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The Book of the Prohibited actionsPage 2

كتاب الأمور المنهي عنها

297 hadith in this book; 297 translated into English.

Chapter 266Chapter: Prohibition of Reviling a Muslim without any cause

Authentic No. 1561

When two people insult each other, the one who started will be the sinner until the oppressed exceeds the limits

Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger of Allah (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) said: "When two people insult each other, the one who started will be the sinner until the oppressed exceeds the limits (in retorting)."

"‏المتسابان ما قالا فعلى البادي منهما حتى يعتدي المظلوم‏"

Narrated by Abu Hurayrah Explained

Not graded No. 1562

A drunkard was brought to the Prophet (ﷺ). He said, "Give him a beating." Then some beat him with their hands, some with their shoes, and some with (a folded) piece of cloth. When he left, someone said to him: "May Allah disgrace you!" The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "Do not help Satan overcome him by…

وعنه قال‏:‏ أتي النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم برجل قد شرب قال‏:‏ ‏"‏اضربوه‏"‏ قال أبو هريرة‏:‏ فمنا الضارب بيده، والضارب بنعله، والضارب بثوبه‏.‏ فلما انصرف، قال بعض القوم‏:‏ أخزاك الله، قال‏:‏ ‏"‏لا تقولوا هذا، لا تُعينوا…

+ 7 other versions

Chapter 267Chapter: Prohibition of Abusing the Deceased without a valid Legal reason approved by Shari'ah

Chapter 268Chapter: Prohibition of Maligning

Not graded No. 1566

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "He who desires to be rescued from the fire of Hell and to enter Jannah, should die in a state of complete belief in Allah and the Last Day, and should do unto others what he wishes to be done unto him." [Muslim].

"‏من أحب أن يزحزح عن النار، ويدخل الجنة، فلتأته منيته وهو يؤمن بالله واليوم الآخر، وليأتِ إلى الناس الذي يحب أن يؤتى إليه‏"

+ 13 other versions

Chapter 269Chapter: Prohibition of Nursing Rancor and Enmity

Not graded Muttafaq ‘alayh (Bukhari and Muslim) No. 1567

The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "Do not harbour grudge against one another, nor jealousy, nor enmity; and do not show your backs to one another; and become as fellow brothers and slaves of Allah. It is not lawful for a Muslim to avoid speaking with his brother beyond three days." [Al- Bukhari and Muslim].

"‏لا تباغضوا، ولا تحاسدوا ولا تدابروا، ولا تقاطعوا، وكونوا عباد الله إخوانًا، ولا يحل لمسلم أن يهجر أخاه فوق ثلاث‏"

Narrated by Anas ibn Mālik + 18 other versions

Not graded No. 1568

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "The gates of Jannah are opened on Mondays and Thursdays, and then every slave (of Allah) is granted forgiveness if he does not associate anything with Allah in worship. But the person in whose heart there is rancour against his (Muslim) brother, they will not be…

وعن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال‏:‏ ‏"‏تُفتح أبواب الجنة يوم الاثنين ويوم الخميس، فيغفر لكل عبد لا يشرك بالله شيئًا، إلا رجلا كانت بينه وبين أخيه شحناء فيقال‏:‏ أنظروا هذين حتى يصطلحا‏!‏…

Narrated by Abu Hurayrah + 13 other versions

Chapter 270Chapter: Prohibition of Envy

Chapter 271Chapter: Prohibition of Spying on Muslims and to be Inquisitive about Others

Not graded Muttafaq ‘alayh (Bukhari and Muslim) No. 1570

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "Beware of suspicion, for suspicion is the worst of false tales. Do not look for other's faults. Do not spy one another, and do not practise Najsh (means to offer a high price for something in order to allure another customer who is interested in the thing). Do not…

وعن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال‏:‏ ‏"‏إياكم والظن، فإن الظن أكذب الحديث، ولا تحسسوا، ولا تجسسوا ولا تنافسوا، ولا تحاسدوا، ولا تباغضوا، ولا تدابروا، وكونوا عباد الله إخوانًا كما أمركم‏.‏…

Narrated by Abu Hurayrah + 37 other versions

Not graded No. 1572

"We have been prohibited from spying (on Muslims) and finding faults (with them). But we can take to task only and only if the sin is overt. [Abu Dawud].

وعن ابن مسعود رضي الله عنه أنه أتي برجل فقيل له، هذا فلان تقطر لحيته خمرًا، فقال‏:‏ إنَّا قد نهينا عن التجسس، ولكن إن يظهر لنا شئ، نأخذ به‏"‏‏.‏ حديث حسن صحيح رواه أبو داود بإسناد على شرط البخاري ومسلم‏.‏

Narrated by Abdullah ibn Mas‘ūd + 1 other version

Chapter 272Chapter: Prohibition of Suspicion

Chapter 273Chapter: Prohibition of Despising Muslims

Not graded No. 1575

The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "The haughty, even with pride equal to a mustard seed in his heart, will not enter Jannah." A man enquired: "What about that a person likes fine dress and fine shoes?" He said: "Allah is Beautiful and likes beauty. Pride amounts to disclaiming truth out of self- esteem, and…

وعن ابن مسعود رضي الله عنه عن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم قال‏:‏ ‏"‏لا يدخل الجنة من كان في قلبه مثقال ذرة من كبر‏"‏ فقال رجل‏:‏ إن الرجل يحب أن يكون ثوبه حسنًا، ونعله حسنة، فقال‏:‏ ‏"‏إن الله جميل يحب الجمال، الكبر بَطَر…

Narrated by Abdullah ibn Mas‘ūd + 12 other versions

Not graded Hadith qudsi No. 1576

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "Once someone said: 'By Allah! Allah will not forgive such and such (a person).' Thereupon Allah, the Exalted and the Glorious, said: 'Who is he who takes an oath in My Name that I will not grant pardon to so-and-so? I have granted pardon to so-and-so and rendered…

"‏قال رجل‏:‏ والله لا يغفر الله لفلان، فقال الله عز وجل‏:‏ من ذا الذي يتألى علي أن لا أغفر لفلان‏!‏ فإني قد غفرت له، وأحبطت عملك‏"

Narrated by Jundab ibn Abdullah + 3 other versions

Chapter 274Chapter: Prohibition of Rejoicing over another's Trouble

Not graded No. 1577

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "Do not express pleasure at the misfortune of a (Muslim) brother lest Allah should bestow mercy upon him and make you suffer from a misfortune." [At- Tirmidhi].

وعن واثلة بن الأسقع رضي الله عنه قال‏:‏ قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏:‏ ‏"‏ لا تظهر الشماتة لأخيك، فيرحمه الله ويبتليك‏"‏‏.‏ ‏(‏‏(‏رواه الترمذي وقال‏:‏ حديث حسن‏)‏‏)‏ وفي الباب حديث أبي هريرة السابق في باب…

+ 1 other version

Chapter 275Chapter: Prohibition of Deriding one's Lineage

Chapter 276Chapter: Prohibition of Deceiving others

Not graded No. 1579

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "He who takes up arms against us is none of us; and he who cheats us is none of us." [Muslim]. Another narration of Muslim is: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) happened to pass by a heap of corn. He thrust his hand in that (heap) and his fingers felt wetness. He said to…

وعن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال‏:‏ ‏"‏ من حمل علينا السلاح، فليس منا، ومن غشنا، فليس منا‏"‏ ‏(‏‏(‏رواه مسلم‏)‏‏)‏‏.‏ وفي رواية له أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم مر على صبرة طعام، فأدخل…

Narrated by Abu Hurayrah + 5 other versions

Not graded Muttafaq ‘alayh (Bukhari and Muslim) No. 1582

A man mentioned to the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) that he was often deceived in dealings. The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said to him, "When you enter into a transaction you should say: "There should be no deception."' [Al-Bukhari and Muslim].

وعنه قال‏:‏ ذكر رجل لرسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم أنه يُخدع في البيوع فقال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم‏:‏ ‏"‏من بايعت‏؟‏ فقل ‏:‏ لا خلابة‏"‏ ‏(‏‏(‏متفق عليه‏)‏‏)‏‏.‏ ‏"‏الخِلابة‏"‏ بخاء معجمة مكسورة، وباء موحدة‏:‏ وهي…

+ 13 other versions

Not graded No. 1583

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "He who deceives another's wife or his slave is none of us." [Abu Dawud].

وعن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه قال‏:‏ قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏:‏ ‏"‏من خبب زوجة امرئ، أو مملوكه، فليس منا‏"‏‏.‏ ‏"‏خَبَب‏"‏ بخاء معجمة، ثم باء موحدة مكررة‏:‏ أي‏:‏ أفسده وخدعه‏.‏

Narrated by Abu Hurayrah + 1 other version

Chapter 277Chapter: Prohibition of the Treachery and Breaking one's Covenant

Not graded Muttafaq ‘alayh (Bukhari and Muslim) No. 1584

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "Whosoever possesses these four characteristics is a sheer hypocrite; and anyone who possesses one of them possesses a characteristic of hypocrisy till he gives it up. These are: when he is entrusted with something, he proves dishonest; when he speaks, he tells a…

"‏ أربع من كن فيه، كان منافقًا خالصًا، ومن كانت فيه خصلة منهن، كان فيه خصلة من النفاق حتى يدعها‏:‏ إذا اؤتمن خان، وإذا حدث كذب، وإذا عاهد غدر، وإذا خاصم فجر‏"

Narrated by Abdullah ibn Amr + 14 other versions

Not graded No. 1586

The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "Every one who breaks a covenant will have a flag by his buttocks on the Day of Resurrection. It will be raised higher according to the nature of his breach. Behold, there will be no greater a sin with respect to breaking the covenant than that of a ruler who breaks his…

"‏ لكل غادر لواء عند استه يوم القيامة يرفع له بقدر غدره، ألا لا غادر أعظم غدرًا من أمير عامة‏"

Narrated by Abu Sa‘īd al-Khudri + 2 other versions

Not graded Hadith qudsi No. 1587

The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "Allah, the Exalted, says: 'I will contend on the Day of Resurrection against three (types of) people: One who makes a covenant in My Name and then breaks it; one who sells a free man as a slave and devours his price; and one who hires a workman and having taken full work from…

"‏ قال الله تعالى‏:‏ ثلاثة أنا خصمهم يوم القيامة ‏:‏ رجل أعطى بي ثم غدر، ورجل باع حرًا فأكل ثمنه، ورجل استأجر أجيرًا، فاستوفى منه، ولم يعطه أجره‏"

Narrated by Abu Hurayrah + 7 other versions

Chapter 278Chapter: Prohibition of Recounting of Favors

Not graded No. 1588

The Prophet (ﷺ) observed: "There are three (types of) people to whom Allah will neither speak on the Day of Resurrection nor look at them nor purify them, and they will have a painful chastisement." The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) repeated it three times. Abu Dharr (May Allah be pleased with him)…

وعن أبي ذر رضي الله عنه عن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم قال‏:‏ ‏"‏ ثلاثة لا يكلمهم الله يوم القيامة ولا ينظر إليهم، ولا يزكيهم ولهم عذاب أليم‏"‏ قال‏:‏ فقرأها رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم ثلاث مرار‏.‏ قال أبو ذر‏:‏ خابوا…

Narrated by Abu Dharr + 17 other versions

Chapter 279Chapter: Prohibition of Arrogance and Oppression

Chapter 280Chapter: Prohibition of Breaking ties and Relationships

Not graded Muttafaq ‘alayh (Bukhari and Muslim) No. 1591

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "Do not desert (stop talking to) one another, do not nurse hatred towards one another, do not be jealous of one another, and become as fellow brothers and slaves of Allah. It is not lawful for a Muslim to stop talking to his brother (Muslim) for more than three…

"‏لا تقاطعوا ولا تدابروا، ولا تباغضوا، ولا تحاسدوا، وكونوا عباد الله إخوانًا، ولا يحل لمسلم أن يهجر أخاه فوق ثلاث‏"

Narrated by Anas ibn Mālik + 18 other versions

Not graded Muttafaq ‘alayh (Bukhari and Muslim) No. 1592

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "It is not lawful for a Muslim to desert (stop talking to) his brother beyond three nights, the one turning one way and the other turning to the other way when they meet, the better of the two is one who is the first to greet the other." [Al-Bukhari and Muslim].

"‏لا يحل لمسلم أن يهجر أخاه فوق ثلاث ليال‏:‏ يلتقيان، فيعرض هذا ويعرض هذا، وخيرهما الذي يبدأ بالسلام‏"

Narrated by Abu Ayyūb al-Ansāri + 14 other versions

Not graded No. 1593

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "People's deeds are presented before Allah on Mondays and Thursdays, and then every slave (of Allah) is granted forgiveness (of minor sins) if he does not associate anything with Allah in worship. But the person in whose heart there is rancour against his brother…

"‏تعرض الأعمال في كل اثنين وخميس، فيغفر الله لكل امرئ لا يشرك بالله شيئا، إلا امرءا كانت بينه وبين أخيه شحناء، فيقول‏:‏ اتركوا هذين حتى يصطلحا‏"

Narrated by Abu Hurayrah + 13 other versions

Not graded No. 1597

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "It is not permissible for a believer to forsake his (Muslim) brother for more than three days. If three days have passed, he should meet him and greet him; and if other responds to it they will both share the reward; but if he does not respond, he will bear his sin…

"‏لا يحل لمؤمن أن يهجر مؤمنًا فوق ثلاث، فإن مرت به ثلاث، فليلقه، وليسلم عليه، فإن رد عليه السلام، فقد اشتركا في الأجر، وإن لم يرد عليه، فقد باء بالإثم، وخرج المسلم من الهجرة‏"

Narrated by Abu Hurayrah + 2 other versions

Chapter 281Chapter: Prohibition of two Holding Secret Counsel to the Exclusion of Conversing together a Third

Not graded Muttafaq ‘alayh (Bukhari and Muslim) No. 1598

the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "In the presence of three people, two should not hold secret counsel, to the exclusion of the third." [Al- Bukhari and Muslim]. In Abu Dawud, Abu Salih related: I asked Ibn 'Umar: "What if there are four people." He said, "There is no harm in that." Malik reported…

وعن ابن عمر رضي الله عنهما أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال‏:‏ ‏"‏إذا كانوا ثلاثة فلا يتناجى اثنان دون الثالث‏"‏ ‏(‏‏(‏متفق عليه‏)‏‏)‏‏.‏ ‏(‏‏(‏ورواه أبو دواد وزاد‏:‏ قال أبو صالح‏:‏ قلت لابن عمر‏:‏ فأربعة‏؟‏ قال‏:‏…

Narrated by Abdullāh ibn ‘Umar + 14 other versions

Chapter 282Chapter: Prohibition of Cruelty

Not graded Muttafaq ‘alayh (Bukhari and Muslim) No. 1600

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "A woman was punished in Hell because of a cat which she had confined until it died. She did not give it to eat or to drink when it was confined, nor did she free it so that it might eat the vermin of the earth." [Al-Bukhari and Muslim]

"‏عذبت امرأة في هِرة حبستها حتى ماتت، فدخلت فيها النار، لا هي أطعمتها وسقتها، إذ هي حبستها، ولا هي تركتها تأكل من خشاش الأرض‏"

Narrated by Abdullāh ibn ‘Umar + 4 other versions

Not graded No. 1604

I was beating my slave with a whip when I heard a voice behind me which said: "Abu Mas'ud! Bear in mind..." I did not recognize the voice for the intense anger I was in. Abu Mas'ud added: As he came near me, I found that he was the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) who was saying, "Abu Mas'ud! Bear in mind…

وعن أبي مسعود البدري رضي الله عنه قال‏:‏ ‏"‏كنتُ أضرب غلامًا لي بالوسط، فسمعت صوتًا من خلفي‏:‏ ‏"‏اعلم أبا مسعود‏"‏ فلم أفهم الصوت من الغضب، فلما دنا مني إذا هو رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم فإذا هو يقول‏:‏ ‏"‏اعلم أبا…

Narrated by Abu Mas‘ūd al-Badrī + 10 other versions

Not graded No. 1606

"What is the matter?" He was told that they had been detained for the non-payment of Jizyah. (Another narration says that they were being tortured for not having paid Al-Kharaj). Thereupon Hisham said: "I bear testimony to the fact that I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) saying, 'Allah will torment…

وعن هشام بن حكيم بن حزام رضي الله عنه أنه مر بالشام على أناس من الأنباط، وقد أقيموا في الشمس، وصُب على رءوسهم الزيت فقال‏:‏ ما هذا‏؟‏ يُعذبون في الخراج وفي رواية‏:‏ حُبسوا في الجزية‏.‏ فقال هشام‏:‏ أشهد لسمعت رسول الله…

Narrated by Hishām ibn Hakīm ibn Hizām + 6 other versions

Not graded No. 1607

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) saw an ass which had been branded on the face. He disapproved of it. Upon this Ibn 'Abbas (May Allah be pleased with them) said, "By Allah, I shall not brand (the animal) but on a part at a distance from the face." Ibn 'Abbas (May Allah be pleased with them) then…

وعن ابن عباس رضي الله عنهما قال‏:‏ رأى رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم حمارًا موسوم الوجه، فأنكر ذلك‏؟‏ فقال‏:‏ والله لا أسمه إلا أقصى شيء من الوجه، وأمر بحماره، فكوي في جاعرتيه، فهو أول من كوى الجاعرتين‏.‏ ‏(‏‏(‏رواه…

Narrated by Ibn ‘Abbās + 1 other version

Chapter 283Chapter: Prohibition of Chastisement with Fire

Not graded No. 1609

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) sent us on an expedition and said to us, "If you find so- and-so (he named two persons belonging to the Quraish) commit them to the fire." When we were on the verge of departure, he said to us, "I ordered you to burn so-and-so, but it is Allah Alone Who punishes with the…

عن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه قال‏:‏ بعثنا رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم في بعث فقال‏:‏ ‏"‏إن وجدتم فلانًا وفلانًا‏"‏ لرجلين من قريش سماهما ‏"‏فأحرقوهما بالنار‏"‏ ثم قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم حين أردنا الخروج‏:‏…

Narrated by Abu Hurayrah + 6 other versions

Not graded No. 1610

We were with the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) in a journey when he drew apart (to relieve nature). In his absence, we saw a red bird which had two young ones with it. We caught them and the red mother bird came, beating the earth with its wings. In the meantime the Prophet (ﷺ) returned and said, "Who has…

وعن ابن مسعود رضي الله عنه قال‏:‏ كنا مع رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم في سفر، فانطلق لحاجته، فرأينا حمرة معها فرخان، فأخذنا فرخيها، فجاءت الحمرة فجعلت تعرش فجاء النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم فقال‏:‏ ‏"‏من فجع هذه بولدها‏؟‏…

Narrated by Abdullah ibn Mas‘ūd + 3 other versions

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