War الحرب

Ibn Abbas on Sahaba: Seek forgiveness for companions in the Fitnah

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 for them even though He knew they would fight each other.” Source: Faḍā’il al-Ṣaḥābah li-Aḥmad Ibn Ḥanbal 1741 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Ibn Taymiyyah …

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Hadith on Jama’ah: Hand of Allah above united Muslim community

‘Arfajah ibn Shurayh reported: I saw the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, delivering a sermon to the people, saying, “Verily, the Hand of Allah is over the united community, for Satan is with one who secedes from the community, running after him.” Source: Sunan al-Nasā’ī 4020 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Al-Albani عَنْ ‌عَرْفَجَةَ بْنِ …

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Hadith on Khalifah: Virtues of the great commander Zayd ibn Harithah

Aisha reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, never dispatched Zayd ibn Harithah with an army but that he appointed him commander over them. If he had lived after the Prophet, he would have appointed him as the Caliph. Source: Musnad Aḥmad 25898 Grade: Hasan (fair) according to Al-Arna’ut عَنْ عَائِشَةَ …

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Hadith on Courage: The Prophet fights on the frontlines

Ali reported: When the danger intensified and the people met each other in battle, we would seek protection by the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him. None of us would be closer to the enemy than him. Source: Musnad Aḥmad 1347 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Al-Arna’ut عَنْ عَلِيٍّ رَضِيَ اللهُ عَنْهُ …

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Hadith on War: Whoever fights or deceives believers is not a true Muslim

Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Whoever raises arms against us is not one of us. Whoever deceives us is not one of us.” Source: Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 101 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Muslim عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللهِ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ قَالَ مَنْ حَمَلَ …

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Ahnaf on Anger: Beware political rage leading to bloodshed

Al-‘Ala’ ibn Jarir reported: Al-Ahnaf ibn Qays, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “It is not appropriate for the leader to be angry, for anger with power is a source of the sword and regret.” Source: Tārīkh Dimashq 24/346 عن العلاء بن جرير قال الأحنف بن قيس رضي الله عنه لاَ يَنْبَغِي لِلأَمِيْرِ الغَضَبُ …

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