Friends of Allah

Ali narrated that the Messenger of Allah[salallahualaihiwasallam] said,

He who sins in this life and was punished for it, then Allah is far more just than to combine two punishments on His servant. He who commits an error in this life and Allah hides this error and pardons him, then Allah is far more generous than to punish the servant for something that He has already pardoned.

Recorded by Ahmad, Ibn Majah and At-Tirmidhi who said, "Hasan Gharib.''

The Book of Prayers (Kitab Al-Salat) Muslim :: Book 4 : Hadith 1217 Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah (way peace be upon him) said: When any one of you utters tashahhud (in prayer) he must seek refuge with Allah from four (trials) and should thus say:" O Allah! I seek refuge with Thee from the torment of the Hell, from the torment of the grave, from the trial of life and death and from the evil of the trial of Masih al-Dajjal" (Antichrist).

“Allah humma ‘innee a’u’thu bika min athabi jahannam wa min athabil qabri wa min fitnatil mah ya wal mamatee wa min shar-ril masihid-daj-jal”

The Prophet (Sallalahualaihiwasallam) would say, “Allah hum maghfirlee warhamnee wajburnee war fa’nee wahdinee wa ‘afinee warzuqnee “ (Sahih - Abu Dawood, At-Tirmithi, Ibn Maajah, and Al-Haakim)

(Oh Allah, forgive me, and have mercy on me, and keep me on the right path, and keep me healthy, and provide me with Halaal sources of living, and complete my shortcomings, and make my rank high.)

The Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) said, “It is lying enough for a man to repeat everything he hears” (Muslim, 1.10: 5. S), because as Imam Nawawi observes, “one generally hears both truth and falsehood, and to repeat everything one hears without checking will necessarily mean telling lies” (Sharh Sahih Muslim, 1.75).

Indeed all praise is for Allah and may peace and blessingsbe upon His Messenger Muhammad, his family, his companionsand all those who follow upon his way until the Last Day.


Innal hamdulilah was salaatu was salaamu ala Muhammadan rasulahi, wa ala alaahi, wa sahaabahi, wa min at-taabiee hudahi illa yawmid-din.

Sayyiduna Jabir ibne-Abdullah (RadhiAllaho anho) narrates
that a man came to Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) and said:

Alas, my sins!
Alas, my sins!
He said this twice or thrice.

Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) asked him to say.

Allahumma maghfiratuka awsaou min dhunubi wa rahmatuka arja indi min amali

O Allah, Your forgiveness is more encompassing than my sins;
and I expect far more of Your Mercy than my own deeds.

The man said these words:
Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) said:
Say it again!
He repeated it.
Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) said:
Say it once more!
He repeated these words.
Then Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) said:

Now get up;
indeed,
Allah Subhanahu wa ta'ala has forgiven you.

{ Mustadrak Hakim }

When stopping in a place: “A’oodhu bi kalimaat-Allaah il-taammah min sharri ma khalaqa (I seek refuge in the perfect words of Allaah from the evil of that which He has created).”

O Allah! I seek refuge with You from these four things.”Anas bin Malik and Abu Hurayrah narrated that the Messenger of Allah would say:
Allahumma inni a’udhu bika min ‘ilmin la yanfa’ wa min qalbin La yakhsha’ wa min du’a'in la yusma’ wa min nafsin la tashba’“O Allah! I seek refuge with You from knowledge that does not benefit, and from a heart that is not subdued and humble, and from a supplication that is not heard, and from a self that is not satisfied.”
And he would then say: “O Allah! I seek refuge with You from these four things.”

[Reported by an-Nasa'i (5470, 5536 & 5537) and Abu Dawud (1548), and it is sahih]

Volume 1, Book 3, Number 121: Narrated Abu Huraira:
I have memorized two kinds of knowledge from Allah's Apostle . I have propagated one of them to you and if I propagated the second, then my pharynx (throat) would be cut (i.e. killed).
Imam Ibn Hajr al Asqalani (rah) in his great Fath al Bari explains this hadith that the second knowledge is knowledge of future events

One of the explaination of Abu Huraira (ra) in that particular hadith, was that he was referring to a disaster that was going to hapen to the believers in the year of fitna ,Ali (ra) was killed and during Yazid reign many believers were slaughtered.

Al-Haafidh Ibn Hajr al-Asqalani (rah) explains the Hadeeth above, as follows:ref: Fath al-Baari, Kitaab al-Ilm.. Chapter: On Preserving Knowledge

“The Ulema understood/took this type of Ilm (Knowledge), that he, Abu Hurayrah (ra), did not transmit/propagate, as a (meaning) reference to those Ahadeeth that mention/reveal the names of the Ameers (leaders) of evil, their conditions and their era/period..


And Abu Hurayrah (ra) used to point towards some of this (Knowledge) without declaration, fearing for himself - from them, such as his saying: ‘I seek refuge with Allah from the head of the sixty, and the Leadership of the Youth’ - indicating/pointing towards the Khaleefah of Yazeed Ibn Mu’awiyyah, due to it being the year sixty after Hijrah..


And Allah aza wajall answered the Du’aa of Abu Hurayrah (ra), as he passed away a year before this (occurrence)..

Ibn al-Muneer (rah) said: ‘The Baatiniyyah made (used) this Hadeeth as a means to making their falsehood (seem) correct, as they believed that the Shariah has a Dhaahir (apparent meaning/knowledge) and Baatin (hidden/inner/secret meaning/knowledge), and the result of that Baatin is dissolution of the Deen’He said:

‘Abu Hurayrah (ra) intended/meant by his saying “(then my pharynx/throat) would be cut” – meaning: that the People of Injustice would cut his neck/head off if they had heard him criticising/finding faults with their actions,

And what supports this, is that - the written Ahadeeth, if they were from the Ahkaam (rulings), he would not have concealed it, because of what he, Abu Hurayrah (ra), mentioned in the 1st hadeeth (of this chapter in Saheeh al-Bukhari - see below), and (his citation of) the Ayah that condemns (curses) those that conceal knowledge..

And other(s) said: ‘It could mean matters relating to the Signs of the Hour, changes in conditions, and fierce battles at the end of time – so then the ones who were not familiar with it, would reject it’..”

The Imaam mentions: If this type of knowledge would have been from the Ahkaam (rulings), then Abu Hurayrah (ra) would NOT have concealed it, due to the following Hadeeth that he also narrated - within the same Chapter: Preserving Knowledge, Kitaab al-Ilm:

Abu Hurayrah (ra) narrated:“People say that I have narrated many Hadiths (The Prophet's narrations). Had it not been for two verses in the Qur'an, I would not have narrated a single Hadith, and the verses are:"Lo! Those who hide the proofs and the guidance which We revealed, after We had made it clear to mankind in the Scripture: such are accursed of Allah and accursed of those who have the power to curse.Except those who repent and amend and make manifest (the truth). These it is toward whom I relent. I am the Relenting, the Merciful." Qur'an, chapter 2, Al-Baqarah, verse 159-160

And no doubt our Muhajir (emigrant) brothers used to be busy in the market with their business (bargains) and our Ansari brothers used to be busy with their property (agriculture). But I (Abu Huraira) used to stick to Allah's Apostle contented with what will fill my stomach and I used to attend that which they used not to attend and I used to memorize that which they used not to memorize.”Saheeh al-Bukhari: Vol 1, Book 3, Hadeeth 118 Additionally, Al-Imaam mentions that the Type of Ilm which Abu Hurayrah (rah) held back, was related to Fitan, Turmoil etc.. In particular, the names of the “Leaders of Evil”, their conditions and Era/Period..


This point has also been mentioned in the following Hadeeth..Hudhayfah ibn al-Yaman (ra) Narrated:“I swear by Allah, I do not know whether my companions have forgotten or have pretended to forgot. I swear by Allah that the Apostle of Allah (peace be upon him) did not omit a leader of a wrong belief (fitnah) -- up to the end of the world -- whose followers reach the number of three hundred and upwards but he mentioned to us his name, his father's name and the name of his tribe.”

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 35, Number 4231 During the course of his discussion, Al-Haafidh proceeds to quote Ibn Al-Muneer (rah) on how the “Baatiniyyah” (mis)used the Hadeeth of Abu Hurayrah (ra) (i.e. Two Kinds of Knowledge) in an attempt to prove their Falsehood as the “Haqq”....Abdus Salaam Harun states:“The word Baatiniyyah, referred to as the Baatinites, is derived from the word “Baatin” which means the inside of a thing. The Baatinites are those who claim that the Shariah has a Dhaahir (outer aspect) and a Baatin (inner aspect)”..


al-Mu’jam al-Qaseet, 2/91Imaam Abu Hamid al-Ghazzali (rah) observes that The Baatiniyyah “were given this name because of their claim that the Literal texts of the Qur’aan and the Ahadeeth have inner meanings which are like the kernel of a nut in relation to its shell”Fadaaih al-Baatiniyyah, p.11“They also say that the exterior of the texts delude the ignorant masses into seeing only beautiful pictures which to the intelligent few are mere symbols and signs pointing to hidden realities.”
Taken from Talbees Iblees - Ibn al-Jawzee (rah), p.52

Conclusion - The Knowledge which was NOT revealed (i.e. concealed) is related to the events of the future and Fitan (Trials) – it has NOTHING to do with the Rulings in the Shariah (as it is not permissible to conceal Guidance from one another).. Nor does it relate to any matter which can take us further away from the Hell Fire or bring us closer to Paradise.

Courtesy :Daee

Anas Radiyallahu anhu narrates
that Rasullullah Sallallahu alaihi wasallam said to me:

Sonny! When you enter your home offer Salam to your family.
It will be a blessing for you and the inmates of your home.

(Tirmidhi)

Jabir Radiyallahu ‘anhu narrates that
Rasullullah Sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam said:

Anyone with these three qualities shall be under the
shade of Allah’s Mercy (on the Day of Resurrection)
and will be admitted into Paradise:

(1) Courtesy towards the weak
(2) Compassion to parents
(3) Kindness to slaves (subordinates).

(Tirmidhi)

Abu Sa’id Radiyallahu ‘anhu narrates that
Nabi Sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam said:

A truthful trustworthy merchant shall be with the
Prophets, Siddiqin (the true followers) and martyrs.

(Tirmidhi)

Abu Hurairah Radiyallahu ‘anhu narrates that
Rasullullah Sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam said:

He who wishes to acquire the taste of Iman,
should love another Muslim,
only for the pleasure of Allah ‘Azza wa Jall.

(Musnad Ahmad, Majma-‘uz-Zawaid)

Abu Musa Al-Ash’ari Radiyallahu ‘anhu narrates that
Rasullullah Sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam said:

Undoubtedly amongst the greatest sins in Allah’s sight
which a man commits, after the major sins which Allah
has prohibited, is that a man should die in debt,
without making any arrangement for it to be paid off.

(Abu Dawud)

Abu Hurairah Radiyallahu ‘anhu narrates that
Rasullullah Sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam said:

Whosoever visits a patient or visits his Muslim brother,
an angel says: You are blessed and your steps are blessed
and you have made an abode in Paradise.

(Tirmidhi)

Abu Hurairah Radiyallahu ‘anhu narrates that
Rasullullah Sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam said:

The most helpless amongst people is the one who is
helpless in supplicating and the most miserly amongst
people is the one who is a miser in offering Salam.

(Tabarani, Majma-‘uz-Zawaid)

Abu Hurairah, may Allah be pleased with him, reported:
A Bedouin came to Allah's Messenger ( Sal Allaahu Alayhi wa Sallam ) and said:
Messenger of Allah, (Sal Allaahu Alayhi wa Sallam) direct me to a deed by which I may be entitled to enter Paradise.
Upon this he (the Holy Prophet) (Sal Allaahu Alayhi wa Sallam) remarked:
You worship Allah and never associate anything with Him,
perform the obligatory Prayer, and
pay the prescribed Zakah, and
observe the fast of Ramadan.
He (the Bedouin) said: By Him in Whose Hand is my life, I will never add anything to it,
nor will I decrease anything from it. When he (the Bedouin) turned his back,
the Prophet (Sal Allaahu Alayhi wa Sallam) said:
He who is pleased to see a man from the dwellers of Paradise
should catch a glance at this man.
{ Bukhari }

Abu Hurairah Radiyallahu ‘anhu narrates
that Rasullullah Sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam said:

The believer is one from whom people are
safe in respect to their lives and wealth.

(Nasai)

The Prophet Sal Allaahu Alayhi wa Sallam said,

"When Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'Aala loves someone he calls to Jibreel saying,
"O Jibreel, I love such and such a person so love him."
Then Jibreel will call to the (angels) of the heavens,
"Allah loves such and such a person so love him."
And the angels will love him.
And then Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'Aala will place acceptance on earth for that Mu'min."

{Bukhari and Muslim}

`Uthman bin `Affan (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said,
"He who recites three times every morning and evening:

`Bismillahil-ladhi la yadurru ma`as-mihi shai'un
fil-ardi wa la fis-sama'i, wa Huwas-Sami`ul-`Alim

(In the Name of Allah with Whose Name there is protection
against every kind of harm in the earth or in the heaven,
and He is the All-Hearing and All-Knowing),'
nothing will harm him.''

[Abu Dawud and At-Tirmidhi].

Anas (May Allah be pleased with him) said that when
the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him),
was faced with a serious difficulty, he would always supplicate,

"Ya Hayyu, ya Qayyumu, bi-rahmatika astaghithu

(O the Living, O the Eternal, I seek help in Your grace).

(Tirmizhi)

Muslim narrated from Abu Hurayrah (May Allah be pleased with him)
that the Messenger of Allaah (salallahu alaihi wa salam) said:
“You will not enter Paradise until you believe, and you will not believe until you
love one another. Shall I not tell you about something which, if you do it, you
will love one another? Spread salaam amongst yourselves.”(Muslim)

Shahr bin Haushab reported: I asked Umm Salamah (May Allah be pleased with her),
"O Mother of the Believers! Which supplication did the Messenger of Allah
(salallahu alaihi wa salam) make frequently when he was in your house?''
She said: "He (salallahu alaihi wa salam) supplicated frequently:

`Ya muqallibal-qulubi, thabbit qalbi `ala dinika

(O Controller of the hearts make my heart steadfast in Your religion).''
[At-Tirmidhi].

A Mercy to Mankind:
Muhammad (sallallaahu alaihi wasallam):

Hadith
Narrated Abu Huraira ( radi Allahu anhu ) :I heard Allah's Apostle (sallallaahu alaihi wasallam) saying,
"My example and the example of the peopleis that of a man who made a fire,and when it lighted what was around it,Moths and other insects started falling into the fire. The man tried (his best) to prevent them, (from falling in the fire)but they overpowered him and rushed into the fire.
The Prophet (sallallaahu alaihi wasallam) added:
Now, similarly, I take hold of the knots at your waist (belts)to prevent you from falling into the fire, but you insist on falling into it."
(Sahih Bukhari: Book #76, Hadith #490)

Sayyiduna Jabbir ibne-Abdullah (radiallahu anhu) said
that Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam)
never refused to give anything
which he was asked.

{ Muslim }

Sufyan ibne Abdullah Aththaqafi Radiyallahu anhu narrated
that I asked: O Rasulallah! (Sall Allahu alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallim)
Tell me something most important about Islam, so that I will
have no further need to ask about this from anyone after you.
He (Sall Allahu alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallim) said:
Say, I believe in Allah, and be steadfast therein.

(Muslim)

Ummul Momineen Sayyidina Aaisha (Radiyallahu anha) narrates that
once I saw the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) delighted,
I said:
O Rasulullah! (Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam )
Supplicate to Allah Subhanahu wa ta'ala, for me.

He (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) supplicate:

" O Allah! Forgive Aishah,
All her past sins and future sins,
and her secret sins and her open sins."

Hearing this Aishah (Radiyallahu anha) laughed so much
in pleasure that her head touched her lap.
The Messenger of Allah (Sallallahu alaihi wasallam) said:
Are you very happy with my Duua?
Ummul Momineen Sayyidina Aaisha (Radiyallahu anha) replied:
Why should I not be happy with your Duua for me!
He (Sallallahu alaihi wasallam) said:
I swear by Allah!
This is my Duua for my Ummah in every Salat.

{ Bazzar, Majma-ul-Zawaid }

Abdullah ibne-Umar (Radiyallahu Anhuma) narrates
that Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) said:

"Envy is justified in regard to two types of persons only:
a man whom Allah Subhanahu wa ta'ala
has given knowledge of the Qur'an,
and so he recites it
during the night and during the day;
and a man whom Allah Subhanahu wa ta'ala
has given wealth
and so he spends ( to please Allah ) from it
during the night and during the day.''

{ Muslim }

Sayyiduna Abu Hurayra ( radi Allahu anhu ) reported:
the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) said,
If people sit together without doing the Dhikr of Allah Subhanahu wa ta'ala,
and without sending Salawat on Nabi Sallallahu alaihi wasallam,
then this gathering will be a cause of regret for them on the Day of Resurrection
even though they might enter Paradise as a reward of their good deeds.
(Ibne-Hibban)

Sayyiduna Hasan ibne-Ali Radiyallahu anhu narrates
that Rasullullah Sallallahu alaihi wasallam said:
He who recites Ayatul Kursi after obligatory Salat,
is in the protection of Allah Subhanahu wa ta'ala, till the next Salat.

{ Tabarani, Majma-uz-Zawaid }

Abu Hurairah Radiyallahu 'anhu reported that
Rasulullah Sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam in a Hadith Qudsi said:

When Allah had created the creation,
He wrote in His Book which
is with Him above the Throne:
"Indeed My Mercy prevails over My Anger".

{ Muslim }

Sayyiduna Abu Dardah radi Allahu anhu reported:
the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) said,
A person who recites
La ilaha illallah
(There is none worthy of worship except Allah)
one hundred times a day,
will on the Day of Resurrection,
be raised with his face shining like the full moon,
and none can surpass him in excellence on that day
except one who recites this Kalimah more than he.

{ Al-Tabarani }

Mu`adh (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
The Messenger of Allah (Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam )
took hold of my hand and said,

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

"Allahumma a`inni ala dhikrika,
wa shukrika, wa husni `ibadatika"

(O Allah, help me remember You, to be grateful to You,
and to worship You in an excellent manner).''
[Abu Dawud].

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

Anas (Radhiallaho anho) reported
that Rasulullah (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) had said,

"When some people assemble for the Zikr of Allah
with the sole purpose of earning His pleasure,
an angel proclaims from the sky,
"You people have been forgiven,
your sins have been replaced by virtues."

Maaz bin Jabal (Radhiallaho anho) reported:
The Holy Prophet (sallallaho alaihe wasallam) said,

"Those who are admitted into paradise will
not regret over anything of this world,
except the time spent without Zikr in their life."

{ Tabrani }

Saeed Al-Khudri (Radhiallaho anho) reported:
Rasulullah (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam), said,

"There are many a people who do Zikr of almighty Allah,
while lying comfortably in their soft beds, and for this,
they will be rewarded with the highest positions
in Paradise by Almighty Lord."

{ Ibn Habaan }

Best Deeds
It is narrated on the authority of Abdullah bin Mas'ood (may Allah be pleased with him), who observed: "I asked Allah's Messenger (may peace be upon him) which deed was the best." He (the Holy Prophet) replied: 'The Prayer at its appointed hour.' I (again) asked: "Then what?" He (the Holy Prophet) replied: 'Kindness to the parents.' I (again) asked: "Then what?" He replied: 'Earnest struggle (Jihad) in the cause of Allah.' I refrained from asking any more questions for fear of annoying him. (Sahih Muslim: 120)Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that Allah's Messenger (may peace be upon him) was asked about the best of deeds. He observed: "Belief in Allah." He (the inquirer) asked: 'What next?' He (the Holy Prophet) replied: "Jihad (struggle to the utmost) in the cause of Allah." He (the inquirer) again asked: 'What next?' He (the Holy Prophet) replied: "Pilgrimage accepted into the grace of the Lord." (Sahih Muslim: 118)Abu Dharr (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that I asked the Messenger of Allah: "Which of the deeds is the best?" He (the Holy Prophet) replied: 'Belief in Allah and Jihad in His cause.' I again asked: "Who is the slave whose emancipation is the best?" He (the Holy Prophet) replied: 'One who is valuable for his master and whose price is high.' I asked: "What if I cannot afford to do it?" He (the Holy Prophet) replied: 'Help an artisan or make anything for the unskilled (laborer).' I (Abu Dharr) said: "O Messenger of Allah, you see that I am helpless in doing some of these deeds." He (the Holy Prophet) replied: 'Desist from doing mischief to the people. That is your own charity for your self.' (Sahih Muslim: 119)SOME OF THE HUMAN QUALITIES ALLAH, THE ALMIGHTY LOVES "Say (O Muhammad to mankind): "If you (really) love Allah, then follow me (i.e. accept Islamic monotheism, follow the Quran and the Sunnah), Allah will love you and forgive you your sins. And Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful." (Quran: 3:31)Patience "And Allah loves as-Sabirun (the patient)." (Quran: 3:146)Justice and Dealing with Equity "Be just: that is nearer to piety; and fear Allah." (Quran: 5:8)Putting Trust in Allah "Certainly, Allah loves those who put their trust (in Him)." (Quran: 3:159)Perfection of One's Work The Messenger (peace be upon him) said: "Allah loves that if one does a job he perfects it."Rescuing Abu Ya ‘la Dailami and Ibn Asakir narrated: Abu Hurairah and Anas Ibn Malik said: Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him) said: "Allah loves rescuing the one who needs rescue."Being Kind and Gentle to Others Baihaqani narrated: Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him) said: "Allah is kind and gentle (to others)."Kindliness "Aisha narrated: The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: "Allah loves kindliness in all matters." (Bukhari)Repentance "Truly, Allah loves those who turn unto him in repentance." (Quran: 2:222)Piety "Verily, then Allah loves those who are al-Muttaqun (the pious)." (Quran: 3:76)Good-doing "Truly, Allah loves Al-Muhsinun (the good-doers)." (Quran: 2:195)Body Purification "And Allah loves those who make themselves clean and pure [ i.e. who clean their private parts with dust (which has the properties of soap) and water from urine and stools, after answering the call of nature]." (Quran: 9:108)Humility of the Rich Muslim narrated: Sa'd Ibn Abi Waqqas said: Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him) said: "Allah loves the believer who is pious and rich, but does not show off."Belief and Work Al-Tabarani narrated: Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him) said: "Allah loves the slave who believes and acquires a career (or work)."Reflection of Allah's Grace Al-Tirmidhi narrated: Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him) said: "Allah loves from amongst his slaves, the one who has a sense of zeal or honor."Magnanimity Al-Hakim narrated: The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: "Allah is All-Generous and He loves generosity in sale, purchase and judgment."Virtuosity The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: " Allah loves the slave-believer who is poor but virtuous enough to refrain from begging though he has many children." (Muslim and Ahmed)Loftiness Al-Tabarani narrated: the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: "Allah loves lofty matters and superiority and hates inferior matters."Justice Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him) said: "Allah loves that you be just toward your children even when kissing them." (Ibn Al-Najjar)Strength Muslim narrated: Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him) said: "The strong believer is better and more loved by Allah than the weak one, but they are both good."Love for the Sake of Allah Al-Tabarani, Ibn Ya'la, Ibn Hibban and Al-Hakim narrated: Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him) said: "If two men love each other for the sake of Allah, the stronger in love to his brother will be more loved by Allah." Forgiveness Ibn Iday narrated: Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him) said: "Allah is All-Forgiving and He loves forgiveness."Continuous Performance of Righteous Deeds Bukhari and Muslim narrated: Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him) said: "The best loved deeds to Allah are the ones that are continuous even if they are not very many."Loving and Visiting Believers Malik narrated: Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him) said: "Allah said: My love is due to those who meet for My sake, visit one another and make any effort for My pleasure."Exhortation and Advising Abdullah, the son of Imam Ahmed narrated: It was said: Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him) said: "The best loved slaves to Allah are those who exhort their slaves."Love of Virtuous Deeds Ibn Abi Al-Dunya narrated: Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him) said: "The best loved slaves to Allah are those who are made to love virtue and loving virtuous deeds is made lovely to them."Good Manners and Conduct Al-Tirmidhi narrated: Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him) said: "The best loved by me and the nearest to me on the seats on the Day of Resurrection are those who have the best manners and conduct amongst you, who are intimate, are on good terms with others and are humble, and the most hated by me and who will be on the furthest seats from me are those who are talkative and arrogant."Love of Allah is the basis of worship that should be directed to Him alone. Any other love should be for His sake too. The real love of Allah is to do whatever He ordained and to abandon whatever He forbade, in addition to following the Prophet's Sunnah.Whoever obeys someone or something other than Allah and His Messenger, or follows any saying other than theirs, or fears other than Allah or seeks the pleasure of other than Allah, or puts his trust in other than Him, does not love Allah, nor does he love His Messenger. Muslims should also love one another and wish the best for one another. Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him) said: "One will not be a true believer unless he loves for his brother what he loves for himself." (Bukhari, Muslim, Nasa'i, Ahmed and Ibn Majah)Imam Malik and Imam Ahmed narrated: Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him) said: "Allah said: My love is due to those who love one another for My sake."

Abu Umamah Radiyallahu anhu narrates
that Rasullullah Sallallahu alaihi wasallam said:

I guarantee an abode on the boundary of Paradise
for him who gives up a quarrel,
even if he is right;
and an abobe in the centre of Paradise
for him who abandons lying,
even if it is for the sake of fun;
and an abode in the highest grade of Paradise
for him who excels in good conduct.

(Abu Dawud)

Mu¢adh ibne-Jabal Radiyallahu anhu narrates
that Rasullullah Sallallahu alaihi wasallam said:

He who reproaches his brother for a sin
(from which he had repented)
will not die until he himself indulges in that sin.

(Tirmidhi)

Aswad ibne-Asram Radiyallahu anhu narrates
That he requested:
O Rasulallah! (Sallallahu alaihi wasallam) Advise me.

He (Sallallahu alaihi wasallam) said:
Control your hands.
I said:
If my hands are not in my control,
then what else can be in my control?
Rasulullah Sallallahu alaihi wasallam said:
Control your tongue.
I said:
If my tongue is not in my control,
then what else can be in my control?
He (Sallallahu alaihi wasallam) then said:
Do not use your hands except for good works,
And do not say from your tongue except what is good.

{ Tabrani, Majma-uz-Zawaid }

Sahl Radiyallahu anhu narrates that
Rasullullah Sallallahu alaihi wasallam said:

I, and the one who brings up an orphan,
will be like this in Paradise,
and he (Sallallahu alaihi wasallam ) pointed his forefinger
and middle finger with a slight gap between them.

(Bukhari)

Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) has narrated
that the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said:

"When the month of Ramadhan starts,
the doors of heaven are opened,
the doors of the hell are closed,
and Satan is put into chains"

(Sahih Muslim Kitab-ulSaum).

Abu Dhar Radiyallahu anhu narrates:
I heard Rasullullah Sallallahu alaihi wasallam saying:

He who calls someone an infidel or enemy of Allah,
but that person is not guilty,
then these words return to the one who blamed.

(Muslim)

Malik Radiyallahu anhu narrates
that Rasulullah Sallallahu alaihi wasallam said:

No two hungry wolves let loose amongst sheep
Will cause more loss than a man's greed
for wealth and self-esteem to his religion.

{ Tirmidhi }

Abdullah Radiyallahu anhu narrates
that Rasulullah Sallallahu alaihi wasallam said:
Undoubtedly, truth leads to good deeds,
and good deeds lead to Paradise;
a man keeps speaking the truth till he is
labelled Siddiq (standard bearer of truth)
by Allah Subhana hu Wa Ta'ala.
Undoubtedly falsehood leads to evil
and evil leads to Hell;
a man keeps lying till he is labelled as a
great liar by Allah Subhana hu Wa Ta'ala

{ MUSLIM }

Ibne-Abbas Radiyallahu anhuma narrates
from among those sayings which
Rasulullah Sallallahu alaihi wasallam,
has related from his Rabb ' Azza wa Jall:

Allah has spelled out good deeds and bad ones
( to the appointed angels over you )

He (Sallallahu alaihi wasallam ) then explained it.
If any one intends to do a good deed but does not do it,
Allah enters for him in His record as a complete good deed;
and if he intends to do a good deed and does it,
Allah enters for him in His record as ten to seven hundred
and many more times as much.
If any one intends to do a bad deed and does not do it
( because of fear of Allah ),
Allah enters it for him in His record as a complete good deed;
but if he intends to do it and does it,
Allah records it for him as one bad deed.

{ BUKHARI }

Abu Hurairah Radiyallahu anhu narrates
that Nabi Sallallahu alaihi wasallam said:

A man speaks a word pleasing to Allah
Subhanahu wa Ta ala,
without considering it of any importance,
yet Allah Subhanahu wa Ta ala exalts him in rank for it.
And a man speaks a word displeasing to Allah,
without considering it of any importance,
due to which he falls into Hell.

{ Bukhari }

Umme Habiba Radiyallahu anhu,
wife of Nabi Sallallahu alaihi wasallam, narrates
that Nabi Sallallahu alaihi wasallam said:

The words of the son of Adam are against him
except enjoining good, prohibiting evil or
remembering ALLAH Subhana hu wa Taala.

{ Tirmidhi }

Abdullah Radiyallahu anhu narrates
that Nabi Sallallahu alaihi wasallam said:

The one who offers Salam
first is free from arrogance.

(Baihaqi)

Sahl ibne-Saad Radiyallahu anhu narrates
that Rasulullah Sallallahu alaihi wasallam said:

He who guarantees me
of what is between his jaws
and what is between his legs,
I shall guarantee him Paradise.

(Bukhari)

Abu Qatadah ibne-Rib i Radiyallahu anhu reported
that Rasulullah Sallallahu alaihi wasallam narrates
in a Hadith Qudsi that Allah Azza wa Jall has said:

Verily, I have enjoined upon your Ummah five time Salat,
and I have taken upon myself an oath that anyone
who observes them at their appointed time,
I shall admit him into Paradise;
if anyone does not offer them regularly,
there is no such guarantee from Me for him.
( I may punish him or forgive him )

{ Abu Dawud }

Mughirah ibne-Shu bah Radiyallahu anhu narrates
that he heard Nabi Sallallahu alaihi wasallam saying:

Indeed Allah Subhanahu wa Ta ala has
disliked three habits for you.
1) Gossiping
2) Squandering wealth,and
3) Asking too many questions.

(Bukhari)

Abu Hurairah Radiyallahu anhu narrates
that Nabi Sallallahu alaihi wasallam
supplicated with these words:
O Allah!
I make a covenant with You;
kindly never go against it,
for I am only a human being;
if I annoy or scold or curse or beat
any of the believers,
make this a source of Your blessings,
purification (from the sins),
and closeness to You
on the Day of Resurrection.

(Muslim)

Abdullah ibne-Umar Radiyallahu anhuma narrates
that Rasullullah Sallallahu alaihi wasallam said:

The believer who mixes with people and endures
any harm that they may cause him
has a greater reward than a believer
who does not mix with people, and
does not endure the harm they cause him.

(Ibne-Majah)

Mu adh Radiyallahu anhu narrates
that Rasullullah Sallallahu alaihi wasallam said:

He who restrains his anger,
while in a position to give effect to it,
Allah, subhana watala, will call him
on the Day of Resurrection
in front of all His creations,
and let him choose any of the beautiful
large eyed maidens of Paradise he desires.

(Abu Dawud)

Abu Umamah Radiyallahu anhu narrates
that Rasullullah Sallallahu alaihi wasallam said:

Anyone, who loves for the sake of Allah alone
and hates for the sake of Allah alone;
gives for the sake of Allah alone and
withholds for the sake of Allah alone,
has indeed perfected his Iman.

(Abu Dawud)

Talha ibne-Ubaidullah Radiyallahu anhu narrates
that Rasullullah Sallallahu alaihi wasallam said:

Indeed, I know a Kalimah which if recited by a dying man,
will be a means of solace for his departing soul
and will be a light for him on the Day of resurrection
(this Kalimah is La ilaha illallah).

(Abu Ya’la, Majma-‘uz-Zawaid)

Abu Darda Radiyallahu anhu narrates:
I heard Rasullullah Sallallahu alaihi wasallam saying:

Hopefully Allah may forgive every sin
except the one who dies a polytheist,
or a believer who sheds the blood of
a Mu¢min (believer) deliberately.

(Abu Dawud)

Abu Hurairah Radiyallahu anhu narrates
that Rasullullah Sallallahu alaihi wasallam said:
Testify frequently
La ilaha illallah
(None is worthy of worship except Allah)
before a barrier (death or illness) comes between you and it.

(Musnad Abu Ya¢la, Targhib)

Abu Hurairah Radiyallahu anhu narrates
that Rasullullah Sallallahu alaihi wasallam said:

All of my Ummah will enter into Paradise,
except he who refused.
The Sahabah (Radhiyallaho anhum) said:
O Rasulallah! (Sallallahu alaihi wasallam)
And who would refuse?
He (Sallallahu alaihi wasallam) replied:
He who obeyed me entered Paradise,
and who disobeyed me, refused!

(Bukhari)

Abdullah ibne-Masud Radiyallahu anhu narrates
that Rasullullah Sallallahu alaihi wasallam said:

Indeed, from amongst the signs of the Day of
Resurrection is that people will offer Salam to
others on the basis of acquaintance only.

(Musnad Ahmad)

Abu Hurairah Radiyallahu anhu reports
that Nabi Sallallahu alaihi wasallam in a Hadith Qudsi
narrated that Allah Subhanahu wa Ta¢ala said:

The son of Adam hurts Me by abusing Time (era),
whereas I am Time (era).
Authority of all affairs is in My Hand
and I alternate the night and the day.

(Bukhari)

Anas Radiyallahu anhu narrates
that Nabi Sallallahu alaihi wasallam
was asked about the major sins.
He (Sallallahu alaihi wasallam) replied:

To associate a partner with Allah,
to disobey parents,
to murder someone,
and to give false testimony.

(Bukhari)

Abdullah ibne-Qurt Radiyallahu anhu narrates
that Rasulullah Sallallahu alaihi wasallam said:

On the Day of Judgement, the first thing that
a slave of Allah will be held accountable for is Salat.
If it is found sound and satisfactory,
the rest of his deeds
will aslo be sound and satisfactory,
and if found corrupt and rotten, then the rest
of his deeds will also be corrupt and rotten.

(Tabarani, Targhib)

Anas Radiyallahu anhu narrates
that Rasulullah Sallallahu alaihi wasallam in a Hadith Qudsi said:
On the Day fo Resurrection a person from the people of the Fire,
who had been living the most comfortable and luxurious life in the world,
will be brought, and dipped once in the Fire.
Then he will be asked:
O son of Adam! Do you recall seeing any good, a moment of comfort or luxury?
He will reply: No, by Allah, O my Rabb!
And a person from the people of Paradise, who had been living a most distressful
life in the world, will be brought, (and) dipped once in Paradise.
Then he will be asked:
Have you experienced any misfortune?
Has any distress come your way?
To which he will reply: No, by Allah, O my Rabb!
No misfortune has ever come my way and I have never experienced any distress.

(Muslim)

Abdullah ibne-Amr ibnil As Radiyallahu anhuma narrates
that Rasullullah Sallallahu alaihi wasallam said:

It is a major sin that a man slanders his parents.
The Sahabah (Radhiyallaho anhum) asked:
O Rasulallah! (Sallallahu alaihi wasallam)
Could a person slander his own parents?
Rasullullah Sallallahu alaihi wasallam answered:
Yes, if he slanders another person¢s father,
the latter would slander his father
and if he slanders someone,s mother,
the latter in turn, would slander his mother.

(Muslim)

Mu'ath Bin Jabal, Ibn 'Abbas, 'Ubaydah Bin al-Jarrah, and others (RAA) reported that the Prophet (ASWS) was once so late in coming out to lead the morning prayer that the sun was about to rise. He came out of his home hurriedly, led the people in a (relatively) short prayer, and then turned toward them and said:

"Stay in your places, for I will tell you what delayed me this morning: I got up during the night and prayed for as long as was decreed for me. Then I became so sleepy while praying that I found it hard to continue (so I slept). I then saw (in a dream) my Lord (AWJ) in the best form.
He asked me, "O Muhammad, about what does the most supreme society (i.e., the angels) argue?" I said, "I do not know, my Lord." He asked me (again), "O Muhammad, about what does the most supreme society argue?" I said, "I do not know, my Lord." He asked me (a third time), "O Muhammad, about what does the most supreme society argue?" I said, "I do not know, my Lord." Then He placed His palm (on my back) between my shoulder-blades, and I felt the coolness of His fingers inside my chest. Everything then became clear to me, and I knew (the answer).He asked me, "O Muhammad, about what does the most supreme society argue?" I replied, "(They argue about) the expiating acts and (the acts that elevate) the ranks (of the believers in Jannah)."He asked, "

What are the expiating acts?" I replied, "(They are) walking (once and again) to
the jama'ah prayers, sitting in the place of prayer (saying thikr) after
prayers, waiting (with anticipation) for the (next) prayer after the (previous)
prayer, and performing complete wudu' (even in) disliked conditions."He asked,
"What are the (acts that elevate in) ranks?" I replied, "(They are:) feeding
food (to the needy), spreading (the greeting of) salam, speaking kindly (to
others), and praying at night while people are asleep." Then He commanded me,
"Ask (from me),"

Allahumma inni as'aluka fi'l-al-khayrat, wa-tark-al-munkarat, wa-hubb-al-masakin, wa-an-taghfira li wa-tarhamani. Wa-itha aradta fitnatan fi qawmin, fa-tawaffani ghayra maftun. Wa-as'aluka hubbaka, wahubba man yuhibbuka, wahubba 'amalin yuquarribuni ila hubbik—O Allah, I ask you (to guide me to) doing good deeds, avoiding evil deeds, and loving the needy. And ( I ask you) to forgive me and show me mercy. And when You will to afflict some people (around me) with a (destructive) tribulation, take my life without being changed (in faith). And I beseech You (to grant me) the love of You, of those who love You, and of all deeds that can bring me nearer to Your love."

It was recorded by at-Tirmithi, ahmad, and others. Verified to be authentic by al-Albani (as-sahihah no. 3169, as-sunnah nos. 388, 465-471, and Irwa'ul-ghalil no. 684).

Ummul Momineen Juwairiyah bint Al-Harith ( radi Allahu anha ) reported,
The Messenger of Allah (Sallallahu alaihi wasallam) came out from my apartment
in the morning as I was busy in performing the dawn prayer.
He (Sallallahu alaihi wasallam) came back in the forenoon and found me sitting there.
Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) said,
"Are you still in the same position as I left you.
'' I replied in the affirmative.
Thereupon the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) said,
"I recited four words three times after I had left you.
If these are to be weighed against all you have recited since morning,
these will be heavier.
These are:

Subhan-Allahi wa bihamdihi, `adada khalqihi, wa rida nafsihi,
wa zinatah `arshihi, wa midada kalimatihi

[ Allah-Jallah jalala hu, is free from imperfection and I begin with His praise,
as many times as the number of His creatures,
in accordance with His Good Pleasure,
equal to the weight of His Throne and equal to the ink that
may be used in recording the words (for His Praise)].''

[Muslim].

Commentary:
The recitation of the words quoted in this Hadith is highly
meritorious and rewarding because they are full of Praise and
Glorification of ALLAH, Subhanahu wa ta'ala.

Sayyiduna Anas (Radiyallahu Anho) narrates
that Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) said:

The Hour of the Day of Resurrection will not come
until there will be no one left in the world who says
ALLAH,
ALLAH.
And in another narration:
The Hour of the Day of Resurrection will not be
established so long as there is someone saying,
ALLAH,
ALLAH

{ Muslim }

Ubadah bin As-Samit (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said,

"He who bears witness that there is no true god except Allah,
alone having no partner with Him,
that Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him)
is His slave and His Messenger,
that `Isa (Jesus) is His slave and Messenger and he (Jesus) is His Word which
He communicated to Maryam (Mary) and His spirit which He sent to her,
that Jannah is true and Hell is true;

Allah will make him enter Jannah
accepting whatever deeds he accomplished ".

[Al-Bukhari].

Sayyiduna Uthman bin Affan ( radi Allahu anhu ) reported:
the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) said,

" The best amongst you is the one who learns the Qur'an and teaches it."
[At-Tirmidhi]

Sufyan ibne Abdullah Aththaqafi Radiyallahu anhu narrated
that I asked: O Rasulallah! (Sall Allahu alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallim)
Tell me something most important about Islam, so that I will
have no further need to ask about this from anyone after you.
He (Sall Allahu alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallim) said:
Say, I believe in Allah, and be steadfast therein.

(Muslim)

Note: First, to believe in Allah and in all of His attributes,
then comply with His Commandments and those of His Messenger.
This Iman and compliance thereof ought not to be transitional
but should be held steadfastly to. (Mazahir Haque)

Sayyiduna Jabbir ibne-Abdullah (radiallahu anhu) said
that Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam)
never refused to give anything
which he was asked.

{ Muslim }

Sayyiduna Abu Hurayra ( radi Allahu anhu )
narrates that it was requested ;

O Rasulallah ! (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam)
Curse the polytheists.
He (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) said:
I have not been sent as one who curses;
Indeed, I have been sent only as a mercy.

{ Reported by Muslim }

Ummul Momineen Sayyidina Aaisha (Radiyallahu anha) narrates that
once I saw the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) delighted,
I said:
O Rasulullah! (Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam )
Supplicate to Allah Subhanahu wa ta'ala, for me.

He (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) supplicate:

" O Allah! Forgive Aishah,
All her past sins and future sins,
and her secret sins and her open sins."

Hearing this Aishah (Radiyallahu anha) laughed so much
in pleasure that her head touched her lap.
The Messenger of Allah (Sallallahu alaihi wasallam) said:
Are you very happy with my Duua?
Ummul Momineen Sayyidina Aaisha (Radiyallahu anha) replied:
Why should I not be happy with your Duua for me!
He (Sallallahu alaihi wasallam) said:
I swear by Allah!
This is my Duua for my Ummah in every Salat.

{ Bazzar, Majma-ul-Zawaid }

There are certain times dua (supplication) is more likely to be accepted by Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) as mentioned by Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam). These times are as follows:

1. The Last Third Of The Night

Abu Hurairah (radiAllahu anhu) narrated that Allah's Messenger (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said: 'In the last third of every night our Rabb (Cherisher and Sustainer) (Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala)) descends to the lowermost heaven and says; "Who is calling Me, so that I may answer him? Who is asking Me so that may I grant him? Who is seeking forgiveness from Me so that I may forgive him?."' [Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith Qudsi]Amr ibn Absah narrated that the Prophet said: 'The closest any worshipper can be to His Lord is during the last part of the night, so if you can be amongst those who remember Allah at that time, then do so.'[at-Tirmidhi, an-Nasa'i, al-Hakim - Sahih]

2. Late At Night

When people are sleeping and busy with worldly pleasures Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) gives the believers an opportunity, or an answer hour if they can fight sleep and invoke Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) for whatever they need.

The Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said: 'There is at night an hour, no Muslim happens to be asking Allah any matter of this world or the Hereafter, except that he will be given it, and this (occurs) every night.'[Muslim #757]

3. Between Adhan and Iqamah

Anas (radiAllahu anhu) narrated that Allah's Messenger (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said: 'A supplication made between the Adhan and Iqama is not rejected.' [Ahmad, abu Dawud #521, at-Tirmidhi #212, Sahih al-Jami #3408, an-Nasai and Ibn Hibban graded it sahih (sound)]

4. An Hour On Friday

Narrated Abu Hurairah (radiAllahu anhu): Allah's Messenger (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) talked about Friday and said: 'There is an hour on Friday and if a Muslim gets it while offering Salat (prayer) and asks something from Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala), then Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) will definitely meet his demand.' And he (the Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) pointed out the shortness of that particular time with his hands.[Sahih al-Bukhari]Some have said that this hour is from the time the Imam (prayer's leader) enters the mosque on Friday's prayer until the prayer is over (ie between the two khutbahs), whereas others have said that it is the last hour of the day (ie after the Asr prayer until the Maghrib prayer). (Note: when we say an hour here we do not mean the hour everyone knows (60 minutes) but an unspecified period of time because the time counters which we use today came after the Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) had died.

5. While Drinking Zamzam Water

Jaber (radiAllahu anhu) narrated that Allah's Messenger (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said: 'Zamzam water is for what it is drunk for.' [Ahmad 3: 357 and Ibn Majah #3062] This means that when you drink Zamzam water you may ask Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) for anything you like to gain or benefit from this water such as healing from illness.... etc.

6. While Prostrating
Abu Hurairah (radiAllahu anhu) narrated that Allah's Messenger (salAllahu alayhi wasalam), said: 'The nearest a slave can be to his Lord is when he is prostrating, so invoke (supplicate) Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) much in it. [Muslim, abu Dawud, an-Nasa'i and others, Sahih al-Jami #1175]

When a Muslim is in his Salat (prayer) he is facing Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) and when he prostrates he is the nearest he can be to Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) so it is best to invoke Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) at this time.It is said that while in prostration, one should not ask for worldy needs (ie a nice car, a new job, etc), but for the Hereafter.

7. When Waking Up At Night

Narrated Ubada Bin As-Samit that Allah's Messenger (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said: 'Whomever wakes up at night and says La ilaha illallahu wahdahu la shrika lahu lahulmulku, wa lahul hamdu, wa huwa ala kulli shai'in qadir. Alhamdu lillahi, wa subhanallahi wa la ilaha illallahu, wallah akbir, wa la hawla wala quwata illa billah (none has the right to be worshipped but Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) He is the only one who has no partners. His is the kingdom and all the praises are for Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) All the glories are for Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) And none has the right to be worshipped but Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) and Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) is the most Great and there is neither might nor power except with Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) and then says, Allahumma ighfir li (O Allah! Forgive me) or invokes Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala), he will be responded to and if he makes ablution and performs Salat (prayer), his Salat (prayer) will be accepted. [Sahih al-Bukhari]

8. At The End Of The Obligatory Salat

Narrated Abu Omamah (radiAllahu anhu): that Allah's Messenger (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) was asked, O Messenger of Allah, which supplication is heard (by Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala), he said the end of the night and at the end of the obligatory Salat (prayer) [at-Tirmidhi] This time is after saying 'At-tahyat' , and before making Tasleem (finishing prayer)

9. The Night Of 'Qadr' (Decree)

This night is the greatest night of the year. This is the night which the almighty Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) said about it, "The night of Al-Qadar (Decree) is better than a thousand months." [Surah al-Qadr, 97: 3]The Night of Decree is one of the odd nights of the last ten nights of the blessed month of Ramadan. The angels descend down to the earth, and the earth is overwhelmed with peace and serenity until the break of dawn and when he doors of Paradise are opened, the worshipper is encouraged to turn to Allah to ask for his needs for this world and the Hereafter.

10. During The Rain

Narrated Sahel Ibn Sa'ad (radiAllahu anhu): that the Messenger of Allah (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said: 'Two will not be rejected, Supplication when the Adhan (call of prayer) is being called, and at the time of the rain'. [Al-Hakim 2: 114, and Abu Dawud #2540, ibn Majah] 'Seek the response to your du'as when the armies meet, and the prayer is called, and when rain falls'[reported by Imam al-Shafi' in al-Umm, al-Sahihah #1469] The time of the rain is a time of mercy from Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) so, one should take advantage of this time when Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) is having mercy on His slaves.

11. At The Adhan

'Seek the response to your du'as when the armies meet, and the prayer is called, and when rain falls'[reported by Imam al-Shafi' in al-Umm, al-Sahihah #1469] In another hadith; 'When the prayer is called, the doors of the skies are opened, and the du'a is answered'[al-Tayalisi in his Musnad #2106, al-Sahihah #1413]

12. The One Who Is Suffering Injustice And Opression

The Messenger of Allah (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said to Mua'ad Ibn Jabal (radiAllahu anhu), 'Beware of the supplication of the unjustly treated, because there is no shelter or veil between it (the supplication of the one who is suffering injustice) and Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala)' [Sahih Al-Bukhari and Muslim] The prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) declared,'Three men whose dua is never rejected (by Allah) are: the fasting person until he breaks his fast (in another narration, when he breaks fast), the just ruler and the one who is oppressed.'[Ahmad, at-Tirmidhi - Hasan] In another hadith; The Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) declared:'Three du'as are surely answered: The du'a of the oppressed, the du'a of the traveler, and the du'a of the father/mother (upon their child)'The One who is suffering injustice is heard by Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) when he invokes Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) to retain his rights from the unjust one or oppressor. Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) has sworn to help the one who is suffering from injustice sooner or later as the Messenger of Allah (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said.

13. The Traveler

The Messenger of Allah (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said; Three supplications will not be rejected (by Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala)), the supplication of the parent for his child, the supplication of the one who is fasting, and the supplication of the traveler. [al-Bayhaqi, at-Tirmidhi - Sahih] During travel supplication is heard by Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) if the trip is for a good reason, but if the trip is for a bad intention or to perform illegal things (making sins) this will not apply to it.

14. The Parent's Supplication For Their Child

The Messenger of Allah (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said; Three supplications will not be rejected (by Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala)), the supplication of the parent for his child, the supplication of the one who is fasting, and the supplication of the traveler. [al-Bayhaqi, at-Tirmidhi - Sahih]

15. Dua After Praising Allah And Giving Salat On The Prophet (Salallahu Alayhi Wasalam) in the tashahhud at the end of salat.
Narrated Faddalah ibn Ubayd (radiAllahu anhu): that the Messenger of Allah (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said: 'When anyone of you makes du'a, let him start by glorifying his Lord and praising Him, then let him send blessings upon the Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam), then let him pray for whatever he wants'[abu Dawud #1481, at-Tirmidhi #3477]In another hadith; Baqiy ibn Mukhallid (radiAllahu anhu) narrated that that the Messenger of Allah (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said: 'Every du'a is not responded to until one sends blessings upon the Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam)'[al-Bayhaqi]In another hadith; Umar (radiAllahu anhu) narrated that the Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said:'Du'a is detained between the heavens and the earth and no part of it is taken up until you send blessings upon your Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam)'[at-Tirmidhi #486] After a person has finished his tashahhud and before saying the 'salam', supplication at this time is one likely to be responded to.Ibn Mas'ud narrates: I was once praying, and the Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam), Abu Bakr and Umar (were all present). When I sat down (in the final tashahhud), I praised Allah, then sent salams on the Prophet, then started praying for myself. At this, the Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said:'Ask, and you shall be given it! Ask, and you shall be given it!'[at-Tirmidhi #593 - hasan, Mishkat al-Misbah #931]

16. The dua of a Muslim for his absent brother or sister Muslim stemming from the heart.

The prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said:'There is no believing servant who supplicates for his brother in his absence where the angels do not say, 'the same be for you''[Muslim]

17. Dua on the Day of Arafat

The Messenger of Allah (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said: 'The best supplication is the supplication on the day of Arafat'. [at-Tirmidhi and Malik] The day of Arafat is the essence and pinnacle of Hajj. On this great and momentous day, millions of worshippers gather together on one plain, from every corner of the world, with only one purpose in mind - to respone to the call of their Creator. During this auspicious day, Allah does not refuse the requests of His worshippers.

18. Dua during the month of Ramadan

Ramadan is month full of many blessings, thus the du'a of Ramadan is a blessed one. This can be inferred from the Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) saying:'When Ramadan comes, the Doors of Mercy (another narration says Paradise) are opened, and the doors of Hell are closed, and the Sahitans are locked up'Thus, it is clear that du'a during Ramadan has a greater chance of being accepted, as the Gates of Paradise and Mercy are opened.[Sahih al-Bukhari #1899, Muslim #1079 and others]

19. Dua when the Armies meet

When the Muslim is facing the enemy in battle, at this critical period, the du'a of a worshipper is accepted.Sahl ibn Sa'd (radiAllahu anhu) narrtaed the the Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said:'Two duas are never rejected, or rarely rejected: the du'a during the call for prayer, and the du'a during the clamity when the two armies attack each other'[abu Dawud #2540, ibn Majah, al-Hakim]In another narration: 'Seek the response to your du'as when the armies meet, and the prayer is called, and when rain falls'[reported by Imam al-Shafi' in al-Umm, al-Sahihah #1469]

20. When Muslims gather for the purpose of invoking and remembering Allah (Dhikrullah)

The Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said:If a group of people sit together remembering Allah, the angels will circle them, mercy will shroud them, peace will descend onto them and Allah will remember them among those with Him. [Muslim]

21. First Ten days of Dhul-Hijjah

The Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said:'There are no days during which good deeds are more beloved to Allah than during these ten days'[Sahih al-Bukhai #969 and others]

22. Dua when the heart reaches out to Allah and is ready to be totally sincere

23. At Midnight

Abu Umamah (radiAllahu anhu) said, the Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) was questioned; 'Which du'a is heard (by Allah)?' He answered,'At midnight and at the end of every obligatory prayer.'[at-Tirmidhi - Hasan]

25. Dua of people after the death of a person

In a long hadith, Umm Salamah (radiAllahu anha) narrated that the Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said, when Abu Salamah had just passed away, and had closed his eyes,'Do not ask for yourselves anything but good, for the angels will say 'Ameen' to all that you ask for. O Allah, forgive Abu Salamah, and raise his ranks among those who are guided.'[Muslim, abu Dawud, Ahmad]

26. Dua of the one fasting until he breaks his fast

The Messenger of Allah (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said; Three supplications will not be rejected (by Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala)), the supplication of the parent for his child, the supplication of the one who is fasting, and the supplication of the traveler. [al-Bayhaqi, at-Tirmidhi - Sahih]

27. Dua of the one fasting at the time of breaking fast

The prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) declared,'Three men whose dua is never rejected (by Allah) are: when a fasting person breaks fast (in another narration, the fasting person until he breaks his fast), the just ruler and the one who is oppressed.'[Ahmad, at-Tirmidhi - Hasan]

29. Dua of a just Ruler

The prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) declared,'Three men whose dua is never rejected (by Allah) are: the fasting person until he breaks his fast (in another narration, when he breaks fast), the just ruler and the one who is oppressed.'[Ahmad, at-Tirmidhi - Hasan]

100 Authentic Sunan!
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Sleeping on Wudu The Prophet, sallallahu ‘alayhi wa salam told al-Baraa` bin ‘Aazib, radiallahu ‘anh, If you go to your bed, then do your wudoo` (ablution) as you would do it for prayer, then lie on your right” [Agreed upon, No. 6311.]
Reading Surat al-Ikhlas, al-Falaq and an-Nas before sleeping: From ‘Aishah radiallahu ‘anha, the Messenger, sallallahu ‘alayhi wa salam used to recite “Qul huwallahu ahad”, “Qul a’oothu birrabilfalaq” and “Qul a’oothu birrabinnaas” every night when he went to sleep, then wiped his face and whatever he was able from his body, beginning with his head and face, and what faces him from his body, three times”
. [al-Bukhari: 5017]
Doing takbeer and tasbeeh when going to sleep: ‘Ali, radiallahu ‘anh narrates that the Messenger of Allah, sallallahu ‘alayhi wa salam said when Fatimah asked him for a servant, “Shall I not lead you to that which is better for you than a servant? If you go to your mattresses, or rest to sleep, then say Allahu Akbar thirty-four times, and say subhan Allah thirty-three times, and say alhamdulilah thirty-three times, for they are better for you than having a servant” [Agreed upon: 6318 & 6915]
Supplicating when awoken from sleep: ‘Ubadah bin as-Saamit, radiallahu ‘anh narrates that the Prophet, sallallahu ‘alayhi wa salam said: “Anyone awoken in the night and says: Laa ilaha illa Allah, wahdatu laa shareeka lah, lahul-mulku walahul hamd, wa huwa ‘ala kulli shay`in qadeer, alhamdulilah was-subhaan Allah, wallahu akbar, wa laa hawla wa laa quwata illa billah, then said, Allahumma aghfirli or invoked Allah, he will be answered, and if he does ablution and prays, his prayer will be accepted” [al-Bukhari 6313]
Supplicating once awake with the following supplication:
Alhamdulilah alathee ahyaanaa ba’da maa amatana, wa ilayhin-nushoor (Praise be to Allah Who granted us life after death, and to Him we will be ressurected) [al-Bukhari, 6312, from Huthayfah bin al-Yamaan, radiallahu 'anh]
Rinse water and sniff in one go: ‘Abdullah bin Zayd, radiallahu ‘anh narrates that the Messenger of Allah, sallallahu ‘alayhi wa salam said: “Rinse water in your mouth, and sniff it with one hand (in one go” [Muslim:555]
Ablution before Ghusl: ‘Aishah, radiallahu ‘anha narrates that the Prophet of Allah, sallallahu ‘alayhi wa salam: “Used to, if he wishes to wash from janaabah (complete impurity), began by washing his hands, then would do ablution as he would for salah, then he would enter his fingers into the water, and would touch the roots of his hair with it, then would pour (water) over his head with his palms, and then would let water cover his entire body” [al-Bukhari: 248]
Tashahhud after ablution: ‘Umar bin al-Khattaab, radiallahu ‘anh said: The Messenger of Allah, sallallahu ‘alayhi wa salam said: “None of you perfects his ablution, then says: Ashhadu al-Laa ilaha illa Allah, wa anna Muhammadan ‘abduhu warasooluh, except that the eight gates of paradise open for him, and for him is to enter it from wherever he wants” [Muslim: 553]
Being economical with water: Anas, radiallahu ‘anh said: “The Prophet, sallallahu ‘alayhi wa salam used to wash with a saa’* to five amdaad, and would do ablution with a mudd“ [Agreed upon: 201 & 737] (*): A saa’ is equivalent to four mudds. A mudd is a handful using two hands cupped together, of an average-sized man
Two rak’ah prayer after ablution: The Messenger of Allah, sallallahu ‘alayhi wa salam said: “Whosoever performs ablution like that of mine, then prays two rak’ah without having any other concern on his mind, all of his past sins will be forgiven.”
[Agreed upon: 159 & 539]
Repeating the words of the adhan after the mu’adhdhin then supplicating for the Prophet : It is narrated on the authority of ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Amr that he heard the Prophet say: “When you hear the mu’adhdhin (caller to prayer) make the adhaan, then say what he says, and then supplicate for me, for whoever supplicates for me once, then Allah will do so for him ten times.” [Muslim : 849]*N.B. The dua to be made after the adhan is:‘O Allah, Owner of this perfect call and Owner of this prayer to be performed, bestow upon Muhammad al-waseelah and al-fadeelah and send him upon a praised platform which You have promised him. Verily, You never fail in Your promise.’
Frequent use of the siwaak (tooth stick): It is narrated on the authority of Abu Hurayrah that the Prophet said: “If it weren’t for causing difficulty for my nation, I would have ordered the use of the siwaak at every prayer” [Agreed upon : 887/ 589]
Just as it is from the Sunnah to use the siwaak when waking up, at wudu` (ritual ablutions), when the smell of one’s mouth changes, when about to read the Quran and when entering one’s house.
Going early to the Masjid: It is narrated on the authority of Abu Hurayrah that the Prophet said: “Were the people to know [the reward] of going to the masjid early, they would race for it…” [Agreed upon 981/615]
Walking to the masjid: It is narrated on the authority of Abu Hurayrah that the Prophet said:“Shall I direct you to that by which Allah erases [peoples'] sins and raises them in rank?” The people replied, “Yes, O Messenger of Allah.” He said: “Performing the ablution thoroughly despite odds, frequently walking to the masjid, and waiting for the prayers from one to the next, and this is a Ribat [1] for you.” [Muslim: 587][1] Ribat: Guarding the frontlines of the Muslims, the reward for which is very great. So in this context, the Prophet is saying that the reward for these things is very great
.
Going to the prayer with dignity and tranquility: It is narrated on the authority of Abu Hurayrah that the Prophet said: “When the Iqama is pronounced for prayer, do not go to it running but go walking with [calmness and] tranquillity. Pray however much [of the prayer] you are in time for, and make up whatever you miss.” [Agreed Upon: 1359-908]
Making du’a’ upon entering and leaving the masjid: It is narrated on the authority of Abu Humayd al-Saa’idee and Abu Usayd that the Prophet said: “When any of you enters the masjid, he should say, ‘O Allah, open the gates of Your Mercy for me,’ اللهُمَّ اِفْتَحْ لِي أَبْوابَ رَحْمَتِك
َ and when he leaves he should say, ‘O Allah, I ask you from Your Favour. اللهُمَّ إِنّي أَسْأَلُكَ مِِنْ فَضْلِك‘“ [Muslim : 1952]
Praying behind a sutra [barrier]: It is narrated on the authority of Musa ibn Talhah on the authority of his father who said: the Prophet said: “If any of you places something in front of him, [at least] equal [in height] to the back of a saddle, he should pray without caring who passes [in front of him] on the other side of it.” [Muslim:1111] Note: A sutrah can be anything a person puts in front of himself while he is praying, such as a wall, or a long stick, and the such.
The back of a saddle is approximately two thirds of a cubit in height [so the sutrah should be at least the same length].
Sitting in al-iq’aa’ between the two prostrations: It is narrated on the authority of Abu Zubayr that he heard Tawus say: We asked Ibn ‘Abbas about al-iq’aa’ [1]. He said: “It is sunnah.” We said to him: “We find it hard upon the feet.” Ibn ‘Abbas said: “It is the sunnah of your Prophet .“ [Muslim: 1198] [1] al-iq’aa’ is to prop up the two feet and sit on the heels. It is done when sitting between two sajdahs (prostrations).
Sitting in the tawarruk [1] position in the second tashahhud: It is narrated on the authority of Abu Humayd al-Sa’di who said: “When the Prophet sat in the last rak’ah he would push his left foot forward, prop up his right foot, and sit on his buttock.”
[al-Bukhari:828] [1] al-tawarruk is to rest the body, while sitting, on the left thigh; put the the left foot under the right leg, while setting the right foot upright; and support the body by grasping the left knee with the left hand.
Making lots of supplication before ending the prayer with ‘as-salamu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullah’: It is narrated on the authority of ‘Abd-Allah ibn ‘Umar who said: “We used to when we were with the Prophet …he said, ‘Then let him be free to choose whatever supplication impresses him and supplicate with it.’” [al-Bukhari:835]
Performing the Sunan and regular non-obligatory prayers (rawaatib): It is narrated on the authority of Umm Habeeba that she said: “I heard the Messenger of Allah say ‘There is no Muslim slave who prays twelve units of voluntary prayer besides the obligatory ones to Allah every day except that Allah builds for him a house in paradise‘” [Muslim:835] They are: two before fajr (dawn) prayers; four before zuhr (afternoon) prayers and two afterwards; two after maghrib (evening) prayer and two after
ishaa` (night) prayers.
The Forenoon Prayer (Salaat al-Duhaa): It is narrated on the authority of Abu Dharr that the Prophet said “Every morning charity is due for every one of your joints: every tasbeeh (i.e. saying subhanallah) is charity; every tahmeed (i.e. saying al-hamdu-lillah) is charity; every tahleel (i.e. saying laa ilaaha illallah) is charity; every takbeer (i.e. saying Allahu akbar) is charity; every act of enjoining good is charity and every act of prohibiting evil is charity; and doing two units of prayer in the forenoon suffices all that.” [Muslim:1671]
The Night Prayer (Qiyam al-layl): It is narrated on the authority of Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah was asked what the best prayer is after the obligatory ones. He said:
“The best prayer after the obligatory prayers is the prayer in the middle of the night.” [Muslim: 2756]
The Witr (’odd’) Prayer: It is narrated on the authority of Ibn ‘Umar that the Prophet said: “Make your last prayer at night an odd number” [Muslim: 998-1755]
Praying in shoes when pure: Anas ibn Maalik was asked, “Did the Prophet pray in his shoes? He said, “Yes.” [al-Bukhari: 386]
Praying in Masjid al-Qubaa`: It is narrated on the authority of Ibn ‘Umar that the Prophet used to go to Qubaa` riding and and by foot. Ibn Numayr* added: ‘Ubaydullaah narrated to us on the authority of Naafi’, “And he prayed two units of prayer there” [Agreed upon: 1194-3390]
Performing voluntary prayers in one’s house: It is narrated on the authority of Jaabir that he said the Messenger of Allah said: “If one of you has finished the prayer in his mosque, let him make a portion of his prayers for his home, as Allah will certainly put goodness in his home from his prayer.” [Muslim: 1822]
Prayer for divine guidance (Istikhaara): It is narrated on the authority of Jaabir bin ‘Abd-Allah that he said the Messenger of Allah used to teach us istikhaara like he used to teach us a chapter from the Quran” [Bukhari: 1162]
Sitting in prayer area after dawn prayers (fajr) until the sun rises: It is narrated on the authority of Jaabir bin Samra that he said the Prophet used to sit in his prayer area when he prayed fajr until the sun had rose well [Muslim: 1526]
Bathing on the day of Jumuah:
It is narrated on the authority of Ibn ‘Umar that he said the Messenger of Allah said: “If one of you comes to Jumuah, let him have a bath.” [Agreed upon: 1951 & 977]
Going early to Jumuah prayer: It is narrated on the authority of Abu Hurayra that he said the Messenger of Allah said: “When Friday comes, at each door of the mosque there are angels who write down the first ones to come to the mosque. The one who comes early is like who sacrificed a camel, then those who come after him are like one who sacrificed a cow, then one who sacrificed a horned ram, then one who sacrificed a chicken, then like one who offered an egg. Then when the imaam sits down they close their books and come to listen to the sermon.” [Agreed upon: 929 & 1964]
Seeking the hour of having one’s prayer answered on Jumuah day: It is narrated on the authority of Abu Hurayrah that the day of Jumuah was mentioned and the Messenger of Allah
said: “On this day there is a time when no Muslim stands and prays, asking Allah for something, but Allah will grant him it” – and he gestured with his hands to indicate how short that time is. [Agreed upon: 935 & 1969]
Going to the Eed prayer by one path and returning by another: It is narrated on the authority of Jaabir that he said: “The Messenger of Allah on Eed day used to differ paths” [al-Bukhari: 986]
Funeral prayers (janaaza): It is narrated on the authority of Abu Hurayrah who said that the Messenger of Allah said: “Whoever attends a funeral until the prayer is offered has a qiraat, and whoever attends it until it is buried will have two qiraats.” It was asked: “What are the two qiraats?” He said, “Like two mountains.”
[Muslim 2189]
Visiting graveyards: It is narrated on the authority of Buraydah who said that the Messenger of Allah said: “I used to prohibit you from visiting graves, so visit them now…” [Muslim 2260]
Pre-dawn meal (suhoor): It is narrated on the authority of Anas who said that the Messenger of Allah said: “Have the pre-dawn meal. Verily in the pre-dawn meal is blessing” [Agreed upon: 2549 & 1923]
Hastening the breaking of the fast when the sun has set: It is narrated on the authority of Sahl bin Sa’d who said that the Messenger of Allah
said: “The people will continue to be fine so long as they hasten to break the fast.” [Agreed upon: 2554 & 1957]
Standing for night prayer during Ramadan: It is narrated on the authority of Abu Hurayra who said that the Messenger of Allah said: “Whoever watches the night in prayer in Ramadan with faith and expectancy, will be forgiven all his previous wrong actions.” [Agreed upon: 1779 & 37]
Staying in `itikaaf during the last ten days of Ramadhan: It is narrated on the authority of Ibn ‘Umar who said: The Messenger of Allah used to practise Itikaf in the last ten days of the month of Ramadan. [Bukhari: 2025]
Fasting for six days in the month of Shawwal: It is narrated on the authority of Abu Ayub al-Ansari who said that the Messenger of Allah
said: “He that observed fasting in Ramadan then he follows it with six days of Shawwal, this is equal to the fasting of the whole life.” [Bukhari: 2758]
Observing fast for three days every month: It is narrated on the authority of Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) who said: My friend (the Messenger of Allah ) directed me to observe fast for three days in every month, to perform two Rak`ah (optional) Duha prayer at forenoon and to perform the Witr prayer before going to bed. [Agreed upon: 1672 & 1178]
Observing fast on the day of Arafah: It is narrated on the authority of Abu Qatadah who said that the Messenger of Allah said: “Fasting on the day of ‘Arafah is an expiation for two years, the year preceding it and the year following it.” [Muslim: 3746]
Observing fast on the day of Ashurah: It is narrated on the authority of Abu Qatadah who said that the Messenger of Allah said: “Fasting the day of ‘Ashurah is an expiation for the year preceding it.” [Muslim: 3746]
Appointing a leader when travelling: It is narrated on the authority of Abu Saeed and Abu Hurayrah who said that the Messenger of Allah said: “When three men travel together, they should make one of them their leader.” [Abu Dawood: 2608]
Saying ‘Allahu akbar’ (Allah is Great) when ascending and saying ‘Subhaanallah’ (Glory be to Allah) when descending: It is narrated on the authority of Jaabir who said: “We used to say Allahu akbar when we ascended and we said subhanallah when descending” [Bukhari 2994]
Supplication for stopover:
It is narrated on the authority of Khawlah bint Hakeem who said: I heard the Messenger of Allah say: “Whoever stops over somewhere and says, ‘I seek refuge in the perfect words of Allah from the evil of what He created,’ nothing will harm him until he sets off from that stopover of his.”[Muslim: 6878]
Stopping first at the mosque when returning from a journey: It is narrated on the authority of Ka’b bin Maalik who said that the Prophet used to stop first at the mosque and pray there when he returned from a journey.[Agreed upon: 443 & 1659]
Supplication upon wearing new clothes: It is narrated on the authority of Abu Saeed al-Khudree who said that when the Messenger of Allah used to wear new clothing, he would name it by its name either qamees (shirt) or ‘imamah (turban) then say: “O Allah for you is praise! You clothed me it and I ask you for its good and the for what it was made for. And I seek refuge in you from its evil and the evil of what it has been created for”
[Abu Dawood: 4020]
Starting wearing the shoe with the right: It is narrated on the authority of Abu Hurayrah who said that when the Messenger of Allah said: “If one of you puts on shoes, let him begin with the right. And when he takes it off, let him begin with the left. And let him put them both on or let him take them off both.” [Agreed upon: 5495 & 5855]
Saying ‘bismillah’ at the start of eating: It is narrated on the authority of Abu Salamah I was in the room of the Messenger of Allah and my hand was flying around the plate. So he said to me: “O young man, mention the name of Allah, eat with your right and eat what is nearest to you.” [Agreed upon: 5376 & 5269]
Praising Allah after eating and drinking: It is narrated on the authority of Anas bin Maalik who said the Messenger of Allah said: “Indeed Allah is pleased with the slave who eats food and then praises Him for it or drinks a drink and then praises Him for it.”
[Muslim 6932]
Sitting when drinking: It is narrated on the authority of Anas who said the Prophet prohibited a man drinking whilst standing. [Muslim 5275]
Rinsing one’s mouth after consuming milk: It is narrated on the authority of ‘Abbas that the Messenger of Allah drank milk and then rinsed his mouth. He said: “It contains fat.” [Agreed upon 5609 & 798]
Not criticising food: It is narrated on the authority of Abu Hurayrah that he said the Messenger of Allah did not ever criticise food. If he liked it, he ate it and if he disliked it, he left it. [Agreed upon 5380 & 5409]
Eating with three fingers:
It is narrated on the authority of Ka’b bin Maalik that the Messenger of Allah used to eat with three fingers and lick his hand before wiping it. [Muslim 5297]
Drinking Zamzam water and using it as a cure: It is narrated on the authority of Abu Dharr that he said the Messenger of Allah said about Zamzam water: “It is blessed and a food that nourishes” al-Tayaalisee adds, “And a cure for sickness.” [Muslim 6359]
Eating on Eed al-Fitr before going to the prayer area: It is narrated on the authority of Anas bin Maalik that he said the Messenger of Allah did not proceed on the day of al-Fitr until he had eaten some dates. And in another narration: He used to eat an odd number. [al-Bukhari: 953]
Reading the Quran frequently:
It is narrated on the authority of Abu Amaama al-Baahileewho said: I heard the Messenger of Allah say: “Read the Quran, as it will come on the day of resurrection as an intercessor for its devotees.” [Muslim: 1874]
Beautifying one’s voice in the recitation of the Quran: It is narrated on the authority of Abu Hurayrah that he heard the Messenger of Allah say: “Allah does not listen to a prophet as He listens to a prophet who recites the Qur’an in a loud and pleasant tone.” [Agreed upon: 5024 & 1847]
Always remembering Allah: It is narrated on the authority of ‘Aa`ishah that she said the Messenger of Allah would remember Allah at all times. [Muslim: 826]
Glorification: It is narrated on the authority of Juwayriyya that the Messenger of Allah left her company one morning when he had prayed the dawn prayers and she was in the mosque. Then he returned after the sun had risen whilst she was still sitting, and said: “Have you been like this since I left you?” She said, “Yes.” The Prophet said, “I have said four utterances after you three times that should they be weighed with what you have said since daytime they would outweigh them: ‘How perfect Allah is and I praise Him by the number of His creation and His pleasure, and by the weight of His throne, and the ink of His words.’” [Muslim: 2726]
Responding to the one who sneezes: It is narrated on the authority of Abu Hurayrah that the Prophet said: “When one of you sneezes, let him say, al-hamdu-lillah (’All praise be to Allah’). And let his brother or companions say to him, yarhamukallah (’May Allah have mercy upon you’), and if he says, yar
hamukallah, let him say, yahdikumullahu wa yuslihu baalakum (’May Allah guide you and straighten your affairs’).” [al-Bukhari: 6224]
Praying for the ill: It is narrated on the authority of Ibn ‘Abbaas that the Messenger of Allah entered upon a man he was visiting, and said: “laa ba`s tuhoor in shaa` Allah (’No harm, purification if Allah wills’)” [al-Bukhari: 5662]
Putting one’s hand on a painful area and the supplication: It is narrated on the authority of ‘Uthmaan bin Abee al-’Aas that he complained about some pain to the Messenger of Allah that he found in his body since becoming Muslim. He said to him: “Put your hand on the part of your body that hurts and say: bismillah three times and then say seven times: `a’oodhu billahi wa qudratihi min sharri maa ajidu wa uhadhir. ” [Muslim: 5737]

Supplications when hearing the cock crow and seeking refuge with Allah on hearing the donkey bray: It is narrated on the authority of Abu Hurayrah that the Prophet said: “When you hear the cock crow ask from Allah’s grace as it has seen an angel and when you hear the donkey bray seek refuge in Allah from the devil as it has seen a devil. ” [Agreed upon: 6920 - 3303]
Supplication during rainfall: It is narrated on the authority of ‘Aa`ishah that when the Messenger of Allah saw rain he would say: “Allaahumma sayyiban naafi’an. (O Allah make it a beneficial rain cloudl).” [al-Bukhari: 1032]
Remembering Allah when entering the house: It is narrated on the authority of Jaabir bin ‘Abd Allaah that he said: I heard the Messenger of Allah say: “When a man enters his house and remembers Allah - the Honourable and Majestic - with his entering and eating, Satan says, ‘No place to sleep and no supper for you.’ And when man enters and does not remember Allah with his entrance, Satan says, ‘You’ve found your place to sleep.’ If he doesn’t remember Allah when eating, he says, ‘You’ve found somewhere to sleep and have supper.’”
[Muslim: 5362]
Remembering Allah in gatherings: It is narrated on the authority of Abu Hurayrah that when the Prophet said: “People do not sit in a gathering that doesn’t remember Allah or send benedictions upon their prophet except that there is sorrow upon them. If Allah wills He will punish them, and if He wills He wil forgive them.” [al-Tirmidhi: 3380]
Supplication for entering the toilet: It is narrated on the authority of Anas bin Maalik that he said: When the Prophet would enter where he answer the call of nature he would say: “Allahumma innee a’oodhu bika min al-khubthi wal-khabaa`ith (O Allah I seek refuge in You from the male and female devils).” [Agreed upon: 6322 - 831]
Supplication for strong winds: It is narrated on the authority of ‘Aa`ishah that the Prophet
would say when it got very windy: “Allahumma innee as`aluka khayrahaa wa khayra maa feehaa wa khayra maa ursilat bihi wa a’oodhu bika min sharrihaa wa sharri maa feehaa wa sharri maa ursilat bih (O Allah I ask you for its good and whatever good is in it and any good sent by it, and I seek refuge in you from its evil and whatever evil is in it and any evil sent by it).” [Muslim 2085]
Praying for Muslims in their absence: It is narrated on the authority of Abu Dardaa` that he heard the Messenger of Allah say: “Whoever prays for his brother in his absence, the appointed angel for him says, ‘Ameen and for you something similar.’” [Muslim 6928]
Supplication for calamities: It is narrated on the authority of Umm Salamah that she said: I heard the Messenger of Allah say: “There is no Muslim struck with a calamity and says what Allah has commanded, innaa lillahi wa innaa ilayhi raaji’oon. Allahumma`jurnee fee mu
seebatee wa akhlif lee khayran minhaa (To Allah we belong, and to Him we return. O Allah reward me for my calamity and give me something better than it) except that Allah will replace it with something better.” [Muslim 2126]
Spreading Islamic salutations: It is narrated on the authority of al-Baraa` bin ‘Aazib that he said: The Prophet ordered us with seven things [and at the end of them] he ordered us to visit the sick…and spread Islamic salutations. [Agreed upon: 5388 - 5175]
Seeking knowledge: It is narrated on the authority of Abu Hurayrah that he said: The Messenger of Allah said: “Whosoever treads a path seeking knowledge on it, Allah will make easy for him a path to Paradise” [Muslim: 6853]
Seeking permission to enter three times: It is narrated on the authority of Abu Musa al-Ash’ari that the Messenger of Allah said:
“Seeking permission is three times. If you are given permission then you can, otherwise return.” [Agreed upon: 6245 - 5633]
Putting a chewed sweet morsel like dates in the mouth of the new born (Tahneek): It is narrated on the authority of Abu Musa al-Ash’ari that he said: A boy was born to me and I took him to the Prophet . He named him Ibrahim and did tahneek on him with a date and prayed for his blessing.[Agreed upon: 5467 - 5615]
Sacrificial feast (’aqeeqah) for the new born: It is narrated on the authority of ‘Aa`ishah that she said: The Messenger of Allah ordered us to sacrifice one sheep for a baby girl and two sheep for a baby boy.”[Ahmad: 25764]
Exposing parts of the body to falling rain: It is narrated on the authority of Anas that he said: Some rain fell on us whilst with the Messenger of Allah . So the Messenger of Allah took off some of his clothing until is was covered by the rain. We said: O Messenger of Allah! Why did you do that? He said:
“Because it has newly come from its Lord.” [Muslim: 2083]
Visiting the sick: It is narrated on the authority of Thawbaan, the freed slave of the Messenger of Allah , that the Messenger of Allah said: “Whoever visits a sick person continues to be in the khurqa of Paradise.” It was said, “O Messenger of Allah! What is the khurqa of Paradise?” He said: “Its harvest.” [Muslim 6554]
Smiling: It is narrated on the authority of Abu Dharr that he said: The Messenger of Allah said to me: “Never belittle anything from good deeds even if you meet your brother with a smiling face.” [Muslim 6690]
Visiting one another for the sake of Allah:
It is narrated on the authority of Abu Hurayrah that the Prophet said: “A man visited a brother of his in another town and Allah appointed an angel to guard him on his way. When he came to him, the angel said, ‘Where are you going?’ He said, ‘I am going to a brother of mine in this town.’ He said, ‘Do you have some property with him that you want to check on?’ He said, ‘No, it is only that I love him for the sake of Allah Almighty.’ He said, ‘I am the messenger of Allah to you to tell you that Allah loves you as you love this man for His sake.’” [Muslim6549]
Annoucing one’s love for one’s brother: It is narrated on the authority of al-Miqdaam bin Ma’deekarab that the Prophet said: “If one of you loves his brother, let him inform him that he loves him.” [Ahmad 16303]
Suppressing yawns: It is narrated on the authority of Abu Hurayrah that he said: The Messenger of Allah said: “Yawning is from the Devil. If one of you yawns let him suppress it as much as possible, as when one of you goes ahhh, the Devil laughs.”
[Agreed upon: 3289 - 7490]
Benefit of the doubt and thinking well of others: It is narrated on the authority of Abu Hurayrah that the Messenger of Allah said: “Beware of suspicion, Indeed suspicion is the most untruthful of speech.” [Agreed upon: 6067 - 6536]
Helping one’s family with housework: It is narrated on the authority of Abu Hurayrah that he said: I asked ‘Aa`ishah what the Messenger of Allah used to do in the house. She said: “He used to help with the housework and when it was time to pray he would leave for the prayer.”[al-Bukhari: 676]
Prophetic pratices of the natural human state (fitra): It is narrated on the authority of Abu Hurayrah that he said: The Messenger of Allah said: “The natural human constitution are five [or five things are from the natural human constitution]: circumcision, shaving the pubic hairs, plucking the armpit hairs, trimming the nails and shortening the moustache.”
[Agreed upon: 5889 - 597]
Caring for orphans: It is narrated on the authority of Sahl bin Sa’d that the Prophet said: “I and the carer of the orphan are like this in paradise.” He demonstrated with his finger and middle finger. [al-Bukhari: 6005]
Avoiding anger: It is narrated on the authority of Abu Hurayra (may Allah be pleased with him) that a man said to the the Prophet : “Advise me.” He said: “Don’t get angry.” He repeated it a number of times. He said: “Don’t get angry.” [al-Bukhari: 6116]
Crying out of the fear of Allah: It is narrated on the authority of Abu Hurayrah that the Prophet said: “Seven Allah will shade on the day there will no shade but His shade…[from them]…a man who remembers Allah in solitary and his eyes overflow with tears.” [Agreed upon: 1031 - 660]
Chairty of posthumous effect (Sadaqa jaariyya): It is narrated on the authority of Abu Hurayrah that the Messenger of Allah said: “The action of man stops when he dies except three things: continous charity, knowledge that benefits or a pious child who prays for him.” [Muslim: 4223]
Building mosques: It is narrated on the authority of ‘Uthmaan bin ‘Affaan that he said when he listened to the opinion of the people (which was not favorable) when he rebuilt the mosque of the Messenger of Allah
: You have not been fair to me for I have heard the Messenger of Allah say: “He who built a mosque for Allah, the Exalted, Allah would build for him a house in Paradise.” Bukayr said: I think he said: “While he seeks the pleasure of Allah.” [Agreed upon: 450 - 553]
Flexibility in buying and selling: It is narrated on the authority of Jaabir bin ‘Abd-Allaah that the Messenger of Allah said: “May Allah have mercy upon a man who is easy going when he sells, buys and is required.” [al-Bukhari: 2076]
Removing harm from the road: It is narrated on the authority of Abu Hurayra that the Messenger of Allah said: “When a man walk in a street, finds a thorny branch on the path, puts it aside, thanks Allah for it, He will forgive him.” [Muslim: 4940]

Charity: It is narrated on the authority of Abu Hurayrah that the Messenger of Allah said: “Whoever gives a sack of dates from pure earning in charity - and Allah only accepts the pure - Allah will accept it with His right and cause it to grow for it giver, just like one of you let a foal to grow, until it becomes like a mountain.” [Agreed upon: 1410 - 1014]
Increasing good deeds during the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah: It is narrated on the authority of ‘Abbaas from the Prophet that he said: “There is no action done in days better than these” They said: “Not even jihad?” He said: “Not even jihad except a man who risks his life and wealth and returns with neither.” [al-Bukhari: 969]
Killing domestic lizards (wazghah): It is narrated on the authority of Abu Hurayra who said the Messenger of Allah
said: “Whoever kills a domestic lizard with the first blow will have one hundred good deeds written for him, and if on the second less than that, and if on the third less than that.” [Muslim 8547]
Prohibition to narrate everything one hears: It is narrated on the authority of Hafs bin ‘Aasim who said the Messenger of Allah said: “It is sufficient as a sin for an individual to narrate everything he hears.” [Muslim 7]
Intending reward by spending on family: It is narrated on the authority of Abu Mas’ood al-Badri that the Prophet said: “If the Muslim spends upon his family expecting reward for it, it is charity by him.” [Muslim 2322]
Trotting (raml) during circumambulation: It is narrated on the authority of Ibn ‘Umar who said: When the Messenger of Allah did the first circumambulation, he trotted for the first three and walked for the four others. [Agreed upon: 1644 - 3048]
Persistence on a righteous action even if small: It is narrated on the authority of ‘Aa`ishah that she said: The Prophet was asked what action is most beloved to Allah. He said: “The most constant even if small.” [Agreed upon: 6465 - 1828]

Narrated Abu Hurairah (radhiAllaahu 'anhu)
Allaah's Messenger (sallallaahu 'alaihi wa sallam) said :

"Allaah The Most High has ninety-nine names.
He who retains them in his memory will enter Paradise . "

Narrated Abu As-Sawar Al-Adawi:
'Imran bin Husain said,
"The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said,

'Haya' does not bring anything except good."

Thereupon Bashir bin Ka'b said, 'It is written in the wisdom paper:
Haya leads to solemnity; Haya leads to tranquility (peace of mind)."
'Imran said to him, "I am narrating to you the saying of Allah's Apostle
and you are speaking about your paper (wisdom book)?"
(This term "Haya" covers a large number of concepts which
are to be taken together; amongst them are self respect,
modesty, bashfulness, and scruple, etc.)

(Bukhari Volume 8, Book 73, Number 138)