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120 hadith in this book; 78 translated into English.

Authentic No. 8280

O Allah, forgive my past and future sins, my hidden and apparent sins, my transgression, and the sins that You know of more than I do. You are the One who puts forward and the One who holds back. There is no god but You

‘Ali ibn Abi Tālib (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that when the Messenger of Allah (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) got up to pray, he would say: “I have turned my face in complete devotion to the One Who created the heavens and the earth, and I am not one of the polytheists…

عن علي بن أبي طالب رضي الله عنه أنَّ رسولَ الله صلى الله عليه وسلم كان إذا قامَ إلى الصلاة، قال: «وَجَّهتُ وجهي للذي فطر السماوات والأرض حنيفًا، وما أنا من المشركين، إنَّ صلاتي، ونُسُكي، ومَحياي، ومماتي لله رب العالمين…

Narrated by Ali + 21 other versions Explained

Authentic No. 8302

Allah creates every maker and what he makes

Hudhayfah (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Allah creates every maker and what he makes."

عن حذيفة رضي الله عنه مرفوعاً: «إنَّ اللهَ يصنعُ كلَّ صانعٍ وصنعَتَه».

Narrated by Hudhayfah Explained

Authentic No. 8309

Beware of the invocations of the oppressed person, for, indeed, they rise to heaven as if they were sparks of fire

Ibn ‘Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Beware of the invocations of the oppressed person, for, indeed, they rise to heaven as if they were sparks of fire."

عن ابن عمر رضي الله عنهما مرفوعاً: «اتَّقُوا دَعَوَاتِ المظلومِ؛ فإنَّها تصعد إلى السماء كأنَّها شَرارٌ».

Narrated by Abdullāh ibn ‘Umar Explained

Authentic No. 8314

Allah says: If My slave intends to do an evil deed, do not write it down until he does it. If he does it, then write it as it is. If he does not do it for My Sake, then write it as a good deed for him

Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) said: “Allah says: 'If My slave intends to do an evil deed, do not write it down until he does it. If he does it, then write it as it is. If he does not do it for My Sake, then write…

عن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه مرفوعاً: «يقول اللهُ: إذا أراد عبدي أنْ يعملَ سيئةً، فلا تكتبوها عليه حتى يعملَها، فإنْ عَمِلها فاكتبوها بمثلِها، وإنْ تركها مِن أجلي فاكتبوها له حسنةً، وإذا أراد أنْ يعملَ حسنةً فلم يعملها…

Narrated by Abu Hurayrah + 1 other version Explained

Good (hasan) No. 10422

On the night I was taken up to heaven, I passed by Jibrīl in the Highest Assembly (of angels) and he was like a worn-out garment for fear of Allah, Exalted and Glorified

Jābir (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) said: "On the night I was taken up to heaven, I passed by Jibrīl in the Highest Assembly (of angels) and he was like a worn-out garment for fear of Allah, Exalted and Glorified.”

عن جابر رضي الله عنه قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم : «ليلةَ أُسْرِيَ بي مررتُ على جبريل في المَلَأ الأعلى كالحِلْسِ البالي مِن خَشيةِ الله عز وجل ».

Narrated by Jābir ibn ‘Abdullāh Explained

Good (hasan) No. 10549

Your companion Hanzhalah is being washed by the angels, so ask his wife

‘Abdullāh ibn Az-Zubayr (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: I heard the Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) say: "(During the battle of Uhud) people retreated and left the Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) until some of them reached…

عن عبد الله بن الزبير رضي الله عنهما قال: سمعتُ رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم يقول: وقد كان الناسُ انهزموا عن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم حتى انتهى بعضُهم إلى دُون الأَعْراض على جبلٍ بناحيةِ المدينة، ثم رجعوا إلى رسول…

Narrated by Abdullāh ibn Az-Zubayr Explained

Authentic No. 10550

When Adam died, the angels washed his body with water an odd number of times, dug him a grave, and said: This is the tradition for Adam's children

Ubayy ibn Ka‘b (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) said: "When Adam died, the angels washed his body with water an odd number of times, dug him a grave, and said: 'This is the tradition for Adam's children.'"

عن أبي بن كعب، عن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: «لما تُوُفِّيَ آدمُ غَسَّلَتْه الملائكةُ بالماء وِتْرًا، وأَلْحَدُوا له، وقالوا: هذه سُنَّةُ آدَمَ في وَلَدِه».

Explained

Authentic No. 10573

Abu Jumu‘ah al-Ansāri once came to us and said: "We were with the Messenger of Allah (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) and we were ten, including Mu‘ādh ibn Jabal. We said: 'O Messenger of Allah, is there anyone who will acquire greater rewards than ours?'"

Ibn Jubayr reported: Abu Jumu‘ah al-Ansāri once came to us and said: "We were with the Messenger of Allah (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) and we were ten, including Mu‘ādh ibn Jabal. We said: ‘O Messenger of Allah, is there anyone who will acquire greater rewards than ours? We…

عن ابن جُبير، قال: قَدِم علينا أبو جُمعة الأنصاري، قال: كنَّا مع رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم ومَعَنا معاذ بن جَبَل عاشرَ عشرةٍ فقلنا: يا رسول الله هل مِن أَحَدَ أعْظَمُ مِنَّا أجرًا، آمنَّا بك واتَّبَعْناك؟ قال: «وما…

Explained

Authentic No. 10609

There are two 'Fajrs'. As for the 'Fajr' that resembles the tale of a wolf, it is not a sign that prayer has become due or food has become forbidden to consume. And as for the 'Fajr' that takes a rectangular shape in the horizon, it is a sign that prayer has become due and food forbidden to consume

Jābir ibn ‘Abdullāh (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger of Allah (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) said: "There are two 'Fajrs'. As for the 'Fajr' that resembles the tale of a wolf, it is not a sign that prayer has become due or food has become forbidden to…

عن جابر بن عبد الله رضي الله عنهما قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم : الفجر فَجْرَانِ: فأما الفَجْر الذي يكون كَذَنَبِ السِّرْحَانِ فلا تَحِلُّ الصلاة فيه ولا يٌحْرِّم الطعام، وأما الذي يذهب مُسْتَطِيلًا فِي…

Narrated by Jābir ibn ‘Abdullāh Explained

Authentic No. 10854

Do not argue about the Qur’an, for arguing about it constitutes disbelief

‘Abdullāh ibn ‘Amr (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Do not argue about the Qur’an, for arguing about it constitutes disbelief."

عن عبد الله بن عمرو رضي الله عنهما أن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: «لا تُجادِلوا في القرآن؛ فإنَّ جِدالًا فيه كُفرٌ».

Narrated by Abdullah ibn Amr Explained

Good (hasan) No. 10855

Verily, what I fear for you is a man who recites the Qur’an until its brightness appears on him and he becomes a support of Islam. (This continues) until this man changes his state to what Allah wills. He detaches himself from it and throws it behind his back. Then he starts attacking his neighbor with the sword, accusing him of polytheism

Hudhayfah (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Verily, what I fear for you is a man who recites the Qur’an until its brightness appears on him and he becomes a support of Islam. (This continues) until this man…

عن حذيفة رضي الله عنه قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم : «إنَّ ما أَتَخوَّفُ عليكم رجلٌ قَرَأ القرآنَ حتى إذا رُئِيَتْ بَهْجتُه عليه، وكان رِدْئًا للإِسلام، غَيَّرَه إلى ما شاء الله، فانْسَلَخَ مِنْه ونَبَذَه وراءَ…

Narrated by Hudhayfah Explained

Authentic No. 10858

A man said: "O Messenger of Allah, was Adam a prophet?" He said: 'Yes.' The man said: "How long was the period between him (Adam) and Nūh?" He replied: "Ten centuries." The man asked again: "How long was the period between Nooh and Ibrahīm?" He said: "Ten centuries." The man said: "O Messenger of Allah, how many messengers were there?" He said: "Three hundred and fifteen."

Abu Umāmah al-Bāhili (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: A man said: "O Messenger of Allah, was Adam a prophet?" He said: 'Yes.' The man said: "How long was the period between him (Adam) and Nūh?" He replied: "Ten centuries." The man asked again: "How long was the period between Nūh and…

عن أبي أُمامة الباهلي رضي الله عنه : أنَّ رجلا قال: يا رسول الله، أَنَبِيًّا كان آدم؟ قال: «نعم» . قال: كم بيْنه وبيْن نوح؟ قال: «عشرة قُرُون» . قال: كم بيْن نوح وإبراهيم؟ قال: «عشرة قُرُون» . قال: يا رسول الله، كم كانت…

Narrated by Abu Umāmah Explained

Authentic No. 10859

Allah selected Kinānah from the children of Isma‘īl, Quraysh from Kinānah, the children of Hāshim from Quraysh, and me from the children of Hāshim. So I am the master of the children of Adam, without pride. And I am the first for which the earth will be split open, and I am the first intercessor, and the first to be granted intercession

Wāthilah ibn al-Asqa‘ (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Allah selected Kinānah from the children of Isma‘īl, Quraysh from Kinānah, the children of Hāshim from Quraysh, and me from the children of Hāshim. So I am the…

عن واثلة بن الأسقع رضي الله عنه ، قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم : «إنَّ اللهَ اصْطَفى كِنانَة من وَلَد إسماعيل، واصْطَفى قُريشًا من كِنانة، واصْطَفى بَني هاشم مِنْ قُرَيش، واصْطَفاني مِنْ بني هاشم، فأنا سَيِّدُ…

+ 6 other versions Explained

Authentic Muttafaq ‘alayh (Bukhari and Muslim) No. 10911

The Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) as well as Abu Bakr and ‘Umar, used to begin the prayer with {All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds}

Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) as well as Abu Bakr and ‘Umar, used to begin the prayer with {All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds}Lord of the worlds)". Imām Muslim added: "They did not recite 'In the name of…

عن أنس رضي الله عنه : أن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم وأبا بكر وعمر كانوا يفتتحون الصلاة بـ﴿الحمد لله رب العالمين﴾. زاد مسلم: لا يذكرون: ﴿بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم﴾ في أول قراءة ولا في آخرها. وفي رواية لأحمد والنسائي وابن…

Narrated by Anas ibn Mālik + 33 other versions Explained

Authentic No. 10919

I heard the Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) recite Sūrah At-Tūr during the Maghrib prayer. When he reached this verse: {Were they created by nothing? Or were they themselves the creators? Or did they create the heavens and the earth? Rather, they are not certain. Or have they the depositories [containing the provision] of your Lord? Or are they the controllers [of them]?}, it was as if my heart was about to take flight

Jubayr ibn Mut‘im (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: I heard the Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) recite Sūrah At-Tūr during the Maghrib prayer. When he reached this verse: {Were they created by nothing? Or were they themselves the creators? Or did they create the…

عن جبير بن مطعم رضي الله عنه قال: سمعت النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم يقرأ في المغرب بالطُّور، فلما بلغ هذه الآية: ﴿أم خُلِقُوا من غير شيء أم هم الخالقون، أم خَلَقُوا السموات والأرض بل لا يوقنون، أم عندهم خزائن ربك أم هم…

Narrated by Jubayr ibn Mut‘im + 1 other version Explained

Good (hasan) No. 10956

I never had sore eyes nor a headache since the Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) wiped my face and spat in my eyes on the Day of Khaybar when he gave me the standard

‘Ali ibn Abi Tālib (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: I never had sore eyes nor a headache since the Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) wiped my face and spat in my eyes on the Day of Khaybar when he gave me the standard.

عن علي بن أبي طالب رضي الله عنه قال: «ما رَمِدْتُ ولا صُدِعْتُ منذ مَسَحَ رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم وجْهي، وتَفَل في عيْنِي يوم خَيْبر حِين أعْطاني الرَّايَة».

Narrated by Ali Explained

Authentic No. 10980

When the Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) died, the people said: Where is he to be buried?" Abu Bakr said: In the place where he died

‘Ā’ishah (may Allah be pleased with her) reported: When the Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) died, the people said: "Where is he to be buried?" Abu Bakr said: "In the place where he died."

عن عائشة رضي الله عنها ، قالت: لما مات النبيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قالوا: أين يُدْفنُ؟ فقال أبو بكر: في المكان الذي مات فيه.

Narrated by Ā’ishah Explained

Good (hasan) No. 11174

The best of you are the kindest to my family after me. He said: ‘Abdur-Rahmān ibn ‘Awf, thus, sold a garden for four hundred thousand, then divided it among the wives of the Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him)

Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) said: "The best of you are the kindest to my family after me." He said: "‘Abdur-Rahmān ibn ‘Awf, thus, sold a garden for four hundred thousand, then divided it among the…

عن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه ، قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم : «خيرُكم خيركم لأهلي مِن بعدي». قال: فباع عبد الرحمن بن عوف حديقةً بأربع مائة ألف، فقسَّمها في أزواج النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم .

Narrated by Abu Hurayrah Explained

Authentic No. 11220

Indeed, this matter will reach everywhere the night and day have reached. Allah will not leave a dwelling in a city or a desert except that He will make this religion enter therein

"Indeed, this matter will reach everywhere the night and day have reached. Allah will not leave a dwelling in a city or a desert except that He will make this religion enter therein, thus honoring the honorable or humiliating the humiliated; an honor which Allah will bestow on Islam, and a…

عن تَميم الداري رضي الله عنه، قال: سمعتُ رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم يقول: «‌لَيَبْلُغَنَّ ‌هَذَا الأَمْرُ مَا بَلَغَ اللَّيْلُ وَالنَّهَارُ، وَلَا يَتْرُكُ اللهُ بَيْتَ مَدَرٍ وَلَا وَبَرٍ إِلَّا أَدْخَلَهُ اللهُ…

Narrated by Tamīm ad-Dāri + 1 other version Explained

Good (hasan) No. 11246

The Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) sent Khālid ibn al-Walīd to the people of Yemen to invite them to Islam, but they did not respond to him. Then, the Prophet sent ‘Ali ibn Abi Tālib

Al-Barā' (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) sent Khālid ibn al-Walīd to the people of Yemen to invite them to Islam, but they did not respond to him. Then, the Prophet sent ‘Ali ibn Abi Tālib and ordered him to send back Khālid and…

عن البراء رضي الله عنه قال: بعث النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم خالد بن الوليد إلى أهل اليمن يَدْعُوهُمْ إلى الإسلام فَلَمْ يُجِيبُوهُ، ثم إنَّ النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم بعث علي بن أبي طالب، وأمره أن يَقْفُلَ خالد ومن كان معه…

Narrated by Al-Barā' ibn ‘Āzib + 1 other version Explained

Good (hasan) No. 11264

The Messenger of Allah (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) led us in prayer during the month of Ramadan, offering eight Rak‘ahs as well as the Witr. The next night, we gathered in the mosque and hoped that he would come out to us. However, we remained in the mosque until the morning

Jābir ibn ‘Abdullāh (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) led us in prayer during the month of Ramadan, offering eight Rak‘ahs as well as the Witr. The next night, we gathered in the mosque and hoped that he would come out to…

عن جابر بن عبد الله رضي الله عنهما قال: صلَّى بِنَا رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم في رمضان ثَمَان رَكَعَات والوِتر، فلمَّا كان من القَابِلَة اجْتَمَعْنَا في المسجد ورَجَونا أن يَخْرُجَ إِلَينَا، فلم نَزَلْ في المسجد حتى…

Narrated by Jābir ibn ‘Abdullāh Explained

Authentic No. 58122

If anyone of you eats, let him eat with his right hand, and if he drinks, let him drink with his right hand, for indeed the devil eats with his left hand and drinks with his left hand

"If anyone of you eats, let him eat with his right hand, and if he drinks, let him drink with his right hand, for indeed the devil eats with his left hand and drinks with his left hand."

عن ابن عمر رضي الله عنهما أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: «إِذَا أَكَلَ أَحَدُكُمْ فَلْيَأْكُلْ بِيَمِينِهِ، وَإِذَا شَرِبَ فَلْيَشْرَبْ بِيَمِينِهِ، فَإِنَّ الشَّيْطَانَ يَأْكُلُ بِشِمَالِهِ، وَيَشْرَبُ…

Narrated by Abdullāh ibn ‘Umar + 18 other versions Explained

Not graded No. 58153

The people of the pre-Islamic era of ignorance would practice Īlā' (take an oath not to have sexual intercourse with their wives) for a duration of one or two years. Then Allah timed the effective duration of this oath

Ibn ‘Abbās (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: The people of the pre-Islamic era of ignorance would practice Īlā' (take an oath not to have sexual intercourse with their wives) for a duration of one or two years. Then Allah timed the effective duration of this oath. So, for those who swear…

عن ابن عباس رضي الله عنهما أنه قال: «كان إيلاء أهل الجاهلية السنة والسنتين، ثم وَقَّتَ الله الإيلاء فمن كان إيلاؤُه دون أربعة أشهر فليس بإيلاء».

Narrated by Ibn ‘Abbās + 1 other version Explained

Good chain (hasan) No. 58160

If a man acknowledges his paternity of a child (even) for a moment, he has no right to deny it (later)

‘Umar ibn al-Khattāb (may Allah be pleased with him) said: "If a man acknowledges his paternity of a child (even) for a moment, he has no right to deny it (later)."

عن عمر بن الخطاب رضي الله عنه قال: "إذا أقرَّ الرجل بولده طَرْفَةَ عين فليس له أن ينفيه".

Narrated by Umar ibn al-Khattāb Explained

Authentic No. 58168

A slave has two counts of divorce to discharge toward his free wife, who shall observe a waiting period of three menstrual cycles. A free man has two counts of divorce to discharge toward his slave wife, who shall observe a waiting period of two menstrual cycles

Ibn ‘Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) said: "A slave has two counts of divorce to discharge toward his free wife, who shall observe a waiting period of three menstrual cycles. A free man has two counts of divorce to discharge toward his slave wife, who shall observe a waiting period of two…

عن ابن عمر أنه كان يقول: «طَلَاقُ العبد الحُرَّةَ تطليقتان وَعِدَّتُهَا ثلاثة قُروء، وطلاق الحر الأَمَةَ تطليقتان وعِدَّتُهَا عِدَّةُ الأمَة حَيْضَتَانِ».

Explained

Authentic No. 58185

The best charity is that which is given out of richness. The upper hand is better than the lower hand, and let one of you start with those whom he is responsible to provide for

Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) said: "The best charity is that which is given out of richness. The upper hand is better than the lower hand, and let one of you start with those whom he is responsible to…

عن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: "خير الصدقة ما كان عن ظَهْر غِنى، واليدُ العُليا خيرٌ مِن اليد السُّفلى، وليَبدأْ أحدُكم بِمَن يَعول". تقول امرأته: أنْفِقْ علَيَّ، وتقول أمُّ ولده: إلى مَن…

Narrated by Abu Hurayrah + 19 other versions Explained

Authentic No. 58240

Avoid this filth, which Allah has prohibited. The one who commits it, let him conceal himself with Allah's concealment and repent to Allah, for, indeed, anyone who exposes his sin to us, we shall enforce the Book of Allah, the Exalted and Majestic, on him

"Avoid this filth, which Allah has prohibited. The one who commits it, let him conceal himself with Allah's concealment and repent to Allah, for, indeed, anyone who exposes his sin to us, we shall enforce the Book of Allah, the Exalted and Majestic, on him."

عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عُمَرَ رضي الله عنهما أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَامَ بَعْدَ أَنْ رَجَمَ الْأَسْلَمِيَّ فَقَالَ: «اجْتَنِبُوا ‌هَذِهِ ‌الْقَاذُورَةَ الَّتِي نَهَى اللَّهُ عَنْهَا فَمَنْ أَلَمَّ…

Narrated by Abdullāh ibn ‘Umar Explained

Authentic No. 65006

O Messenger of Allah, I left no minor or major sin without committing it." He said: "Do you not testify that there is no god but Allah and that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah?

A man came to the Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) and said: "O Messenger of Allah, I left no minor or major sin without committing it." He said: "Do you not testify that there is no god but Allah and that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah?" He repeated the question three…

عَنْ أَنَسٍ رضي الله عنه قَالَ: جَاءَ رَجُلٌ إِلَى النَّبِيِّ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ فَقَالَ: يَا رَسُولَ اللهِ، مَا تَرَكْتُ حَاجَّةً وَلَا دَاجَّةً إِلَّا قَدْ أَتَيْتُ، قَالَ: «أَلَيْسَ تَشْهَدُ أَنْ لَا…

Narrated by Anas ibn Mālik Explained

Authentic No. 65020

Verily, faith wears out within one of you as a shirt becomes worn out; so, ask Allah to renew faith in your hearts

"Verily, faith wears out within one of you as a shirt becomes worn out; so, ask Allah to renew faith in your hearts."

عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عَمْرِو بْنِ الْعَاصِ رضي الله عنهما قَالَ: قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ: «إِنَّ الْإِيمَانَ لَيَخْلَقُ فِي جَوْفِ أَحَدِكُمْ كَمَا يَخْلَقُ الثَّوْبُ الْخَلِقُ…

Narrated by Abdullah ibn Amr Explained