Friends of Allah

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 }