Temperance الزهد

Hadith on Zuhd: The Prophet supplicates only for basic needs

Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “O Allah, make provision for the family of Muhammad sufficiently nourishing.” Source: Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 6460, Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 1055 Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim Ibn Battal said, “This narration is evidence for the virtue of desiring only …

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Hadith on Niyyah: Deeds only rewarded by their intentions

Umar ibn al-Khattab reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, deeds are only with intentions, and every person will have only what they intended. Whoever emigrated to Allah and His Messenger, his emigration is for Allah and His Messenger. Whoever emigrated to get something in the world or to …

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Hadith on Food: The Prophet’s family rarely ate to their fill

Aisha reported: The family of Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, never ate to their fill of wheat bread for three consecutive nights, ever since they had come to Medina, until he passed away. Source: Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 6089, Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 2970 Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim عَنْ عَائِشَةَ قَالَتْ مَا …

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Hadith on Zuhd: Be in this world as a stranger, traveler

Ibn Umar reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Be in this world as if you were a stranger or a traveler along a path.” Ibn Umar would say, “If you make it to the evening, do not wait for the morning. If you make it to the morning, do …

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Hadith on Hereafter: Most privileged, most miserable on Judgment Day

Anas ibn Malik reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The most privileged people in the world among the people of Hellfire will come on the Day of Resurrection to be dipped in Hellfire, then it will be said: O son of Adam, did you see any good? Did you …

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Hadith on Famine: Patience of the Prophet, companions with famine

‘Utbah ibn Ghazwan reported: I found myself as the seventh among seven who had been with the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him. We had nothing to eat but the leaves of a wild tree until the corners of our mouths were wounded. Source: Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 2967 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to …

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Hadith on Hereafter: Worldly life is a prison for the believer

Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The world is a prison for the believer and a paradise for the unbeliever.” Source: Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 2956 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Muslim عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ الدُّنْيَا سِجْنُ الْمُؤْمِنِ وَجَنَّةُ الْكَافِرِ 2956 صحيح مسلم …

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Hadith on Akhirah: Worldly life is nothing compared to Hereafter

Al-Mustawrid reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “What is the parable of this worldly life, in comparison to the Hereafter, but one of you dipping his finger in the sea? Let him see what he brings forth.” Source: Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 2858 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Muslim عَنِ الْمُسْتَوْرِدِ قَالَ قَالَ …

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Hadith on Virtues: Honor in charity, forgiveness, humility

Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Charity does not decrease wealth, no one forgives another but that Allah increases his honor, and no one humbles himself for the sake of Allah but that Allah raises his status.” Source: Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 2588 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Muslim …

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Hadith on Hereafter: Paradise surrounded by hardship, Hellfire by desires

Anas ibn Malik reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Paradise is surrounded by adversity, and Hellfire is surrounded by lusts.” Source: Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 2823 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Muslim عَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ حُفَّتْ الْجَنَّةُ بِالْمَكَارِهِ وَحُفَّتْ النَّارُ بِالشَّهَوَاتِ 2823 صحيح مسلم كتاب …

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