unjust death Read More »
Salamah ibn al-Muhabbiq reported: A man had intercourse with the servant girl of his wife, so the matter was referred to the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him. The …
Hadith on Rape: Compelled sex a type of criminal abuse Read More »
Malik reported: Umar ibn al-Khattab, may Allah be pleased with him, was presented with a servant woman who had been struck by her master with a piece of fire or …
Umar on Slaves: Slave injured by their master must be set free Read More »
Abdullah ibn Umar reported: Umar ibn al-Khattab, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “When a servant woman gives birth from her master, then he may not sell her, or …
Umar on Slaves: Umm walad is emancipated when her master dies Read More »