Haram (Unlawful) الحرام

Hadith on Noise: Prohibited musical instruments and screaming

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

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Hadith on Mockery: Prohibition of laughing at someone’s farts

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)

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Hadith on Guests: Warning not to overstay your welcome

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

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Hadith on Alcohol: Intoxicants are poisonous, not medicine

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

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Hadith on Tawhid: Believers’ property and blood sacred to Allah

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

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Hadith on Bribery: Taking bribes is an act of lesser unbelief

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:

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Hadith on Haram: The Prophet warning us of tempting sins

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

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Hadith on Halal: Seeking lawful is an obligation on all Muslims

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)

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Hadith on Haram: Charity from unlawful wealth not accepted

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

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Hadith on Halal: Lawful food is clear, unspoken matters are pardoned

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

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Hadith on Sunnah: The Prophet speaks as if to say farewell

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

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Hadith on Islam: Parable of straight path, open doors, and curtains

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

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Hadith on Sunnah: No permission to violate rights of Ahl al-Kitab

Al-‘Irbad ibn Sariyah reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “No doubt, by Allah, I have admonished you, commanded you, and prohibited you from things

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Hadith on Salat: Whoever abandons the prayer commits unbelief

Buraydah reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The covenant between us and them is the prayer, so whoever abandons it has committed unbelief.” Source:

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Hadith on Sunnah: The Prophet’s commands are like Allah’s commands

Al-Miqdam ibn Ma’dikarib reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, what the Messenger of Allah has forbidden is like what Allah has forbidden.” Source:

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Hadith on Sihr: Prohibition of using magic to counter magic

Jabir ibn Abdullah reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, was asked about seeking a cure from magic (al-nushrah). The Prophet said, “They are among the

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Hadith on Talismans: The Prophet orders all charms removed

Abu Bashir reported: He was with the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, in one of his travels. The Prophet sent a messenger, saying, “Do not leave

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Hudayfah on Shirk: Wearing good luck charms is lesser idolatry

Ghazrah reported: Hudhayfah, may Allah be pleased with him, entered the home of a sick man and he saw him wearing a luck charm on his arm. Hudhayfah cut it

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