Speak Good or Stay Silent 📖Sunan Abī Dāwūd 4900 Ibn Umar reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said: Mention what is good about your dead, and refrain from speaking about their flaws. This hadith teaches respect for the deceased and emphasizes the ethics of speech in Islam. Speaking ill of […]

How Prostration in Prayer Wipes Away Sins 📖Sunan Ibn Mājah 1424 Ubadah ibn al-Samit reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said: No servant prostrates for the sake of Allah but that Allah will record for him one good deed, erase one bad deed, and raise his status by a degree. […]

Give in Charity, Avoid Stinginess 📖Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 2451, Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 1029 Asma’ reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said: Spend in charity and do not count it, lest Allah count it against you. Do not hoard it, lest Allah withhold from you.” This hadith teaches a profound principle about generosity […]

Shave Completely or Leave It Entirely 📖Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 5576, Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 2120Ibn Umar reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, prohibited partial shaving. It was said to Nafi’, “What is partial shaving?” Nafi’ said, “It is to shave part of a boy’s head and leave the rest.”In another narration, the Prophet […]

Do Not Let Shyness Hinder Learning 📖Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 332Safiyyah bint Shaybah reported: Aisha, may Allah be pleased with her, said, “How excellent are the women of the Ansar! They do not allow shyness to prevent them from understanding the religion.” In another narration, Aisha said, “They do not allow shyness to prevent them from asking […]

Wholesome Drinks for Healing and Relief 📖Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 5365Aisha reported: The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, “Verily, talbina rests the heart of a sick person and takes away some grief.” This hadith highlights the spiritual and physical benefits of talbina, a simple food made from barley flour and water or milk. It is known to […]

The Wisdom of Not Seeking Power 📖Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 7146, Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 1652 Abdur Rahman ibn Samurah reported: The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said to him, “O Abdur Rahman, do not ask for authority! If it is given to you at your request, you will be held fully responsible for it. If it is given to […]

Responsibility of Unqualified Practitioners 📖Sunan Ibn Mājah 3466 Abdullah ibn Amr reported that the Prophet ﷺ said: Whoever practices medicine without any prior knowledge of medicine will be held liable.” This hadith emphasizes the importance of having proper knowledge before attempting any medical practice. Islam encourages seeking medicine and treatment to maintain health, but it […]

Teach People According to Their Understanding 📖Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 127 Abu al-Tufayl reported: Ali ibn Abi Talib, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “Speak to people only according to their level of knowledge. Would you like for Allah and His Messenger to be denied? Description: This hadith teaches that guidance should be shared according to […]

Make Things Easy and Gentle 📖Sahih al-Bukhari 69, Sahih Muslim 1734Anas ibn Malik reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Make things easy and do not make things difficult. Make people calm and do not frighten them away.” This hadith teaches that believers should approach life and interactions with ease, gentleness, and […]