Muslims believe that Islam is the ultimate and complete way of life for mankind. This belief is based on the Divine Book of Allah, the Qur’an and the Sunnah/Ahadith (tradition and sayings or teachings of Prophet Muhammad r (Salallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam ¾ May the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him). Islamic teachings are full of truth, wisdom and virtues; and taken altogether they are a perfect guide to mankind of all ages, generations, races and social strata. They are simple, yet very practical. If implemented as a way of life, Islam will be the ultimate solution to all sorts of perplexing problems affecting mankind.
It is worth recalling that towards the middle of the sixth century AD, mankind had lived in pain, oppression, cruelty and chaos. Before this, messengers had come in regular succession, but for 600 years no message had come from Allah. The absence of divine guidance for so long a time was itself a manifestation of Allah’s chastisement to mankind for doing all kinds of evil deeds on earth. Allah I (Subhanahu wa ta’ala, meaning: the Exalted, Most Glorious) sent Muhammad r and chose him as a universal Messenger to all mankind (Qur’an 34:28), as a Mercy for all creatures (Qur’an 21: 107) and as the Seal of the Prophets (Qur’an 33:40).
Allah I sent down the Qur’an to His Messenger r as a guide to mankind (Qur’an 2:185). It is a complete divine guidance, with nothing omitted from it (Qur’an 6:38). It is a confirmation of (revelations) that went before it, and a fuller explanation of the Book ¾ wherein there is no doubt ¾ from the Creator of the Worlds (Qur’an 10:37). Allah I assuredly guards it (from corruption). (Qur’an 15:9) It is verily a Message for the God-fearing, a Truth of assured certainty (Qur’an 69:43-52).
Islam as the revealed Religion from Allah (I) is comprehensive and perfect. Its Divine Book, the Qur’an is the only most comprehensive book available to mankind for guidance ¾ nothing has been omitted from it. It is further explained in detail. Allah (I) the Most High says:
[...Nothing have We omitted from the Book and they [all] shall be gathered to their Rabb in the end.] (Qur’an 6: 38)
[…He it is Who has sent unto you the Book, explained in detail. They know full well, to whom We have given the Book, that it has been sent down from your Rabb in Truth. Never be then of those who doubt.] (Qur’an 6: 114)
[For We had certainly sent unto them a Book based on knowledge, which We explained in detail - a Guide and a Mercy to all who believe.] (Qur’an 7: 52)
[…[This Qur’an is] a Book with Verses basic or fundamental [of established meaning] ¾ further explained in detail ¾ from One Who is All-Wise and Well-Acquainted [with all things].] (Qur’an 11: 1)
As the complete Book of Guidance, the Qur’an guides us to believe and obey Prophet Muhammad (r). The Messenger (r) possesses an exalted standard of character (i.e., sublime morals) and is an excellent example for us to follow. Our Creator emphasizes:
[Indeed, in the Messenger of Allah [Muhammad] you have an excellent example to follow for him who hopes in [meeting with] Allah and the Last Day, and remembers Allah much.] (Qur’an 33: 21)
It is imperative, therefore, that we must strictly adhere to the Qur’an and the Sunnah. It is a divine commandment that guides us to the Straight Path. Both the Qur’an and the Sunnah constitute the best guidance for the whole mankind. We have to believe and follow the following teachings from the Qur’an and the Ahâdîth:
“And if you have a dispute
concerning any matter, refer it to Allah and His Messenger.’” (Qur’an 3:31)
“And verily, this is my Straight
Path so follow it, and follow not other paths, for they will separate you away
from His Path. This He has ordained for you that you may become pious.” (Qur’an
6:153)
Jabir Bin ‘Abdullah (t) narrated that Allah’s Messenger (r) said, “The best speech is that embodied in the Book of Allah, and the best guidance is the guidance given by Muhammad. The most evil affairs are their innovations; and every innovation is an error.” (Muslim1885 and Ibn Majah 1/45)
Jabir Bin ‘Abdullah (t)
narrated that Allah’s Messenger (r)
used to say in his prayer after
tashahhud, “The most excellent words are the words of Allah and the most
excellent guidance is the guidance given by Muhammad.” (Tirmidhi 956 and
Nasa'i)
Hudhaifah (t) narrated that Allah’s Messenger (r) said to us, “Honesty descended from the Heavens and settled in the roots of the hearts of men (faithful believers), and then the Qur’an was revealed and the people read the Qur’an, (and learned from it) and also learned it from the Sunnah. Both Qur’an and the Sunnah strengthened their (the faithful believers’) honesty.” (Bukhari 9/381)
In order to guide mankind to the Right Religion, Allah (I) has completed His Divine Favor upon us by making Islam the Perfect Religion. The last message that Allah (I) has sent to His Messenger, Prophet Muhammad (r) for our Divine Guidance is the perfection of Islam. Allah (I), the All-Mighty, says:
[...This day I have perfected your religion for you, completed My favor upon you, and have chosen for you Islam as your religion…] (Qur’an 5: 3)
The following are some Qur’anic verses and Ahadith (Prophet’s teachings) which reflect the comprehensiveness of Islamic economic, social, religious and cultural values. These are compiled mostly from Alim for Windows Version 4.5.
“O you who believe! Stand out firmly for Allah, as witnesses to fair dealing, and let not the hatred of others to you make you swerve to wrong and depart from justice. Be just: and fear Allah. For Allah is well-acquainted with all that you do.” (Qur’an 5:8)
Hakim bin Hizamt
(Radhiallahu anhu, meaning: May Allah be pleased with him) narrated that
Allah’s Messenger
r
said: “The seller and the buyer have the right to keep or return goods as
long as they have not parted or till they part; and if both the parties spoke
the truth and betrayed in purchasing.” The Prophetr
told him to say at the time of buying, “No cheating.” (i.e., he has the right to
return it if found undesirable). (Al-Bukhari
Vol. 3 Hadith 328)
Abu Hurairah t narrated that Allah’s Messengerr said: “If one gives in charity what equals one date-fruit from the honestly earned money and Allah accepts only the honestly earned money ¾ Allah takes it in His Right (hand); and then enlarges its reward for that person (who has given it), as anyone of you brings up his baby horse, so much so that it becomes as big as a mountain described the defects and qualities (of the goods), then they would be blessed in their transaction. And if they told lies or hid something, then the blessings of their transaction would be lost.” (Al-Bukhari Vol. 3 Hadith 293)
Hakim ibn Hizamt
narrated that Allah’s Messenger
r
said: “The seller and the buyer have the right to keep or return goods as
long as they have not parted or till they part; and if both the parties spoke
the truth and described the defects and qualities (of the goods), then they
would be blessed in their transaction, and if they told lies or hid something,
then the blessings of their transaction would be lost.”
(Al-Bukhari Vol. 3 Hadith 293)
(For other relevant Qur’anic verse and Hadith see: Qur’an 3:161 and Al-Bukhari Vol. 2 Hadith 491 Vol. 3 Hadith 293 Vol. 3 Hadith 597, Abu Dawud Hadith 3527, Tirmidhi Hadith 2799, Ibn Majah and Darimi)
“Give full measure when you
measure, and weigh with a balance that is straight. That is better and fairer
in the final determination.” (Qur’an 17:35)
“So establish weight with
justice and fall not short in the balance.”
(Qur’an 55:9)
Al-Miqdam bin Ma’dikaribt
narrated that the Prophet
r
said: “Measure your foodstuff and you will be blessed.”
(Al-Bukhari Vol. 3 Hadith 338)
(For other relevant Qur’anic verse and Ahadith see: Qur’an 83:1-3, Al-Bukhari Vol. 3 Hadith 334 Vol. 3 Hadith 341 Vol. 3 Hadith 345, Vol. 3 Hadith 345 and Vol. 3 Hadith 385.)
“... Fulfill the contracts
which you have made; and to be firm and patient, in pain (or suffering)
and adversity, and throughout all periods of panic. Such are the people of
truth, the God-fearing.” (Qur’an 2:177)
“O you who believe! When you
deal with each other, in transactions involving future obligations in a fixed
period of time reduce them to writing. Let a scribe write down faithfully as
between the parties. Let not the scribe refuse to write as Allah has taught
him. So let him write. Let him who incurs the liability dictate, but let him
fear Allah His Rabb (Sustainer) and not diminish aught of what he owes. If the
party liable is mentally deficient, or weak or unable himself to dictate; let
his guardian dictate faithfully. And get two witnesses, out of your own men.
And if there are not two men, then a man and two women, such as you choose, for
witnesses, So that if one of them errs the other can remind her. The witnesses
should not refuse when they are called on (for evidence). Disdain not to reduce
to writing (your contract) for a future period, whether it be small or big; it
is more just in the sight of Allah, more suitable as evidence, and more
convenient to prevent doubts among yourselves. But if it be a transaction which
you carry out on the spot among yourselves, there is no blame on you if you
reduce it not to writing. But take witnesses whenever you make a commercial
contract; and let neither scribe nor witness suffer harm. If you do (such harm),
it would be wickedness in you. So fear Allah; for it is Allah that teaches you.
And Allah is well acquainted with all things. If you are on a journey and cannot
find a scribe a pledge with possession (may serve the purpose). And if one of
you deposits a thing on trust with another, let the trustee (faithfully)
discharge His trust, and let him Fear Allah his Rabb (Sustainer). Conceal not
evidence; for whoever conceals it- His heart is tainted with sin. And Allah
knows all that you do. (Qur’an 2:282-283)
“O you who believe! Fulfil (all)
obligations...” (Qur’an 5:1)
“And take not your oaths, to practice deception between yourselves with the result that someone’s foot may slip after it was firmly planted, and you may have to taste the evil (consequences) of having hindered (men) from the Path of Allah, and a mighty Wrath descend on you.” (Qur’an 16:94)
It is narrated on the authority
of Abu Umamat
that Allah’s Messenger
r said:
“He who appropriated the right oft a Muslim by (swearing a false) oath, Allah
would make Hell-fire necessary for him and would declare Paradise forbidden for
him.” (Muslim Vol. 1 Hadith 252)
(For other relevant verses and Ahadith see: Qur’an 5:89; 16:92; 16:94; Muslim Vol. 1 Hadith 252; Hadith 4056; Al-Bukhari Vol.8 Hadith 668 and Abu Dawud Hadith 3237; Al-Bukhari Vol.6 Hadith 138; Abu Dawud, Hadith 3316; Al-Bukhari Vol.8 Hadith 622 and Vol.9 Hadith 538.)
“If the debtor is in a
difficulty, grant him time till it is easy for him to repay. But if you remit
it by way of charity, that is best for you, if you only knew. And fear the Day
when you shall be brought back to Allah. Then shall every soul be paid what it
earned, and none shall be dealt with unjustly.”
(Qur’an 22:280-281)
Abu Hurairah
t
narrated that a dead man in debt to others used to be brought to Allah’s
Messenger r
who would ask, “Has he left anything to repay his debts?” If he was
informed that he had left something to cover his debts, the Prophet would offer
the funeral prayer for him; otherwise he would say to the Muslims (present
there), “Perform the funeral for your friend,” But when Allah helped the
Prophet to gain victory (o his expeditious) he said: “I am closer to the
Believers than themselves, so, if one of the Believers dies in debt, I will
repay it, but if he leaves wealth, it will be for his heirs.
(Al-Bukhari Vol. 7 Hadith 284)
Abu Hurairah t narrated that Allah’s Messenger r said: “If I had a gold equal to the mountain of Uhud, it would not please me that anything of it should remain with me after three nights (i.e., I would spend all of it in Allah’s Cause) except what I would keep for repaying debts.” (Al-Bukhari Vol. 8 Hadith 452)
(For other relevant Qur’anic verses and Ahadith, see: Qur’an 4:12, 24:11, Al-Bukhari Vol. 3 Hadith 502 Vol. 8 Hadith 452, Muslim Hadith 3896, Tirmidhi Hadith 2926, Nasa'I and Abu Dawud Hadith 3558.)
Discouragement of Being in Debt
‘Aishah (Radhiallahu anha) narrated that Allah’s Messenger r used to invoke Allah in the prayer saying, “O Allah, I seek refuge with you from all sins, and from being in debt.” Someone said: “O Allah’s Messenger, (see you) very often you seek refuge with Allah from being in debt. He replied, “If a person is in debt, he tells lies when he speaks, and breaks his promises when he promises.” (Al-Bukhari Vol. 3 Hadith 582 and Abu Dawud Hadith 879)
Amr bin Al-As
t
narrated that Allah’s Messenger
r
said: “All the sins of a Shahid (martyr) are forgiven except debt.”
(Muslim Vol. 3 Hadith 4649)
(For other relevant Ahadith, see Al-Bukhari Vol. 3 Hadith 487 and Abu Dawud Hadith 3336.)
"Allah will deprive usury of
all blessing, but will give increase for deeds of charity: for He loves not
creatures ungrateful and sinner.” (Qur’an 2:
276)
"O you who believe! Fear God,
and give up what remains of your demand for usury, if you are indeed believers.”
(Qur’an 2: 278)
"O you who believe! Devour not
usury, doubled and multiplied, but fear God that you may (really) prosper.”
(Qur’an 3:130)
Abdullah ibn Mas’ud
t narrated that
Allah’s Messenger
r
cursed the one who accepted usury, the one who paid it, the witness to
it, and the one who recorded it.” (Abu Dawud
Hadith 3327)
(For other relevant Qur’anic verses and Ahadith see: Qur’an 2:275, 4:161 and 30:39; Al-Bukhari Vo.l. 3 Hadith 379, Vo.l. 7 Hadith 829, Muslim Hadith 3854, Tirmidhi Hadith 2829 and Nasa'i, Hadith 2827, Ibn Majah, Bayhaqi and Ahmad.)
"And do not eat up your property
among yourselves for vanities, nor use it as a bait (bribe) for the judges, with
intent that you may eat up a little of (other) people's property.”
(Qur’an 2:188)
‘Abdullah ibn Amr ibn al-‘As
t
narrated that he heard Allah’s Messenger
r
saying, "Fornication will not appear among
any people without their being punished by famine, and bribery will not appear
among any people without their being punished by terror.”
(Tirmidhi Hadith 3582
and Ahmad)
‘Abdullah ibn Amr ibn al-‘Ast
narrated that
Allah’s Messenger
r
cursed the one who bribes and the one who
takes bribe.
(Abu Dawud
Hadith 3573)
"On the Day when heat will be
produced out of that (wealth) in the fire of Hell, and with it will be branded
their foreheads, their flanks, and their backs. ‘This is the (treasure) which
you buried for yourselves: Taste you, then the (treasures) you buried.’”
(Qur’an 9:35)
Abda
t.
narrated that the Prophetr
said: "Do not withhold your money by counting it (i.e. hoarding it), (for if you
did so), Allah would also withhold His blessings from you.”
(Al-Bukhari Vo.l. 2 Hadith 514)
Ya’la ibn Umayyaht
narrated that the Prophet
r
said: “Hoarding up food (to sell it
at a high price) in the sacred territory is a deviation (from right to
wrong).” (Abu Daud Hadith 2015)
Ma1mar bin Abdullah
t, the son of
Nadla t
reported that Allah’s Messenger
r said, “None but a sinful
person hoards (goods).” (Ibn Majah Vol. 3
Hadith 2154)
Umar bin Al-Khattab
t reported
that Allah’s Messenger
r said: “He who imports (goods
is granted provision and he who hoards (goods) is a cursed one.”
(Ibn Majah Vol. 3 Hadith 2153)
Ibn Umart
reported that Allah’s Messenger
r said: “Anyone of you should not enter into transaction when another is
already making the transaction.” (Ibn Majah
Vol. 3 Hadith 2171)
Abu Hurairaht
reported that Allah’s Messenger
r said:
“A man should not enter into transaction against the transaction of his brother
(while he is making a transaction) to his brother’s purchase.”
(Ibn Majah Vol. 3 Hadith 2172)
“O you who believe! Eat not up
your property among yourselves in vanities: but let there be amongst you traffic
and trade by mutual goodwill: nor kill (or destroy) yourselves: for verily Allah
hats been to you Most Merciful.” (Qur’an
4:29)
Abu Sa’id Khudri
t reported
that Allah’s Messenger
r
said “A transaction is valid as a result of mutual consent.” (Ibn
Majah Vol. 3 Hadith 2185)
Uthman bin Affan
t reported
that Allah’s Messenger
r said:
“Allah will admit to the Paradise a man who is lenient as a seller and a
buyer.” (Ibn Majah Vol. 3 Hadith 2202)
Jabir bin Abdullah
t reported that
Allah’s Messenger
r said:
“May Allah have mercy on the bondsman who is kind when he sells, kind when he
buys and lenient when he demands (his debt)..”
(Ibn Majah Vol. 3 Hadith 2202)
Abu Qatada
t reported that
Allah’s Messengerr
said: “Beware of taking oaths in a business transaction because it (first)
promotes the business and then ultimately obliterates (the blessings of the
business).” (Ibn Majah Vol. 3 Hadith 2209)
(For other relevant Hadith see: Ibn Majah Vol. 3 Hadith 2208.)
Uqba bin ‘Amir
t is reported
to have said: I heard Allah’s Messenger as saying: “A Muslim is the brother of a
Muslim. It is not permissible for a Muslim to sell a commodity that contains
some defect in it except that he describes that (defect) to him (the buyer).”
(Ibn Majah Vol. 3 Hadith 2246)
(For other relevant Hadith see: Ibn Majah Vol. 3 Hadith 2247)
Salih bin Suhaib
t reported on
his father’s authority that Allah’s Messenger
r said: “There are three things which contain a blessing in them: buying
and selling for a prescribed period, profit sharing (mudaraba) and mixing of
wheat with barley for domestic consumption but not for sale.”
(Ibn Majah Vol. 3 Hadith 2289)
“As to the thief, male or female, cut off his hand or her hands: a punishment by way of example, from Allah, for their crime: and God is exalted in power.” (Qur’an 5:38)
‘Aishah narrated
that the Prophet
r said: "The hand should be cut off
for stealing something that is worth a quarter of a Dinar or more.”
(Al-Bukhari Vol.8 Hadith 780 and 782)
‘Abdullah ibn Yazid al Ansaryt
narrated that the Prophet
r forbade robbery (taking away what
belongs to others without their permission), and also forbade mutilation (or
maiming) of bodies. (Al-Bukhari Vol.3
Hadith 654)
(For other relevant verse and Ahadith see: Qur’an 5:39; Al-Bukhari Vol. 5 Hadith79; Abu Dawud Hadith 4367 and Hadith 4396.)
Sa’id bin Zaid
t narrated
that Allah’s Messenger
r said:
“Whoever usurps the land of somebody unjustly, his neck will be encircled with
seven earths (on the Day of Resurrection).”
(Al-Bukhari Vol. 3 Hadith 632; Vol. 4 Hadith 419)
Ibn ‘Umart
narrated that the Prophetr
said: “Whoever takes a piece of the land of others unjustly, he will sink down
the seven earths on the Day of Resurrection.”
(Al-Bukhari Vol. 3 Hadith 634; Vol. 4 Hadith 418)
"O you who believe! Intoxicants
and gambling, (dedication) of stones, and (divination by) arrows are an
abomination of Satan's handiwork: Eschew such abomination, that you may prosper.
Satan’s plan is (but) to excite enmity and hatred among you, with intoxicants
and gambling, and to turn you away from the remembrance of God and from Prayer:
Will you not then abstain?" (Qur’an 5:90-91)
‘Aishah narrated
that Allah’s Messengerr
was asked about Al-Bit, a liquor prepared from honey which the Yemenites used to
drink. Allah’s Messenger said: “All drinks that intoxicate are unlawful (to
drink).” (Al-Bukhari Vol. 7 Hadith 492, Muslim
Vol. 3 Hadith 4956)
(For other relevant Qur’anic verse and Hadith, see: Qur’an 2:219 and Al-Bukhari Vol. 7 Hadith 438.)
“Forbidden to you (for food)
are: dead meat, blood, the flesh of swine, and that on which has been invoked
the name of other than Allah...” (Qur’an 5:3)
“Say: ‘I find not in the Message
received by me by inspiration any (meat) forbidden to be eaten by one who wishes
to eat it, unless it be dead meat, or blood poured forth, or the flesh of
swine; for it is an abomination or what is impious, (meat) on which a name has
been invoked other than Allah’s. But (even so), if a person is forced by
necessity, without lawful disobedience, nor transgressing due limits, your Rabb
(Sustainer) is Most Forging, Most Merciful.’”
(Qur’an 6:145 also see 16:115)
Narrated Ibn Abbas
t: ... “I heard
him (Muhammadr)
saying, ‘Whoever makes a picture will be punished by Allah till he puts soul
(life) in it, and he will never be able to put soul (life) in it ..’.”
(Al-Bukhari Vol. 3 Hadith 428)
Abu Talhat reported Allah’s Messenger r having said: “Angels do not enter a house in which there is a dog or a picture.” (Muslim Vol. 3 Hadith 5249)
“And spend of your substance in
the cause of Allah, and make not your own hands contribute to (your)
destruction.” (Qur’an 2:195)
“O you who believe! Eat not up
your property among yourselves in vanities: but let there be amongst you
traffic and trade by mutual good-will: nor kill (or destroy) yourselves: for
verily Allah has been to you Most Merciful! If any do that in rancour and
injustice, soon We shall cast him into the Fire: and easy it is for Allah. If
you (but) eschew the most heinous of the things which you are forbidden to do,
We shall remit your evil deeds, and admit you to a Gate of great honour.”
(Qur’an 4:29-31)
Abu Maslud Al Ansarit narrated that Allah’s Messengerr forbade taking the price of a dog, money earned by prostitution and the earnings of a soothsayer.” (Al-Bukhari Vol. 3 Hadith 439)
O you people! Eat of what is
on earth, lawful and good; and do not follow the footsteps of Satan for he is
to you an avowed enemy... O you people! Eat of the good things that We have
provided for you, and be grateful to Allah, if it is Him you worship. He has
only forbidden you dead meat, and blood, and the flesh of swine, and that on
which any other name has been invoked besides that of Allah. But if one is
forced by necessity, without wilful disobedience, nor transgressing due limits,
then is he guiltless. For Allah is Oft-Forging Most Merciful.
(Qur’an 2:168-173)
Shaddad bin Aust
said: “Two are the things which I remember Allah’s Messengerr
having said: ‘Verily Allah has enjoined goodness to everything; so when you
kill, kill in a good way and when you slaughter, slaughter in a good way. So
every one of you should sharpen his knife, and let the slaughtered animal die
comfortably.’” (Muslim Vol. 3 Hadith 4810)
(For other relevant verses, see: Qur’an 5:3 and 5:4.)
Narrated Anas bin Malik t Allah’s Messengerr said: “There is none amongst the Muslims who plants a tree or sows seeds, and then a bird, or a person or an animal eats from it, but is regarded as a charitable gift from him.” (Al-Bukhari Vol. 3: Hadith 513; Vol. 8 Hadith 41)
“It is He Who produces gardens,
with trellises and without, and dates, and tilth with produce of all kinds, and
olives and pomegranates, similar (in kind) and different (in variety). Eat of
their fruits in their season, but render the dues that are proper on the day
that the harvest is gathered. But waste not by excess: for Allah loves not the
wasters.” (Qur’an 6:141)
“There is a type of man whose
speech about this world’s life may dazzle you. And he calls Allah to witness
about what is in his heart; yet he is the most contentious of enemies. When he
turns his back, his aim everywhere is to spread mischief through the earth and
destroy crops and progeny but Allah loves not mischief. When it is said to him,
Fear Allah,” he is led by arrogance to (more) crime. Enough for him is Hell;
an evil bed indeed (to lie on)!” (Qur’an
2:204-206)
‘Abdullah bin ‘Amrt
narrated: “I heard the Prophetr
saying, ‘Whoever is killed while protecting his property then he is a martyr.’”
(Al-Bukhari Vol. 3 Hadith 660)
Sa’id ibn Sayedt
narrated that the
Prophet
r said: “He who is killed while
protecting his property is a martyr, and he who is killed while defending his
family, or his blood, or his religion is a martyr.”
(Abu Dawud 4754)
"O you who believe! Make not
unlawful the good things which God has made lawful for you, but commit no
excess: for God loves not those given to excess.”
(Qur’an 5:87)
“O children of Adam! Wear your beautiful apparel at every time and place of prayer: eat and drink: but waste not by excess, for Allah loves not the wasters.” (Qur’an 7:31)
"Verily spendthrifts are
brothers of the Evil Ones; and the Evil One is to his Rabb (Sustainer) (Himself)
ungrateful.” (Qur’an 17:27)
(For other relevant Qur’anic verses, see: 17:26; 17:29 and 25:63-67)
So he who gives (in charity) and
fears (Allah), and (in all sincerity) testifies to the Best, We will indeed make
smooth for him the path to Ease. But he who is a greedy miser and thinks
himself self-sufficient, and gives the lie to the Best,
¾ We will indeed make smooth for him
the Path of Misery; nor will his wealth profit him when he falls headlong (into
the Pit). Verily We take upon Us to guide, and verily unto Us (belong) the End
and the Beginning. Therefore do I warn you of a Fire blazing fiercely; none
shall burn therein but those most unfortunate ones who give the lie to Truth and
turn their backs. But those most devoted to Allah shall be removed far from
it. Those who spend their wealth for increase in self-purification, and
have in their minds no favour from anyone for which a reward is expected in
return, but only the desire to seek for the Countenance of their Creator Most
High; and soon will they attain (complete) satisfaction.
(Qur’an 92:4-21)
Abu Hurairah
t narrated that
the Prophet
r
said: "Every day two angels come
down from Heaven and one of them says, 'O Allah! Compensate every person who
spends in Your cause,' and the other (angel) says, 'O Allah! Destroy every
miser.’” (Al-Bukhari,Vol. 2 Hadith 522)
(For other relevant Ahadith, see: Al-Bukhari Vol. 4 Hadith 166; Vol. 2 Hadith 523 and Tirmidhi,1873.)
Abu Said Al-Khudrit narrated that some Ansari persons asked for (something) from Allah’s Messengerr and he gave them. They again asked him for (something) and he again gave them. And then again they asked him and he gave them till all that was with him finished. And then he said: “If I had anything, I would not keep it away from you. (Remember) Whoever abstains from asking others, Allah will make him contented, and whoever tries to make himself self-sufficient, Allah will make him self-sufficient. And whoever remains patient, Allah will make him patient. Nobody can be given a blessing better and greater than patience.” (Al-Bukhari Vol. 2 Hadith 548)
Abu Hurairah
t narrated that
Allah’s Messenger
r said: “By Him in Whose Hand my life is, it is better for anyone of you
to take a rope and cut the wood (from the forest) and carry it over his back and
sell it (as a means of earning his living); rather than to ask a person for
something and that person may give him or not.”
(Al-Bukhari Vol. 2 Hadith 549)
Hakim bin Hizamt
narrated that the Prophetr
said: “The upper hand is better than the lower hand, (I.e., he who gives charity
is better than him who takes it). One should start giving first to his
dependents. And the best object of charity is that which is given by a wealthy
person (from the money which is left after his expenses.) And whoever abstains
from asking others for some financial help, Allah will give him and save him
from asking others, Allah will make him self-sufficient.”
(Al-Bukhari Vol. 2 Hadith 508)
(For other relevant Hadith, see: Al-Bukhari Vol. 2 Hadith 509.)
“That man can have nothing but
what he strives for.” (Qur’an 53:39)
“And if any strive (with might
and main), they do so for their own souls: for Allah is free of all needs from
all creation. Those who believe and work righteous deed, from them shall We blot
out all misdeed that they have committed, and We shall reward them according to
the best of their deeds.” (Qur’an 29:6-7)
Al-Miqdamt
narrated that the Prophetr
said: “Nobody has ever eaten a better meal than that which one has earned
by working with one’s own hands. The Prophet of Allah, Daud (David), used to eat
from the earnings of his manual labor.”
(Al-Bukhari Vol. 3 Hadith 286)
Abu Hurairaht
narrated that the Prophetr
said: “Allah says, ‘I will be against three persons of the Day of
Resurrection: 1. One who makes a covenant in My Name, but he proves
treacherous; 2. One who sells a free person (as a slave) and eats the price;
and 3. One who employs a laborer and gets the full work done by him but does
not pay him his wages.’” (Al-Bukhari 3:430)
Anast
narrated that the
Prophet
r
used to get cupped and would never withhold
the wages of any person. (Al-Bukhari
Vol. 3 Hadith 480)
Abdullah ibn Umart
narrated that
Allah’s Messenger
r
said: "Give the worker his wages before his
sweat dries.”
(Tirmidhi Hadith
2987 and Ibn Majah)
“By the time, verily man is in
loss, except such as have Faith, and do righteous deeds, and (join together) in
the mutual enjoining of Truth, and of patience and constancy.”
(Qur’an 103:1-3)
Ibn ‘Abbas
t narrated that
Allah’s Messenger said: “There are two blessings which many people lose: (They
are) health and free time for doing good..”
(Al-Bukhari Vol. 8 Hadith 421)
Abu Hurairaht
narrated that the Prophet
r
said: "Allah said: 'The son of Adam hurts
Me by abusing Time, for I am Time; in My Hands are all things and I cause the
revolution of night and day.' "
(Al-Bukhari 6/351; 8/200; 9/583
and Muslim 4/5581)
“For We assuredly sent amongst
every People a Messenger, (with the Command), ‘Serve Allah, and eschew Evil.’
Of the people were some whom Allah guided, and some on whom Error became
inevitably (established). So travel through the earth, and see what was the end
of those who denied (the Truth).” (Qur’an
16:36)
Abu Hurairaht narrated that the Prophet r said: “Traveling is a kind of torture as it prevents one from eating, drinking and sleeping (properly). So when one’s needs are fulfilled, one should return quickly to one’s family.” (Al-Bukhari Vol. 3 Hadith 31)
Sah bib Sa’d As-Sa’idit
narrated that Allah’s Messenger
r said:
“To guard Muslims from infidels in Allah’s Cause for one day is better than the
world and whatever is on its surface, and a place in Paradise as small as that
occupied by the whip of one of you is better than the world and whatever is on
its surface; and a morning’s or an evening’s journey which a slave (person)
travels in Allah’s Cause is better than the world and whatever is on its
surface.” (Al-Bukhari Vol. 4 Hadith 142)
Abu Hurairaht
narrated that the Prophetr
said: “It is not permissible for a woman who believes in Allah and the
Last Day to travel for one day and night except with a mahram (her husband or a
male close relative with whom she can not marry at all examples: her brother,
father, grandfather, etc.).” (Al-Bukhari Vol.
2 Hadith 194)
(For other relevant Qur’anic verse and Ahadith, see: Qur’an 30:9-10, Al-Bukhari Vol. 4 Hadith 242 and Al-Bukhari Vol. 4 Hadith 239.)
Abu Hurairaht
narrated that the Prophetr
said: “Riches does not mean having a great amount of property, but riches
is self-contentment.” (Al-Bukhari Vol. 8
Hadith 453)
“Because Allah will never change the Grace which He has bestowed on a people until they change what is in their (own) souls. And verily Allah is He Who hears and knows (all things).” (Qur’an 8:53)
“To Allah belongs all that is in
the heavens and on earth. Whether you show what is in your minds or conceal it,
Allah calls you to account for it. He forgives whom He pleases and punishes
whom He pleases, for Allah has power over all things.”
(Qur’an 2:285)
“Say: “O Allah! Rabb
(Sustainer) of Power (and Rule), You give Power to whom You please, and You
stripes off Power from whom You pleases. You endow with honour whom You please
and You bring low whom You please. In Your hand is all Good. Verily, over all
things you have power.” (Qur’an 3:24; also
3:29)
“To Allah belongs the dominion
of the heavens and the earth; and Allah has power over all things.”
(Qur’an 3:189; 11:4)
“Do you not know that to Allah
(Alone) belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth? He punishes whom He
pleases, and He forgives whom He pleases. And Allah has power over all
things.” (Qur’an 5:40; also 5:120)
“If Allah touches you with affliction, none can remove it but if He touches you with happiness, He has power over all things. He is Irresistibly Supreme over His servants. And He is the Wise, acquainted with all things.” (Qur’an 6:17-18)
“It is He (Allah) Who has made
you the inheritors of the earth. He has raised you in ranks, some above others;
that He may try you in the gifts He has given you: for your Rabb (Sustainer) is
quick in punishment. Yet, He is indeed Oft-forgiving, Most Merciful.”
(Qur’an 6:165)
“To each is a goal to which
Allah turns him; then strive together (as in a race) towards all that is good.
Whosoever you are, Allah will bring you together; for Allah has power over all
things.” (Qur’an 2:148)
“Say: ‘Truly, my prayer and my service of sacrifice, my life and my death, are (all) for Allah, the Cherisher of the Worlds.’” (Qur’an 6:162)
“...And to Allah belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth, and to all that is between. And to Him is the final goal (of all).” (Qur’an 5:18)
(For other relevant Qur’anic verses see: 5:105 and 40:2-3)
"O you who believe! Obey God,
and obey the Messenger, and those charged with authority among you. If you
differ in anything among yourselves, refer it to God and His Messenger, if you
do believe in God and the Last Day: that is best and most suitable for final
determination.” (Qur’an 4:59)
Ibn Abbast
narrated that the Prophetr
said: “Whoever disapproves of something done by his ruler then he should
be patient, for whoever disobeys the ruler even a little (a span) will die as
those who died in the pre-Islamic period of ignorance (i.e., rebellious
sinners).” (Al-Bukhari Vol. 9Hadith. 176)
Anas bin Malikt
narrated that Allah’s Messenger
r said:
“You should listen to and obey your ruler even if he was an Ethiopian (black)
slave whose head looks like a raisin.”
(Al-Bukhari Vol. 9 Hadith No.256)
‘Abdullah
t
narrated that the Prophetr
said: “A Muslim has to listen to and obey (the order of his ruler)
whether he likes it or not as long as his orders involve not one in disobedience
(to Allah), but if an act of disobedience (to Allah) is imposed one should not
listen to it or obey it.” (Al-Bukhari Vol. 9
Hadith No.258)
‘Auf bin Malikt
narrated that Allah’s Messenger
r said:
“The best of your rulers are those whom you love and who love you, who invoke
God’s blessings upon you and you invoke His blessings upon them. And the worst
of your rulers are those whom you hate and who hate you and whom you curse and
who curse you.” It was asked (by those present): “Should we not overthrow them
with the help of the sword? He said: “No, as long as they establish prayer
among you. If you then find anything detestable in them, you should hate their
administration, but do not withdraw yourselves from their obedience.”
(Muslim Vol. 3 Hadith 4573)
‘Abdur Rahman bin Samuraht
narrated that Allah’s Messenger
r said:
“O ‘ Abdur Rahman bin Samurah! Do not seek to be a ruler, for if you are given
authority on your demand, you will be held responsible for it, but if you are
given it without asking for it, then you will be helped (by Allah) in it. If
you ever take an oath to do something and later on you find that something else
is better, then do what is better and make expiation for your oath..”
(Al-Bukhari Vol. 9 Hadith 260)
Abdullah bin Umar
t
narrated that he heard the Prophet
r saying:
“Every one of you is a guardian, and responsible for what is in his custody.
The ruler is a guardian of his subjects and responsible for them; a husband is a
guardian of his family and is responsible for it; a lady is a guardian of
her husband’s house and is responsible for it, and a servant is a guardian of
his master’s property and is responsible for it. A man is a guardian of his
father’s property and is responsible for it so all of you are guardians and
responsible for your wards and things under your care).”
(Al-Bukhari Vol. 2 Hadith 592; also Vol. 3 Hadith 73)
It is narrated on the authority
of Abu Maliht
that Ubaidullah bin Ziyad
t
visited Ma’qil bin Yasar
t in his
illness. Ma’qil said to him: I am narrating to you a Hadith which I would have
never narrated to you had I not been in death-bed. I heard Allah’s Messengerr
said: “A ruler who has been entrusted with the affairs of the Muslims, but he
if makes no endeavours (for the material and moral uplift) and does not
sincerely mean (their welfare) would not enter Paradise along with them.”
(Muslim Vol. 1 Hadith 264)
“In the Law of Equality there is
(saving of) life to you, O you men of understanding that you may restrain
yourselves.” (Qur’an 2:179)
“Allah does command you to render back your Trusts to those to whom they are due; and when you judge between people that you judge with justice. Verily how excellent is the teaching, which He gives you! For Allah is He Who hears and sees all things.” (Qur’an 4:58)
“O you who believe! Stand out
firmly for justice, as witnesses to Allah, even as against yourselves, or your
parents, or your kin, and whether it be (against) rich or poor: for Allah can
best protect both. For not the lusts (of your departure), lest you swerve, and
if you distort (justice) or decline to do justice, verily Allah is
well-acquainted with all that you do.” (Qur’an
4:135)
“O you who believe! Stand out
firmly for justice, as witnesses to fair dealing, and let not the hatred of
others to you make you swerve to wrong and depart from justice. Be just: that
is next to piety. And fear Allah for Allah is well-acquainted with all that you
do.” (Qur’an 5:8)
“Allah commands justice, the
doing of good, and giving to kith and kin, and He forbids all indecent deed, and
evil and rebellion, He instructs you that you may receive admonition.”
(Qur’an 16:90)
Anas Bin Malikt
narrated that the Prophet
r said:
“The prescribed Law of Allah is the equality in punishment (i.e. Qisas).”
(Al-Bukhari Vol. 6 Hadith 26)
(For other relevant Qur’anic verses see: 2:178 and 6:164.)
‘Amir bin Al-’As
t is reported
to have said that he heard Allah’s Messenger
r as
saying: “When a judge gives a decision, and he tries his best to decide
correctly and is right (in his decision), there are two rewards for him and if
he gave judgement and did his best (to arrive at a correct decision) but erred,
there is one reward for him.” (Ibn Majah Vol.
3 Hadith 2314; Muslim Vol. 3 Hadith 4261)
Abdur Rahman bin Bakrat
reported: “My father...heard Allah’s Messenger
r as
saying: ‘One of you should not judge between two persons when he is angry.”
(Muslim Vol. 3 Hadith 4264)
Narrated Khaula Al-Ansariyat
: “I heard Allah’s’ Messengerr
said: ‘Some people spend Allah’s wealth (Muslim’s wealth) in an unjust
manner; such people will be put in the (Hell) Fire on the Day of
Resurrection.’” (Al-Bukhari Vol. 4 Hadith347)
“Those who respond to their Rabb
(Sustainer), and establish regular prayer; who (conduct) their affairs by mutual
consultation; who spend out of what We bestow on them for sustenance; and those
who, when an oppressive wrong is inflicted on them, (are not cowed but) help and
defend themselves.” (Qur’an 42:38-39)
Never should a Believer kill a
Believer; except by mistake, and whoever kills a Believer by mistake it is
ordained that he should free a believing slave. And pay blood money to the
deceased’s family, unless they remit it freely. If the deceased belonged to a
people at war with you, and he was a Believer, the freeing of a believing slave
(is enough). If he belonged to a people with whom you have a treaty of mutual
alliance, blood-money should be paid to his family, and a believing slave be
freed. For those who find this beyond their means, (is prescribed) a fast for
two months running: by way of repentance to Allah: for Allah has all knowledge
and all wisdom. (Qur’an 4:92)
“If a man kills a Believer
intentionally, his recompense is Hell, to abide therein (forever): and the wrath
and curse of Allah are upon him, and a dreadful chastisement is prepared for
him.” (Qur’an 4:193)
“Nor take life
¾
which Allah has made sacred
¾
except for just cause. And if anyone is slain wrongfully, we have
given his heir authority (to demand Qisas or to forgive): but let him
not exceed bounds in the matter of taking life; for he is helped by the
(Law).” (Qur’an 17:33)
Abu Bakraht
narrated: “I heard Allah’s Messengerr
saying, ‘When two Muslims fight (meet) each other with their swords,
both the murderer as well as the murdered will go to Hell-fire.” I said: “O
Allah’s Messenger!. It is all right for the murderer but what about the murdered
one? Allah’s Messenger replied, “He surely had the intention to kill his
companion.’” (Al-Bukhari Vol. 1 Hadith 30)
Ibn Umart
narrated that Allah’s Messenger
r
said: “A faithful believer remains at liberty regarding his religion, unless
he kills somebody unlawfully.” (Al-Bukhari
Vol.9 Hadith 2)
Abdullah Ibn Umart narrated that the Prophetr said: “Whoever carries arms against us, is not from us.” (Al-Bukhari Vol. 9 Hadith 13)
Ibn Abbast
narrated that the Prophetr
said: “The most hated persons with Allah are three: 1) A person who
deviates from the right conduct (i.e., an evil-doer), in the Haram (sanctuaries
of Makkah and Madinah); 2. A person who seeks that the traditions of the period
of ignorance should remain in Islam; and 3. A person who seeks to shed
somebody’s blood without any right.”
(Al-Bukhari Vol. 9 Hadith21)
Abdullah
t narrated that
the Prophet
r said:
“The blood of a Muslim, who confesses that La ilaha il-Allah (none has the right
to be worshipped but Allah) and that I am the Messenger of Allah, cannot be shed
except in three cases: 1. life for life (in cases of intentional murders
without right i.e., Al-Qisas
¾Law of equality in
punishment); 2. a married person who commits illegal sexual intercourse; and 3.
the one who turns renegade from Islam (apostate) and leaves the group of Muslims
(by innovating heresy, new ideas and new things etch. in Islamic religion).”
(Al-Bukhari Vol. 9 Hadith 17)
“O you who believe! Eat not up
your property among yourselves in vanities: but let there be amongst you
traffic and trade by mutual good-will: nor kill (or destroy) yourselves: for
verily Allah has been to you Most Merciful.”
(Qur’an 4:29)
Abu Hurairah t narrated that the Prophet r said: “He who commits suicide by throttling shall keep on throttling himself in the Hell-fire (forever) and he who commits suicide by stabbing himself shall keep on stabbing himself in the Hell-fire (forever).” (Al-Bukhari Vol. 2 Hadith 446)
Jundab
t narrated that
the Prophet
r said:
“A man was inflicted with wounds and he committed suicide, and so Allah said:
‘My slave has caused death on himself hurriedly, so I forbid Paradise for
him.’” (Al-Bukhari Vol. 4 Hadith 445)
Ibn ‘Umar narrated that the
Prophetr
said: “Every betrayer will have a flag which will be fixed on the Day of
Resurrection, and the flag ‘s prominence will be made in order to show the
betrayal he committed..” (Al-Bukhari Vol. 4
Hadith 411)
Fight in the cause of Allah
those who fight you but do not transgress limits; for Allah loves not
transgressors. And slay them wherever you catch them, and turn them out from
where they have turned you out; for persecution is worse than slaughter. But
fight them not at the Sacred Mosque, unless they (first) fight you there; but
if they fight you, slay them. Such is the punishment of those who reject
faith. But if they cease, Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful. And fight them
on until there is no more persecution and the religion becomes Allah’s. But if
they cease, let there be no hostility except to those who practice oppression.
(Qur’an 2:192-193)
“The blame is only against those
who oppress men with wrong-doing and insolently transgress beyond bounds through
the land, defying right and justice: for such there will be a Chastisement
grievous.” (Qur’an 42:42)
Ibn Umart
narrated that the Prophet
r said: “Oppression will be a darkness on the Day of Resurrection.”
(Al-Bukhari 3:627; Muslim Vol.4 Hadith 6249)
Anas bin Malik
t narrated that
Allah’s
Messenger
r said: “Help your brother, whether he is an oppressor or he is an
oppressed one. People asked, “O Allah’s Messenger! It is all right to help him
if he is oppressed, but how should we help him if he is an oppressor? The
Prophet said: “By preventing him from oppressing others.”
(Al-Bukhari Vol. 3 Hadith 624 and Muslim Vol.
4 Hadith 6254)
Abu Dharrt
reported Allah’s Messenger
r as saying: “Allah, the Exalted and Glorious, said: ‘My servants, I
have made oppression unlawful for Me and unlawful for you, so do not commit
oppression against one another...’” (Muslim
Vol. 4 Hadith 6246)
(For other relevant Ahadith, see: Al-Bukhari Vol. 3 Hadith 628 and Hadith 629.)
“Fight in the Cause of Allah
those who fight you but do not transgress limits; for Allah loves not
transgressors.” (Qur’an 2:190)
“To those against whom war is made, permission is given (to fight), because they are wronged; and verily Allah is Most Powerful for their aid. (They are) those who have been expelled from their homes in defiance of right, (for no cause) except that they say, “Our Rabb (Sustainer) is Allah.”... (They are) those who, if We establish them in the land, establish regular prayer and give zakat, enjoin the right and forbid wrong: with Allah rests the end (and decision) of (all) affairs.” (Qur’an 22:39-41)
“And why should you not fight in
the cause of Allah and of those who, being weak, are ill-treated (and
oppressed); men, women and children, whose cry is: “Our Rabb (Sustainer)!
Rescue us from this town; whose people are oppressors; and raise for us from You
one who will protect; and raise for us from You one who will help!?”
(Qur’an 4:75)
“Those who believe fight in the cause of Allah, and those who reject Faith fight in the cause of Evil; so fight against the friends of Satan. Feeble indeed is the cunning of Satan.” (Qur’an 4:76)
O you who believe! Shall I lead you to a bargain that will save you from a grievous Chastisement? That you believe in Allah and His Messenger, and that you strive (your utmost) in the Cause of Allah, with your wealth and your persons: that will be best for you, if you but knew! He will forgive you your sins, and admit you to the Gardens of Eternity: that is indeed the supreme Triumph. (Qur’an 61:10-12)
Abu Sa’id Al-Khudrit narrated that somebody asked, “Allah’s Messenger! Who is the best among the people? Allah’s Messenger replied: “A believer who strives his utmost in Allah’s Cause with his life and property...” (Al-Bukhari Vol. 4 Hadith 45)
It has been narrated on the authority of Sahl bin Sa’d As-Sa’idit that the Messenger of Allah said: “The journey undertaken by a person in the morning (for Jihad) in the way of Allah (will merit a reward) better than the world and all that is in it.” (Muslim Vol. 3 Hadith 4640, also see Al-Bukhari Vol. 4 Hadith 50)
(For other relevant Qur’anic verses, see: 4:95-96 and 9:20.)
“And if you punish/retaliate,
let your punishment be proportionate to the wrong that has been done to you.
But if you show patience, that is indeed the best (course) for those who are
patient.” (Qur’an 16:126)
“The recompense for an injury is
an injury equal thereto (in degree): but if a person forgives and makes
reconciliation, his reward is due from Allah: for (Allah) loves not those who do
wrong.” (Qur’an 42:40)
“Hold to forgiveness; command
what is right; and turn away from the ignorant.”
(Qur’an 7:199)
But if the enemy incline toward
peace, do (also) incline towards peace, and trust in Allah: for He is the One
that hears and knows (all things).” (Qur’an
8:61)
“. . . Let them forgive and
overlook. Do you not wish that Allah should forgive you? For Allah is
Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.” (Qur’an 24:
22)
“The recompense for an injury is
an injury equal thereto (in degree): but if a person forgives and makes
reconciliation, his reward is due from Allah: for Allah loves not those who do
wrong.” (Qur’an 42:40)
“Tell those who believe, to
forgive those who do not hope for the Days of Allah; it is for Him to
recompense (for good or ill) each people according to what they have earned.”
(Qur’an 45:14)
If two parties among the
Believers fall into a quarrel make you peace between them: but if one of them
transgresses beyond bounds against the other, then fight you (all) against the
one that transgresses until it complies with the command of Allah; but if it
complies, then make peace between them with justice, and be fair: for Allah
loves those who are fair (and just). The believers are but a single Brotherhood:
so make peace and reconciliation between your two (contending) brothers: And
fear Allah, that you may receive Mercy.
(Qur’an 49:9-10 also see Qur’an 4:90 and 5:45)
Abdullah, the son of Amr Bin
‘Auft reported
his father has having said on his grandfather’s authority: “I heard Allah’s
Messenger
r saying: ‘Conciliation is permissible among the Muslims, except the
compromise that makes the lawful as unlawful or makes the unlawful as lawful.’”
(Ibn Majah Vol. 3 Hadith 2353)
“(But the treaties are) not
dissolved with those Pagans with whom you have entered into alliance and who
have not subsequently failed you in ought, nor aided any one against you. So
fulfill your engagements with them to the end of their term: for Allah loves the
righteous.” (Qur’an 9:4)
“...Seek (Allah’s) help with
patient, perseverance and prayer...” (Qur’an
2:45)
“O you who believe! Seek help
with patient, perseverance and prayer: for Allah is with those who patiently
persevere. And say not of those who are slain in the way of Allah: ‘They are
dead.’ Nay, they are living, through you perceive (it) not. Be sure we shall
test you with something of fear and hunger, some loss in goods, lives and the
fruits (of your toil), but give glad tidings to those who patiently persevere.
Who say, when afflicted with calamity; ‘To Allah we belong, and to Him is our
return’: they are the those on whom (descend) blessings from their Rabb
(Sustainer), and Mercy. And these are the one that receive guidance.”
(Qur’an 2:153-157)
“For Muslim men and women, for
believing men and women for devout men and women for true men and women, for men
and women who are patient and constant, for men and women who humble themselves,
for men and women who give in charity, for men and women who fast, for men and
women who guard their chastity, and for men and women who engage much in Allah’s
remembrance for them has Allah prepared forgiveness and great reward.”
(Qur’an 33:35)
(For other relevant Qur’anic verses, see: 4:90 and 5:45 7:126 and 13:20-24.)
“Marry those among you who are
single, and the virtuous ones among your slaves, male or female. If they are
in poverty, Allah will give them means out of His grace: for Allah is
Ample-Giving, and He knows all things.”
(Qur’an 24:32)
“Let Those who find not the
wherewithal for marriage keep themselves chaste, until Allah gives them means
out of His Grace...” (Qur’an 24:33)
“And among His Signs is this,
that He created for your mates from among yourselves, that you may dwell in
tranquillity with them, and He has put love and mercy between your (hearths).
Verily in that are Signs for those who reflect.”
(Qur’an 30:21)
Uqbah ibn Amirt
narrated that Allah’s Messenger
r said: "From among all the conditions which you have to fulfill, the
conditions which make it legal for you to have sexual relations (i.e. the
marriage contract) have the greatest right to be fulfilled.”
(Al-Bukhari Vol. 3 Hadith 882)
‘Abdullaht
narrated: “We were with the Prophet
r
while we were young and had no wealth
whatever. So Allah’s Messenger said:’"O young people! Whoever among you can
marry, should marry, because it helps him lower his gaze and guard his modesty
(i.e. his private parts from committing illegal sexual intercourse etc.), and
whoever is not able to marry, should fast, as fasting diminishes his sexual
power.’” (Al-Bukhari Vol. 7 Hadith 4)
Abu Hurairah
t
narrated that the Prophet
r
said: “A woman is married for four things,
i.e., her wealth, her family status, her beauty and her religion. So you should
marry the religious woman (otherwise) you will be a loser.” (Al-Bukhari
Vol. 7 Hadith 27)
“And give the women (on
marriage) their dower as an obligation; but if they, of their own good pleasure,
remit any part of it to you, take it and enjoy it with right good and cheer.”
(Qur’an 4:4)
“But if you decide to take one wife in place of another, even if you had given the latter a whole treasure for dower, take not the least bit of it back. Would you take it by slander and a manifest sin? And how could you take it when you have gone in unto each other, and they have taken from you a solemn covenant?” (Qur’an 4:20-21)
“If you fear that you shall not
be able to deal justly with the orphans, marry women of your choice, two, three
or three, or four. But if you fear that you shall not be able to deal justly
(with them), then only one, or that which your right hands possess. That will
be more suitable, to prevent you from doing injustice.”
(Qur’an 4:3)
‘Aishah
narrated that whenever Allah’s Messenger
r
wanted to go on a journey, he would
draw lots as to which of his wives would accompany him. He would take her whose
name came out. He used to fix for each of them a day and a night. But Sauda ibnt
Zam'a gave up her (turn) day and night to ' Aishah
, the wife of the Prophetr
in order to seek the pleasure of Allah’s Messengerr
(by that action). (Al-Bukhari Vol. 3 Hadith 766)
Abu Hurairah
t
narrated that the Prophet
r
said: “When a man has two wives and
he is inclined to one of them, he will come on the Day of resurrection with a
side hanging down.” (Abu Dawud
Hadith 2128)
"Nor come nigh to adultery: for
it is a shameful (deed) and an evil, opening the road (to other evils).”
(Qur’an 17:32)
“The man and woman guilty of
adultery or fornication, flog each of them with a hundred stripes. Let no
compassion move you in their case, in a matter prescribed by God, if you believe
in God and the Last Day: and let a party of believers witness their punishment.
Let no man guilty of adultery or fornication marry any but a woman similarly
guilty, or an unbeliever: nor let any but such a man or an unbeliever marry such
a woman: to the believers such a thing is forbidden.”
(Qur’an 24:2-3)
Aishah
Ubadah ibn as-Samitht
narrated that Allah’s Messenger
r
said: “Receive (teaching) from me, receive
(teaching) from me. Allah has ordained a way for those (women). When an
unmarried male commits adultery with an unmarried female, (they should receive)
one hundred lashes and banishment for one year. And in case of married male
committing adultery with a married female, they shall receive one hundred lashes
and be stoned to death.”
(Muslim Hadith 4191)
Abdullah ibn Abbast
narrated that the Prophet
r
said: “There is no prostitution in
Islam. If anyone practised prostitution in pre-Islamic times, the child will be
attributed to the master (of the slave-woman). He who claims his child without a
valid marriage or ownership will neither inherit nor be inherited.” (Abu Dawud
Hadith 2257)
Modesty
Successful indeed are the
Believers, those who humble themselves in their prayers; who avoid vain talk;
who are active in giving zakat; who guard their modesty, except with those
joined to them in the marriage bond, or (the captives) whom their right hands
possess for (for in their case) they are free from blame. But those whose
desires exceed those limits are transgressors. Those who faithfully observe
their trusts and their covenants, and who (strictly) guard their prayers; these
will be the heirs, who will inherit Paradise. They will dwell therein
(forever). (Qur’an 23:1-11)
Say to the believing men that
they should lower their gaze and guard their modesty: that will make for
greater purity for them: and Allah is well acquainted with all that they do.
And say to the believing women that they should lower their gaze and guard and
guard their modesty; that they should not display their beauty and ornaments
except what (ordinarily appear thereof; that they should draw their veils over
their bosoms and not display their beauty except to their husbands, their
fathers, their husbands' fathers, their sons, their husbands' sons, their
brothers or their brothers' sons, or their sisters' sons, or their women, or
the slaves whom their right hands possess, or male attendants free of sexual
desires. or small children who have no carnal knowledge of women. And that they
should not strike their feet in order to draw attention to their hidden
ornaments. And O you Believers! Turn you all together towards Allah in
repentance that you may be successful.
(Qur’an 24:30-31)
Saffiyah bint Shaiba narrated that ‘Aishah
used to say: "When (the Verse):
'They should draw their veils over their necks and bosoms,’ was revealed, (the
ladies) cut their waist sheets at the edges and covered their faces with the cut
pieces.”
(Al-Bukhari Vol.6 Hadith 282)
‘Aishah narrated that the Prophet
r
said: “Allah does not accept the prayer of
a woman who has reached puberty unless she wears a veil.”
(Abu Dawud Hadith 641)
For those who take an oath for
abstention from their wives, a waiting for four months is ordained. If then
they return, Allah is Most Forgiving, Most Merciful. But if their intention is
firm for divorce Allah hears and knows all things. Divorced women shall wait
concerning themselves for three monthly periods. And it is not lawful for them
to hide what Allah has created in their wombs, if they have faith in Allah and
the Last Day. And their husbands have the better right to take them back in
that period, if they wish for reconciliation. And women shall have rights
similar to the rights against them, according to what is equitable. But men
have a degree over them and Allah is Exalted in Power Wise.
(Qur’an 2:226-228)
“A divorce is only permissible
twice; after that, the parties should either hold together on equitable terms,
or separate with kindness. It is not lawful for you (men) to take back any of
your gifts (from your wives), except when both parties fear that they would be
unable to keep the limits ordained by Allah...”
(Qur’an 2:229)
“For divorced women is a
suitable Gift. This is a duty on the righteous. Thus does Allah make clear His
Signs to you: in order that you may understand.” (Qur’an
2:241; also see
2:230-240)
Muharibt
narrated that the Prophet
r
said: “Allah did not make anything lawful more abominable to Him than
divorce.” (Abu Dawud Hadith 2174)
“For divorced women is a
suitable gift. This is a duty on the righteous.”
(Qur’an 2:241)
“O you who believe! You are
forbidden to inherit women against their will. Nor should you treat them with
harshness, that you may take away part of the dower you have given them, except
where they have been guilty of open lewdness. On the contrary live with them on
a footing of kindness and equity if you take a dislike to them it may be that
you dislike a thing, and Allah brings about through it a great deal of good.”
(Qur’an 4:19)
Abu Hurairaht
narrated that Allah 's Messenger
r
said: "Treat women nicely, for a women is
created from a rib. And the most curved portion of the rib is its upper
portion. So, if you should try to straighten it, it will break, but if you
leave it as it is, it will remain crooked. So treat women nicely.”
(Al-Bukhari Vol. 4 Hadith 548)
Abu Hurairah
t
narrated that the Prophet
r
said: “Among the Muslims the most perfect,
as regards his faith, is the one whose character is excellent, and the best
among you are those who treat their wives well.” (Tirmidhi
Hadith 628, 278 and 3264 and Abu Dawud)
Abu Hurairaht
narrated that Allah’s Messenger
r
said: "It is not lawful for a lady to fast
(Nawafil) without the permission of her husband when he is at home. She should
not allow anyone to enter his house except with his permission. And if she
spends of his wealth (on charitable purposes) without being ordered by him, he
will get half of the reward.”
(Al-Bukhari Vol. 7
Hadith 123)
Talq ibn Alit
narrated that Allah’s Messenger
r
said: "When a man calls his wife to satisfy
his desire she must go to him even if she is occupied at the oven.”
(Tirmidhi Hadith 3257)
Abu Umamaht
narrated that the Prophet
r
used to say, "After fear of Allah a
believer gains nothing better for himself than a good wife who obeys him if he
gives her a command, pleases him if he looks at her, is true to him if he
adjures her to do something, and is sincere towards him regarding her person and
his property if he is absent.”
(Tirmidhi Hadith 3095
and Ibn Majah)
Abu Hurairaht
narrated that the Prophet
r
said: Had it been permissible that a person
may prostrate himself before another, I would have ordered that a wife should
prostrate herself before her husband.”
(Tirmidhi Hadith 285)
Thawbant
narrated that... the Prophet
r
said: “The best property is a tongue which
mentions Allah, a grateful heart, and a believing wife who helps a man with his
faith.”
(Tirmidhi, 2275; Ahmad, and Ibn Majah)
“Say: ‘Come, I will rehearse
what Allah has (really) prohibited you from’: join not anything with Him: Be
good to your parents; kill not your children on a plea of want. We provide
sustenance for you and for them. Come not nigh to indecent deeds, whether open
or secret; take not life, which Allah has made sacred, except by way of justice
and law. Thus does He command you, that you may learn wisdom.”
(Qur’an 6:151)
“Kill not your children for fear
of want. We shall provide sustenance for them as well as for you. Verily the
killing of them is a great sin.” (Qur’an
17:31)
Narrated ‘Amirt: “I heard An-Numan bin Bashir... Allah’s Messenger r said: ‘Be afraid of Allah, and be just to your children....’” (Al-Bukhari Vol. 1 Hadith 52)
’Aishah
Malik t reported Allah’s Messenger r as saying: “He who brought up two girls properly till they grew up, he and I would come (together very closely) on the Day of Resurrection.” And he interlaced his fingers (for explaining the point of nearness between him and that person.). (Muslim Vol. 4 Hadith 6364)
“...Treat with kindness your
parents and kindred, and orphans and those in need; speak fair to the people; be
steadfast in prayer; and give zakat...”
(Qur’an 2:83)
“To those weak of understanding
give not your property which Allah has assigned to you to manage, but feed and
clothe them therewith, and speak to them words of kindness and justice.”
(Qur’an 4:5)
“Serve Allah, and join not any
partners with Him; and do good to parents, kinsfolk, orphans, those in need,
neighbours who are of kin, neighbours who are strangers, the companions by your
side, the wayfarer (you meet), and what your right hands possess: for Allah
loves not the arrogant, vainglorious.” (Qur’an
4:36)
“And come not high to the
orphan’s property, except to improve it, until he attains the age of full
strength; give measure and weight with (full) justice. No burden do We place on
any soul, but that which it can bear. Whenever you speak, speak justly, even if
a near relative is concerned; and fulfil the Covenant of Allah. Thus does He
command you, that you may remember.” (Qur’an
6:152)
“Alms are for the poor and the
needy, and those employed to administer the (funds); for those whose departure
have been (recently) reconciled (to Truth); for those in bondage and in debt;
in the cause of Allah; and for the wayfarer. (Thus is it) ordained by Allah.
And Allah is full of knowledge and wisdom.”
(Qur’an 9:60)
“Let not those among you who
are endued with grace and amplitude of means resolve by oath against helping
their kinsmen, those in want and those who have left their homes in Allah’s
cause. Let them forgive and overlook, do you not wish that Allah should forgive
you? For Allah is Most Forgiving, Most Merciful.”
(Qur’an 24:22)
And We have enjoined on man (to
be good) to his parents: in travail upon travail did his mother bear him and in
years twain was his weaning: (hear the command), “Show gratitude to Me and to
your parents: to Me is (your final) Goal.” But if they strive to make you join
in worship with Me things of which you have no knowledge, obey them not; yet
bear them company in this life with justice (and consideration), and follow the
way of those who turn to Me. In the End the return of you all is to Me. And I
will tell you all that you did. (Qur’an
31:14-15)
“We have enjoined on man
kindness to his parents in pain did his mother bear him, and in pain did she
give him birth.” (Qur’an 46:15)
Abu Mas’udt
narrated that the Prophet
r said:
"If a man spends on his family with the intention of having a reward from Allah,
sincerely for Allah’s sake, then it is a (kind on alms-giving (in reward) for
him.” (Al-Bukhari Vol. 1 Hadith 52)
Abu Hurairaht
narrated that a man came to Allah’s Messenger
r and
said: “O Allah’s Messengerr!
Who is more entitled to be treated with the best companionship by me?” The
Prophet
r said: “Your mother.” The man said: “Who is next?” The Prophet
r said:
“Your mother.” The man further said: “Who is next?” The Prophet
r said: “Your mother.” The man asked (for the fourth time), “Who is
next?” The Prophet
r said:
“Your father.” (Al-Bukhari Vol. 8 Hadith 2;
Muslim Vol. 4Hadith 6180-6183)
Abu Mas’ud Al-Ansarit
narrated that the Prophet
r said:
“When a Muslim spends something on his family intending to receive Allah’s
Reward, it is regarded as sadaqa (act of charity) for him.”
(Al-Bukhari Vol. 7 Hadith 263)
Jubair bin Mut’imt
narrated that he heard the Prophet
r saying, “Al-Qati’ (the person who severs the bond of kinship) will not
enter paradise.” (Al-Bukhari Vol. 8 Hadith 13;
Muslim Vol. 4 Hadith 6199-6200)
Abu Hurairaht
narrated: “I heard Allah’s Messengerr
saying, ‘Whoever is pleased that he be granted more wealth and that his lease
of life be prolonged, then he should keep good relations with his kith and
kin.’” (Al-Bukhari Vol. 8 Hadith 14)
(For other relevant Qur’anic verses, and Ahadith see: Qur’an 17:23-24, 29:8; 90:12-19, Al-Bukhari Vol. 8 Hadith 4 and Hadith 18)
‘Abdullah bin Umart reported Allah’s Messenger r as saying: “The finest act of goodness is that a person should treat kindly the loved ones of his father.” (Muslim Vol. 4 Hadith 6193 also Vol. 4 Hadith 6192)
“To orphans restore their property (when they reach their age), nor substitute (your) worthless things for (their) good ones; and devour not their substance (by mixing it up) with your own. For this is indeed a great sin.” (Qur’an 4:2)
“And come not nigh to the orphan’s property, except to improve it, until he attains the age of full strength...” (Qur’an 6:152)
Abu Hurairah
t
narrated that the Prophet
r said:
“The one who looks after a widow or a poor person is like a Mujahid (warrior)
who fights for Allah’s Cause, or like one who offers salat (prayers) all the
night and observes sawm (fast) all the day.”
(Al-Bukhari Vol. 7 Hadith 265)
Sahl bin Sa’idt
narrated that the Prophet
r said:
“I and the person who looks after an orphan and provides for him, will be in
Paradise like this.” (Al-Bukhari Vol. 8 Hadith
34)
(For other relevant Qur’anic verses see: 4:6 and 4:127.)
‘Aishah
Abu Hurairah
t
narrated that the Prophet
r said:
“By Allah, he does not believe! By Allah, he does not believe! By Allah, he does
not believe!” It was said: “Who is that, O Allah’s Messenger?” He said: “That
person whose neighbour does not feel safe from his evil.”
(Al-Bukhari Vol. 8 Hadith 45)
Abu Hurairah
t
narrated that Allah’s Messengerr
said: “Whosoever believes in Allah and the Last Day should not harm his
neighbour. Whosoever believes in Allah and the Last Day should entertain his
guest generously. And whosoever believes in Allah and the Last Day should talk
what is good or keep quiet.” (Al-Bukhari Vol. 8
Hadith 47)
‘Aishah
Abu Hurairah
t
narrated that Allah’s Messenger
r said:
“There are one hundred (parts of) mercy of Allah. He has sent down out of
these one part of mercy upon the jinn and human beings and the insects. It is
because of this (one part) that they love one another, show kindness to one
another and even the beast treats its young one with affection. And Allah has
reserved ninety-nine parts of mercy with which He would treat His servants on
the Day of Resurrection.” (Muslim, 6631)
Abu Hurairaht
narrated that Allah’s Messenger
r said: "While a man was walking he felt thirsty and went down a well and
drank water from it. On coming out of it, he saw a dog panting and eating mud
because of excessive thirst. The man said: 'This (dog) is suffering from the
same problem as that of mine. So he (went down the well), filled his shoe with
water, caught hold of it with his teeth and climbed up and watered the dog.
Allah thanked him for his (good) deed and forgave him.” The people asked, "O
Allah’s Messengerr!
Is there a reward for us in serving (the) animals?" He
r replied, "Yes, there is a reward for serving any animate.”
(Al-Bukhari Vol. 3 Hadith 551; Vol. 8 Hadith
38)
Sahl ibn Al-Hanzaliyyah t narrated that Allah’s Messenger r came upon an emaciated camel and said: “Fear Allah regarding these dumb animals. Ride them when they are in good condition and feed them when they are in good condition.” (Abu Dawud 2542)
Jabir ibn ‘Abdullah
t
narrated that Allah’s Messenger
r said:
"Every act of kindness is sadaqah, (charity) and kindness includes meeting your
brother with a cheerful face and pouring water from bucket into your brother's
vessel.” (Tirmidhi, 1910 and Ahmad)
‘Abdullah ibn Abbast
narrated that Allah’s Messenger
r forbade
inciting animals to fight with one another.”
(Tirmidhi Hadith 4103 and AbuDawud)
Ali ibn Abu Talibt
narrated that Allah’s Messenger
r said:
“One Muslim should do six acts of kindness to another: He should greet him when
he meets him; accept his invitation when he gives one; say 'Allah have mercy
on you' when he sneezes; visit him when he is ill; follow his bier when he
dies; and like for him what he likes for himself.”
(Tirmidhi Hadith 4643 and Darimi)
(For other relevant Ahadith see: Al-Bukhari Vol. 7 Hadith 449, Hadith 421; Muslim Hadith 5281, 6274, Tirmidhi Hadith 3024, Abu Dawud Hadith 1668, Tirmidhi Hadith 4925 and Ibn Majah)
“Be not like those who are
divided amongst themselves and fall into disputations after receiving Clear
Signs; for them is a dreadful Chastisement.”
(Qur’an 3:105)
“The Believers, men and women,
are protectors, one to another. They enjoin what is just, and forbid what is
evil. They observe regular prayers, pay zakat and obey Allah and His
Messenger. On them will Allah pour His mercy: for Allah is Exalted in power,
Wise.” (Qur’an 9:71)
Bin Umart
narrated that Allah’s Messenger
r 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 fulfil 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.” (Al-Bukhari Vol. 3
Hadith 622)
An-Numan bin Bashirt
narrated that Allah’s Messengerr
said: “You see the believers as regards their being merciful among themselves
and showing love among themselves resembling one body, so that, if any part of
the body is not well then the whole body shares the sleeplessness (insomnia) and
fever with it.” (Al-Bukhari Vol. 8 Hadith 40)
Abu Musat narrated that the Prophet r said: “A believer for another believer is like a building whose different parts enforce each other.” The Prophet r then clasped his hands with the fingers interlaced. (At that time) the Prophet was sitting and a man came and begged or asked for something. The Prophet r faced us and said: “Help and recommend him and you will receive the reward for it, and Allah will bring about what He wills through his Prophet’s tongue.” (Al-Bukhari Vol. 8 Hadith 55)
Nu’man bin Bashirt narrated that Allah’s Messengerr as saying: “The believers are like one person; if his head aches, the whole body aches with fever and sleeplessness.” (Muslim Vol. 4Hadith 6260)
Abu Musa
t
narrated that Allah’s Messengerr
as saying: “A believer is like a brick for another believer, the one
supporting the other.” (Muslim Vol. 4 Hadith
6257; Al-Bukhari Vol. 3 Hadith 626)
Anas Bin Malik
t
narrated that the Prophet
r said: “None of you will have faith till he likes for his (Muslim)
brother what he likes for himself.” (Al-Bukhari
Vol. 1 Hadith 12)
"This day are (all) things good
and pure made lawful unto you. The food of the people of the Book (the Jews and
the Christians) is lawful unto you and yours is lawful unto them. (Lawful unto
you n marriage) are (not only) chaste women who are believers, but chaste women
among the People of the Book, revealed before your time, when you give them
their due dowers, and desire chastity, not lewdness. Taking them as lovers. If
any one rejects faith, fruitless is his work, and in the Hereafter he will be in
the ranks of those who have lost (all spiritual good).
(Qur’an 5:5)
“And dispute not with the People
of the Book, except in the best way; unless it be with those of them who do
wrong but say, “We believe in the Revelation which has come down to us and in
that which came down to you; our God and your God is One; and it is to Him we
submit (in Islam).’” (Qur’an 29:46)
“Allah forbids you not, with
regard to those who fight you not for (your) Faith nor drive you out of your
homes, from dealing kindly and justly with them: for Allah loves those who are
just. Allah only forbids you, with regard to those who fight you for (your)
Faith, and drive you out of your homes, and support (others) in driving you out,
from turning to them (for friendship and protection). It is such as turn to
them ) in these circumstances), that do wrong.”
(Qur’an 60:8-9)
Sa’id bin Jubairt
narrated that he heard Ibn Abbas ... said: “When the condition (health)
of Allah’s Messengerr
deteriorated,...The prophet
r ordered them to do three things saying, ‘Turn out all the pagans from
the Arabian Peninsula, show respect to all foreign delegates by giving them
gifts as I used to do.’ The sub-narrator added, “The third order was something
beneficial which either Ibn Abbas did not mention or he mentioned but I
forgot.” (Al-Bukhari Vol.4 Hadith 393)
“When a (courteous) greeting is
offered you, meet it with a greeting still more courteous, or (at least) of
equal courtesy. Allah takes a careful account of all things.”
(Qur’an 4:86)
"Allah does not love the
utterance of evil words in public except by one who has been wronged. Allah is
He Who hears and knows all things.'' (Qur’an
4:148)
“...Whenever you speak, speak
justly, even if a near relative is concerned; and fulfil the Covenant of Allah.
Thus does He command you that you may remember.”
(Qur’an 6:152).
“Say to My servants that they
should (only) say those things that are best: for Satan does sow dissension
among them: for Satan is to man an avowed enemy.”
(Qur’an 17:53)
“Who is better in speech than one who calls (men) to Allah, works righteousness, and says, ‘I am of those who bow in Islam’?” (Qur’an 41:33)
“And he who brings the Truth and
he who confirms (and supports) it—such are the men who do right. They shall
have all that they wish for, with their Rabb (Sustainer). Such is the reward
of those who do good: so that Allah will remit from them (even) the worst in
their deeds and give them their reward according to the best of what they have
done.” (Qur’an
39:33-35)
“O you who believe! Why say you
that which you do not? Grievously hateful is it in the sight of Allah that you
say that which you do not.” (Qur’an 61: 2-3)
Abdullah bin Amrt narrated that a man asked the Prophet r, “Whose Islam is good or what sort of deeds (or what qualities) of Islam are good.” The Prophetr replied, “To feed (others) and to greet those whom you know and those whom you do not know.” (Al-Bukhari Vol. 1 Hadith 11)
Abu Hurairaht
narrated that the Prophet
r, said: “The young should greet the old, the passer-by should greet the
sitting one, and the small group of persons should greet the large group of
persons.” (Al-Bukhari Vol. 8Hadith 250)
Abu Hurairah
t
narrated that the Prophet
r, said: “A slave (of Allah) may utter a word which pleases Allah
without giving it much importance, and because of that Allah will raise him to
degrees (of reward); a slave (of Allah) may utter a word (carelessly) which
displeases Allah without thinking of its gravity, and because of that he will be
thrown into the Hell-Fire.” (Al-Bukhari Vol. 8
Hadith 482)
Abu Hurairaht
narrated that Allah’s Messengerr
said: “Whoever believes in Allah and the last day should talk what is good or
keep quiet; and whoever believes in Allah and the last day should not hurt
(or insult his neighbour; and whoever believes in Allah and the last day
should entertain his guest generously.”
(Al-Bukhari Vol. 8 Hadith 485; Muslim Vol. 3 Hadith 4286)
Religious and Spiritual Values
"Truly, the religion before
Allah is Islam (submission to His Will).”
(Qur’an 3:19)
"If anyone desires a religion
other than Islam (submission to God), never will it be accepted of him; and in
the Hereafter he will be in the ranks of those who lost (all spiritual good).”
(Qur’an 3:85)
“...This day have I perfected your religion for you, completed My favour upon you, and have chosen for you Islam as your religion.” (Qur’an 5:3)
“Whatever you worship apart from
Him is nothing but names, which you have named. You and your fathers, for which
Allah has sent down no authority: the command is for none but Allah. He has
commanded that you worship none but Him. That is the right religion, but men
understand not.” (Qur’an 12:40)
Abu Hurairaht
narrated that the Prophet
r said:
“Religion is very easy and whoever overburdens himself in his religion will not
be able to continue in that way. So you should not be extremists, but try to be
near to perfection and receive the good tidings that you will be rewarded; and
gain strength by offering the prayers in the mornings, afternoons and during the
last hours of the nights.” (Al-Bukhari Vol. 1
Hadith 38)
“Let there be no compulsion in
religion: Truth stands out clear from Error...”
(Qur’an 2:256)
"If it had been Your Rabb
(Sustainer)'s Will, they would all have believed,
¾ all who are on
earth! Will you then compel mankind, against their will, to believe?”
(Qur’an 10:99)
“Say: O you that reject Faith!
I worship not that which you worship, nor will you worship that which I
worship. And I will not worship that which you have been wont to worship nor
will you worship that which I worship. To you be your religion, and to me my
religion.” (Qur’an 109:1-6)
“O you who believe! Fear Allah
as He should be feared, and die not except in a state of Islam....that you may
be guided.” (Qur’an 3:102-103)
The Prophet
r
said:
“Islam has been built upon five things: declaring that there is no god but Allah
and that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah; the establishment of salaah (five
compulsory daily prayers); the payment of zakaah (obligatory charity); the Hajj
(pilgrimage to the House of Allah, (if one is able); and sawm of Ramadan
(fasting in the month of Ramadan).”
(Al-Bukhari Vol. 1 Hadith 7)
It is narrated on the authority
of Abu Ayyubt
that a man came to the Prophet
r and
said: “Direct me to a deed which draws me near to Paradise and takes me away
from the Fire (of Hell).” Upon this he (the Prophet
r) said: “You worship Allah and never associate anything with Him,
establish prayer, and pay Zakat, and do good to your kin.” When he turned his
back, the Messenger of Allah remarked: “If he adheres to what he has been
ordered to do, he would enter Paradise. “
(Muslim Vol. 1 Hadith 13)
“This is the true account: There
is no god except Allah; and Allah
¾ He is indeed the
Exalted in Power, the Wise.” (Qur’an 3:62)
“Allah! There is no god but He:
of a surety He will gather you together on the Day of Judgement, about which
there is no doubt. And whose word can be truer than Allah’s?”
(Qur’an 4:87)
“Your Guardian Rabb (Sustainer)
is Allah, Who created the heavens and the earth in six Days. Then He settled
Himself on the Throne: He draws the night as a veil over the day, each seeking
the other in rapid succession: and the sun, the moon, and the stars, (all) are
subservient by His Command. Verily His are the creation and the Command. Blessed
be Allah, the Cherisher and Sustainer of the Worlds.”
(Qur’an 7:54)
“We created not the heavens, the
earth, and all between them, but for just ends... For verily it is your Rabb
(Only God and Sustainer) Who is the Master-Creator, knowing all things.”
(Qur’an 15: 85-86)
“It is Allah Who has created
you: further, He has provided for your sustenance; then He will cause you to
die; and again He will give you life. Are there any of your (false) “Partners”
who can do any single one of these things? Glory to Him! And High is He above
the partners they attribute (to Him)! (Qur’an
30:40)
“Such is Allah, your Rabb
(Sustainer), the Creator of all things, there is no god but He. Then how you
are deluded away from the Truth!” (Qur’an
40:62)
"God! There is no god but He
¾ the Living, the Self-subsisting,
Eternal. No slumber can seize Him nor sleep. His are all things in the heavens
and on earth. Who is there can intercede in His presence except as He permits?
He knows what (appears to His creatures as) Before or After or Behind them. Nor
shall they compass ought of His knowledge except as He wills. His Throne does
extend over the heavens and on earth, and He feels no fatigue in guarding and
preserving them for He is the Most High, the Supreme (in glory).”
(Qur’an 2:255)
“To Allah belong all things in
the heavens and on earth. Verily we have directed the People of the Book before
you, and you (O Muslims) to fear Allah. But if you deny Him, lo! Unto Allah
belong all things in the heavens and on earth. And Allah is free of all wants,
worthy of all praise.” (Qur’an 4: 131).
“The most beautiful names belong to Allah: so call on Him by them; but shun such men as to distort His names: for what they do, they will soon be requited.” (Qur’an 7: 180)
“And He is the All-Mighty, the
All-Wise.” (Qur’an 14:4)
“Glorified be your Rabb
(Sustainer), the Rabb (Sustainer) of Honour and Power. (He is free) from what
they attribute unto him.” (Qur’an 37:180)
“For to Allah belong the Forces
of the heavens and the earth; and Allah is Exalted in Power, Full of Wisdom.”
(Qur’an 48:7)
“Verily! Allah is the
All-Provider, Owner of Power, the Most Strong.”
(Qur’an 51:58)
He is Allah, besides Whom there
is no (other) deity; knowing the unseen and the visible. He is the Mercy-giving,
the Merciful! He is Allah, besides Whom there is no (other) deity, the
Sovereign, the Holy, (the Source of) Peace, the Secure, the Preserver, the
Powerful, the Irresistible, the Grandiose: Glory be to Allah ahead of anything
they may associate (with Him)! He is Allah, the Creator, the Maker, the Shaper,
His are the Finest Names. Everything in Heaven and Earth celebrates Him. He is
the Powerful, the Wise. (Qur’an 59:22-24)
“But Honour, Power and Glory
belong to Allah and His Messenger ...”
(Qur’an ,63:8)
"Say, He is God the One. The
Eternally besought of all. He begets not nor was He begotten and there is none
comparable unto Him.” (Qur’an 112: 1-4)
Abu Musa Al-Asharit
narrated that the Prophet
r said: “None is more patient than Allah against the harmful and annoying
words He hears (from the people): They ascribe a son to Him, yet He bestows upon
them health and provision.” (Al-Bukhari Vol. 9
Hadith 475)
Ibn ‘Abbast
narrated that the Prophet
r used to say, “I seek refuge (with You) by your Izzat (Honour, Power and
Glory) Lailaha illa Anta, (none has the right to be worshipped but You), Who
does not die while the Jinn and the human beings die.”
(Al-Bukhari Vol. 9 Hadith 480)
“O mankind! Worship your Guardian, Allah, Who created you and those who came before you that you may become righteous.” (Qur’an 2:21)
“That is Allah your God! There is no god but He, the Creator of all things; then you worship Him: and He has power to dispose of all affairs. No vision can grasp Him, but His grasp is over all vision; He is Subtle well-aware.” (Qur’an 6:102-103)
“So glorify the praises of your God and be of those who prostrate themselves (to Him). And worship your God until there comes unto you the Hour that is certain (i.e., death).” (Qur’an 15:98-99)
“O people! Worship your Guardian
Rabb (Sustainer), Who created you and those who came before you that you may
have the chance to learn righteousness: Who has made the earth your couch, and
the heavens your canopy; and sent down the rain from heavens; and brought forth
therewith fruits for your sustenance. Then set not up rivals unto God when you
know (the truth).” (Qur’an 2:21-22)
"I have only created jinn and
men, that they may worship Me.” (Qur’an 51:56)
Anas Bin Malikt
narrated that the Prophetr
said: “Whoever said La ilaha ila-Allah (none has the right to be worshipped but
Allah) and has in his heart good (faith) equal to the weight of a barley grain,
will be taken out of hell. And whoever said La ilaha ila-Allah (none has the
right to be worshipped but Allah) and has in his heart good (faith) equal to the
weight of a wheat grain, will be taken out of hell. And whoever said La ilaha
ila-Allah and has in his heart good (faith) equal to the weight of an atom, or a
small ant, will be taken out of hell.”
(Al-Bukhari Vol. 1 Hadith 42)
(For other relevant Ahadith, see: Al-Bukhari Vol. 1 Hadith 98, Vol. 2 Hadith 253, and Muslim Vol. 1 Hadith 13.)
Have you not turned your thought to one who disputed with Abraham about his Rabb (Sustainer), because Allah has granted him power? Abraham said: “My Rabb (Sustainer) is He Who gives life and death.” He said: “I give life and death.” Said Abraham: “But it is Allah that causes the sun to rise from the East: Do you then cause it to rise from the West.” Thus, was he confounded who (in arrogance) rejected faith. Nor does Allah give guidance to a people unjust.” (Qur’an 2: 257; also 6: 80)
“Certainly they disbelieve who
say: ‘Allah is Christ the son of Mary.” But said Christ: O Children of Israel!
Worship Allah, my Rabb (Sustainer) and your Rabb (Sustainer).’ Whoever joins
other gods with Allah, Allah will forbid him the Garden, and the fire will be
his abode. There will for the wrong-doers be no one to help.”
(Qur’an 5: 72)
“We sent Noah to his people. He
said: ‘O my people! Worship Allah! You have no other God but Him. I fear for you
the Punishment of a dreadful Day!’” (Qur’an
7:59 also 23:23)
“To the Ad people. (We sent)
Hud, one of their (own) brethren: He said: “O my people! Worship Allah! You have
no other God but Him. Will you not fear(Allah)?”
(Qur’an 7:65)
“To the Thumbed people. (We
sent) Salih, one of their own brethren: He said: ‘O my people! Worship Allah!
You have no other God but Him.’” (Qur’an
7:73)
“To the Madyan people. (We sent)
Shuaib, one of their own brethren: He said: ‘O my people! Worship Allah! You
have no other God but Him.’” (Qur’an 7:85)
“Say (O Muhammad): ‘O mankind !
I am sent unto you all, as the Messenger of Allah to Whom belongs the dominion
of the heavens and the earth: there is no god but He. So believe in Allah and
His Messenger ...’” (Qur’an 7:158)
“Paraoh said: ‘And what is the
Rabb (Sustainer) and Cherisher of the Worlds?’ (Moses) said: ‘The Rabb
(Sustainer) and Cherisher of the heavens and the earth, and all between,
¾ if you had but sure belief.’”
(Qur’an 26: 26)
“So also was Elias among those
sent (by Us). Behold, he said to his people, ‘Will you not fear (Allah)? Will
you call upon Baal and forsake the Best of Creators
¾ Allah, your Rabb (Sustainer) and
Cherisher and the Rabb (Sustainer) and Cherisher of your fathers of old?’”
(Qur’an 37: 123-126)
“This (Qur’an ) is the Book of
guidance sure, without doubt to those who fear Allah; who believe in the Unseen,
and steadfast in prayer, and spend out of what We have provided for them; and
who believe in the Revelation sent to you, and sent before your time, and (in
their departure) have assurance of the Hereafter.”
(Qur’an 2:2-4)
“Allah! There is no god but He
¾ the Living, the Self-Subsisting,
the Supporter of all. It is He Who
sent down to You (step by step), in truth, the Book . . . as a guide to
mankind, and He sent down the Criterion (of Judgement between right and
wrong).” (Qur’an 3:2-4)
“. . . He it is Who has sent
unto you the Book, explained in detail. 'They know full well, to whom We have
given the Book, that it has been sent down from your Rabb (Sustainer) in truth.
Never be then of those who doubt.” (Qur’an
6:114)
“This Qur’an is not such as
can be produced by other than Allah; on the contrary it is a confirmation of
(revelations) that went before it, and a fuller explanation of the Book
¾ wherein there is no doubt from the
Creator of the Worlds.” (Qur’an 10:37)
“We have explained in detail in this Qur’an for the benefit of mankind, every kind of similitude: but man is, in most things, contentious.” (Qur’an 18:54)
“These are Verses of the Wise Book, a Guide and a Mercy to the Doers of Good,¾ those who establish regular Prayer, and give zakat and have sure faith in the Hereafter. These are on (true) guidance from their Creator; and these are the ones who will prosper.” (Qur’an 31:3)
(For other relevant Qur’anic verses, see: 3:7; 5:48; 6:92; 7:52; 11:1; 12:1-2; 13:36-37; 16:89; 25:6; 42: 17; 46:2; 69:43-52.)
“Those to whom We have given the
Book study it as it should be studied:
they are the ones that believe therein: those who reject faith there in
¾ the loss is their own.”
(Qur’an 2:121)
“Follow (o men!) the revelation
given unto you from your Rabb (Sustainer), and follow not, as friends or
protectors, other than Him. “And this is a Book which We have revealed as a
blessing: so follow it and be righteous, that you may receive mercy.”
(Qur’an 6:155)
“When the Qur’an is read,
listen to it with attention, and hold your peace: that you may receive Mercy.”
(Qur’an 7:204)
“Those who listen to the Word,
and follow the best of it: those are the ones who Allah has guided, and
those are the ones endued with understanding.”
(Qur’an 39:18)
.... Read you, therefore, of the Qur’an as much as may be easy (for you). He knows that there may be (some) among you in ill-health; others travelling through the land, seeking of Allah’s bounty; yet others fighting in Allah’s Cause. Read you, therefore, as much of the Qur’an as may be easy (for you); and establish regular Prayer and give zakat (charity) and loan to Allah a Beautiful Loan. And whatever good you send forth for your souls, you shall find it in Allah’s Presence. Yeah, better and greater, in Reward. . . . (Qur’an 73:20)
(For other relevant Qur’anic verses, see: 21:10; 29:45; 47: 24; 73:4; 54:17, 22, 32, 40; 80:11-14)
"He who obeys the Messenger,
obeys Allah...” (Qur’an 4: 80)
"O mankind! The Messenger has
come to you in truth from Allah: believe in him: it is best for you...”
(Qur’an 4: 170)
“We sent you (Muhammad) but as
a Mercy for all creatures.” (Qur’an 21: 107)
“You have indeed in the Messenger of Allah an excellent exemplar for him who hopes in Allah and the Final Day, and who remembers Allah much.” (Qur’an 33:21)
“Muhammad is not the father of any of your men, but (he is ) the Messenger of Allah, and the Seal of the
Prophets, and Allah has full knowledge of all things.” (Qur’an 33: 40)
“We have not sent you
(Muhammad) but as a (Messenger) to all mankind, giving them glad tidings and
warning them (against sin), but most men know not.”
(Qur’an 34: 28)
Jubair bin Mut’im
t
narrated that Allah’s Messenger
r said: “I have five names: I am Muhammad and Ahmad; I am Al-Mahi
through whom Allah will eliminate infidelity; I am Al-Hashir who will be the
first to be resurrected, the people being resurrected thereafter; and I am also
Al-’Aqib (i.e., no prophet will appear after me).”
(Al-Bukhari Vol. 4 Hadith 733)
Abu Hurairaht
narrated that Allah’s Messenger
r said: “I have been sent (as a Messenger) in the best of all
generations of Adam’s offspring since the Creation.”
(Al-Bukhari Vol. 4 Hadith 757)
(For other relevant Qur’anic verses, see: 4: 64; 7: 157; 37: 37; 47: 33 and 59:7.)
Abdullah
t reported on
the authority of his father, “I heard Allah’s Messenger
r saying, ‘He who revived a sunnah of mine that was extinct after me,
would (receive) a reward like the reward of one of the people who acted upon it
without any diminution in their rewards. And, he who introduced an innovation
that Allah and His Messenger had not sanctioned, would incur (a sin) like the
sin of one of the people who acted upon it without any diminution in people’s
sins.’” (Ibn Majah Vol. 1 Hadith 210)
(For other relevant Ahadith, see: Muslim Vol. 4 Hadith 6466 and Ibn Majah Vol. 1 Hadith14.)
“Every child is born with a
true faith of Islam (i.e., Muslim to worship none but Allah Alone). It is his
parents who convert him to Judaism or Christianity or Magianism. As an animal
delivers a perfect baby animal , do you find it mutilated..”
(Al-Bukhari Vol. 2 Hadith 467; 6:298 and
Muslim)
Abdullah bin Amrt
narrated that Allah’s Messenger
r said: “A Muslim is the one who avoids harming Muslims with his tongue
and hands. And a Muhajir (emigrant) is the one who gives up (abandons) all what
Allah has forbidden.” (Al-Bukhari Vol. 1 Hadith
9)
“All my followers (i.e., the
Muslims) will enter Paradise except those who refuse” They said: “O Allah’s
Messenger! Who will refuse?” He said: “Whoever obeys me will enter Paradise,
and whoever disobeys me is the one who refuses (to enter it).”
(Al-Bukhari Vol. 9 Hadith 384)
Those who conceal the clear
(Signs) We have sent down, and the Guidance, after We have made it clear to the
People in the Book, on them shall be Allah’s curse, and the curse of those
entitled to curse. Except those who repent and make amends and openly declare
(the Truth): to them I turn; for I am Oft-Returning, Most Merciful. Those who
reject Faith and die rejecting on them is Allah’s curse, and the curse of angels
and of all mankind; they will abide therein. And your God is One God: There is
no god but He, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
(Qur’an 2:159-163)
Abu Said Al-Khudrit narrated that Allah’s Messengerr said: “If a person embraces Islam sincerely, then Allah shall forgive all his past sins, and after that starts the settlement of accounts, the reward of his good deeds will be ten times to seven hundred times for each good deed and an evil deed will be recorded as it is unless Allah forgives it.” (Al-Bukhari Vol. 1 Hadith 40)
Abu Burda’s fathert
narrated that Allah’s Messengerr
said: “Three (kinds of) persons will have a double reward: 1. A person from the
people of the scriptures who believed in his prophet (Jesus or Moses) and then
believed in the Prophet Muhammadr
(i.e., has embraced Islam). 2. A slave who discharges his duties to Allah and
his master. 3. And a master of a woman-slave who teaches her good manners and
educates her in the best possible way (the religion) and manumits her and then
marries her.” (Al-Bukhari Vol. 1 Hadith 97)
Anas Bin Malikt
narrated that the Prophet
r said: “None of you will have faith till he likes for his (Muslim)
brother what he likes for himself.” (Al-Bukhari
Vol. 1 Hadith 12)
Anas Bin Malik
t
narrated that Allah’s Messenger
r said:
“By Him in Whose Hands my life is, none of you will have faith till he loves me
more than his father, and his children and all mankind.”
(Al-Bukhari Vol. 1 Hadith 14)
Anas Bin Malikt
narrated that the Prophet
r said: “Whoever possess the following three (qualities) will have the
sweetness (delight) of faith: 1. The one to whom Allah and His Messenger become
dearer than anything else. 2. Who loves a person and he loves him only for
Allah’s sake. 3. Who hates to revert to atheism (disbelief) as he hates to be
thrown into the fire.” (Al-Bukhari Vol. 1
Hadith 15)
Abu Hurairaht
reported that the Prophet
r said ,
“(Faith is) that you affirm your faith in Allah, His Angels, His Books, His
Messengers, and that you believe in the Resurrection, and that you believe in
Al-Qadar (Divine Decree) in its entirety. Ihsan
(Purity of Faith)
is that you fear Allah as if you are seeing Him, and Though you see Him
not, verily He is seeing you.” (Muslim Vol. 1
Hadith 6)
‘Ubada bin As-Samitt, who took part in the battle of Badr and was a Naqib (a person heading a group of six persons), on the night of Al-Aqaba pledge narrated that Allah’s Messenger rsaid: while a group of his companions were around him, “Swear allegiance to me for: 1. Not to join anything in worship along with Allah.; 2. not to steal; 3.not to commit illegal sexual intercourse; 4. not to kill your children; 5. not to accuse an innocent person (to spread such an accusation among people; and 6. not to be disobedient (when ordered) to do good deed.” The Prophet r added: “Whoever amongst you who fulfils his pledge will be rewarded by Allah. And whoever indulges in any one of them (except the ascription of partners to Allah) and gets the punishment in this world, that punishment will be an expiation for that sin. And if one indulges in any of them, and Allah conceals his sin, it is up to Him to forgive or punish him (in the Hereafter).” (Al-Bukhari Vol. 1 Hadith 17)
1. Belief (Faith) in Allah and affirmation of His Oneness:
“This is the Guidance of Allah
with which He guides whomsoever He will of His slaves. But if they had joined in
worship others with Allah, all that they used to do would have been of no
benefit to them.” (Qur’an 6:88)
And indeed it has been revealed
to you (O Muhammad), as it was to those (Allah’s Messengers) before you: "If you
join others in worship with Allah, (then) surely (all) your deeds will be in
vain, and you will certainly be among the losers.”
(Qur’an 39:65)
2. Sincerity (Ikhlas) which is to do deeds for Allah’s sake only neither seeking praise nor recognition from fellow-beings:
"So, call you (O Muhammad and
the believers) upon (or invoke) Allah making (your) worship pure for Him (Alone)
(by worshipping none but Him and by doing religious deeds sincerely for Allah’s
sake only and not to show off and not to set up rivals with Him in worship).”
(Qur’an 39: 14; 40:14)
"Actions are but by intentions
and every person will get the reward according to what he has intended. Thus he
whose migration was for Allah and His Messenger, his migration was for Allah and
His Messenger, and he whose migration was to achieve some worldly benefit or
take some woman in marriage, his migration was for that for which he migrated.”
(Al-Bukhari Vol. 1 Hadith I and Muslim Vol. 3
Hadith 4692)
3. Deeds must be in accordance with the Qur’an and the Sunnah (Traditions of Prophet Muhammad r) Allah commands us to obey Him and His Messenger r:
“O you who believe! Obey Allah, and obey the Messenger (Muhammad) and render not vain your deeds.” (Qur’an 47:33)
"If anyone desires a religion
other than Islam (submission to God), never will it be accepted of him; and in
the Hereafter he will be in the ranks of those who lost (all spiritual good).”
(Qur’an 3:85)
“But those who believe and
do deeds of righteousness
¾
We shall soon admit them to Gardens, with rivers flowing beneath,¾
to dwell therein forever. Allah’s promise is the truth, and whose word can be
truer than Allah’s?” (Qur’an 4:122)
“O mankind! The Messenger has come to you in truth from Allah: believe in him: it is best for you...” (Qur’an 4:170)
“And that those on whom
knowledge has been bestowed may learn that the Qur’an is the Truth from your
Rabb (Sustainer), and that they may believe therein, and their departure may be
made humbly (open) to it: for verily Allah is the Guide of those who believe to
the Straight Way.” (Qur’an 22:54)
“On that Day Allah will pay them
back (all) their just dues, and they realize that Allah is the (very) Truth, Who
makes all things manifest.” (Qur’an 24:25)
“It is He Who has sent His Messenger with Guidance and the Religion of Truth to make it prevail over all religions, even though the Pagans may detest it.” (Qur’an 61:9)
(For other relevant Qur’anic verses, see: 10:94 and 13:19-24.)
“O you who believe! Fear Allah
and be with those who are truthful.” (Qur’an
9:119)
“That Allah will reward the
people of Truth for their Truth, and punish the Hypocrites if that be His Will,
or turn to them in Mercy; for Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.”
(Qur’an 33:24)
“And he who brings the Truth and
he who confirms (and supports) it—such are the men who do right. They shall
have all that they wish for, with their Rabb (Sustainer). Such is the reward
of those who do good: so that Allah will remit from them (even) the worst in
their deeds and give them their reward according to the best of what they have
done.” (Qur’an 39:33-35)
“And those who believe in Allah
and His messengers they are the Truthful and the martyrs in the eyes of their
Rabb (Sustainer). They shall have their Reward and their Light. But those who
reject Allah and deny Our Signs, they are the Companions of Hell-Fire.”
(Qur’an 57:19)
"Adhere to truth, for truth
leads to good deeds and good deeds lead him who does them to paradise. If a
man continues to speak the truth and makes truth his objective, he will be
recorded in Allah’s presence as eminently truthful. Avoid falsehood, for
falsehood leads to wickedness and wickedness leads to hell. If a man continues
to speak falsehood and makes falsehood his objective, he will be recorded in
Allah’s presence as a great liar.” (Muslim
Vol. 4 Hadith 6309)
Those who reject Allah and
hinder (men) from the Path of Allah, their deeds will Allah bring to naught.
But those who believe and work deeds of righteousness, and believe in the
(Revelation) sent down to Muhammad for it is the Truth from their Rabb
(Sustainer), He will remove from them their ills and improve their condition.
This is because those who reject Allah follow falsehood. While those who
believe follow the Truth from their Rabb (Sustainer): thus does Allah set forth
for men their lessons by similitude. (Qur’an
47:1-3)
“Who does greater wrong than who
forges falsehood against Allah, even as he is being invited to Islam? And Allah
guides not those who do wrong.” (Qur’an 61:7)
‘Abdullaht
narrated that the Prophetr
said: “Truthfulness leads to Al-Birr (righteousness) and Al-Birr leads to
Paradise. And a man keeps on telling the truth until he becomes a Siddiq
(truthful person). Falsehood leads to Al-Fujur (i.e., wickedness, evil-doing),
and Al-Fujur leads to the (Hell) Fire, and a man may keep on telling lies till
he is written before Allah, a liar.”
(Al-Bukhari Vol. 8 Hadith 116; Muslim Vol. 4 Hadith 6307-6310)
“O you who believe! Call in
remembrance the favour of Allah unto you when certain men formed the design to
stretch you out their hands against you, but (Allah) held back their hands from
you: so fear Allah. And on Allah let Believers put (all) their trust.”
(Qur’an 5:11)
“O you who believe! Let not
your riches or your children divert you from the remembrance of Allah. If any
act thus, surely they are the losers.” (Qur’an
63:9)
Abu Hurairaht
narrated that the Prophet
r said: “Allah will give shade to seven (types of people) under His Shade
(on the Day of Resurrection). One of them will be a person who remembers Allah
and his eyes are then flooded with tears.”
(Al-Bukhari Vol. 8 Hadith 486)
“Abu Hurairaht
reported Allah’s Messenger
r as saying that “Allah, the Exalted and Glorious, thus stated: ‘I am
near to the thought of My servant as he thinks about Me, and I am with him as he
remembers Me. And if he remembers Me in his heart, I also remember him in My
Heart. If he remembers Me in assembly I remember him in assembly, better than
his (remembrance). If he draws near Me by the span of a palm, I draw near him
by the cubit, and if he draws near Me by the cubit I draw near him by the space
(covered by) two hands. And if he walks towards Me, I rush towards him.‘“
(Muslim Vol. 4 Hadith 6471)
“... Then when you have taken a
decision, put your trust in Allah. For Allah loves those who put their trust
(in Him). If Allah helps you, none can overcome you. If He forsakes you, who
is there, after that, that can help you? In Allah, then, let Believers put
their trust.” (Qur’an 3: 159-160)
“O you who believe! Call in
remembrance the favor of Allah unto you when certain men formed the design to
stretch out their hands against you, but (Allah) held their hands from you. So
fear Allah. And on Allah let Believers put (all) their trust.”
(Qur’an 5:11)
“And He provides for him from
(sources) he never could expect. And if any one puts his trust in Allah,
sufficient is (Allah) for him. For Allah will surely accomplish His purpose.
Verily, for all things has Allah appointed a due proportion.”
(Qur’an 65:3)
“For, Believers are those who,
when Allah is mentioned, fell a tremor in their hearts, and when they hear His
revelations rehearsed, find their faith strengthened, and put (all) their trust
in their Rabb (Sustainer).” (Qur’an 8:2)
“And put your trust in Him Who
lives and dies not; and celebrate His praise; and enough is He to be acquainted
with the faults of His servants.” (Qur’an
25:58)
“O you who believe! Fear Allah
as He should be feared, and die not except in a state of Islam. And hold fast,
all together, by the rope which Allah (stretches out for you), and be not
divided among yourselves...” (Qur’an 3:102-103)
“And call in remembrance the favour of Allah unto you, and His Covenant, which He ratified with you, when you said: “We hear and we obey”: and fear Allah, for Allah knows well the secrets of your departure.” (Qur’an 5:7)
“O you who believe! Fear Allah,
and let every soul look to what (provision) he has sent forth for the morrow.
Yea, fear Allah for Allah is well-acquainted with (all) that you do.”
(Qur’an 59:18)
“Yet there are men who take (for
worship) others besides Allah, as equal (with Allah). They love them as they
should love Allah. But those of Faith are overflowing in their love for Allah.
If only the unrighteous could see, behold, they would see the Punishment: that
to Allah belongs all power, and Allah will strongly enforce the Punishment.”
(Qur’an 2:165)
“Say (O Muhammad): ‘If you do
love Allah, follow me. Allah will love you and forgive you your sins: for Allah
is Most Forgiving, Most Merciful.’” (Qur’an
3:31)
AnasBin Malik
t
narrated that a man asked the Prophet
r about the Hour (i.e., Day of Judgement) saying, ‘When will the Hour
be?’ The Prophet said: ‘What have you prepared for it?’ The man said:
‘Nothing, except that I love Allah and His Messenger.’ The Prophet
r said:
‘You will be with those whom you love.’ We had never been so glad as we were
upon hearing the saying of the Prophet, i.e., ‘You will be with those whom you
love.’ Hence, I love the Prophet, Abu Bakr and Umar, and I hope that I will be
with them though my deeds are not similar to theirs.
(Al-Bukhari Vol. 5 Hadith 37)
Ubada bin. Samitt
reported Allah’s Messenger
r as saying: “He who loves to meet Allah, Allah also loves to meet him,
and he who dislikes to meet Allah, Allah also abhors to meet him.”
(Muslim Vol. 4 Hadith 6486)
Abu Hurairaht
narrated that Allah’s Messenger
r said: “If Allah loves a person, He calls Gabriel saying:’Allah loves
so and so; O Gabriel love him.’ And then Gabriel would love him, and then
Gabriel would make an announcement among the residents of the Heaven, ‘Allah
loves so and so therefore you should love him also. So all the residents of the
Heavens would love him, and then he is granted the pleasure of the people of the
earth.” (Al-Bukhari Vol. 8 Hadith 66)
“And be steadfast in prayer and
give Zakat: and whatever good you send forth for your souls before you, you
shall find it with Allah: for Allah sees well all that you do.” (Qur’an
2:110)
“Those who believe and do deeds of righteousness, and establish regular prayers and give zakat, will have their reward with their Rabb (Sustainer). On them shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve.” (Qur’an 2:277)
“Nor can a soul die except by
Allah’s leave, the term being fixed as by writing. If any do desire a reward in
this life, We shall give it to him; and if any do desire a reward in the
Hereafter, We shall give it to him. And swiftly shall We reward those that
(serve us with) gratitude.” (Qur’an 3:145)
“To those who believe and do
deeds of righteousness has Allah promised forgiveness and a great reward.”
(Qur’an 5:9)
“As to those who reject Faith, I
will punish them with severe chastisement in this world and in the Hereafter nor
will they have anyone to help.” (Qur’an 3:56)
“Those who purchase unbelief at
the price of faith, ¾ not the least
harm will they do to Allah, but they will have a grievous punishment.”
(Qur’an 3:177)
“But those who disobey Allah and
His Messenger and transgress His limits will be admitted to a Fire, to abide
therein. And they shall have a humiliating punishment.”
(Qur’an 4:14)
“Allah is never unjust in the
least degree. If there is any good (done), He doubles it, and gives from His
Own self a great reward.” (Qur’an 4:40)
”The Word of your Rabb
(Sustainer) does find its fulfilment in truth and in justice. None can change
His Words: for He is the One Who hears and knows all things.” (Qur’an
6:115)
“It is not for you to guide them
to the right path. But Allah guides to the right path whom He pleases.
Whatever of good you give benefits your own souls, and you shall only do so
seeking the “Face” of Allah. Whatever good you give, shall be rendered back to
you, and you shall not be dealt with unjustly.”
(Qur’an 2:272)
“Say:’Shall we call on others
besides Allah, ¾ things that can do
us neither good nor harm and turn on our heels after receiving guidance from
Allah? Like one whom the Satans have made into a fool wandering bewildered
through the earth, his friends calling ‘Come to us’,( vainly) guiding him to the
Path.’ Say: ‘Allah’s guidance is the (only) guidance, and we have been directed
to submit ourselves to the Rabb (Sustainer) of the worlds.’”
(Qur’an 4:71)
“This is the Guidance of Allah.
He gives that guidance to whom He pleases, of His servants if they were to join
other gods with Him, all that they did would be vain for them.”
(Qur’an 6:88)
“Whom Allah does guide, he is on
the right path. Whom He rejects from His guidance, such are the persons who
lose.” (Qur’an 7:178)
“Your (real) friends are (no
less than) Allah, His Messenger, and the Believers
¾ those who establish regular prayers
and pay zakat and they bow down humbly (in worship). As to who turn (to
friendship) to Allah, His Messenger, and the Believers, it is the party of Allah
that must certainly triumph.” (Qur’an 5:55-56)
“For my Protector is Allah, Who
revealed the Book, and He will befriend the righteous.”
(Qur’an 7:196)
“This is the Day of your Rabb
(Sustainer), leading straight. We have detailed the Signs for those who receive
admonition. For them will be a Home of Peace with their Rabb (Sustainer). He
will be their Friend, because they practised (righteousness).”
(Qur’an 6:126-127)
“Behold! verily on the friends
of Allah there is no fear, nor shall they grieve; those who believe and
(constantly) guard against evil. For them are Glad Tidings, in the life of the
Present and in the Hereafter. No change can there be in the Words of Allah.
This is indeed the supreme Triumph.” (Qur’an
10:62-63)
"O you people! ...Do not follow
the footsteps of Satan for he is to you an avowed enemy. For he commands you
what is evil and shameful, and that you should say of Allah that of which you
have no knowledge.” (Qur’an 2:168-169)
“Satan threatens you with
poverty and bids you to conduct unseemly. Allah promises you His forgiveness
and bounties. And Allah cares for all and He know all things.”
(Qur’an 2:268)
“Whoever forsaking Allah,
takes Satan for a friend, has of a surety suffered a loss that
is manifest. Satan makes them promises, and creates in them false desires;
but Satan's promises are nothing but deception. They (his dupes) will have
their dwelling in Hell, and from it they will find no way of escape.”
(Qur’an 4:119-121)
“If a suggestion from Satan
assail your (mind), seek refuge with Allah; for He hears and knows (all things).
Those who fear Allah, when a thought of evil from Satan assaults them, bring
Allah to remembrance, when Loa! they see (aright)!”
(Qur’an 7: 200-201)
“Remember Satan made their
(sinful) acts seem alluring to them, and said: ‘No one among men can overcome
you this day, while I am near to you.' But when the two forces came in sight of
each other, he turned on his heels and said: ‘Lo! I am clear of you. Lo! I see
what you see not; Lo! I fear Allah, for Allah is strict in punishment.’”
(Qur’an 8:48)
“O you children of Adam! Let
not Satan seduce you, in the same manner as he got your parents out of the
garden, stripping them of their raiment, to expose their shame: for he and his
tribe see you from a position where you cannot see them: We made the Satan’s
friends (only) to those without Faith..”
(Qur’an 7:27)
". . . For Satan is to
man an avowed enemy!" (Qur’an 12:5)
“When you read the Qur’an
seek Allah’s protection from Satan the Rejected One. No authority has he
over those who believe and put their trust in their Rabb (Sustainer). His
authority is over those only, who take him as patron and who join partners with
Allah.” (Qur’an 16:98-100)
“O you who believe follow not
Satan's footsteps. If any will follow the footsteps of Satan, he will (but)
command what is shameful and wrong: and were it not for the grace and mercy of
Allah on you, not one of you would ever have been pure: but Allah does purify
whom He pleases: and Allah is One Who hears and knows (all things).”
(Qur’an 24: 21)
“Verily Satan is an enemy to
you: so treat him as an enemy. He only invites his adherents, that they may
become companions of the Blazing Fire.”
(Qur’an 35: 6)
“Did I not enjoin on you O
children of Adam, that you should not worship Satan; for that he was to you an
enemy avowed? And that you should worship Me, for that this was the Straight
Way? But he did lead astray a great multitude of you. Did you not, then,
understand? “ (Qur’an 36:60-62)
“And if (at any time) an
incitement to discord is made to you by the Satan, seek refuge in Allah. He is
the One Who hears and knows all things.”
(Qur’an 41:36)
Uthman bin Abu Al-As
t
reported that he came to Allah’s Messenger
r and said: “Allah’s Messenger, the Satan intervenes between me and my
prayer and my reciting of the Qur’an and he confounds me.” Thereupon Allah’s
Messenger
r said:
“That is (the doing of the Satan) who is known as Khinzab, and when you perceive
its effect, seek refuge with Allah from it and spit three times to your left.”
I did that and Allah dispelled that from me.
(Muslim Vol. 3 Hadith 5463)
“About whom (Satan) it is
decreed that whoever turns to him for friendship, him will he lead astray, and
he will guide him to the Chastisement of the Fire.”
(Qur’an 22:4)
O you who believe! When you
prepare for prayer, wash your faces, and your hands (and arms) to the elbows;
rub your heads (with water); and (wash) your feet to the ankles. If you are in
a state of ceremonial impurity, bathe your whole body. But if you are ill, or
on a journey, or one of you comes from the privy or you have been in contact
with women, and you find no water, then take for yourselves clean sand (or
earth), and rub therewith your faces and hands. Allah does not wish to place
you in a difficulty, but to make you clean, and to complete His favour to you
that you may be grateful. (Qur’an 5:6)
“That this is indeed a Qur’an
most honourable, in a Book well-guarded, which none shall touch but those who
are clean: a Revelation from the Rabb (Sustainer) of the Worlds.”
(Qur’an 56:79)
Abu Hurairaht
narrated that Allah’s Messengerr
said: “The salat (prayer) of a person who does ahdath (passes urine, stool or
wind) is not accepted till he performs (repeats) the ablution.” A person from
Hadramout asked Abu Hurairaht
“What is ahdath? Abu Hurairaht
replied, “Ahdath means the passing of wind from the anus.”
(Al-Bukhari Vol. 1 Hadith 137)
(Narrated Humran, the slave of Uthmant): “I saw Uthman bin Affant asking for a tumbler of water, (and when it was brought) he poured water over his hands and washed them thrice and then put his right hand in the water container and rinsed his mouth, washed his nose by putting water in it and then blowing it out. Then he washed his face and forearms up to the elbows thrice, passed his wet hands over his head and washed his feet up to the ankles thrice. Then he said: ‘Allah’s Messenger said ‘If anyone performs ablution like that of mine and offers a two Rak’at Salat (prayer) during which he does not think of anything else then his past sins will be forgiven. ‘” (Al-Bukhari Vol. 1 Hadith161)
Abu Said AL-Khudrit
narrated that “Allah’s Messengerr
said: “The taking of a bath on Friday is compulsory for every (Muslim) who has
attained the age of puberty.” (Al-Bukhari Vol.
2 Hadith 4)
Salman Al-Farisit
narrated that Allah’s Messengerr
said: “Anyone who takes a bath on Friday and cleans himself as much as he can
and puts oil (on his hair) or scents himself; and then proceeds for the prayer
and does not force his way between two persons (assembled in the mosque for the
Friday prayer); and prays as much as is written for him and remains quiet when
the Imam delivers the Khutba, all his sins in between the present and the last
Friday will be forgiven.” (Al-Bukhari Vol. 2
Hadith 33)
Um ‘Atiyya al-Ansariya
t
narrated: “Allah’s Messenger came to us when his daughter died and said:
‘Wash her thrice or five time or more, if you see it necessary, with water and
sidr and then apply camphor or some camphor at the end; and when you finish,
notify me.’ So when we finished it, we informed him and he gave us his
waist-sheet and told us to shroud the dead body in it.”
(Al-Bukhari Vol. 2 Hadith 344)
“I have created not the jinn and men except that they should worship Me (Alone). I seek not any provision from them nor do I ask that they should feed Me. Verily, Allah is the All-Provider, Owner of Power, Most Strong.” (Qur’an 51:56-58)
“Verily, I am Allah: There is no
god but I: so serve you Me (only), and establish regular prayer for My
remembrance.” (Qur’an 20:14)
“So glorify the praises of your
God and be of those who prostrate themselves (to Him). And worship your God
until there comes unto you the Hour that is certain (i.e., death).”
(Qur’an 15:98-99)
“Recite what is sent of the
Book by inspiration to you, and establish regular prayer: for prayer restrains
from shameful and evil deeds; and remembrance of Allah is the greatest (thing in
life) without doubt. And Allah knows the (deeds) that you do.”
(Qur’an 29:45)
Abdullah bin Umart
narrated that Allah’s Messenger
r said: “The Salat (prayer) in congregation is twenty seven times
superior in degrees to the Salat (prayer) offered by a person alone.”
(Al-Bukhari Vol. 1 Hadith 618)
(For other relevant Qur’anic verse and Hadith, see: 23: 1-11 and Al-Bukhari Vol. 1 Hadith 506.)
“When you have performed the
prayers, remember Allah, standing, sitting down, or lying down on your sides.
But when you are free from danger, set up regular prayers: for such prayers are
enjoined on believers at stated times.”
(Qur’an 4:103)
Abdullah bin Mas’udt
narrated: “I asked the Prophet
r which deed is the dearest to Allah?” He
r
replied, “To offer salaat (the prayers) at their early fixed times.” I asked,
“What is the next (in goodness)?” He replied, “To be good and dutiful to your
parents.” I again asked, “What is the next (in goodness)?” He replied, “To
participate in jihad (religious fighting) in Allah’s Cause.”
(Al-Bukhari
Vol. 1 Hadith 505)
"Almighty Allah said: ‘I have
made five times prayer obligatory on your people and I made covenant that if
anyone observes them regularly at their right times, I shall admit him to
paradise. If anyone does not observe them regularly, there is no such guarantee
of Mine for him.’”
(Abu
Daud Vol. 1 Hadith 403)
“In the Name of Allah, Most
Gracious, Most Merciful. Praise be to Allah the Cherisher and Sustainer of
the Worlds: Most Gracious, Most Merciful; Master of the Day of Judgement. You
do we worship, and Your aid we seek. Show us the straight way, the way of those
on whom You have bestowed Your Grace, those whose (portion) are not wrath. And
who go not astray”. (Qur’an 1:1-7)
“Our Rabb (Sustainer)! We have indeed believed: forgive us, then, our sins, and save us from the agony of the Fire.” (Qur’an 3:16)
“Our Rabb (Sustainer)! Send us
not to the company of the wrong-doers.”
(Qur’an 7:47)
“O my Rabb (Sustainer)! Bestow on them (my parents) Your Mercy even as they cherished me in childhood.” (Qur’an 17:24)
“O my Rabb (Sustainer)! Expand
me my breast; ease my task for me; and remove the impediment from my speech, so
they may understand what I say.” (Qur’an
20:25-28)
“O my Rabb (Sustainer)!
Increase me in knowledge.” (Qur’an 20:114)
“O my Rabb (Sustainer)! Bestow
wisdom on me, and join me with the righteous; grant me honourable mention on the
tongue of truth among the latest (generations); make me one of the inheritors of
the Garden of Bliss” (Qur’an 26:83-84)
“O my Rabb (Sustainer)! Help me
against people who do mischief!” (Qur’an
29:30)
“O my Rabb (Sustainer)! Grant
me that I may be grateful for Your favour which You have bestowed upon me,
and upon both my parents, and that I may work righteousness such as You
may approve and be gracious to You and truly do I submit (to You) in Islam.”
(Qur’an 46:15)
(For other relevant Qur’anic verses, see: 3:8-9, 3:147, 7:126, and 59:10.)
‘Anas bin Malikt
reported that Allah’s Messengerr
used to say: “O Allah, I seek refuge in You from incapacity, from indolence,
from cowardice, from senility, from miserliness, and I seek refuge in You from
the torment of the grave and from the trial of the life and death.”
(Muslim Vol. 4 Hadith 6535)
Abdullah
t
reported that Allah’s Messenger
r used to supplicate (in these words); “O Allah I beg of You the right
guidance, safeguard against evils, chastity and freedom from want.”
(Muslim Vol. 4 Hadith 6566)
Zaid bin Arqamt
reported: “I am not going to say anything but only that which Allah’s Messenger
r used to
say. He used to supplicate: ‘O Allah, I seek refuge in You from
incapacity, from sloth, from cowardice, from miserliness, decrepitude and
from the torment of the grave. O Allah, grant to my soul the sense of
righteousness and purify it, for You are the Best to Purifier thereof. You are
the Protecting Friend thereof, and Guardian thereof. O Allah I seek refuge in
You from the knowledge which does not benefit, from the heart that does not
entertain the fear (of Allah), from the soul that does not feel contented and
the supplication that is not responded.’”
(Muslim Vol. 4 Hadith 6568)
“Those who (in charity) spend
of their goods by night and by day, in secret and in public have their reward
with their Rabb (Sustainer). On them shall be no fear nor shall they grieve.”
(Qur’an 2:274)
“Successful indeed are the Believers, those ... who are active in giving zakaah ... these will inherit Paradise. They will dwell therein (forever).” (Qur’an 23:1-4, 10-11)
“Those who establish regular
prayer, and give zakaah and have sure faith in the Hereafter. These are on
(true) guidance from their Creator; and these are the ones who will prosper.”
(Qur’an 31:4-5)
“And spend something (in
charity) out of the substance which We have bestowed on you, before Death
should come to any of you and he should say, ‘O my Rabb (Sustainer)! Why do you
not give me respite for a little while? I would have then given (largely) in
charity, and I should have been one of the doers of good.’”
(Qur’an 63:10)
Abu Hurairaht
narrated that a man came to the Prophet
r and
asked, “O Allah’s Messenger which charity is the most superior in reward?” He
replied, “The charity which you practice while you are healthy, niggardly and
afraid of poverty and wish to become wealthy. Do not delay it to the time of
approaching death and then say, ‘Give so much to such and such, and so much to
such and such.’ (And it has already belonged to such and such (his heirs).”
(Al-Bukhari Vol. 2 Hadith 500)
Abu Musat
narrated that the Prophet
r said: “Every Muslim has to give in charity,” The people asked, “O
Allah’s Prophet! If someone has nothing to give, what will he do?” He said: “He
should work with his hands and benefit himself and also give in charity (from
what he earns).” The people further asked, “If he cannot do even that?” He
replied, “Then he should help the needy who appeal for help.” Then the people
asked, “If he cannot do that?” He replied, “Then he should perform all that is
good and keep away from all that is evil and this will be regarded as charitable
deeds.” (Al-Bukhari Vol. 2 Hadith 524)
(For other relevant Qur’anic verses and Ahadith, see:
Qur’an 2:270-271, 2:273, 32:15-19, Al-Bukhari Vol. 2 Hadith 478 and Vol. 2
Hadith 492.)
‘Abdullaht
narrated that the Prophet
r said: “Who among you considers the wealth of his heirs dearer to him
than his own wealth?” They replied, “O Allah’s Messenger! There is none among us
but loves his own wealth more.” The Prophet said: “So his wealth is whatever he
spends (in Allah’s cause) during his life (on good deeds) while the wealth of
his heirs is whatever he leaves after his death.”
(Al-Bukhari Vol. 8 Hadith 449)
“O you who believe! Fasting is
prescribed to you as it was prescribed to those before you, that you may (learn)
self-restraint.” (Qur’an 2:184)
“Ramadan is the (month) in which
was sent down the Qur’an as a guide to mankind, also clear (Signs) for guidance
and judgment (between right and wrong). So every one of you who is present (at
his home) during that month should spend it in fasting.... and to glorify Him in
that He has guided you; and perchance you shall be grateful.”
(Qur’an 2:185)
The Prophetr
said: “Sawm (fasting) is a shield (or a screen or a shelter from the
Hell-fire). So, the person observing sawm (fast) should avoid sexual relation
with his wife and should not behave foolishly and impudently, and if somebody
fights with him or abuses him, he should say to him twice, ‘I am observing sawm
(fast).’ The Prophetr
added, “By Him in Whose Hands my soul is, the smell coming out from the mouth of
a person observing sawm (fast) is better with Allah than the smell of musk.”
(Allah says about the fasting person,) “He has left his food, drink and desires
for My sake. The sawm (fast) is for Me. So I will reward (the fasting person)
for it and the reward of good deeds is multiplied ten times.”
(Al-Bukhari Vol. 3 Hadith 118)
Ibn Abbast
narrated that the Prophet
r was the most generous among the people, and he used to be more so in
the month of Ramadan... (Al-Bukhari Vol. 3
Hadith 126)
Abu Hurairah
t
narrated that the Prophet
r said: “Whoever does not give up false words and evil actions, Allah is
not in need of his leaving his food and drink.”
(Al-Bukhari Vol. 3 Hadith 127)
According to the Prophet
r Allah
says: "All the deeds of Adam’s sons (people) are for them, except sawm (fasting)
which is for Me, and I will give reward for it. There are two pleasures for
the person observing sawm (fast), one at the time of iftar [breaking his sawm
(fast)], and the other at the time when he will meet his Creator; then he will
be pleased because of his sawm (fasting). ”
(Al-Bukhari Vol. 3 Hadith 128)
“For Hajj are the months well
known. If any one undertakes that duty therein, let there be no obscenity, nor
wickedness, nor wrangling in the Hajj. And whatever good you do, (be sure)
Allah knows it and take a provision (with you) for the journey, but the best of
provisions is right conduct. So fear Me, o you that are wise.”
(Qur’an 2:197)
“He who came to this House (the
Ka’bah) (with the intention in performing Hajj) without speaking or committing
indecencies, would return (free from sin) as on the day his mother bore him.”
(Muslim Vol. 2 Hadith 3129)
Abu Hurairah
t
narrated that the Prophet
r said: “Whoever perform hajj for Allah’s sake only and does not have
sexual relations with his wife, and does not do evil or sins then he will return
(after Hajj free from all sins) as if he were born anew.”
(Al-Bukhari Vol. 2 Hadith 596)
Al-Bara’ bin Azibt
narrated: “I heard Allah’s Messenger delivering the Khutba (religious
talk). He said: ‘The first (thing) to do on this day is to offer the Salat
(prayer) and on returning (from the prayer) we slaughter our sacrifices
(animal); and whoever did this he acted on our Sunnah (legal way).’”
(Al-Bukhari Vol. 2 Hadith 75)
Abu Bakrat
narrated that the Prophet
r said: “The two months of ‘Eid i.e., Ramadan and Dhul Hijja do not
decrease (in superiority).” (Al-Bukhari Volume
3 Hadith 136)
(For other relevant Hadith, see: Al-Bukhari Volume 3 Hadith 87.)
“Behold, two (guardian angels)
appointed to learn (his doings) learn (and note them), one setting on the
right and one on the left Not a word does he utter but a vigilant Guardian.”
(Qur’an 50:16-17)
“Whatever good, (O man!) happens
to you is from Allah; but whatever evil happens to you is from yourself. And We
have sent you (O Muhammad) to (instruct) mankind. And enough is Allah for a
witness.” (Qur’an 4:79)
“And verily your Rabb
(Sustainer) knows all that their hearts do hide, as well as that they reveal.
And there is nothing hidden in heaven or earth but is (recorded) in a clear
record.” (Qur’an 27:74-75)
“No misfortune can happen on
earth or in your souls but is recorded in a decree before We bring it into
existence: that is truly easy for Allah in order that you may not despair over
matters that pass you by nor exult over favours bestowed upon you. For Allah
loves not any vainglorious boaster.” (Qur’an
57:22-23)
It is not righteousness that you
turn your faces toward East or West; but it is righteousness to believe in
Allah and the Last Day, and the Angels, and the Book, and the Messengers; to
spend of your substance, out of love for Him, for your kin, for orphans, for the
needy, for the wayfarer, for those who ask, and for the ransom of slaves; to be
steadfast in prayer, and practice regular charity; to fulfil the contracts which
you have made; and to be firm and patient, in pain (or suffering) and adversity,
and throughout all periods of panic. Such are the people of truth, the
God-fearing. (Qur’an 2:177)
“By no means shall you attain
righteousness unless you give (freely) of that which you love; and whatever you
give, Allah knows it well.” (Qur’an 3:92)
“... Help one another in righteousness and piety but help not one another in sin and rancor. Fear Allah for Allah is strict in punishment.” (Qur’an 5:2).
Except those who repent and
believe, and work righteousness: for these will enter the Garden and will not
be wronged in the least Gardens of Eternity, those which (Allah) Most Gracious
has promised to His servants in the Unseen: for His promise must
(necessarily) come to pass. They will not there hear any vain discourse, but
only salutations of Peace. And they will have therein their sustenance,
morning and evening. Such is the Garden which We give as an inheritance to
those of Our Servants who guard against evil.
(Qur’an 19:60-63)
“O mankind! We created you from
a single (pair) of a male and a female, and made you into nations and tribes,
that you may know each other (not that you may despise each other). Verily the
most honoured of you in the sight of Allah is (he who is) the most righteous of
you. And Allah has full knowledge and is well acquainted (with all things).”
(Qur’an 49:13)
Abdullah bin Amrt
narrated that a man asked the Prophet
r, “Whose Islam is good or what sort of deeds (or what qualities) of
Islam are good.” The Prophet
r replied, “To feed (others) and to greet those whom you know and those
whom you do not know.” (Al-Bukhari Vol. 1
Hadith 11; 8:253 and Muslim Vol. 1 Hadith 63)
‘Aishah (Radhiallahu anha) narrated that “The most beloved action to Allah’s Messengerr was that whose doer did it continuously and regularly.” (Al-Bukhari Vol. 8 Hadith. 469)
‘Aishah (Radhiallahu anha)
narrated that the Prophet
r was asked. “What deeds are loved most by Allah?” He said: “The most
regular constant deeds even though they may be few.” He added, “Don’t take upon
yourselves, except the deeds which are within your ability.”
(Al-Bukhari Vol. 8 Hadith. 472)
‘Aishah (Radhiallahu anha) narrated that the Prophet r said: “Do good deeds properly, sincerely and moderately, and receive good news because one’s good deeds will not make him enter Paradise.” They asked, “Even you, O Allah’s Messenger?”, He said: “Even I, unless and until Allah bestows His pardon and His Mercy on me.” (Al-Bukhari Vol. 8 Hadith 474)
‘Abdullah bin ‘Amr
t
narrated that the Prophet
r never used bad language. He used to say: “The best amongst you are
those who have the best manners and character.”
(Al-Bukhari Vol. 4 Hadith 759)
‘Abdullah bin ‘Amrt
narrated that the Prophet
r Allah’s Messenger
r neither
talked in an insulting manner nor did he ever speak evil intentionally. He used
to say, “The most beloved to me amongst you is the one who has the best
character and manners.” (Al-Bukhari Vol. 5
Hadith 104)
“Verily Allah is kind and He
loves kindness and confers kindness which he does not confer upon severity and
does not confer upon anything else besides it (kindness).”
(Muslim Vol. 4 Hadith 6273)
“Kindness is not to be found in
anything but that it adds to its beauty and it is not withdrawn from anything
but it makes it defective.” (Muslim Vol. 4
Hadith 6274)
“Those that turn (to Allah) in
repentance; that serve Him, and praise Him; that wander in devotion for the
Cause of Allah; that bow down and prostrate themselves in prayer; that enjoin
good and forbid evil; and observe the limits set by Allah,
¾
(these do rejoice. So proclaim the glad tidings to the Believers.”
(Qur’an 9:112)
Sahl bin Sa’dt
narrated that Allah’s Messenger
r said:
“Whoever can guarantee (the chastity of) what is between his two jaw-bones and
what is between his two legs (i.e., his tongue and his private parts), I
guarantee Paradise for him.” (i.e., Whoever protects his tongue from illegal
talk e.g. to tell lies or backbiting, etc., and his private parts from illegal
sexual acts (Al-Bukhari Vol.8 Hadith 481)
Abu Hurairaht
reported Allah’s Messenger
r as
saying: “Charity does not in any way decrease the wealth and the servant who
forgives, Allah adds to his respect; and the one who shows humility, Allah
elevates him in the estimation (of the people).”
(Muslim Vol. 4 Hadith 6264)
Muawiya bin Suwaid
t
narrated: “I heard Al-Bara bin’Azib saying, ‘The Prophetr
ordered us to do seven things and prohibited us from doing seven other things.”
Then Al-Bara mentioned the following: 1. to pay a visit to the sick (inquiring
about his health), 2. to follow funeral processions, 3. to say to a sneezer,
“May Allah be merciful to you” (if he says, “Praise be to Allah!”), 4. to
return greetings, 5. to help the oppressed, 6. to accept invitations, (and) 7.
to help others to fulfil their oaths.’”
(Al-Bukhari Vol. 3 Hadith 625)
’Aishah (Radhiallahu anha)
narrated: “Whenever Allah’s Messenger
r was given a choice of one or two matters, he would choose the easier of
the two, as long as it was not sinful to do so, but if it was sinful to do so,
he would not approach it. Allah’s Messenger never took revenge (over anybody)
for his own sake but (he did) only when Allah’s Legal Bindings were outraged in
which case he would take revenge for Allah’s Sake.”
(Al-Bukhari Vol. 4 Hadith 760)
The Prophetr
says: “Allah will give shade to seven (types of persons), on the Day when there
would be no shade but His. (These types of persons are) 1. A just ruler, 2. A
thought who has been brought up in the worship of Allah (i.e., worships
Allah Alone sincerely from his childhood), 3. A person whose heart is attached
to the mosque (i.e., who offers the five compulsory congregational
salaat (prayers) in the mosques), 4. Two persons who love each other
only for Allah’s sake and they meet and part for Allah’s Cause only, 5. A man
who refuses the call of a charming woman of a noble birth for illegal sexual
intercourse with her and says: ‘I am afraid of Allah.’, 6. A person who gives
charitable gifts so secretly that his left hand does not know what his right
hand has given (i.e., nobody knows how much he has given in charity), and 7. A
person who remembers Allah in seclusion and his eyes become flooded with
tears.” (Al-Bukhari Vol. 1 Hadith 629)
Abu Musat
reported Allah’s Messengerr
as saying: “The similitude of good company and that of bad company is that of
the owner of musk and of the one (iron-smith) iron blowing bellows. And the
owner of musk would either offer you free of charge or you would buy it from him
or you would smell its pleasant odour. And so far as one who blows the bellows
is concerned, he would either burn your clothes or you shall have to smell its
repugnant smell.” (Muslim Vol. 4 Hadith 6361)
Abu Dharrt
reported that Allah’s Messengerr
said to me: “Do not consider anything insignificant out of good things even if
it is (only) that you meet your brother with a cheerful countenance.”
(Muslim Vol. 4 Hadith 6359)
“...For Allah loves not the
arrogant, the vainglorious, (nor) those who are niggardly, enjoin niggardliness
on others, hide the bounties which Allah has bestowed on them; for We have
prepared, for those who resist Faith, a punishment that steeps them in contempt;
nor those who spend of their substance, to be seen of men, and have no faith in
Allah and the Last Day. If any take the Satan for their intimate, what a
dreadful intimate he is!” (Qur’an 4:36-38)
“And be not like those who
forgot Allah; and He made them forget themselves! Such are the rebellious
transgressors!” (Qur’an 8:19)
“Allah... forbids all indecent deeds, and evil and rebellion. He instructs you, that you may receive
admonition.” (Qur’an 16:90)
“...And seek not (occasions for)
mischief in the land: for Allah loves not those who do mischief.”
(Qur’an 28:77)
“Those who slander chaste,
indiscreet and believing women are cursed in this life and in the Hereafter.
For them is a grievous Chastisement.” (Qur’an
24:23)
“And swell not your cheek (for
pride) at men. Nor walk in insolence through the earth: for Allah loves not any
arrogant boaster.” (Qur’an 31:18)
“O You who believe! Let not
some men among you laugh at others. It may be that the (latter) are better than
the (former). Nor let some women laugh at others: It may be that the
(latter) are better than the (former). Nor defame not be sarcastic to each
other, nor call each other by (offensive) nicknames. Ill-seeming is a name
connoting wickedness, (to be used of one) after he has believed. And those who
do not desist are (indeed) doing wrong.”
(Qur’an 49:11)
“O You who believe! Avoid
suspicion as much (as possible): for suspicion in some cases is a sin. And
spy not one each other behind their backs. Would any of you like to eat the
flesh of his dead brother? Nay, you would abhor it... But fear Allah: for Allah
is Most Returning, Most merciful.” (Qur’an
49: 12)
“Obey not every mean swearer, a
slanderer, going about with calumnies, (habitually) hindering (all) good),
transgressing beyond bounds, deep in sin, violent (and cruel), with all that of
a doubtful birth, because he possesses wealth and (numerous) sons. Woe to him
are rehearsed Our Signs, “Tales of the Ancients”, he cries! Soon shall We brand
(the beast) on the snout!” (Qur’an 68:10-16)
Anas bin Malikt
narrated that the Prophet
r said:
“Whenever anyone of you is in prayer, he is speaking in private to his Rabb
(Sustainer) and so he should neither spit in front of him nor on his right side
but to his left side under his left foot.”
(Al-Bukhari Vol. 2 Hadith 305)
Ibn Abbast narrated that the Prophet r said: “One who takes back his gift which he has already given) is like a dog that swallows its vomit.” (Al-Bukhari Vol. 3 Hadith 762)
Al-Bara bin ‘Azibt
narrated that the Prophet
r forbade
us (men) to use seven things. He forbade using gold rings, silk, Istabraq (kind
of silk), Dibaj (also silk), red Mayathir (luxurious cushions), Al-Qassiy
(garments decorated with silk), and silver utensils...”
(Al-Bukhari Vol. 7 Hadith 753)
Al-Mughirat
narrated that the Prophet
r said:
“Allah has forbidden you to be undutiful to your mothers, to withhold (what you
should give) or demand (what you do not deserve), and to bury your daughters
alive. And Allah has disliked that you talk too much about others, ask too many
questions (in religion), or waste your property.”
(Al-Bukhari Vol. 8 Hadith 6)
‘Aishah(Radhiallahu anha)
narrated that the Prophet
r said:
“The most hated person in the sight of Allah is the most quarrelsome person.”
(Al-Bukhari Vol. 8 Hadith 637)
Abu Hurairaht
narrated that the Prophet
r said:
“Beware of suspicion, for suspicion is the worst of false tales. Do not look
for the others’ faults and do not spy, and do not be jealous of one another. Do
not desert (cut your relation with) one another. Do not hate one another. And
O Allah’s worshippers! Be brothers (as Allah has ordered you!)”
(Al-Bukhari Vol. 8 Hadith 90 and Muslim
4:6214-6218)
Abu Ayub Al-Ansari
t
narrated that Allah’s Messengerr
said: “It is not lawful for a man to desert his brother (Muslim) for
more than three nights. (It is unlawful for them that) when they meet, one of
them turns away his face from the other, and the other turns his face from the
former, and the better of the two will be the one who greets the other first.”
(Al-Bukhari Vol. 8 Hadith:100)
Abu Hurairaht
narrated that Allah’s Messengerr
said: “The strong is not the one who overcomes the people by his strength,
but the strong is the one who controls himself while in anger.”
(Al-Bukhari Vol. 8 Hadith 135 and Muslim
4:6311-6314)
Abu Hurairaht
narrated that a man said to the Prophet
r
“Advise me!” The Prophetr
said: “Do not be angry and furious.” The man asked (the same) again and again,
and the Prophet
r said in each case, “Do not be angry and furious.”
(Al-Bukhari Vol. 8 Hadith 137)
Abu Hurairah
t
narrated that the Prophet
r said:
“If somebody fights (or beats somebody) then he should avoid the face.”
(Al-Bukhari 3:734 and Muslim Vol. 4 Hadith
6321)
Abu Mas’udt
narrated that the Prophet
r said:
“One of the sayings of the early Prophets which the people have got is: ‘If you
don’t feel ashamed, then do whatever you like.’”
(Al-Bukhari Vol. 8 Hadith 141)
Abu Hurairaht
narrated that the Prophet
r said:
“A believer is not stung twice (by something) of one and the same hole.”
(Al-Bukhari Vol. 8 Hadith 154)
Abu Hurairaht
narrated that Allah’s Messenger
r as
saying: “Do you know what is backbiting?” They (the Companions) said: “Allah and
His Messengerr
know best.” Thereupon he
r said: “Backbiting implies your talking about your brother in a manner
which he does not like.” It was said to him: “What is your opinion about this
that if I actually find (that failing) in my brother which I made mention of?”
He said: “If (that failing) is actually found (in him) what you assert, you in
fact, backbite him, and if that is not it is a slander.”
(Muslim Vol. 4Hadith 6265)
Abu Hurairah
t
reported Allah’s Messenger
r as
saying: “The worst amongst the people is the double-faced one; he comes to some
people with one face and to others with the other face.”
(Muslim Vol. 4 Hadith 6300, see also
6301-6302)
Ibn Umar
t
reported Allah’s Messenger
r as
saying: “No person should ask another person to stand at his place and then he
should himself sit there, but he should simply say: ‘Make room and
accommodate.’” (Muslim Vol. 3 Hadith5409)
Allah’s Messenger
r
said:
“It is not legal for a woman who believes in Allah and the Last Day to
mourn for more than three days for any dead person except her husband, for whom
she should mourn for four months and ten days.”
(Al-Bukhari Vol. 2 Hadith 370)
Ibn ‘Abbast
narrated that the Prophet
r cursed
effeminate men (those men who are in the similitude (assume the manners) of
women and those women who assume the manners of men) and he said: “Turn them out
of your houses.” The Prophetr
turned out such and such man, and Umar turned out such and such woman.
(Al-Bukhari Vol. 7 Hadith 774)
(For other relevant Ahadith, see: Muslim Vol. 4 Hadith 6351, Muslim Vol. 3, Hadith 4813 and Hadith 5237.)
“The Hypocrites, men and women,
are alike. They enjoin evil, and forbid what is just, and tighten their purse’s
strings. They have forgotten Allah: so He has forgotten them. Verily the
Hypocrites are rebellious and perverse. Allah has promised the Hypocrites men
and women and the rejecters of Faith, the fire of Hell. Therein shall they
dwell. Sufficient is it for them. For them is the curse of Allah and an
enduring punishment.” (Qur’an 9:68-69)
‘Ubada bin As-Samitt
narrated that Allah’s Messenger
r said
while a group of his companions were around him, “Give me the Bai’a (pledge)
for: 1. Not to join anything in worship along with Allah, 2. not to steal, 3.
not to commit illegal sexual intercourse, 4. not to kill your children, 5. not
to utter slander intentionally forging falsehood, 6. not to be disobedient (when
ordered to do all good deeds) (The Prophet added): “Whoever amongst you fulfils
his pledge will be rewarded by Allah and whoever indulges in anyone of these
(sins) gets the punishment in this world, that punishment will be an expiation
for that sin. And if one indulges in any of them, and Allah conceals (his sin),
it is up to Him to forgive or punish him (in the Hereafter).”
(Al-Bukhari Vol. 1 Hadith 17)
‘Abdullah bin Amrt
narrated that the Prophet
r said:
“Whoever has (these) four qualities is a hypocrite, and whoever has any one of
them has one quality of hypocrisy until he gives it up. These are: whenever he
talks, he tells a lie; whenever he makes a promise, he breaks it; whenever he
makes a covenant, he proves treacherous; and whenever he quarrels, he
behaves impudently in an evil insulting manner.”
(Al-Bukhari Vol. 3 Hadith 639)
Anas bin Malikt
narrated from the Messengerr
about the major sins. He (the Prophet) said… Associating anyone with Allah,
disobedience to parents, killing a person and false utterance.
(Muslim Vol. 1 Hadith 159)
Abu Hurairaht
narrated that the Prophet
r said:
“The signs of a hypocrite are three: 1. Whenever he speaks, he tells a lie. 2.
Whenever he promises, he always breaks it (his promise). 3. If you trust him,
he proves to be dishonest. (If you keep something as a trust with him, he will
not return it.” (Al-Bukhari Vol. 1 Hadith 32)
Wathila bin Al-Asqat
narrated that Allah’s Messengerr
said: “Verily, one of the worst lies is to claim falsely to be the son
of someone other than one’s real father, or to claim to have had a dream one has
not had, or to attribute to me what I have not said..”
(Al-Bukhari Vol. 4 Hadith 712)
Abu Bakra
t
narrated that Allah’s Messenger
r said:
“Shall I not inform you of the biggest of the great sins? We said: “Yes, O
Allah’s Messenger.” He said “To join partners in worship with Allah; to be
undutiful to one’s parents.” The Prophet
r sat up
after he had been reclining and added, “And I warn you against giving forged
statement and a false witness; I warn you against giving forged statement and a
false witness.” The Prophetr
kept on saying that warning till we thought that he would not stop.”
(Al-Bukhari Vol. 8 Hadith 7)
Abdullah bin Mas’udt narrated that Allah’s Messenger r said: “He who has in his heart the weight of a mustard seed of pride shall not enter Paradise. A person (amongst his hearers) said: Verily a person loves that his dress should be fine, and his shoes should be fine. He (the Prophet) remarked: Verily Allah is Graceful and He loves Grace. Pride is disdaining the truth (out of self-conceit) and contempt for the people.” (Muslim Vol. 1 Hadith 164)
Abdullah bin Umart
narrated that Allah’s Messenger
r said:
“He who took arms against us is not of us.”
(Muslim Vol. 1 Hadith 179)
Abdullah bin Mas’ud reported
on the authority of his father that Allah’s Messenger
r said: “He who deliberately attributes a lie to me, let him seek his
abode in the Hell-fire.” (Ibn Majah Vol. 1
Hadith 30)
(For other relevant Qur’anic verses and Ahadith, see: (Also 4:142, 145, 8:49, 33:48, 48:6, Al-Bukhari Vol. 4 Hadith 711, Al-Bukhari Vol. 8 Hadith 82, Muslim Vol. 1 Hadith189, and Muslim Vol. 3 Hadith 5193.)
“Whatever good, (O man!) happens
to you is from Allah. But whatever evil happens to you is from yourself and We
have sent you (O Muhammad) as a Messenger to (instruct) mankind. And enough is
Allah for a witness.” (Qur’an 4:79)
“Whoever intercedes in a good
cause becomes a partner therein. And whoever recommends and helps an evil
cause, shares in its burden. And Allah has power over all things.”
(Qur’an 4:85)
“Say: ‘Not equal are things
that are bad and things that are good, even though the abundance of the bad may
dazzle you. So fear Allah, O you that understand; so that you may prosper.’”
(Qur’an 5:100)
It is narrated on the authority
of Abu Hurairaht
that the Messenger of Allah said: “The Great and the Glorious Rabb (Sustainer)
said (to angels): ‘Whenever My bondsman intends to commit an evil, do not record
it against him, but if he actually commits it, then write it as one evil. And
when he intends to do good but does not do it, then take it down as one act of
goodness, but if he does it, then write down ten good deeds (in his record).’”
(Muslim Vol. 1 Hadith 233)
(For other relevant Qur’anic verses, see:, 4:149 and 40:58.)
Nawwas bin Sim’an Al-Ansari
t
reported: “I asked Allah’s Messenger
r about
virtue and vice. Her
said: ‘Virtue is a kind disposition and vice is what rankles in your heart
that you disapprove that people should come to know of it.’”
(Muslim Vol. 1 Hadith 6195)
“Allah accepts the repentance of
those who do evil in ignorance and repent soon afterwards; to them will Allah
turn in mercy; for Allah is full of knowledge and wisdom. Of no effect is the
repentance of those who continue to do evil, until death faces one of them, and
he says, ‘Now have I repented indeed.’ Nor of those who die rejecting Faith:
for them have We prepared a chastisement most grievous.”
(Qur’an 4:17-18)
“(And to preach thus), ‘Seek the
forgiveness of your Rabb (Sustainer), and turn to Him in repentance; that He may
grant you enjoyment, good (and true), for a term appointed, and bestow His
abounding grace on all who abound in merit! But if you turn away, then I fear
for you the Chastisement of a Great Day.’”
(Qur’an 11:3)
“O you who believe! Fear, Allah,
and believe in His Messenger, and He will bestow on you a double portion of
His Mercy: He will provide for you a Light by which you shall walk (straight
in your path), and He will forgive you (your past); for Allah is
Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.” (Qur’an 57:28)
Ibn Abbast
narrated that he heard the Prophet
r saying,
“If the son of Adam (the human being) had two valleys of money, he would wish
for a third, for nothing can fill the belly of Adam’s son except dust, and Allah
forgives him who repents to Him.” (Al-Bukhari
Vol. 8 Hadith 444)
(For other relevant Qur’anic verses, see: 3: 134-136, 9:104, 57:21and 66:8.)
“.
. . Read, therefore, of the Qur’an as much as may be easy (for you)... Read ...
and establish regular Prayer and give zakat
and loan to Allah a Beautiful Loan. And whatever good you send forth for your
souls, you shall find it in Allah’s Presence. Yeah, better and greater, in
Reward . . .” (Qur’an 73:20)
“Those to whom We have given the
Book study it as it should be studied:
they are the ones that believe therein: those who reject faith therein the loss
is their own.” (Qur’an 2:121)
“Say (O Muhammad): ‘This is my
Way; I do invite unto Allah with a
certain knowledge. I and whoever follows me (must also invite others to Allah,
Oneness of Allah with sure knowledge). Glory to Allah! and I am not of the
polytheists.’” (Qur’an 12: 108)
“...Allah will raise up, to
(suitable) ranks (and degrees), those of you who believe and have been granted
Knowledge. And Allah is well-acquainted with all you do.”
(Qur’an 58:11)
“He grants wisdom to whom He pleases; and he to whom wisdom is granted receives indeed a benefit overflowing; but none will grasp the Message but men of understanding.” (Qur’an 2: 269)
Mu’awiya
t
narrated in a sermon that he heard Allah’s Messengerr
saying, “If Allah wants to do good to a person, He makes him comprehend
the religion. I am just a distributor, but the grant is from Allah. (And
remember that) this nation (true Muslims) will keep on following Allah’s
teachings strictly and they will not be harmed by any one going on a different
path till Allah’s order (Day of Judgement) is established.”
(Al-Bukhari Vol. 1 Hadith 71)
‘Abdullah bin Mas’udt
narrated that the Prophet
r said:
“Do not wish to be like anyone except in two cases. (The first is) A person
whom Allah has given wealth and he spends it righteously; (the second is) the
one whom Allah has given wisdom (the Holy Qur’an ) and he acts according to it
and teaches it to others.” (Al-Bukhari Vol. 1
Hadith 73 and 255)
Uthman bin Affan
t
reported that Allah’s Messengerr
said: “The most excellent amongst you is he who acquires knowledge of the
Qur’an and then passes it on (to others).”
(Ibn Majah Vol. 1 Hadith 212)
Ali bin Abu Talib
t
reported that Allah’s Messenger
r said: “Whoso recites the Qur’an commits it to his memory and complies
with it, Allah will enter him in the Paradise, and will grant him His
intercession regarding ten members of His household, all of them deserving the
Hell-Hire.” (Ibn Majah Vol. 1 Hadith 216)
Ibn Abbas
t reported that
Allah’s Messenger
r said: “One single scholar of Religion is more formidable against the
Devil than one thousand devout persons.” (Ibn
Majah Vol. 1 Hadith 222)
Muawiya bin Abu Sufyant
narrated that Allah’s Messenger
r said: “Goodness is a (natural) habit while the evil is a stubbornness.
To whomsoever Allah wills to show goodness, He favours him with the
understanding in the Religion.” (Ibn Majah
Vol. 1 Hadith 221)
Anas bin Malikt
reported that Allah’s Messenger
r said: “Seeking of knowledge is incumbent upon every Muslim and he who
imparts knowledge to the persons who do not deserve it, is like him who puts on
a necklace of pearls, jewels and gold around the necks of swine.” (Ibn
Majah Vol. 1 Hadith 224)
Abdullah bin Qatada
t reported on
his father’s authority that Allah’s Messenger
r said:
“The best of what a man leaves behind (after his death) are three things: A
pious son who invokes blessings upon him; a sadaqa (charity), which continues
(even after his death) and its rewards benefits him; and the knowledge that is
acted upon after him.” (Ibn Majah Vol. 1
Hadith 241)
(For other relevant Qur’anic verse, see: 39:18, 17:36, Al-Bukhari Vol. 1 Hadith 75), Ibn Majah Vol. 1 Hadith 223 and Ibn Majah Vol. 1 Hadith 239.)
“You (the Muslims) are the best
of peoples, evolved for mankind, enjoining what is right, forbidding what is
wrong, and believing in Allah.” (Qur’an
3:110)
“Let there arise out of you a
band of people inviting to all that is good, enjoining what is right, and
forbidding what is wrong: they are the ones to attain felicity.”
(Qur’an 3:104)
“O my son! (said Luqman)!
Establish regular prayer, enjoin what is just, and forbid what is wrong: and
bear with patient constancy whatever betide you; for this is firmness (of
purpose) in (the conduct of) affairs.” (Qur’an
31:17)
“Let there arise out of you a
band of people inviting to all that is good, enjoining what is right, and
forbidding what is wrong; they are the ones to attain felicity. Be not like
those who are divided amongst themselves and fall into disputations after
receiving Clear Signs; for them is a dreadful Chastisement.”
(Qur’an 3:104-105)
Abu Hurairaht
narrated that Allah’s Messengerr
said: “Whoever guides somebody to what is good will have a reward similar
to the rewards of the doer of that good deed to whom he has guided to it.” (Muslim
Vol. 4 Hadith 6470, Abu Daud and Tirmidhi)
“Be patient till you face them
(i.e., the infidels) and invite them to Islam and inform them of what Allah has
enjoined upon them by Allah. By Allah! If a single person embraces Islam at
your hands (i.e., through you) that will be better for you than the red
camels.” (Al-Bukhari Vol. 4 Hadith 192 and
Vol. 5 Hadith 51)
“It is no crime in you if you
seek of the bounty of your Rabb (Sustainer) (during pilgrimage). Then when you
pour down from (Mount) Arafat, celebrate the praises of Allah at the Sacred
Monument, and celebrate His praises as He has directed you even Though, before
this you went astray.” (Qur’an 2:198)
“Our Rabb (Sustainer)! Give us good in this world and good in the Hereafter. And save us from the torment of the Fire!” (Qur’an 2:201)
“But seek with the wealth
which Allah has bestowed on you, the Home of the Hereafter, nor forget your
portion in this World: But do good, as Allah has been good to you, and seek not
(occasions for) mischief in the land: for Allah loves not those who do
mischief.” (Qur’an 28:77)
“And when the prayer is
finished, then may you disperse through the land, and seek of the Bounty of
Allah: and remember Allah frequently that you may prosper.”
(Qur’an 62:10)
‘Abdullah bin Jabirt
narrated that he heard Allah’s Messengerr
said: “There is an hour during the night in which no Muslim individual will ask
Allah for good in this world and the next without His giving it to him; and that
applies to every night.”
(Muslim
Hadith
1654)
‘Abdullah bin As-Sa’ibt narrated that he heard Allah’s Messengerr said: “Between the two corners, ‘O Allah, bring us a blessing in this world and a blessing in the next and guard us from punishment of Hell.’” (Abu Dawud 1887)
“Nothing is the life of this
world but play and amusement, but best is the Home in the Hereafter, for those
who are righteous, will you not then understand?”
(Qur’an 6:32)
“Allah does enlarge, or grant by
(strict) measure, the sustenance (which He gives) to whom so He pleases -- (the
worldly) rejoice in the life of this world. But the life of this world is but
little comfort compared to the Hereafter.”
(Qur’an 13:26)
Mujahidt
narrated that according to Abdullah bin Umart
Allah’s Messenger
r
took hold of his shoulder and said: “Be in this world as if you were
stranger or a traveller.” (Al-Bukhari Vol. 8
Hadith 425)
(For other relevant Qur’anic verses and Hadith see: Qur’an 3:14-19, 57:20 and Al-Bukhari Vol. 8 Hadith 425.)
“Every soul shall have a taste
of death: and on the Day of Judgement shall you be paid your full recompense.
Only he who is saved far from the Fire and admitted to the Garden will have
succeeded: for the life of this world is but goods and chattels of deception.”
(Qur’an 3:185)
“Wherever you are, death will
find you out, even if you are in towers built up strong and high! ...”
(Qur’an 4:78)
“O you who believe! When death
approaches any of you, (take) witnesses among yourselves when making bequest,
¾ two just men of your own
(brotherhood) or others from outside if you are journeying through the earth,
and the chance of death befalls you (thus)...”
(Qur’an 5:106)
’Aishah (Radhiallahu anha)
narrated that the Prophet
r
said: “Don’t abuse the dead, because they have reached the result of what
they forwarded.” (Al-Bukhari Vol. 2 Hadith
476)
Abu Hurairaht
narrated that Allah’s Messengerr
said: “Allah says ‘I have nothing to give but Paradise as a reward to my
believer slave, who, if I cause his dear friend (or relative) to die, will be
patient (and hope for Allah’s Reward).’”
(Al-Bukhari Vol. 8 Hadith 432)
Abu Hurairaht narrated that Allah’s Messengerr said: “None of you should long for death, for if he is a good- doer, he may increase his good deeds, and if he is an evil-doer, he may stop the evil deeds and repent.” (Al-Bukhari Vol. 9 Hadith 341)
“We shall set up scales of
justice for the day of Judgement, so that not a soul will be dealt with unjustly
in the least. And if there be (no more than) the weight of a mustard seed, We
shall bring it (to account). And enough are We to take account.”
(Qur’an 21:47)
“And you will see the angels
surrounding the Throne (Divine) on all sides, singing Glory and Praise to their
Rabb (Sustainer). The decision between them (at Judgement) will be in (perfect)
justice, and the cry (on all sides) will be, ‘Praise be to Allah, the Rabb
(Sustainer) of the Worlds!’” (Qur’an 39:75)
“The Day wherein they will (all)
come forth. Not a single thing concerning them is hidden from Allah. Whose
will be the Dominion that Day? That of Allah, the One, the Overpowering! That
Day will every soul be requited for what it earned; no injustice will there be
that Day, for Allah is Swift in taking account.”
(Qur’an 40:16-17)
“Verily that which are promised
is true; and verily Judgement and Justice will surely come to pass.”
(Qur’an 51:5-6)
‘Abdullah bin Umart
narrated that Allah’s Messengerr
said: “When anyone of you dies, he is shown his place both in the morning and in
the afternoon. If he is one of the people of Paradise; he is shown his place in
it. And if he is from the people of the Hell-Fire; he is shown his place
therein.. Then it is said to him, ‘This is your place till Allah resurrect you
on the day of Resurrection.” (Al-Bukhari Vol.
2 Hadith 461)
Abu Hurairah t narrated that Allah’s Messengerr said: ”The luckiest person who will have my intercession will be the one who said sincerely from the bottom of his heart “None has the right to be worshipped but Allah.”. (Al-Bukhari Vol. 1 Hadith 98)
Abu Hurairah
t
narrated that Allah’s Messengerr
said: “The (Hell) Fire is surrounded by all kinds of desires and passions, while
Paradise is surrounded by all kinds of disliked undesirable things.” (i.e.,
Inordinate desires and animalistic passions lead to the Fire while self-control,
perseverance, chastity and all other virtues, and the obedience to Allah and His
Messenger lead to Paradise. What leads to Hell is easy to do while what leads
to Paradise is difficult to do.” (Al-Bukhari
Vol. 8 Hadith 494)
“Those who reject Our Signs, We
shall soon cast into the Fire; as often as their skins are roasted through. We
shall change them for fresh skins, that they may taste the Chastisement: for
Allah is Exalted in Power, Wise.” (Qur’an
4:56)
“And you will see the Sinners
that day bound together in fetters
¾ their garments
of liquid pitch, and their faces covered with Fire; that Allah may requite each
soul according to its deserts. And verily, Allah is Swift in calling to
account.” (Qur’an 14:49-51)
“. . . But those who deny (their
God)
¾ for them will
be cut out a garment of Fire: over their heads will be poured out boiling
water. With it will be scalded what is within their bodies, as well as (their)
skins. In addition there will be maces of iron (to punish) them. Every time
they wish to get away there from, from anguish, they will be forced back
therein, and (it will be said), ‘Taste you the Penalty of Burning!’”
(Qur’an 22:19-22)
“As to those who are rebellious
and wicked, their abode will be the Fire: every time they wish to get
away therefrom, they will be forced thereunto, and it will be said to
them: ‘Taste you the Penalty of the Fire, the which you were wont to reject as
false.’” (Qur’an 32:20)
“. . . But for the wrongdoers
will be an evil place of (final) Return! Hell! They will burn therein an evil
bed (indeed to lie on)! Yea, such!-- Then shall they taste it a boiling
fluid, and a fluid dark, murky, intensely cold and other Penalties of a similar
kind, to match them!” (Qur’an 38:55-58)
Anuman ibn Bashirt
narrated that he heard the Prophet
r
saying, “The least punished person
of the people of the (Hell) Fire on the Day of Resurrection will be a man under
whose arch of the feet two smouldering embers will be placed. Because of which
his brain will boil just like Al-Mirjal (copper vessel) or a Qum-qum
(narrow-necked vessel) is boiling with water.”
(Al-Bukhari Vol.
8,Hadith 567)
Abu Hurairah
t
narrated that Allah’s
Messenger r
said: “Your (ordinary) fire is one of 70 parts of the (Hell) Fire.” Someone
asked, “O Allah’s Messengerr!
This (ordinary) fire would have been sufficient (to torture the non-believers).”
Allah’s Messengerr
said: “The (Hell) Fire has 69 parts more than the ordinary (worldly) fire, each
part is as hot as this (worldly) fire.”
(Al-Bukhari Vol. 4 Hadith 487 and
Muslim)
(For other relevant Qur’anic verses, see: 14:16-17, 36:63-64, 39:32 and 39:71-72.)
“But those who believe and do
deeds of righteousness. We shall soon admit them to Gardens, with rivers
flowing beneath, to dwell therein forever. Allah’s promise is the truth, and
whose word can be truer than Allah’s?”
(Qur’an 4:122)
“Allah has promised to Believers, men and women, Gardens under which rivers flow to dwell therein and beautiful mansions in Gardens of everlasting stay but the greatest bliss is the Good Pleasure of Allah: that is the supreme triumph.” (Qur’an 9:72)
“But Allah does call to the Home
of Peace: He does guide whom He pleases to a Way that is straight. To
those who do right is a goodly (reward)
¾ Yea, more (than
in measure)! No darkness nor shame shall cover their faces! They are
Companions of the Garden; they will abide therein (for aye)!”
(Qur’an 10:25-26)
“The righteous will be amid
Gardens and fountains of clear-flowing water. (Their greeting will be): ‘Enter
you here in Peace and Security.’ And We shall remove from their departure any
lurking sense of injury: (they will be) brothers (joyfully) facing each other on
raised couches.” (Qur’an 15:45-47)
Except those who repent and
believe, and work righteousness: for these will enter the Garden and will not
be wronged in the least ¾
Gardens of Eternity, those which (Allah) Most Gracious has promised to
His servants in the Unseen: for His promise must (necessarily) come to
pass. They will not there hear any vain discourse, but only salutations of
Peace: And they will have therein their sustenance, morning and evening. Such
is the Garden which We give as an inheritance to those of Our Servants who guard
against evil. (Qur’an 19:60-63)
“Verily the Companions of the
Garden shall that Day have joy in all that they do. They and their associates
will be in pleasant shade, reclining on raised couches; (every) fruit will be
there for them; they shall have whatever they call for; ‘Peace!’
¾ a Word (of salutation) from a Rabb
(Sustainer) Most Merciful.” (Qur’an 36:55-58)
“As to the Righteous (they will
be) in a position of Security, among Gardens and Springs; dressed in fine silk
and rich brocade, they will face each other; moreover, We shall wed them to
maidens with beautiful, big, and lustrous eyes. There can they call for every
kind of fruit in peace and security; nor will they there taste Death, except
the first Death; and He will preserve them from the Chastisement of the
Blazing Fire as a Bounty from your Rabb (Sustainer)! That will be the supreme
achievement!” (Qur’an 44:51-55)
And the Garden will be
brought nigh to the Righteous,
¾ no more a
thing distant. (A voice will say:) ‘This is what was promised for you for
every penitent heedful one, who feared the Most Gracious unseen, and brought a
heart turned in devotion (to Him): Enter you therein in Peace and Security; this
is a Day of Eternal Life!’ There will be for them therein all that they wish’
and there is more with us. (Qur’an 50:31-35)
And those foremost (in Faith)
will be foremost (in the Hereafter). These will be those nearest to Allah in
the Gardens of Bliss: a number of people from those of old, and a few from
those of later times. (They will be) on couches encrusted (with gold and
precious stones), reclining on them facing each other. Round about them
will (serve) thoughts of perpetual (freshness), with goblets, (shining)
beakers, and cups (filled) out of clear-flowing fountains. No after-ache will
they receive there from, nor will they suffer intoxication: and with fruits, any
that they may select; and the flesh of fowls, any that they may desire. And
(there will be) Companions with beautiful, big, and lustrous eyes
¾ like unto
Pearls well guarded ¾
a Reward for the Deeds of their past (Life). No frivolity will they Hear
therein, nor any mischief, only the saying ‘Peace! Peace.’
(Qur’an 56:10-26)
Abu Hurairah
t
narrated that Allah’s
Messenger r
said: “The first group of people who will enter Paradise will be glittering like
the full moon, and those who will follow them, will glitter like the most
brilliant star in the sky. They will not urinate, relieve nature, spit, or have
any nasal secretions. Their combs will be of gold, and their sweat will smell
like musk. The aloes-wood will be used in their censers...”
(Al-Bukhari Vol. 4 Hadith 544)
This compilation, although far from
being complete, proves that Islam as the perfect religion for the whole mankind
is indeed complete. Allah the Almighty has chosen Islam as the only religion
acceptable to Him. Islam is the best way of life for all. It guides mankind in
all aspects of life be it physical, material or economic, social, cultural,
educational, political, legal, religious and spiritual, and the like. It serves
as the best solution to all sorts of problems no matter how perplexing they
are. Islam is the absolute answer to those who go for a perfect religion and a
complete way of life. It guides us to a well-balanced life, one that makes us
happy and contented in this world and most especially in the life Hereafter.
It is the right way to supreme success in the everlasting world to come. In
short, Islam as the complete way for all is Allah’s mercy to the whole
mankind.