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

Abu Qatadah (RadhiAllahu 'anhu) reported:

The Messenger of Allah ( Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam ) 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 ( Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam ) 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 (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) 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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Perform your (voluntary) Salah (prayer) in your homes

Zaid bin Thabit (RadhiAllahu 'anhu) reported:

The Prophet (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) said:

"O people! perform your (voluntary) Salat (prayers) in your homes because the best Salat of a man is the one he performs at home, except the obligatory Salat.''

[Al-Bukhari and Muslim].


Commentary:
This Hadith tells us that the Nawafil and Sunnah prayers should be performed at home. It goes without saying that all the Fard constituents of every Salat are to be performed in the mosque (Masjid) in congregation. The order to perform the Nawafil prayers at home shows its merits. Firstly, it saves a person from showing off, and secondly, houses are blessed due to them.

Riyad-us-Saliheen – Hadith No : 1128.

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The Obligation of Gratitude to Allah

Abu Hurairah (RadhiAllahu 'anhu) reported:

On the Night of Al-Isra (the Night of Ascension) the Prophet (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) was presented with two drinking vessels: one full of wine and the other one full of milk. He looked at them. Then he took the vessel which was full of milk. Thereupon Jibril (Gabriel) said: "Al-hamdu lillah (praise be to Allah) Who has guided you to that, which is in accord with Fitrah (i.e., Islamic Monotheism; pure nature of Islam). Had you selected wine, your people would have gone astray.''

[Muslim].

Commentary:
This Hadith highlights the following points:

1. Islam is a religion which matches with the pure nature. Every sensible person accepts it instinctively.
2. One who is endowed with the capacity and aptitude to do good should praise Allah.
3. Wine is the root of all evils and for this reason has been regarded the "Mother of Vices''.
4. To take good omen from agreeable signs is Mustahabb (desirable).

Riyad-us-Saliheen – Hadith No : 1393.

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Recite frequently:`Ya Dhal-Jalali wal-Ikram!

Anas (RadhiAllahu 'anhu) reported:

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

"Recite frequently: `Ya Dhal-Jalali wal-Ikram! (O You, Possessor of glory and honour).'''

[At-Tirmidhi]

Commentary:
This Hadith tells us that one should make abundant use of the words `Ya-Dhal-Jalali wal-Ikram' in his prayer because these words contain the Praise of Allah and mention His Perfect Attributes. Some have said that Al-Jalal and Al-Ikram are Allah's Greatest Name.

Riyad-us-Saliheen – Hadith No : 1491

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Merits of waiting for Salat (Prayer)

Abu Hurairah (RadhiAllahu 'anhu) reported:

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

"Everyone among you will be deemed to be occupied in Salat (prayer) constantly so long as Salat (the prayer) detains him (from worldly concerns), and nothing prevents him from returning to his family but Salat.''

[Al-Bukhari and Muslim].


Commentary:
This Hadith tells us the merits of waiting for Salat. As long as a person sits in mosque waiting for Salat, all his time is reckoned as being in the state of Salat and so eligible for the same reward.

Riyad-us-Saliheen – Hadith No. 1061.

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The five (obligatory) Salat (Prayer) is like a river

Jabiru (RadhiAllahu 'anhu) reported:

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

"The similitude of the five (obligatory) Salat is like a river running at the door of one of you in which he takes a bath five times a day.''

[Muslim].

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Reward for fasting on Arafah day

Abu Qatadah (RadhiAllahu 'anhu) reported :

The Messenger of Allah ( Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam ) was asked about the observance of Saum ( fasting ) on the day of ‘Arafah.

He said, “It is an expiation for the sins of the preceding year and the current year.”

[ Muslim ]

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Allah SWT frees more slaves from Hell on Arafah day

`Aishah (RadiAllahu 'anha) reported:

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

"There is no day on which Allah sets free more slaves from Hell than He does on the Day of `Arafah.''

[Muslim].

Commentary:
Almighty Allah emancipates most of His slaves, both men and women from the Hell-fire on this great day. Millions of pilgrims, who by virtue of their sincere repentance, try to seek the Pleasure of Allah certainly stand to earn Allah's Pardon for their sins and thereby emancipation from the Hell-fire. May Allah grant us this grace of His.

Riyad-us-Saliheen – Hadith No. 1277.

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Reward for Hajj and Umrah

Abu Hurairah (Radhiallaho anhu) reported:

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

"(The performance of) `Umrah is an expiation for the sins committed between it and the previous `Umrah; and the reward of Hajj Mabrur (i.e., one accepted) is nothing but Jannah.''

[Al-Bukhari and Muslim].

Commentary:
This Hadith tells us that the merit of `Umrah is that it is an expiation for sins. But this, too, is an expiation for minor sins. `Umrah includes assuming Ihram, circumambulation of Ka`bah, going between As-Safa and Al-Marwah and Halq or Taqsir (shaving of head or cutting hair). Whether or not `Umrah is an obligation like Hajj is arguable among the `Ulama'. Some people, like Imam As-Shafi`i, hold that it is obligatory; others like the followers of the Hanafi school of thought regard it Sunnah Mu`akkadah; still others think it to be voluntary. Imam Al-Bukhari is inclined to the first view which is also endorsed by sayings of some Companions of the Prophet (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) about which some Muhaddithun (scholars of Hadith) have even claimed that these sayings are Mausul, the chain of narrators reaches up to the Prophet (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam). (For further details, please see Fath Al-Bari.) Otherwise, the view that it is non-obligatory is preferable.

Riyad-us-Saliheen – Hadith No. 1275

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Pilgrimage to Makkah ( Hajj ) is a pillar of Islam

Ibn `Umar (RadhiAllahu anhu) reported:

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

"(The superstructure of) Islam is based on five (pillars),

1. Testifying the fact that La ilaha illallah wa anna Muhammad-ar-Rasul-ullah [there is no true God except Allah, and Muhammad (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) is the Messenger of Allah],

2. Establishing As-Salat (the prayers),

3. Paying Zakat (poor due),

4. The pilgrimage to the House [of Allah (Ka`bah)], and

5. The Saum (fasting) during the month of Ramadan.''

[Al-Bukhari and Muslim].

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Recite Surat Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq and An-Nas three times at dawn & dusk

`Abdullah bin Khubaib (RadhiAllahu anhu) reported:

The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said to me,

"Recite Surat Al-Ikhlas and Al-Mu`awwidhatain (Surat Al-Falaq and Surat An-Nas)
three times at dawn and dusk. It will suffice you in all respects.''

[Abu Dawud and At-Tirmidhi]


Commentary:
"Recite Surat Al-Ikhlas and Al-Mu`awwidhatain (Surat Al-Falaq and Surat An-Nas) three times at dawn and dusk. It will suffice you in all respects'' means that then one would not need any other recitation for the remembrance of Allah. Moreover, by virtue of these three Surah, Allah will protect the reciter from every dangerous thing. In other Ahadith, it is stated that after lying in the bed, the Prophet (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) used to recite these Surah, then blow on his hands and rub them over his body to the extent he could.

Riyad-us-Saliheen – Hadith No : 1456.

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Allah's mercy envelops them, Sakinah (tranquillity) descends upon them

Abu Hurairah and Abu Sa`id Al-Khudri (RadhiAllahu Anhuma) reported:

The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said,

"When a group of people assemble for the remembrance of Allah, the angels surround them (with their wings), (Allah's) mercy envelops them, Sakinah, or tranquillity descends upon them and Allah makes a mention of them before those who are near Him.''

[Muslim]

Commentary:
This Hadith also highlights the merits of remembrance of Allah and the high grades of the people indulging in it.

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Rewards for going early to Friday Prayer (Salat-ul-Jumuah) in Islam

Abu Hurairah (RadhiAllahu anhu) reported:

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

"He who takes a bath on Friday, like the bath for ceremonial purity, and then goes (to the mosque), he is like one who offers a camel as a sacrifice to seek the Pleasure of Allah;

and he who comes at the second hour is like one who offers a cow to win the Pleasure of Allah;

and he who comes at the third hour is like one who offers a ram with horns (in sacrifice);

and he who comes at the fourth hour is like one who offers a hen;

and he who comes at the fifth hour is like one who offers an egg.

And when the Imam ascends the pulpit, the angels (who write the names of those who come to the mosque before the coming of the Imam) close (their record) in order to listen to the Khutbah.''

[Al-Bukhari and Muslim].


Commentary:
This Hadith mentions the merits of going early for Salat-ul-Jumu`ah and narrates inducements provided for it. The earlier a person goes for it, the greater his reward will be. In fact, the reward for it goes on diminishing in proportion to the delay that he makes in reaching the mosque for this purpose so much so that he who reaches the Masjid after the Khutbah, will be totally deprived of the benefits which go with it because his name does not figure in the register which shows men of merits.

Salat-ul-Jumu`ah is also attended by angels. This fact shows the eminence for the Khutbah of Salat-ul-Jumu`ah and the Salat itself.

The Ghusl performed on Jumu`ah should be done with the same meticulous care as is done in Ghusl Janabah (post-coition bath).

Riyad-us-Saliheen – Hadith No : 1155

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Fasting during Ramadan will have past sins forgiven

Abu Hurairah (RadhiAllahu anhu) reported:

The Prophet (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) said:

"He who observes fasting during the month of Ramadan with Faith while seeking its reward from Allah, will have his past sins forgiven.''

[Al-Bukhari and Muslim]


Commentary: "Sins'' here means minor sins which relate to the Rights of Allah.

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In Jannah there is a gate which is called Ar-Raiyan

Sahl bin Sa`d (RadhiAllahu anhu) reported:

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. Similar is the case of the people of Salat, people of Sadaqah and people of Jihad, who have been mentioned in the preceding Ahadith otherwise all Muslims are on par so far as the Salat, Sadaqah, etc., are concerned.

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Excellence of giving up Elegant Clothes for Humility

Mu`adh bin Anas (Radhiallaho anhu) reported:

Messenger of Allah (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) said,

"Whoever gives up wearing elegant and expensive garments out of humbleness, when he can do so, Allah will call him on the Day of Resurrection and before all the creations, He will give him the choice to wear whichever garment of Iman he would like to wear.''

[At-Tirmidhi]

Commentary:
To adopt humility and not to assert superiority over others, according to this Hadith, is an excellent act with Allah. `The clothes of Iman' imply those special clothings of Jannah that Allah has prepared for sincere believers only.

Riyad-us-Saliheen – Hadith No : 802

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Islam is built on five pillars

Ibn `Umar (Radhiallaho anha) reported:

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

"(The structure of) Islam is built on five (pillars) :

1) Testification of `La ilaha illallah' (none has the right to be worshipped but Allah), that Muhammad (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) is his slave and Messenger.
2) The establishment of Salat
3) The payment of Zakat
4) The pilgrimage to the House of Allah (Ka`bah)
5) Saum during the month of Ramadan.''

[Al-Bukhari and Muslim]

Commentary:
Every Muslim who has fifty-two and a half Tola (a Tola is about 12 grams) silver or cash equivalent to it in excess of his need, and a year has passed since its possession is liable to pay it. One who has seven and a half Tola or more gold also comes in this category. It should be evaluated in terms of money and Zakat at the rate of 2.5% to be paid on it.

Riyad-us-Saliheen – Hadith No : 1206

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About Hadith Garden

Assalamu Allaikkum Wa Rahmathullah...

Welcome to Hadith Garden - a Blog that shares simple drops of selected Ahadith, which could be practiced to obtain the benefits in this life and the rewards hereafter... ( Allah SWT knows best )


What is Hadith

Hadith (pl. Ahadith) is a body of laws, the tradition or collection of traditions attributed to the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) that include his sayings, acts, and approval or disapproval of things. Hadith for Muslims is a major source of religious law, moral guidance and inspirations from the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).


A hadith of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)

Abu Huraira (Radhi-Allahu 'anhu) reported:

Allah's Messenger (salAllahu alayhi wa sallam) as saying:

He who called (people) to righteousness, there would be reward (assured) for him like the rewards of those who adhered to it, without their rewards being diminished in any respect. And he who called (people) to error, he shall have to carry (the burden) of its sin, like those who committed it, without their sins being diminished in any respect.

[ Sahih Muslim - Book #034 - Hadith #6470 ]

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Give up what is doubtful to you

Hasan bin `Ali (RadhiAllahu anhu) said:

I remember (these words) from Messenger of Allah (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam): "

"Give up what is doubtful to you for that which is not doubtful; for truth is peace of mind and falsehood is doubt".

[At-Tirmidhi]


Commentary:
This Hadith leads us to the conclusion that one must always avoid doubtful things so that he does not do anything unlawful.

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Minor sins committed between Prayers are pardoned

Abu Hurairah (RadhiAllahu anhu) reported:

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

"The five (daily) Salat (prayers) and the Friday (prayer) to the Friday (prayer) expiate whatever (minor sins) may be committed in between, so long as major sins are avoided."

[Muslim]


Commentary:
This Hadith elucidates that the minor sins committed during the interval of the five prescribed Salat and in the period intervening between one Jumu`ah and the other are pardoned with the performance of the five-time prescribed Salat and the Jumu`ah prayer, provided one does not commit major sins which are not forgiven without repentance. Sins like Shirk (associating someone with Allah in worship), disobedience of parents, false oath, false evidence, encroachment on an orphan's property, calumny against chaste women, etc., fall in the category of major sins and will not be forgiven by means of Salat only.

Riyad-us-Saliheen – Hadith No.1045

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The lower garment which is below the ankles is in the Fire (of Hell)

Abu Sa`id Al-Khudri (RadhiAllahu anhu) reported:

Messenger of Allah (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) said:

"The lower garment of a believer should be half way below the knees. He is guilty of no sin if they are up to the ankles. That which is below the ankles is in the Fire (of Hell). Allah will not look at one who allows his lower garment to trail out of vanity.

[Abu Dawud]


Commentary:
This Hadith says that a garment like trousers, pajamas, etc., should, properly speaking, go down up to the middle of the shanks. However, it is permissible to lower it up to the ankles which should remain uncovered. This commandment is for men alone. On the contrary, women are required to cover not only their ankles but also their feet, particularly when they go out.

Riyad-us-Saliheen – Hadith No. 799

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Supplicate for your Muslim brother in his absence

Abud-Darda'  (RadhiAllahu anhu) reported:

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

"Whenever a Muslim supplicates for his (Muslim) brother in his absence, the angels say: `May the same be for you too'.''

[Muslim]


Commentary:
This Hadith makes it evident that one who prays for someone in his absence also stands to benefit from it because the angel appointed for the task of praying for those who pray for others will pray for him, saying, "O Allah! Grant him also the same which he has asked for others.''

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Every Muslim has five rights over another Muslim

Abu Hurairah  (RadhiAllahu anhu) reported:

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

"Every Muslim has five rights over another Muslim (i.e., he has to perform five duties for another Muslim):

1) To return the greetings,
2) To visit the sick,
3) To accompany funeral processions,
4) To accept an invitation,
5) To respond to the sneezer [i.e., to say: `Yarhamuk-Allah (may Allah bestow His Mercy on you),' when the sneezer praises Allah].''

[Al-Bukhari and Muslim]

Riyad-us-Saliheen – Hadith No. 895

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He who observes the Fajr and `Asr prayers will enter Jannah

Abu Musa  (RadhiAllahu anhu)  reported:

Messenger of Allah (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) said:

"He who The observes Al-Bardan (i.e., Fajr and `Asr prayers) will enter Jannah.''

[Al-Bukhari and Muslim]


Commentary:
It is a must for every Muslim to offer every Salat regularly but there are some prayers (Salat) which cannot be performed punctually unless one takes special care of them. This is the reason some additional merits have been mentioned in this Hadith so that people exercise extra effort for performing them. Of these two is the Fajr prayer, the performance of which is more difficult than the other prayers because it occurs at a time of rest and deep sleep. Similar is the case of `Asr prayer, the performance of which is difficult. Due to these reasons, special merits of these two prayers have been mentioned in this Hadith.

Riyad-us-Saliheen – Hadith No.1047

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The Excellence of Gathering in which Allah is Remembered

Abu Waqid Al-Harith bin `Auf (Radhiallahu anhu) reported:

The Messenger of Allah ﷺ was sitting in the mosque with his companions when three people came to him. Two of them stepped forward to the Messenger of Allah ﷺ and the third went away. Those two men stood by the side of Messenger of Allah ﷺ. One of them found a space in the circle and he filled it, while the other one sat behind him.

When the Messenger of Allah ﷺ finished, he said, "Shall I not inform you about these three people? One of them sought refuge with Allah and Allah gave him refuge; the second one felt shy and Allah showed kindness to his shyness (and so he was accommodated in that meeting), and the last one averted, and so Allah turned away His Attention from him.''

[Al-Bukhari and Muslim]

Commentary:
This Hadith highlights the following three points:

1. The inducement for participation in the meetings held for the remembrance of Allah.

2. The merit of avoiding anything that causes inconvenience to people and distinction of those who are bashful.

3. The condemnation and evil consequences of avoiding, without any genuine reason, the meetings or gatherings which are held to remember Allah or to disseminate religious knowledge.

(Riyad-us-Saliheen – Hadith No. 1449)

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Truthfulness

Abdullah bin Mas`ud (Radhiallahu anhu) reported:

The Prophet (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) said:

"Truth leads to piety and piety leads to Jannah. A man persists in speaking the truth till he is enrolled with Allah as a truthful. Falsehood leads to vice and vice leads to the Fire (Hell), and a person persists on telling lies until he is enrolled as a liar".'

[Agreed upon]

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How can one earn thousand good deeds in a day

Sa`d bin Abu Waqqas (Radhiallahu anhu) reported:

We were with the Messenger of Allah ﷺ when he asked, "Is anyone of you unable to earn a thousand good deeds?''

One of those present asked: "How can one earn thousand good deeds in a day?''

He ﷺ replied, "By saying:

   سُبْحَانَ اللهِ

Subhan-Allah (Allah is free from imperfection)

a hundred times, then one thousand good deeds will be recorded for him or one thousand sins will be blotted out from his record.''

[Muslim]

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Virtue of visiting the sick and the Divine reward

`Ali bin Abu Talib (Radhiallahu anhu) reported:

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

"When a Muslim visits a sick Muslim at dawn, seventy thousand angels keep on praying for him till dusk. If he visits him in the evening, seventy thousand angels keep on praying for him till the morning; and he will have (his share of) reaped fruits in Jannah.''

[At-Tirmidhi].

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Intercession on the Day of Resurrection

Jabir (RadhiAllahu anhu) reported: The Messenger of Allah (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) said, "He who says upon hearing the Adhan:

`Allahumma Rabba hadhihid-da`wati-ttammati, was-salatil-qa'imati, ati Muhammadanil-wasilata wal-fadhilata, wab`athu maqaman mahmuda nilladhi wa `adtahu

[O Allah, Rubb of this perfect call (Da`wah) and of the established prayer (As-Salat), grant Muhammad the Wasilah and superiority, and raise him up to a praiseworthy position which You have promised him]',

it becomes incumbent upon me to intercede for him on the Day of Resurrection.''

[Al-Bukhari].


Commentary:
This Hadith tells us the merit of (the prayer by means of which one attains his should be recited in the manner narrated by `Abdullah bin `Amr, which says that one should first repeat the wording of Adhan, then recite the prayer asking to exalt the mention of the Prophet (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) and then pray Allah to grant him the Wasilah.

Riyad-us-Saliheen – Hadith No.1039.

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Remembrance of Allah in the Morning and in the Evening

 

Abu Hurairah (RadhiAllahu 'anhu) reported:

The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said,

"He who recites in the morning and in the evening the statement:

سُبْحَانَ اللهِ وَبِحَمْدِهِ

`Subhan-Allahi wa bihamdihi 

(Allah is free from imperfection and I begin with praising Him)'

One Hundred Times, will not be surpassed on the Day of Resurrection by anyone with better deeds than one who utters the same words or utters more of these words.''

[ Sahih Muslim, Riyad-us-Saliheen – Hadith No: 1451 ]

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The Excellence of waiting after As-Salat (The Prayer)

Abu Hurairah (Radhiallahu anhu) reported:

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

"The angels supplicate in favour of one of you so long as he remains in the place where he has performed Salat (prayer) in a state of Wudu'. They (the angels) say: `O Allah! Forgive him, O Allah! Have mercy on him.'''

[Al-Bukhari]

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Surat Al-Ikhlas (Chapter 112)

Abu Sa`id Al-Khudri (Radhiallahu anhu) reported about Surat Al-Ikhlas (Chapter 112): The Messenger of Allah (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) said, "By Him in Whose Hand my soul is, it is equivalent to one-third of the Qur'an.''

According to another version, he (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) said to his Companions, "Is anyone of you incapable of reciting one-third of the Qur'an in one night?'' They considered it burdensome and said: "O Messenger of Allah, which of us can afford to do that?'' He (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) said, "Surat Al-Ikhlas [Say: He is Allah (the) One] is equivalent to one-third of the Qur'an.''

[Al-Bukhari]

Commentary:
One reading of Surat Al-Ikhlas has return and reward equal to the recitation of one-third of the Qur'an. This Surah mentions the Oneness of Allah. This is enough to make one realize how much Allah (SWT) likes the recitation and remembrance of His Oneness. This is the reason, He has declared Shirk (polytheism) an absolutely unpardonable sin.

Riyad-us-Saliheen – Hadith No. 1010

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Supplication of a Muslim for his (Muslim) brother in his absence

Abud-Darda' (Radhiallahu anhu) reported:

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

"The supplication of a Muslim for his (Muslim) brother in his absence will certainly be answered. Everytime he makes a supplication for good for his brother, the angel appointed for this particular task says: `Ameen! May it be for you, too'.''

[Muslim]

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The supplication most often recited by the Prophet (pbuh)

Anas (Radhiallahu anhu) reported:

The supplication most often recited by the Prophet (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) was:

"Allahumma atina fid-dunya hasanatan, wa fil-akhirati hasanatan, wa qina `adhab-annar (O our Rubb! give us in this world that which is good and in the Hereafter that which is good, and save us from the punishment of the Fire).'''

[Al-Bukhari and Muslim]

In the narration of Muslim it is added that whenever Anas supplicated, he used to beseech Allah with this Du`a.

Commentary:
It is desirable to recite this Du`a which is mentioned in the Qur'an (2:201) and which comprehends all that is good both in this life and the Hereafter. The Prophet (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) made it a habit to recite this Du`a, and the Companions were eager to follow him in all his words and actions.

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Show kind attitude when asking for the repayment of loans

Abu Hurairah (Radhiallahu anhu) reported:

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

"He who gives respite to someone who is in straitened circumstances, or grants him remission, Allah will shelter him in the shade of His Throne, on the Day of Resurrection, when there will be no shade except its shade.''

[At-Tirmidhi]

Commentary: On the Day of Resurrection, the sun will come very close to people's heads who will then be badly sweating to the extent that sweat will reach up to their ankles, or knees or shoulders; some will be totally overwhelmed with their sweat (depending on their sins). Those people who will have the privilege of getting in the shade of the Throne will be then very lucky indeed. Among such lucky people, there will be a person who used not only to give loans to the poor and the needy but also gave them convenience in the payment of their debts or would forgive a part of the loan or all of it. This Hadith has food for thought for the affluent. Nowadays people usually lend money to people of their own status and do not like to give loan to the poor because they think that it is difficult to recover from them. As far as remitting a loan is concerned, we have totally forgotten this precept. In any case, to refuse loan to a poor, when a person is in a position to lend money to him, is hateful. To lend money to a needy and then to show him leniency in its payment or to remit it altogether is a praiseworthy act, the best reward for which will be given to him on the Day of Resurrection. May Allah enable us to be generous to the poor on this account.

Riyad-us-Saliheen – Hadith No. 1373

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Recitation after every Prayer (Salah)

Abu Hurairah (Radhiallahu anhu) reported:

The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said,

"He who recites after every prayer:

سُبْحَانَ اللهِ،  

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

الْحَمْدُ للهِ

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

َاللهُ أَكْبَُر

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

and completes the hundred with:

لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ اللهُ وَحْدَهُ لاَ شَرِيْكَ لَهُ،

 لَهُ الْمُلْكُ وَلَهُ الْحَمْدُ، وَهُوَ عَلَى كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيْرٌ

 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].

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A believer never satisfies doing good

Abu Sa`id Al-Khudri (Radhiallahu anhu) reported:

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

"A believer never satisfies doing good until he reaches Jannah.''

[At-Tirmidhi].

Commentary:
According to this Hadith, it is a quality of a Muslim that he is very much concerned about acquiring virtues and doing good, and he is never tired of struggling for them and live by them so much so that in this struggle he reaches the end of his life. By mentioning this Hadith in Kitab-ul-`Ilm it has been made evident that the best of the virtues is learning and teaching of religious knowledge because it is actually this knowledge which enables a person to distinguish between good and evil.

Riyad-us-Saliheen – Hadith No.1386.

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Learn and Teach for the sake of Allah

Abu Hurairah (Radhiallahu anhu) reported:

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

"He who calls others to follow the Right Guidance will have a reward equal to the reward of those who follow him, without their reward being diminished in any respect on that account.''

[Muslim].

Commentary: This Hadith has glad tidings for those who learn the knowledge of religion, teach it and impart it to others.

Riyad-us-Saliheen – Hadith No.1382.

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If a single person is guided by Allah through you, it will be better for you

Sahl bin Sa`d (Radhiallahu anhu) reported:

The Prophet (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) said to `Ali (Radhiallahu anhu):

"By Allah, if a single person is guided by Allah through you, it will be better for you than a whole lot of red camels.''

[Al-Bukhari and Muslim].

Commentary: "Better for you than red camels'' is an allegory for every thing that is better than anything else. Red camels used to be precious in Arabia, and their reference here is to highlight the value of guidance. Thus, this Hadith brings into prominence the importance of calling people towards Allah. But before calling others to the path of Allah, one must himself know it, and for this purpose, the knowledge of the Qur'an and Hadith is essential because one cannot provide any guidance in this respect without this knowledge.

Riyad-us-Saliheen – Hadith No.1379.

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Learn and Teach for the sake of Allah

Mu`awiyah (Radhiallahu anhu) reported:

Learn and Teach for the sake of Allah

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

"When Allah wishes good for someone, He bestows upon him the understanding of Deen.''

[Al-Bukhari and Muslim].

Commentary: Knowledge and understanding of Deen (religion) here stands for the understanding of the Qur'an and Hadith, religious injunctions, and knowledge of the lawful and the unlawful. This Hadith highlights the excellence of knowledge and the fact that it is a sign of Allah's Help to the person who possesses it and acts upon it.

Riyad-us-Saliheen – Hadith No. 1376.

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Excellence of Proceeding towards the Mosque Walking

Abu Sa`id Al-Khudri (Radhiallahu anhu) reported:

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

"When you see a man frequenting the mosque, testify that he is a believer because Allah says: `Allah's mosques are visited only by those who believe in Allah and the Last Day.''

[At-Tirmidhi].

Commentary:

One who goes to the mosque again and again to perform Salat in congregation deserves that one bears witness to his faith. This Hadith also brings into prominence the merit and distinction of those who have an attachment to mosque, a passion for worship and remembrance of Allah, and fondness for the construction and maintenance of the mosque. This Hadith is weak in authenticity but correct in its meanings and significance.

Riyad-us-Saliheen – Hadeeth No. 1060

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Hadith: Missing Asr Prayer (Salat) nullifies one's good deeds

Buraidahu (Radhiallahu anhu) reported:

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

"He who misses the `Asr Salat (deliberately), his deeds will be rendered nul and void.''

[Al-Bukhari].


Commentary:
It is a serious sin to miss any of the prescribed Salat deliberately. Some people regard it even an act of Kufr. But the willful omission of `Asr prayer is one of the most serious sins. Its omission nullifies one's good deeds. Observing this Salat is, therefore, highly essential.

Riyad-us-Saliheen – Hadeeth No.1052.

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Merits of Ablutions (Wudu)

`Uthman bin `Affan (Radhiallahu anhu) reported:

I saw the Messenger of Allah (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) performing Wudu' the way I have just done it and said, "He who performs Wudu' like this, his previous sins will be forgiven and his Salat and walking to the mosque will be considered as supererogatory act of worship.''

[Muslim]

Commentary: Wudu' is a means of remission of minor sins, provided those sins are not related to the rights of people because they too will not be forgiven without penitence and compensating the aggrieved or the wronged.

To perform Wudu' at home before proceeding to the mosque for Salat is highly meritorious. He who does so, will be purged of minor sins. Then his going to the mosque and performance of Salat there, is a means for gaining further reward.

Riyad-us-Saliheen – Hadeeth No. 1027

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Merits of Ablution (Wudu')

Abu Hurairah (Radhiallahu anhu) reported:

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

"Shall I not tell you something by which Allah effaces the sins and elevates ranks (in Jannah)?''

The Companions said; "Certainly, O Messenger of Allah.'' He (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) said:

"Performing the Wudu' thoroughly in spite of difficult circumstances, walking with more paces to the mosque, and waiting for the next As-Salat (the prayer) after observing Salat; and that is Ar-Ribat, and that is Ar-Ribat.''

[Muslim]

Commentary: Hardship and unpleasantness here stand for the uneasiness that one feels while performing Wudu' in severe cold. Ar-Ribat means watching the frontiers or battlefront to check the invasion of the enemy. To wait for the next Salat after offering a Salat is regarded as Ribat for the reason that by so doing, a person who is particular in offering Salat keeps himself constantly engaged in the obedience and worship of Allah to keep Satan away from him.

Riyad-us-Saliheen - Hadeeth No. 1030

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Hadith: Importance of Salat (Prayer)

`Uthman bin `Affan (Radhiallahu anhu) reported:

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

"When the time for a prescribed Salat is due and a Muslim performs its Wudu' and its acts of bowing and prostration properly, this Salat will be an expiation for his past sins, so long as he does not commit major sins, and this applies for ever.''

[Muslim]

Commentary:
This Hadith stresses the importance of performing Salat with all its essential prerequisites, i.e., Wudu' and concentration of mind. Such a Salat will expiate the sins.

Riyad-us-Saliheen – Hadeeth No. 1046

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Importance of Salah (Prayer) - Hadith

Abu Hurairahu (Radhiallahu anhu) reported:

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

"Say, if there were a river at the door of one of you in which he takes a bath five times a day, would any soiling remain on him?'' They replied, "No soiling would left on him.'' He (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) said, '' That is the five (obligatory) Salat (prayers). Allah obliterates all sins as a result of performing them.''

[Al-Bukhari and Muslim]


Commentary:
This Hadith tells us about the merit and benefits of the performance of the prescribed five daily Salat, performing them will wash off one's sins, but this is true of only such Salat which is performed in accordance with Sunnah, i.e., punctually in exactly the manner showed by the Prophet (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam), and not of that which is offered at will in one's own way.

Riyad-us-Saliheen – Hadeeth No.1042

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The Excellence of Adhan

Abu Sa`id Al-Khudri (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:

The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said,

"When you hear the Mu'adhdhin (pronouncing the call to Salat), repeat after him what he says.''

[Al-Bukhari and Muslim].

Commentary:
This Hadith also tells us to repeat the words of Adhan when we hear it. But when he says "Hayya `alas-Salah'' or "Hayya `alal-Falah'' we must say "La hawla wa la quwwata illa billah.''

Riyad-us-Saliheen – Hadeeth No.1038

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The Excellence of Adhan (call to prayer)

`Abdullah bin `Amr bin Al-`As (May Allah be pleased with them) reported:

I heard the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) saying,

"When you hear the Adhan, repeat what the Mu'adhdhin says. Then ask Allah to exalt my mention because everyone who does so will receive in return ten rewards from Allah. Then beseech Allah to grant me Al-Wasilah, which is a high rank in Jannah, fitting for only one of Allah's slaves; and I hope that I will be that man. If any one asks Al-Wasilah for me, it becomes incumbent upon me to intercede for him.''

[Muslim]

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Pick the fresh fruits from the Garden of Jannah

Thauban (Radhiallahu anhu) reported:

The Prophet (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) said:

"He who visits his brother in Faith, will remain engaged in picking the fresh fruits from the garden of Jannah till he returns.''

[Muslim]

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Remembrance of Allah for protection against every kind of harm in the earth

`Uthman bin `Affan (Radhiallahu anhu) reported:

The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said:

"He who recites three times every morning and evening: `Bismillahil-ladhi la yadurru ma`as-mihi shai'un fil-ardi wa la fis-sama'i, wa Huwas-Sami`ul-`Alim (In the Name of Allah with Whose Name there is protection against every kind of harm in the earth or in the heaven, and He is the All-Hearing and All-Knowing),' nothing will harm him.''

[Abu Dawud and At-Tirmidhi]

Commentary: The prayer cited in this Hadith means that "I seek the Protection of Allah by means of which one can save himself from every vice, whether it is an animal or man, a jinn or Satan because He is Aware of everyone's condition and Capable of hearing everybody's petition. He who comes in His Protection none can harm him, except that which He wills.''

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(Riyad-us-Saliheen - Hadith No. 1457)

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The Excellence of Reciting the Qur'an

An-Nawwas bin Sam`an (Radhiallahu anhu) reported:

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

"The Qur'an and its people who applied it, will be brought on the Day of Resurrection preceded with Surat Al-Baqarah and Surat Al-`Imran arguing on behalf of those who applied them.''

[Muslim].

Commentary: This Hadith means that on the Day of Requital, the Qur'an, with Surat Al-Baqarah and Al-`Imran in the forefront, will intercede before Allah for those who used to recite and act upon them in the life of the world.

(Riyad-us-Saliheen - Hadith No. 992)

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Qur'an will intercede for its reciters on the Day of Resurrection

Abu Umamah ( RadhiAllahu 'anhu ) reported:

I heard the Messenger of Allah (salAllahu alayhi wa sallam) saying:

"Read the Qur'an, for it will come as an intercessor for its reciters on the Day of Resurrection.''

[Muslim].

Commentary:
This Hadith tells the excellence of reciting the Qur'an and acting upon its injunctions. Intercession (in this Hadath) means that the Qur'an will be endowed with the power of speech by Allah and it will request Allah to forgive the sins of its reciters who acted upon its teachings. Allah will accept the request of the Qur'an, as signified in other Ahadith

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(Riyad-us-Saliheen - Hadith No. 991.)

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