Ibn Abbas reported: Umar ibn al-Khattab said, “O Messenger of Allah, call upon Allah to send abundance upon your nation, for the Persians and Romans enjoy abundance and have been …
Hadith on Wealth: Umar asks for the riches of Persia and Rome Read More »
Makhul reported: Ibn Umar, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “Verily, a man will seek the decision of Allah Almighty, and He chooses for him, yet he is displeased …
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Sahl ibn Sa’d reported: We were in the trench with the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, while he was digging and we were carrying the dirt …
Hadith on Akhirah: Hereafter is the only life worth living Read More »
Abu Sa’id al-Khudri reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Learn the Quran and use it to ask Allah for Paradise before people learn it …
Hadith on Quran: Study the Book for Allah, not the world Read More »
Jabir ibn Abdullah reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, entered a palm garden of the tribe of Al-Najjar one day, and he heard the voices of men …
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Yahya ibn Sa’id reported: Umar ibn Abdul Aziz, may Allah have mercy on him, would supplicate often, saying, “O Allah, make me pleased with Your decree and bless me in …
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‘Ammar ibn Yasir reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “O Allah, I ask You for contentment with the decree of providence.” Source: al-Sunnah li-Ibn …
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Sa’id ibn Jubayr reported: Ibn Abbas, may Allah be pleased with him, used to say, “O Allah, I ask You by the light of Your Face, which shines over the …
Ibn Abbas on Nur: I ask You by the Light of Your Face Read More »
Mujahid reported: Ibn Abbas, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “Do not curse the companions of Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, for Allah Almighty commanded seeking forgiveness …
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Abu Bakr al-Marrudhi reported: I heard Ahmad ibn Hanbal, may Allah have mercy on him, mentioning the Caliph al-Mutawakkil and he said, “Indeed, I pray for his righteousness and well-being.” …
Ahmad on Rulers: Supplication for guidance of Caliphs and Imams Read More »
Sa’id ibn Jubayr reported: Ibn Abbas, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “If an imposing ruler comes to you and you fear he will pillage you, then say three …
Hadith on Oppression: Supplication when fearing a tyrannical ruler Read More »
Al-Harith ibn Suwayd reported: Abdullah ibn Mas’ud, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “If a leader is appointed over you from whom you fear arrogance or injustice, let him …
Hadith on Sultan: Supplication when fearing an oppressive ruler Read More »
Anas ibn Malik reported: The eminent among the companions of the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, prohibited us, saying, “Do not curse your leaders, do not …
Hadith on Sultan: Companions forbid supplicating against Muslim rulers Read More »
Abu Malik al-Ash’ari reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, your Lord has protected you from three things coming to pass: that your Prophet …
Hadith on Signs: Allah protects from three, warns from three Read More »
Aisha reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, preferred comprehensive supplications and he would leave off anything else. Source: Sunan Abī Dāwūd 1482 Grade: Sahih (authentic) …
Hadith on Dua: The Prophet liked comprehensive supplications Read More »
Abu Bakr reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “One is not a stubborn sinner if he sincerely seeks forgiveness from Allah, even if he …
Hadith on Istighfar: Not a persistent sinner if sincerely repenting Read More »
Awf ibn Malik reported: I stood with the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, to pray at night. The Prophet began to recite Surat al-Baqarah and he …
Hadith on Tahajjud: Awf witnesses the Prophet’s night prayer Read More »
Mu’adh ibn Jabal reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, Satan has a snout like that of a dog positioned over the son of …
Hadith on Satan: Shaytan withdraws when Allah is remembered Read More »
Al-Muttalib reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Prayer is offered two cycles at a time, a sitting testimony offered after each two cycles, that you humbly …
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Abdur Rahman ibn Ghanm reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Whoever says ten times before departing the sunset and dawn prayers or moving his feet, ‘There …
Hadith on Dua: Supplications before leaving at end of prayer Read More »