Abu Dharr reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “There is no soul in the son of Adam but that charity is due upon it …
Hadith on Charity: Doors of virtuous good deeds are plentiful Read More »
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 »
Mujahid reported: Umar ibn al-Khattab, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “O people, beware of gluttony in eating. Verily, it causes laziness in prayer, it harms the body, it …
Umar on Desires: Muslim destroyed if prefers desires over religion Read More »
Shaddad ibn Aws reported: Umar ibn al-Khattab, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “O Allah, I am weak, so make me strong. I am harsh, so make me gentle. …
Mansur ibn Abdullah reported: Al-Kattani, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “The truly weak man is he who is too weak to manage himself.” Source: Tārīkh Dimashq 54/254 عن …
Kattani on Nafs: True strength is to properly manage one’s self Read More »
Anas ibn Malik reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, passed by people wrestling, and he said, “What is this?” They said, “O Messenger of Allah, this is …
Hadith on Rage: Strong man controls anger, defeats Satan Read More »
Ibn al-Qayyim reported: Ibn Abbas, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “Verily, good deeds bring brightness upon the face, a light in the heart, an expanse of provision, strength …
Ibn Abbas on Deeds: Good deeds bring light, evil deeds darkness Read More »
Jabir reported: When the emigrants returned to the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, from across the sea, the Prophet said, “Will you not tell me about …
Hadith on Society: How can Allah sanctify a cruel nation? Read More »
Ibn ‘Asakir reported: Mu’awiyah, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “A man will not achieve the range of insight until his forbearance overcomes his ignorance, and his patience overcomes …
Mu’awiyah on Hilm: Man has little insight until he is forbearing Read More »
Ibn Abdul Barr reported: Hasan al-Basri, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “Verily, from the character of the believer is strength in religion, determination with leniency, faith with certainty, …
Hasan on Faith: Description of the character of a true believer Read More »
Ibn ‘Asakir reported: Ibn al-Mubarak, may Allah have mercy on him, said to the people of hadith, “You are in greater need of a little manners than a great deal …
Ibn Mubarak on Character: You need manners more than knowledge Read More »
Hudhayfah reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, some people were weak and poor, and they were being fought by tyrants who outnumbered them. …
Hadith on Justice: When oppressed become oppressors Read More »
Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Among the strongest in love for me in my nation are some people who will come …
Hadith on Muhammad: They love to see the Prophet, even at great cost Read More »
Maslamah ibn Abi Bakr reported: Umar ibn Abdul Aziz, may Allah have mercy on him, took a pledge from some of his military deputies, saying, “You must fear Allah in …
Umar II on Jihad: Our sins more harmful than plots of enemies Read More »
Ibn Umar reported: I have performed the Hajj pilgrimage with the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, and he did not fast during Arafat. I performed it with Abu …
Hadith on Hajj: Fasting or not on the day of Arafat Read More »
Mu’adh ibn Anas reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Whoever eats a meal and then says, ‘All praise is due to Allah, who has …
Hadith on Dua: The Prophet’s supplication for meals, dressing Read More »
Abu Musa reported: We were with the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, on a journey when the people began to exalt Allah loudly. The Prophet said, “O people, …
Hadith on Dua: Do not supplicate so loudly, Allah is Hearing Read More »
Abdullah ibn Amr reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Read the Quran once in every month.” I said, “I have strength to do more.” …
Hadith on Quran: Read entire Quran once every month Read More »
Qatadah reported: It was asked of Ibm Umar, may Allah be pleased with him, “Did the companions of the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, laugh?” Ibn Umar said, …
Ibn Umar on Sahaba: Faith of companions greater than mountains Read More »
Ibn Abbas reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Every just pact from the time of ignorance is not increased by Islam but in strength and affirmation.” …
Hadith on Pacts: Every treaty of justice before Islam affirmed Read More »