Minor sins between Friday Prayers will be forgiven

Abu Huraira (Radhiallahu anhu) reported:

Allah's Messenger (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) as saying:

"He who performed ablution well, then came to friday prayer, listened to the Khutbah (the sermon), kept silence all (his sins) between that time and the next friday would be forgiven with three days extra, and he who touched pebbles caused an interruption."

(Sahih Muslim - Book #004 - Hadith #1868)


Commentary:
1. "If anyone performs ablution properly'' means does it in accordance with the Sunnah of the Prophet (PBUH), that is to say, one should not exceed the prescribed limits, nor should one use water extravagantly. One should wash every organ of the body involved in "Wudu'', at the most for three times. One should neither use water in excess of the need nor leave any of the organs unwashed or partly washed in Wudu'. This Hadith also makes it evident that it is more meritorious to perform Wudu' at home.

2.Sins of ten days are pardoned because every virtue has at least ten-times reward. Here sins means minor sins as the major ones are not forgiven without sincere repentance nor are Huquq-ul-`Ibad i.e., (rights of people) forgiven without compensation.

3.One should listen to the Khutbah quietly with full attention. One must avoid toying with anything (such as straws, one's watch, etc.) as this is a useless exercise, which will doubtlessly deprive one of the Friday reward.

Riyad-us-Saliheen – Hadith No :1148

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The believers will see Allah in the hereafter as we see the 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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What to say after completing Prayer (As-Salat)

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

The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said:

"He who recites after every prayer:

Subhan-Allah (Allah is free from imperfection) thirty-three times;

Al-hamdu lillah (praise be to Allah) thirty-three times;

Allahu Akbar (Allah is Greatest) thirty-three times;

and completes the hundred with: La ilaha illallahu, wahdahu la sharika lahu, lahul-mulku wa lahul-hamdu, wa Huwa `ala kulli shai'in Qadir

(there is no true god except Allah. He is One and He has no partner with Him. His is the sovereignty and His is the praise, and He is Omnipotent),

will have all his sins pardoned even if they may be as large as the foam on the surface of the sea.''


[Muslim]

Riyad-us-Saliheen – Hadith No : 1419.

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Make your Salat (prayer) long and your sermon short

`Ammar bin Yasir (May Allah be pleased with them) reported:

I heard Messenger of Allah (PBUH) saying:

"Prolonging Salat (prayer) and shortening the Khutbah (religious talk) indicate the religious knowledge of the person. Make your Salat long and your sermon short.''

[Muslim]

Commentary: 

A prolonged Salat (prayer) by no means implies a disregard of worshipper's constraints. It is indeed forbidden. Rather the Imam is emphatically told to perform a brief and concise Salat because his followers also include, amongst others, the weak, the aged and the sick people. Herein an emphasis is laid on prolonging Salat instead of Khutbah (religious talk). The Friday Khutbah is meant to be brief. It must not be too lengthy in relation to a brief Salat offered heedlessly and in sheer haste. Salat must be offered in all humility and with full attention and concentration of mind. Furthermore, a worshippper ought to maintain a well-paused equilibrium in different postures of its performance. Brevity should be kept in view of Khutbah.

Riyad-us-Saliheen – Hadith No : 700    

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No one has the power to change the decision of Allah

Ibn Abbas (RadhiAllahu 'anhu) said:

One day, I was riding behind the Prophet (Sallallahu 'Alaihi Wa Sallam) when he said,

"O boy! I will instruct you in some matters. Be watchful of Allah (Commandments of Allah), He will preserve you.

Safeguard His Rights, He will be ever with you.

If you beg, beg of Him Alone;

and if you need assistance, supplicate to Allah Alone for help.

And remember that if all the people gather to benefit you, they will not be able to benefit you except that which Allah had foreordained (for you);

and if all of them gather to do harm to you, they will not be able to afflict you with anything other than that which Allah had pre-destined against you.

The pens had been lifted and the ink had dried up".

[At-Tirmidhi]


Another narration is: Messenger of Allah  (Sallallahu 'Alaihi Wa Sallam) said, "Safeguard the Commandments of Allah, you will find Him before you. Remember Him in prosperity and He will remember you in adversity. Be sure that which you miss, was not to hit you; and what hits you, was never to miss you. Remember that the Help of Allah is obtained with patience, and relief emerges after distress, prosperity follows adversity, and hardship is followed by ease".


Commentary:
1. No one has the power to change the Decision of Allah.

2. Whatever trouble one has to suffer in this world, it does not last for ever. Every trouble is followed by prosperity, pleasure and happiness.

3. One should never ask other than Allah anyone's help in supernatural way because it amounts to ascribing partnership with Allah. If a person is mindful of the Rights of Allah, then Allah, in return takes care of his needs and helps him.

Riyad-us-Saliheen – Hadith No: 62

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The Prophet (pbuh): Hold fast to my Sunnah and the Sunnah of the rightly-guided Caliphs

`Irbad bin Sariyah (RadhiAllahu 'anhu) reported: 

One day, Messenger of Allah (Sallallahu 'Alaihi Wa Sallam) delivered a very effective speech, as a result, eyes shed tears and hearts became softened.

A man said: "O Prophet of Allah! (Sallallahu 'Alaihi Wa Sallam) It sounds as if this is a farewell speech, so advise us.''

He (Sallallahu 'Alaihi Wa Sallam) said, "I admonish you to fear Allah, and to listen and obey even if a black slave has been appointed as your leader. For whoever among you lives after me will see much discord. So hold fast to my Sunnah and the Sunnah of the Rightly-Guided Caliphs who will come after me. Adhere to them and hold fast to them. Beware of Bid`ah (in religion) because every Bid`ah is a misguidance.''

[Abu Da wud and At-Tirmidhi]

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Expiation of minor sins committed between Prayer & Fasting

Abu Huraira (Radhiallahu anhu) reported:

Verily the Messenger of Allah ((Salallahu alayhi wasalam) said:

Five (daily) prayers and from one friday prayer to the (next) friday prayer, and from Ramadhan to Ramadhan are expiatious for the (sins) committed in between (their intervals) provided one shuns the major sins.

[Sahih Muslim - Book No.02 - Hadith No.450]

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Two should not converse secretly to the exclusion of the third.

'Abdullah reported Allah's Messenger (Salallahu alayhi wasalam) as saying:

If you are three, two amongst you should not converse secretly between yourselves to the exclusion of the other (third one), until some other people join him (and dispel his loneliness), for it may hurt his feelings.

[ Sahih Muslim - Kitab As Salam - Hadith 5421 ] 

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Seeking the forgiveness of Allah

Narrated Abu Huraira (Radhiallahu anhu): The Prophet (Salallahu alayhi wasalam) said,

"Angels keep on descending from and ascending to the Heaven in turn, some at night and some by daytime, and all of them assemble together at the time of the Fajr and 'Asr prayers. Then those who have stayed with you over-night, ascent unto Allah Who asks them, and He knows the answer better than they, "How have you left My slaves?" They reply, "We have left them praying as we found them praying."

If anyone of you says "Amin" (during the Prayer at the end of the recitation of Surat-al-Faitiha), and the angels in Heaven say the same, and the two sayings coincide, all his past sins will be forgiven."

[ Sahih Bukhari]

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O Allah, help me remember You, to be grateful to You and to worship You

Mu'adh (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:

The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) took hold of my hand and said:

"O Mu'adh! By Allah I love you, so I advise you to never forget to recite after every prayer:

Allahumma a'inni alaa dhikrika, wa shukrika, wa husni 'ibaadatika

(O Allah, help me remember You, to be grateful to You, and to worship You in an excellent manner)."

[Abu Dawud]


Commentary:
This Hadith stresses the fact that one should seek the Help of Allah for His remembrance, thanksgiving and worship, because one cannot do anything without His Help and Support. It also shows the superiority of Mu'adh (May Allah be pleased with him) and the Prophet's love for him.

Riyad-us-Saleheen Hadith No. 1422.

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Importance of Suhur (predawn meal in Ramadan)

‎`Amr bin Al-`As (Radhiallaho anha) reported: The Messenger of Allah (Salallahu alayhi wasalam) said, "The difference between our observance of Saum (fasting) and that of the people of the Scriptures is Suhur (predawn meal in Ramadan).''

[Muslim]

Commentary:
We learn from this Hadith that Suhur is a distinctive mark with which Allah has blessed the Muslim Ummah.


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Superiority of Hastening to Break the Fast

Abu Hurairah (Radhiallaho anha) reported:

The Messenger of Allah (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) said, "Allah the Most High says:

`From amongst my slaves, the quicker the one is in breaking the Saum (fasting), the dearer is he to me.'''

[At-Tirmidhi]


Commentary:
The person who breaks the Saum in its early time is best loved by Allah because he is a true follower of the Prophet (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam).


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Safeguarding As-Saum (The Fast)

Abu Hurairah (Radhiallaho anha) reported: The Prophet (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) said, "If one does not eschew lies and false conduct, Allah has no need that he should abstain from his food and his drink.''

[Al-Bukhari].


Commentary:
This Hadith exhorts those observing Saum to fulfill all the requirements of fasting. One should not conduct himself in such a manner that on the one side he observes Saum and on the other he is fearless of Allah. To save himself from Allah's wrath and to get the reward of the fasts, one must abstain from all sorts of vices, such as cheating, lying, backbiting, and using obscene language. The threat held against such people in this Hadith should make them fear that their Saum will go waste and they would be deprived of its reward. It does not mean that such people should start eating and drinking during Saum but what is intended is that they should save themselves from all kinds of sins so that they may earn the reward of Saum.


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Allah SWT the Most Gracious and the Most Merciful

Narrated Abu Huraira (Radhiallahu anhu) :

Allah's Messenger (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) said, "Allah has some angels who look for those who celebrate the Praises of Allah on the roads and paths. And when they find some people celebrating the Praises of Allah, they call each other, saying, "Come to the object of your pursuit."

He (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) added, "Then the angels encircle them with their wings up to the sky of the world."

He (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) added, "(after those people celebrated the Praises of Allah, and the angels go back), their Lord, asks them (those angels) ----though He knows better than them---- 'What do My slaves say?' The angels reply, 'They say: Subhan Allah, Allahu Akbar, and Alham-du-lillah, Allah then says 'Did they see Me?' The angels reply, 'No! By Allah, they didn't see You.'

Allah says, how it would have been if they saw Me?' The angels reply, 'If they saw You, they would worship You more devoutly and celebrate Your Glory more deeply, and declare Your freedom from any resemblance to anything more often.'

Allah says (to the angels), 'What do they ask Me for?' The angels reply, 'They ask You for Paradise.' Allah says (to the angels), 'Did they see it?' The angels say, 'No! By Allah, O Lord! They did not see it.' Allah says, How it would have been if they saw it?' The angels say, 'If they saw it, they would have greater covetousness for it and would seek it with greater zeal and would have greater desire for it.'

Allah says, 'From what do they seek refuge?' The angels reply, 'They seek refuge from the (Hell) Fire.' Allah says, 'Did they see it?' The angels say, 'No By Allah, O Lord! They did not see it.' Allah says, How it would have been if they saw it?' The angels say, 'If they saw it they would flee from it with the extreme fleeing and would have extreme fear from it.'

Then Allah says, 'I make you witnesses that I have forgiven them.'

Allah's Messenger (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) added, "One of the angels would say, 'There was so-and-so amongst them, and he was not one of them, but he had just come for some need.' Allah would say, 'These are those people whose companions will not be reduced to misery.' "

[ Sahih Bukhari - Volume 8, Book 75, Hadith 417 ] 

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Excellence of Observing Saum (Fasts)

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

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

"Every slave of Allah who observes Saum (fasting) for one day for the sake of Allah, Allah will draw his face farther from Hell-fire to the extent of a distance to be covered in seventy years.''

[Al-Bukhari and Muslim]

Commentary:
The Hadith highlights the excellence of fasting for the sake of Allah which will serve, on the Day of Resurrection, as shield against Hell-fire.

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Reward for observing Isha and Fajr prayers in congregation

`Uthman bin `Affan (Radhiallahu anhu) reported,

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

"One who performs `Isha' prayer in congregation, is as if he has performed Salat for half of the night. And one who performs the Fajr prayer in congregation, is as if he has performed Salat the whole night.''

[Muslim]

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Great reward for reciting the Qur'an

Ibn Mas`ud (Radhiallaho anha) reported:

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

"Whoever recites a letter from the Book of Allah, he will be credited with a good deed, and a good deed gets a ten-fold reward. I do not say that Alif-Lam-Mim is one letter, but Alif is a letter, Lam is a letter and Mim is a letter.''

[At-Tirmidhi]

Riyad-us-Saliheen – Hadith No: 999
 
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For sincere prayer (Salah), sins fall away just as the leaves fall from tree

The Prophet Muhammad (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) once went out when the leaves were falling from the trees. He took hold of a branch and said:

"Verily, when a servant of God prays seeking only His pleasure, his sins fall away just as the leaves have fallen from this tree."

[Al-Tirmidhi]

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The time your supplication find the greatest response

Abu Umamah (Radhiallaho anha) reported: The Messenger of Allah (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) was asked: "At what time does the supplication find the greatest response? ''He (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) replied, "A supplication made during the middle of the last part of the night and after the conclusion of the obligatory prayers.''

[At-Tirmidhi].


Commentary:
"Al-'Akhir'' is the characteristic of "Jauf'' and in the present context it means the late hours of night. "Jauf'' can also mean here "middle'', that is in the later-half of the night.

In other words, if the night is divided between two equal parts then it (Jauf) would be the middle of the second part. In either case it is the time of the night which in other Ahadith has been termed as the third part of the night.

It is the time when Almighty Allah comes to descend on the sky of this world.

Prayers are also granted by Allah after the obligatory Salat.

Riyad-us-Saliheen – Hadith No: 1500.
 
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Definition of Righteousness

An-Nawawi’s Hadith No.27

On the authority of an-Nawwas ibn Samaan (Radhi-Allahu 'anhu) that the Messenger of Allah (salAllahu alayhi wa sallam) said:

Righteousness is good morality, and wrongdoing is that which wavers in your heart and which you dislike people finding out about.

[ It was related by Muslim ]


On the authority of Wabisa ibn Mabad (Radhi-Allahu 'anhu) who said: I came to the Messenger of Allah (salAllahu alayhi wa sallam) and he said: "You have come to ask about righteousness?"

I said: "Yes."

He (salAllahu alayhi wa sallam) said: "Consult your heart. Righteousness is that about which the soul feels tranquil and the heart feels tranquil, and wrongdoing is that which wavers in the soul and moves to and fro in the breast even though people again and again have given you their legal opinion [in its favor]."

[ A Hasan (fair) Hadith transmitted from the two Imams, Ahmad ibn Hanbal and ad-Darimi, with a Hasan (fair) chain of authority ]

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Best Deeds in Islam after having Faith in Allah swt and His Messenger (pbuh)

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

The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) was asked, "Which deed is the best?'' He (PBUH) replied,

"Faith in Allah and His Messenger.'' He (PBUH) was asked, "What is next?'' He (PBUH) replied, "Jihad (holy fighting) in the Cause of Allah.'' Then he was asked: "What is after that (in goodness)?'' He (PBUH) replied, "Hajj Mabrur (which is accepted by Allah).''

[Al-Bukhari and Muslim]


Commentary:
Different acts have been regarded more meritorious in different Ahadith. For this reason, some scholars have performed the justification that the word mun "whoever" is the keynote in such cases. That is, such and such acts come in the category of eminent acts or they have been mentioned with reference to circumstances and time or place. For instance, at certain times or at certain places or for certain persons, performing Salat in the early prescribed hours is more meritorious, or Hajj through representative or Jihad is more meritorious, etc.

Some scholars are of the opinion that the eminence of different acts has been stressed keeping the person addressed in view.

Riyad-us-Saliheen – Hadith No: 1285

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Help your brother and Allah swt will help you on the Day of Resurrection

Narrated 'Abdullah bin Umar (Radhiallahu anhu):

Messenger of Allah (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) said,

"A Muslim is a brother of another Muslim, so he should not oppress him, nor should he hand him over to an oppressor. Whoever fulfilled the needs of his brother, Allah will fulfill his needs; whoever brought his (Muslim) brother out of a discomfort, Allah will bring him out of the discomforts of the Day of Resurrection, and whoever screened a Muslim, Allah will screen him on the Day of Resurrection."

Sahih Bukhari - Volume 3, Book 43, Number 622.

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Must keep to the Sunnah of the Prophet (pbuh)

An-Nawawi’s Hadith No.28

On the authority of Abu Najih Al-Erbadh ibn Sariah (may Allah be pleased with him), who said:

The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) gave us a sermon by which our hearts were filled with fear and tears came to our eyes.

We said: "O Messenger of Allah (pbuh), it is as though this is a farewell sermon, so counsel us."

He said: "I counsel you to fear Allah and to give absolute obedience even if a slave becomes your leader. Verily he among you who lives [long] will see great controversy, so you must keep to my Sunnah and to the Sunnah of the rightly-guided Rashidite Caliphs - cling to them stubbornly. Beware of newly invented matters, for every invented matter is an innovation and every innovation is a going astray, and every going astray is in Hell-fire."

It was related by Abu Dawud and at-Tirmidhi, who stated it as a Hasan (fair) and Sahih (sound) Hadith.

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Sadaqah (charity) can Guard ourselves from the Hell Fire

`Adi bin Hatim (Radhiallaho anha) reported:

Messenger of Allah (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) said,

"Guard yourselves against the Fire (of Hell) even if it be only with half a date-fruit (given in charity); and if you cannot afford even that, you should at least say a good word.''

[Al-Bukhari and Muslim].


Commentary:
This Hadith highlights the point that Sadaqah has great benefits and even in its minimum scope and quantity it can ensure our safety against Hell-fire. We are told that if we do not have even a single date or half of it to give to a needy person, we can manage to have the same benefit by talking to him in a compassionate tone, provided we have Faith in our heart.

Riyad-us-Saliheen – Hadith No : 693

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Do not invoke curses on yourself and regret it all your life

Jabir (Radhiallaho anha) reported:

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

"Do not invoke curses on yourself or on your children or on your possessions lest you should happen to do it at a moment when the supplications are accepted, and your prayer might be granted.''

[Muslim]


Commentary:
Almighty Allah always listens to everyone's prayer but He has fixed certain times when He grants more prayers addressed to Him. Therefore, one should never curse oneself or one's own children or one's own business, etc., lest this is done at the time when prayers are accepted by Allah and then one has to regret it all his life.

Riyad-us-Saliheen – Hadith No: 1497

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Prohibition of Criticizing Food

Abu Hurairah (Radhiallahu anhu) reported:

Messenger of Allah (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) never found fault with food. If he had inclination to eating it, he would eat; and if he disliked it, he would leave it.

[Al-Bukhari and Muslim]


Commentary:
This Hadith throws light on the Prophet's excellent manners which ought to be followed by all Muslims. It is a deplorable state of affairs that when we find a dish a bit unsavoury, we lose our temper and create quite a scene in the house. May we follow the excellent example of our Prophet Muhammad (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam)!

Riyad-us-Saliheen – Hadith No : 736

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Mention Allah's Name before starting to eat

`Umar bin Abu Salamah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:

Messenger of Allah (PBUH), said to me,

"Mention Allah's Name (i.e., say Bismillah before starting eating), eat with your right hand, and eat from what is near you.''

[Al-Bukhari and Muslim].

Commentary:
There are two things about this Hadith. First, we should start eating or drinking by pronouncing the Name of Allah. Second, we should eat from our side without stretching our hand to the side where someone else is eating. This may be the case when more than one or two people are eating the same kind of food from a single dish. Good manners do not allow it, yet in case a variety of food or fruit is lying before us on the table, we are free to take our pick.

Riyad-us-Saliheen – Hadith No : 728

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Increase supplications in prostrations in your Prayers (Salat)

Abu Hurairah (Radhiallahu anhu) reported:

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

"A slave becomes nearest to his Rubb when he is in prostration. So increase supplications in prostrations.''

[Muslim]


Commentary:
This Hadith points out the exellence of supplicating while prostrating in Salat, as one gets closer to Allah in this position.

Riyad-us-Saliheen – Hadith No: 1498

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Show Leniency to your Debtors

Abu Hurairah (Radhiallaho anhu) reported:

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

"There was a person who used to loan money to the people and he used to say to his servant:

`When an insolvent person comes to you, show him leniency so that Allah may forbear our faults.'

So when he met Allah (i.e., when he died), Allah forgave him.''

[Sahih Bukhari - Book #56 - Hadith #687]


Commentary:
"Show him leniency'' implies three things in the present context - polite dealing, extension in the period of payment and remittance of debt. All these qualities are desirable and praiseworthy in Shari`ah. The incident reported in this Hadith relates to some person of a community of the ancient times, but it is such an illustrious example that it was liked by the Prophet (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) because he recommended it to his followers through his advice and practice. This action is certainly a means of winning the Pleasure of Allah (swt).

Riyad-us-Saliheen – Hadith No : 1370

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Fulfillment of Promises and Hypocrisy

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

Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said,

"Three are the signs of a hypocrite:

When he speaks, he lies;

when he makes a promise, he breaks it;

and when he is trusted, he betrays his trust.''

[Al-Bukhari and Muslim]


Another narration adds the words: "Even if he observes Saum (fasts), performs Salat (prayer) and claims to be a Muslim.''

Riyad-us-Saliheen – Hadith No : 689

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What Deeds Admit You in Paradise (Jannah)

An-Nawawi’s Hadith No.29

On the authority of Mu’adh ibn Jabal (may Allah be pleased with him) who said:

I said: O Messenger of Allah, tell me of an act which will take me into the Paradise and will keep me away from the Hell-fire.

He (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: You have asked me about a major matter, yet it is easy for him for whom Allah the Exalted makes it easy. You should worship Allah, associating nothing with Him; you should perform the prayers; you should pay the zakat; you should fast in Ramdan; and you should make the pilgrimage to the House.

Then he (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: Shall I not show you the gates of goodness? Fasting (which) is a shield; charity extinguishes sin as water extinguishes fire; and the praying of a man in the depths of night.

Then he (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) recited: Their sides forsake their beds invoking their Rubb (the Lord) in fear and hope and they spend out of what we have bestowed on them. No person knows what is kept hidden for them of joy as a reward for what they used to do. [as-Sajdah, 16-17]

Then he (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: Shall I not tell you of the peak of the matter, its pillar, and its topmost part?

I said: Yes, O Messenger of Allah.

He (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: The peak of the matter is Islam; the pillar is the prayer; and its topmost part is jihad.

Then he (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: Shall I not tell you of the controlling of all that?

I said: Yes, O Messenger of Allah.

And he took hold of his tongue and said, “Restrain this.”

I said: O Prophet of Allah, will what we say be held against us?

He (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: May your mother be bereaved of you, O Mu’adh! Is there anything that topples people on their faces — or he said on their noses — into Hell-fire other than the harvests of their tongues?

It was related by at-Tirmidhi, who stated that as a Hasan (fair) and Sahih (sound) Hadith. 

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Eminence of Surat Al-Ikhlas

Abu Hurairah (Radhiallaho anha) reported:
The Messenger of Allah (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) said,
"Surat Ikhlas is equivalent to one-third of the Qur'an.''
[Muslim]


Anas (Radhiallaho anha) reported: A man said:
"O Messenger of Allah! I love Surat-Al-Ikhlas
[Say: He is Allah, (the) One].''
He (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) said,
"Your love for it will admit you to Jannah.'' 
[At-Tirmidhi]

Commentary:
Some scholars have highlighted the eminence of Surat Al-Ikhlas by saying that it comprises the whole discipline of Tauhid. This Surat deals with Tauhid. Many other reasons have also been given for its great eminence by Muslim scholars.

Riyad-us-Saliheen – Hadith No : 1012 & 1013
 

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The Limits set by Allah(swt)

An-Nawawi’s Hadith No.30

On the authority of Abu Tha’laba al-Khushani Jurthum ibn Nashir (Radhiallaho anha) that the Messenger of Allah (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) said:

"Allah, the Exalted prescribed religious duties, so do not neglect them; He has set boundaries, so do not over step them; He has prohibited some things, so do not violate them; about some things He was silent - out of compassion for you, not forgetfulness, so seek not after them."

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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."

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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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Those who believe in Allah and His Prophet (PBUH) are required to do what they are ordained and abstain from what they are forbidden

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

The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) delivered a Khutbah and said,

"O people! Hajj (pilgrimage to the House of Allah) has been made incumbent upon you, so perform Hajj.'' A man inquired: "O Messenger of Allah, is it prescribed every year?'' He (PBUH) remained silent till the man repeated it thrice. Then he (PBUH) said, "Had I replied in the affirmative, it would have surely become obligatory, and you would not have been able to fulfill it.'' Afterwards he said, "Do not ask me so long as I do not impose anything upon you, because those who were before you were destroyed on account of their frequent questioning and their disagreement with their Prophets. So when I order you to do something, do it as far as you can; and when I forbid you from doing anything, eschew it.''

[Muslim]

Commentary:

This Hadith brings out the following points:
1. Hajj is compulsory once in a lifetime for those who have the means for it.
2. Unnecessary questioning is disliked.
3. Those who believe in Allah and His Prophet (PBUH) are required to do what they are ordained and abstain from what they are forbidden.

Riyad-us-Saliheen – Hadith No : 1272

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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 (Radhiallaho anha) 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

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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. There is a general belief among the scholars that it is fixed, on the 27th night of Ramadan. But this is not correct. Ahadith do not confirm this view.

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.''

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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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