Dates as the Ideal Pre-Fasting Meal 📖Sunan Abī Dāwūd 2345 Abu Huraira reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, The most excellent pre-fasting meal of the believer is dates. This hadith highlights the wisdom of the Prophet ﷺ in recommending dates as the optimal pre-fasting (suhoor) food. Dates are highly nutritious, easy […]

The Value of Her Veil Surpasses the World 📖Sahih al-Bukhārī 6199 Anas ibn Malik reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, Were a woman among the women of Paradise to gaze upon the earth, she would light up the space between them and fill it with the scent of perfume. […]

Eating with thankfulness equals fasting with patience 📖Sunan al-Tirmidhī 2486 Abu Huraira reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, The one who eats gratefully has the status of one who fasts patiently. This hadith shows that both gratitude (shukr) and patience (sabr) are beloved to Allah. A person who eats gratefully recognizes […]

Fasting is a shield of protection 📖Sunan al-Nasā’ī 2235 Abu ‘Ubaydah reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, Fasting is a shield, as long as you do not damage it. The Prophet ﷺ described fasting as a shield (protective barrier). Just as a physical shield protects a warrior in battle, […]

Fasting three days each month cleanses the heart 📖Sunan al-Nasa’i 2385Amr ibn Shurahbil reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Shall I tell you what will rid the chest of disturbances? Fasting for three days each month. This hadith shows the spiritual and physical wisdom of fasting. The Prophet ﷺ […]

Swear Only by Allah and Speak the Truth 📖Sunan Abi Dawud 3248Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Do not swear an oath by your father, nor your mothers, nor by rivals to Allah. Do not swear an oath unless it is by Allah and you are honest.” […]

Flexibility in Timing According to One’s Capacity 📖Sahih Muslim 755Jabir reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Whoever fears he cannot stand for prayer at the end of the night, let him perform Witr prayer in its beginning. Whoever hopes to stand for prayer at the end of the night, […]

Hadith on Hijrah: Emigration Not Required 📖Sahih al-Bukhari 3077, Sahih Muslim 2912Ibn Abbas reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said on the day Mecca was liberated, “There is no longer emigration, but rather only jihad and good intentions. When you are called to duty, go forth.” This hadith was said on the […]

Women’s Right to Attend Prayer 📖Sahih al-Bukhari 858Ibn Umar reported: One of the wives of Umar attended dawn and evening prayers in congregation in the mosque. It was said to her, “Why do you go out while you know Umar dislikes it and he is jealous?” She said, “What stops him from prohibiting me?” It […]

Perform Voluntary Prayers at Home 📖Sahih Muslim 778 Jabir reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “When one of you finishes the prayer in his mosque, let him perform a portion of his prayer in his house. Verily, Allah will bring about good from his prayer in his house. This […]