GENERAL
The Prophet s.a.w. said: "Whoever avoids the doubtful matters, safeguards his religion and honour.'' [Al-Bukhari and Muslim].
The Prophet s.a.w. said: "Whoever avoids the doubtful matters, safeguards his religion and honour.'' [Al-Bukhari and Muslim].
"The entire world is full of resources, and among them the best resource is a righteous wife."
("Ad-dunya matawun; wa khairu mata-ihal mar'atus salihatu.") Reporter: Hadhrat Abdullah ibn Amr (r), Source: Sahih Muslim, Vol. 2, 3465
"Laisal ganiyya an kathratil arad, wa lakinnal ghina ghinan nafsi."
"Richness does not mean having a great amount of property, but richness is self-contentment." Reporter: Hadhrat Abu Hurairah (r), Source: Sahih al-Bukhari, Vol. 8: 453
"Facilitate things to people, do not make it hard for them; give them good tidings and do not make them run away." ("Yassiru wa la tuassiru; wa bashshiru wa la tunaffiru.") Reporter: Hadhrat Anas bin Malik (r), Source: Sahih al-Bukhari, Vol. 1, 69
"A believer is not stung twice (by something) out of one and the same hole."
("La yuldagul mu'minu min juhrin wahidin marratain.") Reporter: Hadhrat Abu Hurairah (r), Source: Sahih al-Bukhari, Vol. 8, 154; Muslim, Vol. 4, 7137
"The people who exaggerate are ruined." ("Halakal mutanattiwun.")
Reporter: Hadhrat Abdullah ibn Mas'ud (r), Source: Sahih Muslim, Vol. 4, 6450
Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Messenger of Allah (SAW) said, "If anyone calls others to follow right guidance, his reward will be equivalent to those who follow him (in righteousness) without their reward being diminished in any respect, and if anyone invites others to follow error, the sin, will be equivalent to that of the people who follow him (in sinfulness) without their sins being diminished in any respect". [Muslim: Book 34, Chapter 06, Hadith 6470].
“It is the excellence of a man’s faith that he gives up meaningless work.” -- Prophet Muhammad s.a.w [Tirmidhi, Ahmad]
Abu Huraira reported Allah’s Messenger (may peace be upqn him) as saying:Verily Allah does not look to your faces and your wealth but He looks to your heart and to your deeds. (Book 032, Chapter 8, Number 6221 : Sahih Muslim)
Righteousness is good character, and sin is that which wavers in your heart and which you do not want people to know about. - [Sahih Muslim]
Righteousness is good character, and sin is that which wavers in your heart and which you do not want people to know about. - [Sahih Muslim]
Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. said : "If anyone of you sees something objectionable, he should change it with his hand, but if he cannot, he should change it with his tongue, and if he cannot he should do it in his heart, that being the weakest form of faith."
(Reported by Muslim)
AKHLAK (Character)
"The best among you are those who have the best manners and character."
("Inna min akh-yarikum ahsanukum khuluqa")
Reporter: Hadhrat Abdullah ibn Amr (r), Source: Sahih al-Bukhari, Vol. 8: 56b
A'isha (RA), Prophet Muhammad's (SAW) wife, stated that, ‘The Prophet never used foul language and never entertained people with obscene jokes. He was well behaved when he entered the market places. His habit was not to repel evil with mutual evil. He was forgiving and could grant pardon." (Tirmizi)
Righteousness is good character, and sin is that which wavers in your heart and which you do not want people to know about. - [Sahih Muslim]
Narrated 'Abdullah bin 'Amr (Radi-Allahu 'anhu):The Prophet (Sallallahu 'Alaihi Wa Sallam) said, "Whoever has the following four (characteristics) will be a pure hypocrite and whoever has one of the following four characteristics will have one characteristic of hypocrisy unless and until he gives it up. 1. Whenever he is entrusted, he betrays. 2. Whenever he speaks, he tells a lie. 3. Whenever he makes a covenant, he proves treacherous. 4. Whenever he quarrels, he behaves in a very imprudent, evil and insulting manner." (Bukhari Vol. 1 : No. 33)
“Whoever believes in Allah and the Day of Judgment should speak what is good or keep silent.” (Sahih al-Bukhari, Sahih al-Muslim)
Rasul Allah (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) said: “Give due respect and regard to your children and decorate them with the best of manners.” [Abu Daud]
A'isha (RA), Prophet Muhammad's (SAW) wife, stated that, ‘The Prophet never used foul language and never entertained people with obscene jokes. He was well behaved when he entered the market places. His habit was not to repel evil with mutual evil. He was forgiving and could grant pardon." (Tirmizi)
Righteousness is good character, and sin is that which wavers in your heart and which you do not want people to know about. - [Sahih Muslim]
Narrated 'Abdullah bin 'Amr (Radi-Allahu 'anhu):The Prophet (Sallallahu 'Alaihi Wa Sallam) said, "Whoever has the following four (characteristics) will be a pure hypocrite and whoever has one of the following four characteristics will have one characteristic of hypocrisy unless and until he gives it up. 1. Whenever he is entrusted, he betrays. 2. Whenever he speaks, he tells a lie. 3. Whenever he makes a covenant, he proves treacherous. 4. Whenever he quarrels, he behaves in a very imprudent, evil and insulting manner." (Bukhari Vol. 1 : No. 33)
Messenger of Allah s.a.w said: There are three signs of a hypocrite: when he speaks he speaks lies, when he makes a promise he breaks it, and when he is trusted he betrays his trust. (Sahih Bukhari)
“Whoever believes in Allah and the Day of Judgment should speak what is good or keep silent.” (Sahih al-Bukhari, Sahih al-Muslim)
Rasul Allah (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) said: “Give due respect and regard to your children and decorate them with the best of manners.” [Abu Daud]
BROTHERHOOD
"None of you will have faith till he wishes for his brother what he likes for himself."
("La yu'minu ahadukum hatta yuhibbu li akhihi ma yuhibbu li nafsihi.")
Reporter: Hadhrat Anas (r), Source: Sahih al-Bukhari, Vol. 1: 12
"None of you will have faith till he loves me more than his father, his children, and all mankind."
("La yu'minu ahadukum hatta akunu ahabba ilaihi min waalidihi wa waladihi wannasi ajmayin.")
Reporter: Hadhrat Anas (r), Source: Sahih al-Bukhari, Vol. 1: 14
"Do not rejoice over the troubles of your brother, lest God might have mercy on him and involve you in this trouble."
("La tuzhirish shamatata li akhika; fa yarhamahullahu wa yabtaliyak.")
Reporter: Hadhrat Wasila bin al-Asqa'i (r), Source: Sunan at-Tirmizi, Vol. 4, 3514
"Visit the sick, feed the hungry, and free the captive."
("Udul marida, wa at-imul ja-iya, wa fukkul aniya.")
Reporter: Hadhrat Abu Musa (r), Source: Sahih al-Bukhari, Vol. 7, 552
Hadhrat Abdur Rahman Ibn Ghanam and Asma Bint Yazeed (Allah be pleased with them) narrate that Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: "The worst among the servants of Allah are those who gossip and create rifts between friends." (Tirmidhi).
"Whoever defends the honour of his brother in his absence will be entitled to Allah's Protection from the Fire." [Hadith:Tirmidhi]
“He who visits the sick continues to remain in the fruit garden of Paradise until he returns.” [Sahih Muslim]
'A Muslim has five rights upon other muslims: Responding to his Salaam, answering his invitation (to food), saying allhumdulillah when he sneezes, visiting him when he is sick, and following his Janazah when he dies..' (Hadith: Bukhari & Muslim)
Ibn `Umar and `Aishah (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "Jibril kept recommending treating neighbours with kindness until I thought he would assign a share of inheritance". [Al-Bukhari and Muslim]
The Messenger of Allah (peace & blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “Your smiling in the face of your (Muslim) brother is charity; enjoining the good & forbidding the evil is charity; your guiding a man that has lost his way is charity; and your removing of stones, thorns, & bones from people’s paths is charity for you.” [Tirmidhi Hadith 36]
CHARITY
The Messenger of Allah (peace & blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “Your smiling in the face of your (Muslim) brother is charity; enjoining the good & forbidding the evil is charity; your guiding a man that has lost his way is charity; and your removing of stones, thorns, & bones from people’s paths is charity for you.” [Tirmidhi Hadith 36]
Hadhrat Abdur Rahman Ibn Ghanam and Asma Bint Yazeed (Allah be pleased with them) narrate that Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: "The worst among the servants of Allah are those who gossip and create rifts between friends." (Tirmidhi).
"Whoever defends the honour of his brother in his absence will be entitled to Allah's Protection from the Fire." [Hadith:Tirmidhi]
“He who visits the sick continues to remain in the fruit garden of Paradise until he returns.” [Sahih Muslim]
Ibn `Umar and `Aishah (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "Jibril kept recommending treating neighbours with kindness until I thought he would assign a share of inheritance". [Al-Bukhari and Muslim]
The Messenger of Allah (peace & blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “Your smiling in the face of your (Muslim) brother is charity; enjoining the good & forbidding the evil is charity; your guiding a man that has lost his way is charity; and your removing of stones, thorns, & bones from people’s paths is charity for you.” [Tirmidhi Hadith 36]
CHARITY
The Messenger of Allah (peace & blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “Your smiling in the face of your (Muslim) brother is charity; enjoining the good & forbidding the evil is charity; your guiding a man that has lost his way is charity; and your removing of stones, thorns, & bones from people’s paths is charity for you.” [Tirmidhi Hadith 36]
DAAWA
"To spend one morning or evening in the cause of God is better than the world and whatever is in the world."
("Lagadwatun fi sabilillahi, au rauhatun, khairum minad dunya wa ma fiha.")
Reporter: Hadhrat Anas bin Malik, Source: Sahih al-Bukhari, Vol. 4, 50
DUA (Supplication)
"Indeed, Supplication is the worship." (Ad-dua, huwal ibadah.)
Reporter: Hadhrat Nu'man bin Bashir (r), Source: Sunan at-Tirmizi, Vol. 4, 2980
Young man! Be mindful of Allah and Allah will protect you. Be mindful of Allah and you will find Him in front of you. If you ask, ask of Allah Most High and if you seek help, seek of Allah, to whom belongs all might and majesty. [Related by at-Tirmithi]
Prophet Muhamamd (s.a.w) said: Truly in the body there is a morsel of flesh which, if it be whole, all the body is whole and which, if it be diseased, all of it is diseased. Truly it is the heart.” [Sahih Bukhari and Muslim]
Rasul Allah (sal Allahu alaihi wasallam) said: “Richness does not lie in the abundance of (worldly) goods, but richness is the richness of the soul (heart, self).” [Muslim]
HEART
Prophet Muhamamd (s.a.w) said: Truly in the body there is a morsel of flesh which, if it be whole, all the body is whole and which, if it be diseased, all of it is diseased. Truly it is the heart.” [Sahih Bukhari and Muslim]
Rasul Allah (sal Allahu alaihi wasallam) said: “Richness does not lie in the abundance of (worldly) goods, but richness is the richness of the soul (heart, self).” [Muslim]
HEREAFTER
"O God! There is no comfort, but the comfort of the Hereafter."
("Allahumma la aisha illa aishul aakhirah.")
Reporter: Hadhrat Anas bin Malik, Source: Riyadus Saleheen, 460; Musnad Ahmad, Vol. 3, 12763
"You will definitely see your Rabb with your own eyes."
("Inna satarauna rabbakum yiana.")
Reporter: Hadhrat Jarir bin Abdullah (r), Source: Sahih al-Bukhari, Vol. 9, 530
IMAN
The Messenger of Allah (sallAllaahu 'alaihi wa sallam) said: "Iman has over 70 branches or over 60 branches. And the highest of al-Iman is the statement "la illaha illallah" (It is the most sublime, the most magnificent and the most superior of all Iman). The lowest of the Iman is to remove some harmful thing from the street. And modesty is a part of al-Iman." [Muslim: Book 1 Hadith 56]
JIHAD
"The most excellent Jihad is that for the conquest of self." -- Prophet Muhammad s.a.w (Hadith, Bukhari)
JIHAD
"The most excellent Jihad is that for the conquest of self." -- Prophet Muhammad s.a.w (Hadith, Bukhari)
JUMU'AH (FRIDAY)
Rasulullah (Allah bless him & give him peace) said: "Friday is the best of days. It was on this day that Hadrat Aadam alayhis salaam was created, it was on this day that he was granted entry into jannah, it was on this day that he was removed from jannah (which became the cause for man's existence in this universe, and which is a great blessing), and the day of resurrection will also take place on this day. " (Sahih Muslim)
KINDNESS
Narrated By Jarir bin 'Abdullah: Allah's Apostle (peace be upon him) said, "Allah will not be merciful to those who are not merciful to mankind." [Bukhari Vol 9 Book 93 No. 473]
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said:
"Innallaha rafiq; yuhibbur rifqu fil amri kullihi." "Allah is Kind and likes kindness in all things."
Reporter: Hadhrat Ayeshah (r), Source: Bukhari/Muslim (reported in Riyadhus Saleheen,633); Sunan Ibn Majah, 3684
KNOWLEDGE
"A person who goes in search of knowledge, he is in the path of God and he remains so till he returns."
("Man kharaja fi talabil ilmi, fahuwa fi sabilillahi hatta yafjiyu.")
Reporter: Hadhrat Anas (r), Source: Sunan at-Tirmizi, Vol. 4, 2656
PATIENCE
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "When Allah desires good for someone, He tries him with hardships." [Bukhari]
PARENTS
Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: A person came to Messenger of Allah (PBUH) and asked, "Who among people is most deserving of my fine treatment?'' He (PBUH) said, "Your mother". He again asked, ``Who next?'' "Your mother", the Prophet (PBUH) replied again. He asked, "Who next?'' He (the Prophet (PBUH)) said again, "Your mother.'' He again asked, "Then who?'' Thereupon he (PBUH) said,'' Then your father.'' [Muslim]
In another narration: "O Messenger of Allah! Who is most deserving of my fine treatment?'' He (PBUH) said, "Your mother, then your mother, then your mother, then your father, then your nearest, then nearest". [Al-Bukhari and Muslim]
Abu Huraira r.a reported that a person said: Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him), who amongst the people is most deserving of my good treatment? He said: Your mother, again your mother, again your mother, then your father, then your nearest relatives according to the order (of nearness). [Muslim 6181]
Prophet Muhammad (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) said: “The curse of Allah is on the one who causes difficulty to his mother. The curse of the angels and the curse of mankind are on him. Allah neither accepts his fardh nor his nafl worship as long as he does not repent and obey his mother. He has to gain her pleasure as best he can. Allah’s pleasure depends on the mother’s pleasure and His wrath is concealed in her wrath.” [Ahmad]
PATIENCE
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "When Allah desires good for someone, He tries him with hardships." [Bukhari]
PARENTS
Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: A person came to Messenger of Allah (PBUH) and asked, "Who among people is most deserving of my fine treatment?'' He (PBUH) said, "Your mother". He again asked, ``Who next?'' "Your mother", the Prophet (PBUH) replied again. He asked, "Who next?'' He (the Prophet (PBUH)) said again, "Your mother.'' He again asked, "Then who?'' Thereupon he (PBUH) said,'' Then your father.'' [Muslim]
In another narration: "O Messenger of Allah! Who is most deserving of my fine treatment?'' He (PBUH) said, "Your mother, then your mother, then your mother, then your father, then your nearest, then nearest". [Al-Bukhari and Muslim]
Abu Huraira r.a reported that a person said: Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him), who amongst the people is most deserving of my good treatment? He said: Your mother, again your mother, again your mother, then your father, then your nearest relatives according to the order (of nearness). [Muslim 6181]
Prophet Muhammad (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) said: “The curse of Allah is on the one who causes difficulty to his mother. The curse of the angels and the curse of mankind are on him. Allah neither accepts his fardh nor his nafl worship as long as he does not repent and obey his mother. He has to gain her pleasure as best he can. Allah’s pleasure depends on the mother’s pleasure and His wrath is concealed in her wrath.” [Ahmad]
QURAN
"The most superior among you (Muslims) are those who learn the Qur'an and teach it." ("Inna afdalkum man ta'allamal Qur'ana wa allamahu.")
Reporter: Hadhrat Uthman bin Affan (r), Source: Sahih al-Bukhari, Vol. 6: 546
"Study (read) Qur'an (regularly) for it will act as an intercessor and entreat for its readers on the Day of Judgment."
("Iqra-ul Qur'an; fa innahu ya'ti yawmal qiyamati shafiyan li ashabihi.")
Reporter: Hadhrat Abu Umamah (r), Source: Riyadus Saleheen, 991; Sahih Muslim, Vol. 2, 1757
REPENTANCE
Rasulullah (SAW) said: “O people! Sincerely repent to Allah. I repent to Allah one hundred times daily” - Sahih Muslim
SADAQAH (DONATION)
When a man dies no further reward is recorded for his actions, with three exceptions: Sadaqah jariah (donation with which continues to be benefitted), or knowledge from which benefit continues to be reaped, or the prayers of a good son to his dead father. (Muslim)
TAQWA
"Fear Allah WHEREVER you are," said the Prophet (peace be upon him) [Tirmidhi]
TIME
The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “Two blessings which many people do not make the most of: good health and spare time.” [Narrated by al-Bukhari, 6412]
REPENTANCE
Rasulullah (SAW) said: “O people! Sincerely repent to Allah. I repent to Allah one hundred times daily” - Sahih Muslim
SADAQAH (DONATION)
When a man dies no further reward is recorded for his actions, with three exceptions: Sadaqah jariah (donation with which continues to be benefitted), or knowledge from which benefit continues to be reaped, or the prayers of a good son to his dead father. (Muslim)
TAQWA
"Fear Allah WHEREVER you are," said the Prophet (peace be upon him) [Tirmidhi]
TIME
The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “Two blessings which many people do not make the most of: good health and spare time.” [Narrated by al-Bukhari, 6412]
WEALTH
"Every Ummah (people) has a test to undergo, my Ummah will be tried through the wealth." ("Inna likulli ummatin fitnah, wa fitnatu ummatil mal.")
Reporter: Kab bin Eyadh (r), Source: Sunan at-Tirmizi, Vol. 4, 2343
Ibn 'Abbas and Anas bin Malik (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "If a son of Adam were to own a valley full of gold, he would desire to have two. Nothing can fill his mouth except the earth (of the grave). Allah turns with mercy to him who turns to Him in repentance".
[Al-Bukhari and Muslim].
ZIKR
"The best remembrance of God is 'La ilaha illallahu."
("Afdaluz zikri: La ilaha Illallahu")
Reporter: Hadhrat Jabir (r), Source: Sunan Ibn Majah, Vol. 2, 3800
Sayings of Prophet Muhammad: He who remembers his Lord and he who does not are like the living and dead. (Bukhari, Muslim)
Prophet Muhammad s.a.w said: "The first to be summoned to Paradise on the Day of Resurrection will be those who praise God in prosperity and adversity." (Al-Tirmidhi, Hadith 730)
Prophet Muhammad s.a.w said: "The first to be summoned to Paradise on the Day of Resurrection will be those who praise God in prosperity and adversity." (Al-Tirmidhi, Hadith 730)
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