Ubayy ibn Ka’b reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, the food of the son of Adam presents a parable for…
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Hadith on Dunya: Worldly life is like good food becoming excrement
Al-Dahhak ibn Sufyan reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said to him, “O Dahhak, what are you eating?” He said,…
View More Hadith on Dunya: Worldly life is like good food becoming excrementDawud Ta’i on Self-talk: Talking to yourself as a means of discipline
Hammad ibn Abi Hanifah reported: I came to Dawud al-Ta’i, may Allah have mercy on him, and his door was fastened shut. I could hear…
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Abu Umamah reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “My Lord presented me with the valley of Mecca that He might turn…
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‘Imran al-Minqari reported: I said to Al-Hasan al-Basri, may Allah be pleased with him, one day about something he claimed, “O Abu Sa’id, this is…
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Al-Rabia’ ibn Sulayman reported: Al-Shafi’i, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “I have not satiated myself for sixteen years, as I have cast fullness…
View More Shafi’i on Satiety: I never ate to my fill for sixteen yearsHadith on Faqr: Prepare for poverty if you love the Prophet
Abu Dharr reported: He came to the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, and he said, “Indeed, I love the people of your house!”…
View More Hadith on Faqr: Prepare for poverty if you love the ProphetSufyan on Zuhd: Definition of asceticism is being thankful, patient
Ali ibn al-Madini reported: It was said to Sufyan ibn ‘Uyaynah, may Allah have mercy on him, “What is the definition of temperance?” Sufayn said,…
View More Sufyan on Zuhd: Definition of asceticism is being thankful, patientHadith on Luxury: Worst Muslims extravagant in food, clothing, speech
Abu Umamah reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “There will be men from my nation who eat a variety…
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Fatimah bint Muhammad reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The worst of my nation are those who are nourished…
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