Abu Hazim: Abu Huraira, may Allah be pleased with him, stated in regards to His words, “You are the best nation ever raised for humanity—you enjoin good, forbid evil, and
Hadith on Ummah: Muslim nation to serve humanity in mercy and grace, even in war Read More »
‘Ammar ibn Yasar reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “There will be rulers after me who fight each other for the sake of kingship,
Hadith on Fitnah: Rulers fighting for politics, not Islam Read More »
Mu’waiyah ibn Abi Sufyan reported: When Abu Dharr set out for al-Rabadah, he was met by riders from the people of Iraq. They said, “O Abu Dharr, we have heard
Hadith on Rulers: Support Muslim governments, not rebel or humiliate them Read More »
Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “There will be a trial that makes people deaf, dumb, and blind. Whoever approaches it will
Hadith on Fitnah: Blind to truth, violent in speech Read More »
Abu Musa reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said about tribulations, “Break your bows during it, cut their strings, stay in the depths of your homes, and
Hadith on Fitnah: When Muslims fight a civil war Read More »
Burs ibn Sa’id reported: Sa’d ibn Abi Waqqas said during the crisis of ‘Uthman ibn ‘Affan, “I witnessed the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, say: Verily,
Hadith on Fitnah: Refusal to fight an unjust civil war Read More »
Abdullah ibn Amr reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Allah Almighty looks over His creation on the middle night of Sha’ban, and He forgives
Hadith on Sha’ban: Allah forgives all but malicious killers Read More »
Aisha reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Allah Almighty said: Whoever humiliates an ally of Mine, he has declared war upon Me. My servant
Hadith on Awliya: Harming Allah’s friends is war against Him Read More »
Jabir ibn ‘Abdillah reported: While we were sitting with the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, a woman came to him, saying, “Peace be upon you, O
Hadith on Marriage: Serving husbands is equal to Jihad Read More »
Ayyub reported: Abu Qilabah, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “People never innovate a heresy except that they make the sword lawful by it.” Source: Muṣannaf ‘Abd al-Razzāq 18660
Abu Qilabah on Bid’ah: Heresy leads to unlawful violence Read More »
Asma’ bint Yazid reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “It is not allowed to lie except in three cases: a man conversing with his
Hadith on Dishonesty: Telling white lies or necessary lies Read More »
Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Soon the Euphrates River will disclose a treasure of gold. Whoever witnesses it, let him not
Hadith on Euphrates: Trial over treasure before the Hour Read More »
Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, stood up one day and mentioned stealing from the spoils, emphasizing the severity of the matter. The
Hadith on Istighatha: I cannot help sinners on Judgment Day Read More »
Yazid ibn al-‘Asamm reported: Ali, may Allah be pleased with him, was asked about the slain at the battle of Siffin. Ali said, “Our slain and their slain are in
Hadith on Siffin: Reconciliation between Ali and Mu’awiyah Read More »
Abu Ayyub reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Whoever comes worshiping Allah without associating anything with Him, performing the prayer, giving the charity, and
Hadith on Faith: Paradise if believers avoid major sins Read More »
Abu ‘Inabah reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, the martyrs of Allah on the earth are the trustees of Allah on earth among His creation.
Hadith on Shuhada: Martyrs of Allah entrusted with creation’s welfare Read More »
‘Abdur Rahman reported: Abdullah ibn Mas’ud, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “No man says three times, ‘I seek forgiveness from Allah, besides whom there is no God, the
Hadith on Jihad: Forgiveness for acts of cowardice Read More »
Ibn Abbas reported: When the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, dispatched his armies, he would say, “Go forth in the name of Allah and fight in
Hadith on Jihad: Protection inside places of worship during war Read More »
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 »
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
Ibn Abbas on Sahaba: Seek forgiveness for companions in the Fitnah Read More »