Sa’d ibn Abi Waqqas reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, rejected ‘Uthman ibn Maz’un from vowing celibacy, and had he given him permission, we would …
Hadith on Celibacy: Prohibition of abandoning marriage entirely Read More »
Sa’id ibn Zayd reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Do not harm a Muslim by insulting a deceased unbelieving relative.” Source: al-Sunan al-Kubrá lil-Bayhaqī …
Hadith on Funerals: Do not insult Muslim family, even if unbelievers Read More »
Jarir reported: I asked the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, about the accidental glance. The Prophet said, “Redirect your sight.” Source: Sunan Abī Dāwūd 2148 Grade: …
Hadith on Seeing: Turn your eyes away from unlawful images Read More »
‘Uqbah ibn ‘Amir reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Beware of entering the homes of women alone.” A man from the Ansar said, “What …
Hadith on Khulwah: Prohibition of men visiting married women alone Read More »
‘Amr ibn al-‘As reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, climbed the pulpit and he said, “After this day, certainly no man may enter the home …
Hadith on Khulwah: Prohibition of a man and woman alone Read More »
Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The bell is an instrument of Satan.” Source: Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 2114 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to …
Hadith on Bells: Satan plays his music with bells Read More »
Umm Salamah reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The angels do not enter a home in which is a jingle or a bell, and …
Hadith on Bells: Angels keep away from musical instruments Read More »
Anas ibn Malik reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Two voices are cursed in this world and in the Hereafter: a flute at a …
Hadith on Noise: Prohibited musical instruments and screaming Read More »
Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, prohibited us from laughing at someone who passes wind. Source: al-Mu’jam al-Awsaṭ lil-Ṭabarānī 9433 Grade: Sahih (authentic) …
Hadith on Mockery: Prohibition of laughing at someone’s farts Read More »
Abu Shurayh reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Hospitality for the guest is no more than three days, and it is courteous to host for one …
Hadith on Guests: Warning not to overstay your welcome Read More »
Wa’il al-Hadrami reported: Tariq ibn Suwayd asked the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, about wine and the Prophet prohibited him from preparing it. Tariq said, “I only prepare …
Hadith on Alcohol: Intoxicants are poisonous, not medicine Read More »
Abu Malik al-Ashja’i reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Whoever declares the unity of Allah and denies whatever is worshipped besides Him, then Allah …
Hadith on Tawhid: Believers’ property and blood sacred to Allah Read More »
Abu al-Ahwas reported: Ibn Mas’ud, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “Bribery to receive a favorable judgement is an act of unbelief, and between people it is illicit.” Source: …
Hadith on Bribery: Taking bribes is an act of lesser unbelief Read More »
Abdullah ibn Mas’ud reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, Allah has not forbidden matters but that He knows you will be tempted towards …
Hadith on Haram: The Prophet warning us of tempting sins Read More »
Anas ibn Malik reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Seeking the lawful is a duty upon every Muslim.” Source: al-Mu’jam al-Awsaṭ lil-Ṭabarānī 8610 Grade: Hasan (fair) …
Hadith on Halal: Seeking lawful is an obligation on all Muslims Read More »
Al-Qasim ibn Mukhaymirah reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Whoever acquires wealth by sinning to serve his family, or give in charity, or spend …
Hadith on Haram: Charity from unlawful wealth not accepted Read More »
Salman al-Farisi reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, was asked about eating ghee, cheese, and wild donkeys. The Prophet said, “The lawful is what Allah …
Hadith on Halal: Lawful food is clear, unspoken matters are pardoned Read More »
Ibn Umar reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The lawful is clear and the unlawful is clear. Thus, leave what makes you doubt for what does …
Hadith on Halal: Lawful and unlawful are clear, leave doubtful matters Read More »
Abdullah ibn Amr reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, came out to us one day as if to say farewell. The Prophet said, “I am …
Hadith on Sunnah: The Prophet speaks as if to say farewell Read More »
Al-Nawwas ibn Sam’an reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Allah strikes a parable of the straight path. On either side of the path are …
Hadith on Islam: Parable of straight path, open doors, and curtains Read More »