Excellence of Fasting (Saum) on 9th & 10th Muharram

Abu Qatadah (RadhiAllahu 'anhu) reported : The Messenger of Allah (salAllahu alayhi wa sallam) was asked about observing As-Saum ( the fast ) on the tenth day of Muharram, and he replied, “It is an expiation for the sins of the preceding year.

[ Muslim ]


Ibn Abbas (RadhiAllahu 'anhu) reported : The Messenger of Allah (salAllahu alayhi wa sallam) said, “If I remain alive till the next year, I shall also observe fast on the ninth of Muharram."

[ Muslim ]

Commentary:
Some people think these words stand to mean that `he will observe Saum on the 9th of Muharram only. But this interpretation does not agree with other Ahadith. In order to oppose the Jews, he (salAllahu alayhi wa sallam) resolved to observe one more Saum (9th of Muharram) with that of 10th of Muharram and ordained it for the Muslims.

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True Renouncing

An-Nawawi’s Hadith No.31

On the authority of Abu Al Abbas Sahl ibn Saad as-Saedi (Radhiallaho anha), who said :

A man came to the Prophet (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) and said:

"O Messenger of Allah, direct me to an act which, if I do it, [will cause] Allah to love me and people to love me."

He said: "Renounce the world and Allah will love you, and renounce what people possess and people will love you."

A Hasan (fair) Hadith related by Ibn Majah and others with good chains of authorities.

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Neither harming nor reciprocating harm

An-Nawawi’s Hadith No.32

On the authority of Abu Said Sad ibn Malik ibn Sinan Al-Khudri (Radhiallaho anha),

that the Messenger of Allah (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam), said :

"There should be neither harming nor reciprocating harm."

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Proof on claimant and oath upon denier

An-Nawawi’s Hadith No.33

On the authority of Ibn Abbas that the Messenger of Allah (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam), said:

"Were people to be given in accordance with their claim, men would claim the fortunes and lives of [other] people, but the onus of proof is on the claimant, and the taking of an oath is incumbent upon him who denies."

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Forbidding the evil is part of Iman

An-Nawawi’s Hadith No.34

On the authority of Abu Saeed Al-Khurdari (Radhiallaho anha), who said:

I heard the Messenger of Allah (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam), say:

"Whosoever of you sees an evil action, let him change it with his hand; and if he is not able to do so, then with his tongue; and if he is not able to do so, then with his heart; and that is the weakest of faith."

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The most evil of the people to Allah on the Day of Resurrection

Abu Sa`id Al-Khudri (Radhiallaho anha) reported:

Messenger of Allah (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) said,

"The most evil of the people to Allah on the Day of Resurrection will be the man who consorts with his wife and then publicizes her secret.''

[Muslim]

Commentary:
Islam treats conjugal union as a sacred and secret act, both in social and moral terms. Indeed, the sanctity of conjugal rights contributes to the consolidation of moral norms and social cohesion. Yet, what passes between wife and husband on the consummation night is usually taken in a light vein in our societies. In the morning, both of them relate their sexual experience to their friends respectively. This is moral indecency which is incompatible with human dignity and civilized behaviour. This Hadith reckons it as a grave sin which must be eschewed. The bed-experience must be kept private by the married couple to the exclusion of a third person.

Riyad-us-Saliheen – Hadith No : 685

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Secrecy of Private Matters

Thabit (Radhiallaho anha) reported:

Anas (Radhiallaho anha) said:

Messenger of Allah (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) came to me while I was playing with the boys. He greeted us and sent me on an errand. This delayed my return to my mother. When I came to her, she asked, "What detained you?'' I said; "Messenger of Allah (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) sent me on an errand.'' She asked, "What was it?'' I said, "It is a secret.'' My mother said; "Do not disclose to anyone the secret of Messenger of Allah (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam).'' Anas (Radhiallaho anha) said to Thabit (Radhiallaho anha): By Allah, were I to tell it to anyone I would have told you.

[Muslim]

Commentary:
Here, an emphasis has been laid on keeping a secret. When Anas (Radhiallaho anha) told his mother about the cause of secrecy, she refrained from insisting that the secret should be disclosed to her. Rather, she lent support to her son's standpoint and advised him to conceal the secret. To be sure, it is part of moral teaching that we should keep the secrets of friends in our hearts. Unless we receive a go-ahead from a friend, we must not make his secret public.

Riyad-us-Saliheen – Hadith No : 688

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For what matters to use right hand and left hand

`Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) reported:
Messenger of Allah (PBUH) liked to use his right hand in all matters: in combing his hair and wearing his shoes.

[Al-Bukhari and Muslim]


`Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) reported:
Messenger of Allah was used to using his right hand for performing Wudu' and for eating his food whereas he was used to using his left hand in his toilet and for other similar purposes.

[Abu Dawud]


Commentary:
Messenger of Allah (PBUH) used to use his left hand in washing his private parts and cleaning his nose and similar things, Muslims are obliged to follow his example.

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A good Supplication (Dua) to heal sickness

Ibn `Abbas (Radhiallahu anhu) reported:

The Prophet (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) said, "He who visits a sick person who is not on the point of death and supplicates seven times:

As'alullahal-`Azima Rabbal-`Arshil-`Azimi, an yashfiyaka

(I beseech Allah the Great, the Rubb of the Great Throne, to heal you),

Allah will certainly heal him from that sickness.''


[Abu Dawud and At-Tirmidhi]


Commentary:

There is always a great certainty that Allah will respond to a supplication which springs from a sincere, veracious heart. One should, therefore, pray for a patient with full conviction and reassurance of heart. Moreover, the Prophet's prayers have special effect and grace and therefore their original wordings should be uttered.

Riyad-us-Saliheen – Hadith No : 906

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Hajj Mabrur (accepted Hajj) makes a muslim pure and free of sins

Abu Hurairah (Radhiallaho anha) reported:

The Messenger of Allah (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) said,

"Whoever performs Hajj (pilgrimage) and does not have sexual relations (with his wife), nor commits sin, nor disputes unjustly (during Hajj), then he returns from Hajj as pure and free from sins as on the day on which his mother gave birth to him.''

[Al-Bukhari and Muslim].

Commentary:
The true meanings of "Rafath'' sexual intercourse but it also signifies obscene and frivolous talk and the expression of sexual desire to one's wife. Since coition with one's wife is forbidden during Hajj, so conversation with her on this subject or talking for amusement is also disliked. "Fisq'' means disobedience of Allah and quarrelling with people. One must avoid both of them during Hajj. The Hajj which is performed with all these restrictions, has the merit that one is totally purged of sins. But this purification is from sins which come in the category of minor sins and which relate to the Rights of Allah. Major sins relating to the Rights of Allah and lapses in respect of the rights of people are not pardoned without sincere repentance and compensation to the aggrieved.

Riyad-us-Saliheen – Hadith No 1274

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Excellence of an accepted pilgrimage (Hajj)

Abu Hurairah (Radhiallaho anha) reported:

The Prophet (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) was asked: "Which deed is the best?'' He (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) replied,

"Faith in Allah and His Messenger.'' Then he was asked: "What is next?'' He replied, "Jihad (holy fighting) in the Cause of Allah.'' Then he was asked, "What is after that?'' He (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) replied, "Hajj Mabrur (an accepted pilgrimage).''

[Al-Bukhari and Muslim].

Commentary:
This Hadith points out the fact that Hajj is one of the most prominent religious acts, provided it is done sincerely and keeping oneself away from sins. Some people have interpreted the word "Hajj Mabrur'' as an accepted Hajj. They say that the sign of an accepted Hajj is that one becomes a true worshipper of Allah, which he was previously not.

Riyad-us-Saliheen – Hadith No 1273

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A Supplication of the Prophet (pbuh)

Tariq bin Ashyam (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Whenever a man entered the fold of Islam, the Prophet (PBUH) would show him how to perform Salat and then direct him to supplicate: "Allahumm-aghfir li, warhamni, wa-hdini, wa `afini, warzuqni (O Allah! Forgive me, have mercy on me, guide me, guard me against harm and provide me with sustenance and salvation).'''

[Muslim]

In another narration Tariq said: A man came to the Prophet (PBUH) and said to him: "O Messenger of Allah! What shall I say if I want to pray to my Rubb?'' He (PBUH) said, "Say: `Allahumma-ghfir li, warhamni, wa `afini, warzuqni (O Allah! Forgive me, have mercy on me, protect me and provide me with sustenance).' Surely, this supplication is better for you in this life and in the Hereafter.''

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Excellence of Knowledge of the Qur'an and Hadith

"Allah will exalt in degree those of you who believe, and those who have been granted knowledge.'' (Qur'an : 58:11)


Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:

The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said,

"Allah makes the way to Jannah easy for him who treads the path in search of knowledge.''

[Muslim]

Commentary:
In this Hadith, knowledge means the knowledge of the religion, that is to say the correct knowledge of the Qur'an and Hadith which is acquired without any prejudice of any juristic school. Otherwise juristic prejudice can turn knowledge into great obstruction. May Allah bestow His Mercy on us.

Riyad-us-Saliheen – Hadith No :1381

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Excellence of Proceeding towards the Mosque Walking

Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:

The Prophet (PBUH) said,

"He who purifies (performs Wudu') himself in his house and then walks to one of the houses of Allah (mosque) for performing an obligatory Salat, one step of his will wipe out his sins and another step will elevate his rank (in Jannah).''

[Muslim]

Commentary:
This Hadith has an inducement for offering Salat in the mosque and brings into eminence the merit of doing so. The merit lies in the fact that one minor sin is pardoned at every step that is taken towards the mosque and one's status (in Jannah) is enhanced by one stage. This Hadith also mentions the vastness of the Mercy and Blessing of Allah.

Riyad-us-Saliheen – Hadith No : 1054

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The Reward for Fasting Six Days in the Month of Shawwal

Abu Ayyub (Radhiallahu anhu) reported:

The Messenger of Allah (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) said,

"He who observes As-Saum (the fasts) in the month of Ramadan, and also observes As-Saum for six days in the month of Shawwal, it is as if he has observed As-Saum for the whole year.''

[Muslim]


Commentary:
According to the formula that there is at least ten-fold reward for every virtue, the Saum of one month (Ramadan) are equivalent to Saum of ten months. If one also observes six days of Saum of Shawwal, they will be equal to Saum of two months. Thus, one becomes eligible for the reward of one full years' Saum. He who makes it a permanent feature is like one who observes Saum throughout his life. He will be considered by Allah as one who observes Saum permanently. Although voluntary in nature, they are highly important. One can observe these six-day Saum at a stretch or with intervals, but their observance one after the other at the beginning of the month is better. Similarly, if a person has missed some Saum of Ramadan due to illness, travelling etc., he should first make up the shortfall and then observe the voluntary six-day Saum of Shawwal.

Riyad-us-Saliheen – Hadith No : 1254

Seek Lailat-ul-Qadr (Night of Decree) in the odd nights out of the last ten nights of Ramadan

`Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) reported:

The Messenger of Allah (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) used to observe I`tikaf in the last ten days of Ramadan and say,

"Seek Lailat-ul-Qadr (Night of Decree) in the odd nights out of the last ten nights of Ramadan.''

[Al-Bukhari]


Commentary:
We learn from this Hadith that Lailat-ul-Qadr occurs in any of the five odd nights - 21st, 23rd, 25th, 27th and 29th - of the last ten nights of Ramadan. Its exact date has not been revealed for the reason that people keep themselves awake for prayer for a larger number of nights. Had its date been fixed, people would have kept awake for prayer only on that night.

Riyad-us-Saliheen – Hadith No : 1192

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Lailat-ul-Qadr (Night of Decree)

Abu Hurairah (Radhiallaho anha) reported:

The Prophet (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) said,

"Whosoever performs Qiyam during Lailat-ul-Qadr (Night of Decree), with Faith and being hopeful of Allah's reward, will have his former sins forgiven.''

[Al-Bukhari and Muslim]

Commentary:
Qiyam here means what keeps one awake to one's capacity and for worship and makes one perform Nawafil, impels one to beg pardon for sins from Allah, urges one to praise Him. Specially, if a person performs `Isha prayer and Fajr prayer in congregation, he will hopefully attain all those distinctions which are mentioned in this Hadith.

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Safeguarding As-Saum (The Fast)

Abu Hurairah (Radhiallaho anha) reported:

The Messenger of Allah (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) said,

"When any one of you is observing Saum (fasting) on a day, he should neither indulge in obscene language nor should he raise the voice; and if anyone reviles him or tries to quarrel with him he should say: `I am observing fast.'''

[Al-Bukhari and Muslim]

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Superiority of Hastening to Break the Fast and to perform Maghrib prayer

Abu Atiyyah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:

Masruq and I visited `Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) and said:

"O Mother of the Believers! There are two Companions of Muhammad (PBUH) and neither of them holds back from doing good acts; but one of them hastens to break Saum (fasting) and hastens to perform the Maghrib prayer, while the other delays breaking Saum and delays performing Salat (prayer).''

She asked, "Who is the one who hastens to break Saum and perform the Maghrib prayer?''

Masruq said, "It is `Abdullah (meaning `Abdullah bin Mas`ud).''

She said, "The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) used to do so.''

[Muslim]

Commentary:
This Hadith points out the practice of the Prophet (PBUH) of breaking the Saum and performing the Maghrib prayer in the early moments of the prescribed time.

Riyad-us-Saliheen – Hadith No : 1234

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Following the Sunnah in breaking Saum (fasting)

Anas (RadhiAllahu 'anhu) reported:

The Messenger of Allah (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) used to break his Saum (fasting) before performing Maghrib prayer with three fresh date-fruits; if there were no fresh date-fruits, he will eat three dry dates; and if there were no dry date-fruits; he would take three draughts of water.

[At-Tirmidhi]

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Attain the benefits of Lailat-ul-Qadr

`Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) reported: When the last ten nights (of Ramadan) would begin, the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) would keep awake at night (for prayer and devotion), awaken his family and prepare himself to be more diligent in worship.

[Al-Bukhari and Muslim]

Commentary:
The entire month of Ramadan is a spring season for virtues, worship and obedience of Allah, but its last ten days are the peak of this season of worship. Therefore, one must strive hard in the last ten days and nights of this month to follow the practice of the Prophet (PBUH), to seek the Pleasure of Allah and to attain the benefits of Lailat-ul-Qadr, which occurs during this period. The Prophet (PBUH) used to make special arrangement for observing I`tikaf, and we must also follow this practice of his.

Riyad-us-Saliheen – Hadith No : 1223

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The Prophet Muhammad (pbuh): Some gates of Jannah (Paradise) in Islam

Abu Hurairah (Radhiallahu anhu) reported:

The Messenger of Allah (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) said,

"He who spends a pair in the way of Allah will be called from the gates of Jannah:

`O slave of Allah! This gate is better for you' and one who is constant in Salat (prayer), will be called from the Gate of Salat;

and whoever is eager in fighting in the Cause of Allah, will be called from the Gate of Jihad;

and who is regular in observing Saum will be called from Ar-Raiyan Gate.

The one who is generous in charity will be called from the Gate of Charity.''


Abu Bakr (Radhiallahu anhu) said:"O Messenger of Allah (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam)! May my mother and father be sacrificed for you! Those who are called from these gates will stand in need of nothing. Will anybody be called from all of those gates?''

He (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) replied, "Yes, and I hope that you will be one of them.''

[Al-Bukhari and Muslim]


Commentary:
"Pair'' means two; in other channels of transmission, it has been explained thus: "They asked him, `Pair of what?' He (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) said, `A pair of horses, cows or camels'.'' "Pair'' in this Hadith, however, can be all-inclusive; i.e., fasting two days or performing two prayers, etc. This Hadith also mentions special distinction of Abu Bakr As-Siddiq (Radhiallahu anhu) and the esteem in which he was held by the Prophet (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam). It also transpires from this Hadith that one can praise such a person right on his face about whom one does not fear that it will make him proud. This Hadith has also an inducement for giving in Sadaqah two instead of a single item.

Riyad-us-Saliheen – Hadith No : 1216

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Islamic Brotherhood

An-Nawawi’s Hadith No.35

On the authority of Abu Hurairah (Radhiallaho anha), who said : the Messenger of Allah (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) said :

"Do not envy one another; do not inflate prices one to another; do not hate one another; do not turn away from one another; and do not undercut one another, but be you, O slaves of Allah, brothers. A Muslim is the brother of a Muslim: he neither oppresses him nor disgraces him, he neither lies to him nor does he hold him in contempt. Piety and righteousness is here - and he pointed to his breast three times. It is evil enough for a man to hold his brother Muslim in contempt. The whole of a Muslim for another Muslim is inviolable: his blood, his property, and his honor."

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When Ramadan begins, the gates of Jannah are opened

Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "When Ramadan begins, the gates of Jannah are opened, the gates of Hell are closed, and the devils are chained.''

[Al-Bukhari and Muslim]

Commentary:
This is a special distinction of the month of Ramadan during which Muslims become more inclined towards the worship of Allah. They pay greater attention to the recitation of the Qur'an, remembrance of Allah, worship, and seeking pardon for sins.

Riyad-us-Saliheen – Hadith No :1220

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Observe Saum (fast) on sighting the crescent

Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "Observe Saum (fast) on sighting the crescent and terminate it on sighting it (the new moon), but if the sky is cloudy before you, then complete the number (thirty days) of the month.''

[Al-Bukhari and Muslim].

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Excellence of Optional (Tawawih) Prayer during Ramadan

Abu Hurairah (Radhiallaho anha) reported: The Messenger of Allah (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) said, "He who observes optional prayer (Tarawih prayers) throughout Ramadan, out of sincerity of Faith and in the hope of earning reward will have his past sins pardoned.''

[Al-Bukhari and Muslim]

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The Merits of Ablution (Wudu')

`Umar bin Al-Khattab (Radhiallahu anhu) reported:

The Messenger of Allah (SalAllahu 'alaihi wasallam) said,

"Whoever of you performs Wudu' carefully and then affirms:

`Ash-hadu an la ilaha illallahu Wahdahu la sharika Lahu, wa ash-hadu anna Muhammadan `abduhu wa Rasuluhu

[I testify that there so no true god except Allah Alone, Who has no partners and that Muhammad (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) is His slave and Messenger],'

the eight gates of Jannah are opened for him. He may enter through whichever of these gates he desires (to enter).''

[Muslim]


In the narration in At-Tirmidhi, it is added: "Allahummaj-`alni minat-tawwabina, waj-`alni minal-mutatahhirin (O Allah make me among those who repent and purify themselves).''


Commentary:
Tahur means Wudu' which is the foremost condition for Salat. One is not permitted to perform Salat without Wudu' in the prescribed manner. Wudu' is regarded as "half of the Salat'' and this principle makes its importance clear.

Riyad-us-Saliheen – Hadith No : 1032. 

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Do you want to enter Paradise through the gate called Ar-Raiyan

Sahl bin Sa`d (Radhiallaho anha): The Prophet (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) said,

"In Jannah there is a gate which is called Ar-Raiyan through which only those who observe Saum (fasting) will enter on the Day of Resurrection. None else will enter through it. It will be called out, "Where are those who observe fasting?'' So they will stand up and proceed towards it. When the last of them will have entered, the gate will be closed and then no one will enter through that gate.''

[Muslim]

Commentary:
This Hadith tells us about the special distinction of those who observe Saum. "Only those who observe Saum'' signify the faithful who not only observe Saum during the month of Ramadan but also frequently observe voluntary fasts over and above the obligatory ones, otherwise Saum of Ramadan are compulsory for every Muslim.

Riyad-us-Saliheen – Hadith No : 1217

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Full of Praise and Glorification of Allah (SWT) - highly meritorious and rewarding

Recitation of words quoted in this Hadith is highly meritorious & rewarding

Please note these words and recite it whenever you can,

and may Allah (SWT) reward you.

Juwairiyah bint Al-Harith (RadhiAllahu 'anha) reported, the Mother of the Believers: The Prophet ﷺ came out from my apartment in the morning as I was busy in performing the dawn prayer. He ﷺ came back in the forenoon and found me sitting there.

The Prophet ﷺ said, "Are you still in the same position as I left you.'' I replied in the affirmative. Thereupon the Prophet ﷺ said,

"I recited four words three times after I had left you. If these are to be weighed against all you have recited since morning, these will be heavier. These are:

"سُبْحَانَ اللهِ وَبِحَمْدِهِ: عَدَدَ خَلْقِهِ،

 وَرِضَا نَفْسِهِ، وَزِنَةَ عَرْشِهِ وَمِدَادَ كَلِمَاتِهِ".

Subhan-Allahi wa bihamdihi, `adada khalqihi, wa rida nafsihi, wa zinatah `arshihi, wa midada kalimatihi

[Allah is free from imperfection and I begin with His praise, as many times as the number of His creatures, in accordance with His Good Pleasure, equal to the weight of His Throne and equal to the ink that may be used in recording the words (for His Praise)].''

[Sahih Muslim - Book 035 - Hadith 6575]


Commentary:
The recitation of the words quoted in this Hadith is highly meritorious and rewarding because they are full of Praise and Glorification of Allah.

Riyad-us-Saliheen – Hadith No : 1433

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Gold and Silk are Forbidden for the Males

`Ali (Radhiallaho anha) reported : I saw Messenger of Allah (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) holding a piece of gold in his left hand and a silk (cloth) in his right hand. Then he said, "These two are forbidden for the males of my Ummah.''

[Abu Dawud].

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Seek refuge in Allah from evil which I have done and not done

`Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) reported:

The Prophet (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) used to supplicate (in these words):

"Allahumma inni audhu bika min sharri ma `amiltu, wa min sharri ma lam a`mal
(O Allah! I seek refuge in You from the evil of that which I have done and the evil of that which I have not done)."

[Muslim]

Commentary:
This prayer is also very comprehensive. Sometimes a person does a virtuous deed but it is tainted with slight hypocrisy or pride. It is an element which destroys even the most virtuous deeds. It is this mischief against which Allah's Protection has been sought through this prayer.

Riyad-us-Saliheen – Hadith No: 1477.

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You will see Allah (SWT) in the Hereafter as you see full moon

Jarir bin `Abdullah Al-Bajali (Radhiallahu anhu) reported:

We were sitting with the Messenger of Allah (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) when he looked at the full moon and observed,

"You will see your Rubb in the Hereafter as you see this moon having no difficulty in seeing it. So try your best to perform the prayers before the rising of the sun and that before its setting.''

[Al-Bukhari and Muslim]


Commentary:
This Hadith tells us that no one can see Allah in this world but in the Hereafter, the believers will have the honour of seeing Allah. It also highlights the importance and merits of performing the Fajr and `Asr prayers punctually and in congregation.

Riyad-us-Saliheen – Hadith No: 1051

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Allah helps those who help others

An-Nawawi’s Hadith No.36
On the authority of Abu Hurairah (Radhiallahu anhu) that the Prophet (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) said:
"Whosoever removes a worldly grief from a believer, Allah will remove from him one of the griefs of the Day of Judgment. Whosoever alleviates [the lot of] a needy person, Allah will alleviate [his lot] in this world and the next. Whosoever shields a Muslim, Allah will shield him in this world and the next. Allah will aid a slave [of His] so long as the slave aids his brother. Whosoever follows a path to seek knowledge therein, Allah will make easy for him a path to Paradise. No people gather together in one of the houses of Allah, reciting the Book of Allah and studying it among themselves, but tranquillity and peace descends upon them, mercy envelopes them, the angels surround them, and Allah makes mention of them amongst those who are with Him. And whosoever is slowed down by his actions will not be hastened forward by his lineage."
Related by Muslim in these words.

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The Compassion of Allah Upon His Slaves

An-Nawawi’s Hadith No.37

On the authority of Ibn Abbas (Radhiallahu anhu) from the Messenger of Allah (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) is that among the sayings he relates from his Lord (Glorified and Exalted be He) is that he said:

Allah has written down the good deeds and the bad ones. Then He explained it [by saying that] he who has intended a good deed and has not done it, Allah writes it down with Himself as a full good deed, but if he has intended it and has done it, Allah writes it down with Himself as from ten (10) good deeds to seven hundred (700) times, or many times over.

But if he has intended a bad deed and has not done it, Allah writes it down with Himself as a full good deed, but if he has intended it and has done it, Allah writes it down as one bad deed.

Related by Bukhari and Muslim in their two Sahihs 
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The best Jihad for women is 'Hajj Mabrur'

`Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) reported:

I said: "O Messenger of Allah! We consider Jihad as the best deed, should we not then go for Jihad?''

The Messenger of Allah (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) said, "The best Jihad for you women is Hajj Mabrur (i.e., one accepted by Allah).''

[Al-Bukhari].

Commentary:
In ordinary circumstances, Hajj is the best of Jihad for women because in Islam, politics, economy, government, military affairs etc., come in the purview of men and men alone. Women are exempted from all such matters. However, in case of war, if the need arises, women can be engaged for supply of food, first-aid of the wounded etc., on the internal front, provided they can do such works without crossing the bounds of the Islamic-type veil. But imparting military training to women and dispatching them to war front are sheer imitations of the western nations for which there is no scope in the teachings of Islam. This Hadith also confirms this view.

Riyad-us-Saliheen – Hadith No :1276

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Praise be to Allah Who has saved him from Hell-fire

Anas (Radhiallaho anha) reported:

A young Jewish boy who was in the service of the Prophet (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) fell ill. The Prophet (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) went to visit him. He sat down by his head and said to him, "Embrace Islam.'' The little boy looked at his father who was sitting beside him. He said: "Obey Abul-Qasim (i.e., the Messenger of Allah (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam)).'' So he embraced Islam and the Prophet (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) stepped out saying, "Praise be to Allah Who has saved him from Hell-fire.''

[Al-Bukhari].

Commentary:
Herein, the example of the Messenger of Allah (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) inspires us to visit even a sick disbeliever and invite him to accept Islam. Besides, the Hadith tells that the company of the virtuous does bear fruit and that we should continue to hope that the heart of a disbeliever will turn to Allah at any moment. Furthermore, we come to believe that parents, though not clinging to the right way, may tell their offspring to pursue the truth.

Riyad-us-Saliheen – Hadith No : 900

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Approach Allah with Nawafil

An-Nawawi’s Hadith No.38

On the authority of Abu Hurairah (Radhiallaho anha) who said:

The Messenger of Allah (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) said:

Allah the Almighty has said:

"Whosoever shows enmity to a friend of Mine,I shall be at war with him.

My slave does not draw near to Me with anything more loved by Me than the religious duties I have imposed upon him,

and My slave continues to draw near to Me with supererogatory works so that I shall love him.

When I love him I am his hearing with which he hears,

his seeing with which he sees,
his hand with which he holds,

and his foot with which he walks.
Were he to ask [something] of Me, I would surely give it to him;
and were he to ask Me for refuge, I would surely grant him it."

Related by Bukhari.

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Pardoning of Mistakes and Forgetfulness

An-Nawawi’s Hadith No.39

On the authority of Ibn Abbas (Radhiallaho anha) that the Messenger of Allah (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) said:

"Allah has pardoned for me my people for [their] mistakes and [their] forgetfulness and for what they have done under duress."

A Hasan (fair) Hadith related by Ibn Majah, Al-Baihaqi and others.


Commentary:
Being excused for what is done mistakenly or out of forgetfulness does not mean that there will be no consequent rulings. This means that a person might be forgiven but he still has to take responsibility for his actions

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The Life Of This World

An-Nawawi’s Hadith No.40

On the authority of Abdullah bin Omar (Radhiallaho anha), who said:

The Messenger of Allah (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) took me by the shoulder and said:

"Be in the world as though you were a stranger or a wayfarer."


Ibn Omar (Radhiallaho anha), The son of Omar used to say:

"At evening do not expect [to live till] morning, and at morning do not expect [to live till] evening. Take from your health for your illness and from your life for your death."

Related by al-Bukhari

Follow-up what the Prophet (PBUH) has brought

An-Nawawi’s Hadith No.41

On the authority of Abu Muhammad Abdullah,

the son of Amr ibn al-As (RadhiAllahu 'anhuma) who said:

The Messenger of Allah (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) said:

"None of you [truly] be a believer until his inclination is in accordance with what I have brought."


A Hasan (fair) and Sahih (sound) Hadith which have been transmitted from Kitab al-Hujja with a sound chain of authorities.

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Allah said: Were your sins to reach the clouds of the sky and were you then to ask forgiveness of Me, I would forgive you.

An-Nawawi’s Hadith No.42

On the authority of Anas (RadhiAllahu 'anhu) who said:

I heard the Messenger of Allah (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) saying:

Allah the Almighty has said:

"O son of Adam, so long as you call upon Me and ask of Me, I shall forgive you for what you have done, and I shall not mind. O son of Adam, were your sins to reach the clouds of the sky and were you then to ask forgiveness of Me, I would forgive you. O son of Adam, were you to come to Me with sins nearly as great as the earth and were you then to face Me, ascribing no partner to Me, I would bring you forgiveness nearly as great as it."

Related by at-Tirmidhi, who stated that it was a Hasan (fair) and Sahih (sound) Hadith.


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Dignity and Tranquility

Allah, the Exalted, says:

"And the (faithful) slaves of the Most Gracious (Allah) are those who walk on the earth in humility and sedateness, and when the foolish address them (with bad words) they reply back with mild words of gentleness.'' (Al Qur'an : 25:63)


`Aishah (RadiAllahu 'anha) reported:

I have never seen Messenger of Allah (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) laughing so heartily that his uvula could be seen. He used to smile only.

[Al-Bukhari and Muslim]

Commentary:
To laugh much is one of the sign of indifference to the remembrance of Allah. Besides, the habit of laughing aloud robs away the dignity and impressiveness of a man.

Riyad-us-Saliheen – Hadith No : 703

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Excellence of The Prayer (As-Salah) & Call To Prayers (Adhan)

Abu Hurairah (Radhiallahu anhu) reported:

The Messenger of Allah (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) said:

"Were people to know the blessing of pronouncing Adhan and the standing in the first row, they would even draw lots to secure these privileges. And were they to realize the reward of performing Salat early, they would race for it; and were they to know the merits of Salat after nightfall (`Isha') and the dawn (Fajr) Salat, they would come to them even if they had to crawl.''

[Al-Bukhari and Muslim]


Commentary:
This expression 'to crawl' is used to illustrate the high merit of praying `Isha and Fajr in congregation in the mosque. This Hadith also urges to make best to occupy the first rows, as the `Angels of Mercy' pray for the Imam first, then for those who pray immediately behind him in the first row, then those behind them, and so on. The Hadith also points out the excellence of Adhan and the great reward of the person who pronounces it.

Riyad-us-Saliheen – Hadith No : 1033

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A Comprehensive Supplication (Dua) of Muhammad (PBUH)

`Abdullah bin Mas`ud (RadhiAllahu 'anhu) reported:

The Prophet (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) used to supplicate:

"Allahumma inni as'alukal-huda, wat-tuqa, wal-`afafa, wal-ghina
(O Allah! I beseech You for guidance, piety, chastity and contentment).''

[Muslim]


Commentary:
"Guidance'' means guidance towards virtue which one needs at every step. The ability to do good and steadfastness on the Right Path is also covered by the term guidance. To comply with the Orders of Allah and to prevent oneself from what He has forbidden is "Taqwa" (fear of Allah), the importance of which needs no elaboration. `Affaf is prevention from sins. It also means evasion from seeking help from others. Ghina means riches which makes one independent of others so much so that all one's hopes are centered on Allah Alone. The prayer quoted in this Hadith is very comprehensive indeed.

Riyad-us-Saliheen – Hadith No. 1468

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Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) Liked Comprehensive Supplications

`Aishah (RadiAllahu 'anha) reported:

The Messenger of Allah (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) liked comprehensive supplications or (Al-Jawami` - i.e., supplications (Dua) with very few words but comprehensive in meanings), and discarded others.

[Abu Dawud]

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Du`a (Supplication) is Worship

An-Nu`man bin Bashir (RadhiAllahu 'anhuma) reported:

The Prophet (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) said,

"Du`a (supplication) is worship.''

[Abu Dawud]

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Abu Sufyan's true admission about Prophet (PBUH) to Roman emperor Heraclius

Abu Sufyan (RadhiAllahu 'anhu) reported:

In course of his detailed narration about Heraclius when the latter questioned him about the teachings of the Prophet (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam), he said that: He (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) told (us):

"Worship Allah alone and do not associate a thing with Him; and give up all that your ancestors said. "He (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) also commands us to perform Salat (prayers), to speak the truth, to observe modesty and to strengthen the ties of kinship.

[Al-Bukhari and Muslim].

Commentary:
The Prophet (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) sent letter to the then Roman emperor Heraclius calling him to the true faith Islam, so that he and his followers will be saved. Upon receipt of the Prophet's (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) letter, he rushed a courier to bring forward any man familiar with the Prophet (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam).

Abu Sufyan an enemy of the Prophet (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) was in the area and was brought forward to the Roman emperor Heraclius.

In above Hadith an enemy of the Prophet (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) acknowledges the veracity of the Prophet's teaching, because Abu Sufyan  (RadhiAllahu 'anhu) made this admission when he was a pagan.

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Jihad And Martyrdom Without Fighting

Abu Hurairah (Radhiallahu anhu) reported:

The Messenger of Allah (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) said: "Whom do you reckon to be martyr amongst you?''

The Companions replied: "The one who is killed in Allah's way.''

He (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) said, "In that case, the martyrs among my people would be few.''

The Companions asked: "O Messenger of Allah! Then who are the martyrs?''

He (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) replied, "He who is killed in the way of Allah is a martyr; he who dies naturally in the Cause of Allah is a martyr; he who dies of plague is a martyr; and he who dies of a belly disease is a martyr; and he who is drowned is a martyr.''

[Muslim]

This Hadith shows the care Allah has for this Ummah, which is the best Ummah of mankind. (Editor's Note)


Commentary:
"He who dies naturally in the Cause of Allah'', here signifies such a person who does not die because of his being killed in the war by sword, lance, bullet, etc., but meets the death on account of some other causes while going for Jihad such as falling from the horse, or who dies while defending his family or property, or defending other Muslims against attackers or robbers, etc. Such a person will also be a martyr.

Riyad-us-Saliheen – Hadith No : 1354

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Reward For giving respite or remission to a debtor

Abu Qatadah (RadhiAllahu 'anhu) reported:

The Messenger of Allah (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) said,

"He who likes Allah to deliver him from the calamities of the Day of Resurrection, let him either give respite to a debtor or grant him remission (of loans) in straitened circumstances.''

[Muslim]

Commentary:
One meaning of the word "Falyunaffis'' is to defer demanding payment of the amount from the one who may be in straitened circumstances, until such a time when he has sufficient means to pay his debts. Another meaning is to relieve the debtor of the trouble he is in by giving him some money so that he can settle his debt with it. Such sympathetic attitude will save that person from the tensions of the Day of Judgement when everyone will be tense with worries and anxieties.

Riyad-us-Saliheen – Hadith No : 1369

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Remember Allah : Two Statements Heavy in the Scales and Dear to The Merciful

Abu Hurairah (RadhiAllahu 'anhu) reported:

The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said,

"There are two statements that are light for the tongue to remember, heavy in the Scales and are dear to the Merciful:

سُبْحاَنَ اللهِ وَبِحَمْدِهِ  سُبْحَانَ اللهِ الْعَظِيمِ    

`Subhan-Allahi wa bihamdihi, Subhan-Allahil-Azim

[Glory be to Allah and His is the praise, (and) Allah, the Greatest is free from imperfection]'.''

Commentary:
This Hadith affirms that man's actions carry weight. On the Day of Judgement, his actions will be cast into the Balance. At that time Allah will endow these actions with weight, or according to some scholars, those records which register man's actions will be weighed. This is quite possible for the reason that Almighty Allah is Capable of weighing things without even their physical form. This discussion apart, when actions will be cast into the Balance, the formula mentioned in the Hadith, the utterance of which is very easy, will prove weighty. Every Muslim should make it a practice to repeat them frequently.

Riyad-us-Saliheen – Hadith No: 1408

[Sahih Muslim - Book 35 - Hadith 6511 & Al-Bukhari ]

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Iman (Faith) Has Sixty Odd or Seventy Odd Branches

Abu Hurairah (RadhiAllahu 'anhu) reported:

Messenger of Allah (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) said,

"Iman has sixty odd or seventy odd branches. The uppermost of all these is the Testimony of Faith: `La ilaha illallah' (there is no true god except Allah) while the least of them is the removal of harmful object from the road. And shyness is a branch of Iman.''

[Al-Bukhari and Muslim]

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Shyness does not bring anything except good

`Imran bin Husain (RadhiAllahu 'anhu) reported:

Messenger of Allah (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) said, "Shyness does not bring anything except good.''

[Al-Bukhari and Muslim].


In a narration of Muslim:
Messenger of Allah (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) said, "All of shyness is good.''


Commentary:
This Hadith enlightens us on the excellence of modesty, which serves the good purpose of preventing man from the disobedience of Allah and from immoral and evil pursuits. Evidently, it has a salutary impact on society. Besides, it keeps man free from sins, and, consequently, he will stand blameless with Allah. From this standpoint, modesty is certainly a thorough good.

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Modesty is a part of Iman (Faith)

Ibn `Umar (RadhiAllahu 'anhu) reported:

Messenger of Allah (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) passed by a man of the Ansar who was admonishing his brother regarding shyness. Messenger of Allah (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) said, "Leave him alone, for modesty is a part of Iman.''

[Al-Bukhari and Muslim]


Commentary:
The Ansari, who was being lectured by his brother, was indeed an embodiment of modesty and unpretentiousness. Such a man is never sharp in worldly affairs because modesty restrains him from following wrong ways. For this reason, modesty has been called a part of the faith. This is an inborn quality, that is, some people are unassertive by birth. Yet, if they are gradually guided and directed towards virtues, their unassumingness further increases. And in Islam it is counted a virtue.

Riyad-us-Saliheen – Hadith No : 681

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