The Book of the Prohibited actionsPage 5

I heard a man saying: "No, by the Ka'bah." I admonished him: "Do not swear by any thing besides Allah, for I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) saying, 'He who swears by anyone or anything other than Allah, has indeed committed an act of Kufr or Shirk'." [At- Tirmidhi]. [Some 'Ulama' are of the…

وعن ابن عمر رضي الله عنهما أنه سمع رجلا يقول‏:‏ لا والكعبة، قال ابن عمر‏:‏ لا تحلف بغير الله، فإني سمعت رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم يقول‏:‏ ‏"‏من حلف بغير الله، فقد كفر أو أشرك‏"‏‏.‏‏(‏‏(‏ رواه الترمذي وقال حديث…

Narrated by Abdullāh ibn ‘Umar + 7 other versions

The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "He who takes oath to acquire the property of a Muslim unjustly will meet Allah and He will be angry with him" then he recited: "Verily, those who purchase a small gain at the cost of Allah's Covenant and their oaths, they shall have no portion in the Hereafter. Neither will…

"‏من خلف على مال امرئ مسلم بغير حقه، لقي الله وهو عليه غضبان‏"

Narrated by Abdullah ibn Mas‘ūd + 22 other versions

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "He who misappropriates the right of a Muslim by taking a false oath, Allah will condemn him to the fire of Hell and will forbid Jannah for him." A person asked: "O Messenger of Allah, even if it is something insignificant?" He replied, "Yes, even if it is the twig…

وعن أبي أُمامة إياس بن ثعلبة الحارثي رضي الله عنه أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال‏:‏ ‏"‏من اقتطع حق امرئ مسلم بيمينه، فقد أوجب الله له النار‏.‏ -وحرم عليه الجنة‏"‏ فقال له رجل‏:‏ وإن كان شيئًا يسيرًا يا رسول الله‏؟‏…

Narrated by Abu Umāmah + 4 other versions

The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "Of the major sins are: Associating anything in worship with Allah, disobedience to the parents, killing without justification and taking a false oath (intentionally)." [Al- Bukhari]. Another narration is: A bedouin came to the Prophet (ﷺ) and asked him: "O Messenger of Allah…

"‏الكبائر‏:‏ الإشراك بالله، وعقوق الوالدين، وقتل النفس، واليمين الغموس‏"

Narrated by Abdullah ibn Amr + 9 other versions

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said to me, "When you take an oath and consider something else to be better than it, make expiation for your oath and choose the better alternative." [Al-Bukhari and Muslim].

"‏وإذا حلفت على يمين، فرأيت غيرها خيرًا منها، فائت الذي هو خير، وكفر عن يمينك‏"

Narrated by Abdur-Rahmān ibn Samurah + 28 other versions

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "When you swear an oath and consider something else to be better than it, make expiation for your oath and do the thing that is better." [Muslim].

"‏من حلف على يمين، فرأى غيرها خيرًا منها، فليكفر عن يمينه، وليفعل الذي هو خير‏"

Narrated by Abu Hurayrah + 7 other versions

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "Verily, I swear by Allah, if Allah wills, I shall not swear to do something but that if I consider something else to be better than it, then I shall make expiation for my oath and adopt the thing that is better." [Al-Bukhari and Muslim].

"‏إني والله إن شاء الله لا أحلف على يمين، ثم أرى خيرًا منها إلا كفرت عن يميني، وأتيت الذي هو خير‏"

Narrated by Abu Mūsa al-Ash‘ari + 22 other versions

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "Persistence in respect of his oath about his family is more sinful with Allah than the payment of its expiation prescribed by Allah." [Al-Bukhari and Muslim].

وعن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه قال‏:‏ قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏:‏ ‏"‏لأن يلج أحدكم في يمينه في أهله آثم له عند الله تعالى من أن يعطي كفارته التي فرض الله عليه‏"‏‏.‏ ‏(‏‏(‏متفق عليه‏)‏‏)‏ قوله‏:‏ ‏"‏يلَجّ‏"‏ بفتح…

Narrated by Abu Hurayrah + 4 other versions

The Ayah: "Allah will not punish you for what is unintentional in your oaths ..." was revealed in respect of those persons who are in the habit of repeating: 'No, by Allah'; and 'Yes, by Allah.' [Al- Bukhari].

وعن عائشة رضي الله عنها قالت‏:‏ أنزلت هذه الآية‏:‏ ‏{‏لا يؤاخذكم الله باللغو في أيمانكم‏}‏ في قول الرجل‏:‏ لا والله، وبلى والله‏.‏ ‏(‏‏(‏رواه البخاري‏)‏‏)‏‏.‏

Narrated by Ā’ishah + 2 other versions

I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) saying, "Swearing produces a ready sale for a commodity, but blots out the blessing." [Al-Bukhari and Muslim].

"‏الحلف منفقة للسلعة، ممحقة للكسب‏"

Narrated by Abu Hurayrah + 1 other version

I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) saying, "Beware of excessive swearing in sale, because it may promote trade but this practice will eliminate the blessing." [Muslim].

"‏إياكم وكثرة الحلف في البيع، فإنه ينفق ثم يمحق‏"

Narrated by Abu Qatāda + 7 other versions

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "No one should ask in the Face of Allah for anything except Jannah." [Abu Dawud].

"‏لا يسأل بوجه الله إلا الجنة‏"

Narrated by Jābir ibn ‘Abdullāh + 2 other versions

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "Grant shelter to him who begs for it in the Name of Allah, give to him who begs in the Name of Allah, accept the invitation of him who invites you, and requite him who does a favour to you, but if you are unable to requite him, go on praying for him till you are…

"‏من استعاذ بالله فأعيذوه، ومن سأل بالله، فأعطوه، ومن دعاكم فأجيبوه، ومن صنع إليكم معروفًا فكافئوه، فإن لم تجدوا ما تكافئونه به، فادعوا له حتى تروا أنكم قد كافأتموه‏"

Narrated by Abdullāh ibn ‘Umar + 10 other versions

The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "The most disgraceful man near Allah is a man who calls himself (or likes others to call him) Malikul-Amlak (i.e., king of kings)." [Al-Bukhari and Muslim].

"‏إن أخنع اسم عند الله عز وجل رجل تسمى ملك الأملاك‏"

Narrated by Abu Hurayrah + 5 other versions

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "Do not address a hypocrite with the title of chief, (or similar titles of respect) for even if he deserves this title you will invite Allah's Wrath by using it for him." [Abu Dawud].

"‏لا تقولوا للمنافق سيد، فإنه إن يكن سيدًا، فقد أسخطتم ربكم عز وجل‏"

Narrated by Buraydah + 2 other versions

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) visited Umm Sa'ib (or Umm Musaiyyab) and asked her, "What ails you O Umm Sa'ib (or Umm Musaiyyab)? You are shivering." She replied: "It is a fever, may Allah not bless it!" He said to her, "Do not revile fever, for it cleanses out the sins of the sons of Adam in the same…

عن جابر رضي الله عنه أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم دخل على أم السائب، أو أم المسيب فقال‏:‏ ‏"‏مالك يا أم السائب -أو يا أم المسيب- تزفزفين‏؟‏ ‏"‏ قالت‏:‏ الحمى لا بارك الله فيها، فقال‏:‏ ‏"‏لا تسبي الحمى، فإنها تذهب…

Narrated by Jābir ibn ‘Abdullāh + 3 other versions

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "Do not revile the wind. When you experience something abominable (about it), supplicate: 'Allahumma inna nas'aluka min khairi hadhihir-rihi, wa khairi ma fiha, wa khairi ma umirat bihi. Wa na'udhu bika min sharri hadhihir-rihi, wa sharri ma fiha, wa sharri ma…

"‏لا تسبوا الريح، فإذا رأيتم ما تكرهون، فقولوا‏:‏ اللهم إنا نسألك من خير هذه الريح وخير ما فيها وخير ما أُمرت به، ونعوذ بك من شر هذه الريح وشر ما فيها وشر ما أُمرت به‏"

Narrated by ’Ubayy ibn Ka‘b + 4 other versions

I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) saying, "The wind is the Blessing of Allah. Sometimes it brings His Mercy and sometimes it brings His Chastisement. When you experience it, do not revile it but beg of Allah its good; and seek Allah's Refuge against its evil." [Abu Dawud with good Isnad].

"‏الريح من روح الله، تأتي بالرحمة، وتأتي بالعذاب، فإذا رأيتموها فلا تسبوها، وسلوا الله خيرها، واستعيذوا بالله من شرها‏"

Narrated by Abu Hurayrah + 10 other versions

Whenever the wind blew strongly, The Prophet (ﷺ) would say: "Allahumma inni as'aluka khairaha, wa khaira ma fiha, wa khaira ma ursilat bihi. Wa a'udhu bika min sharriha, wa sharri ma fiha, wa sharri ma ursilat bihi. (O Allah, I beg of You its good and the good of that which it contains and the good…

وعن عائشة رضي الله عنها قالت‏:‏ كان النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم إذا عصفت الريح قال‏:‏ اللهم إني أسألك خيرها، وخير ما فيها، وخير ما أُرسلت به، وأعوذ بك من شرها، وشر ما فيها، وشر ما أُرسلت به‏"‏ ‏(‏‏(‏رواه مسلم‏)‏‏)‏‏.‏

Narrated by Ā’ishah + 7 other versions

Do not curse the rooster, for indeed it awakens (people) for prayer

Zayd ibn Khālid al-Juhani (may Allah be pleased with him) reported the Prophet, may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him said: "Do not curse the rooster, for indeed it awakens (people) for prayer."

"‏لا تسبوا الديك، فإنه يوقظ للصلاة‏"

+ 2 other versions Explained

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) led the Fajr prayer at Al-Hudaibiyyah after a rainfall during the night. At the conclusion of prayer, he turned towards the people and said, "Do you know what your Rubb has said?" They replied: "Allah and His Messenger know better." Upon this he remarked, "He has said…

عن زيد بن خالد رضي الله عنه قال‏:‏ صلى بنا رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم صلاة الصبح بالحديبية في أثر سماء كانت من الليل، فلما انصرف أقبل على الناس، فقال‏:‏ ‏"‏هل تدرون ماذا قال ربكم‏؟‏ ‏"‏ قالوا‏:‏ الله ورسوله أعلم‏.‏…

Narrated by Zayd ibn Khālid al-Juhani + 10 other versions

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "When a person calls his brother (in Islam) a disbeliever, one of them will certainly deserve the title. If the addressee is so as he has asserted, the disbelief of the man is confirmed, but if it is untrue, then it will revert to him." [Al-Bukhari and Muslim].

"‏إذا قال رجل لأخيه‏:‏ يا كافر، فقد باء بها أحدهما، فإن كان كما قال وإلا رجعت عليه‏"

Narrated by Abdullāh ibn ‘Umar + 9 other versions

I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) saying, "If somebody accuses another of disbelief or calls him the enemy of Allah, such an accusation will revert to him (the accuser) if the accused is innocent." [Al-Bukhari and Muslim].

"‏من دعا رجلا بالكفر، أو قال‏:‏ عدو الله، وليس كذلك إلا حار عليه‏"

Narrated by Abu Dharr + 7 other versions

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "A true believer does not taunt or curse or abuse or talk indecently." [At-Tirmidhi].

"‏ليس المؤمن بالطعان، ولا اللعان، ولا الفاحش، ولا البذي‏"

Narrated by Abdullah ibn Mas‘ūd + 6 other versions

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "Indecency does not leave anything untainted and decency does not leave anything ungraced and embellished." [At- Tirmidhi].

"‏ما كان الفحش في شيء إلا شانه، وما كان الحياء في شيء إلا زانه‏"

Narrated by Anas ibn Mālik + 3 other versions

The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "Ruined are Al-Mutanatti'un." He repeated this thrice. [Muslim].

عن ابن مسعود رضي الله عنه أن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم قال‏:‏ ‏"‏هلك المتنطعون‏"‏، قالها ثلاثًا‏.‏ ‏(‏‏(‏رواه مسلم‏.‏‏"‏المتنطعون‏"‏‏:‏ المبالغون في الأمور‏)‏‏)‏‏.‏

Narrated by Abdullah ibn Mas‘ūd + 2 other versions

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "Verily, Allah dislikes an eloquent person who rolls his tongue as a cow rolls its tongue (while eating)." [Abu Dawud and At- Tirmidhi].

"‏إن الله يبغض البليغ من الرجال الذي يتخلل بلسانه كما تتخلل البقرة‏"

Narrated by Abdullah ibn Amr + 4 other versions

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "The dearest and the closest of you to me on the Day of Resurrection will be those who are the best in behaviour; and the most hateful and the farthest from me on the Day of Resurrection will be the talkative and the most pretentious and the most rhetorical."…

"‏إن من أحبكم إلي، وأقربكم مني مجلسًا يوم القيامة، أحاسنكم أخلاقًا، وإن أبغضكم إلي وأبعدكم مني يوم القيامة، والثرثارون، والمتشدقون، والمتفيهقون‏"

Narrated by Jābir ibn ‘Abdullāh + 2 other versions

The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "None of you should say: 'My soul has become evil.' He should say: 'My soul is in bad shape."' [Al-Bukhari and Muslim].

"‏لا يقولن أحدكم خبثت نفسي، ولكن ليقل‏:‏ لقست نفسي‏"

Narrated by Ā’ishah + 9 other versions

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "None of you should use the word Al-Karm for grapes, for Al-Karm is a Muslim (worthy of respect)." [Al- Bukhari and Muslim] Another narration is: "Verily, Al-Karm is the heart of a true believer." Another narration is: "People have named grapes as Al-Karm; verily…

عن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه قال‏:‏ قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏:‏ ‏"‏لا تسموا العنب الكَرْم، فإن الكَرْم المسلم‏"‏ ‏(‏‏(‏متفق عليه‏)‏‏)‏‏.‏ ‏(‏‏(‏وهذا لفظ مسلم‏)‏‏)‏‏.‏ وفي رواية‏:‏ ‏"‏فإنما الكرم قلب المؤمن‏"‏ وفي…

Narrated by Abu Hurayrah + 1 other version

The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "Do not say Al-Karm when talking about grapes but say Al-'Inab or Al-Habalah." [Muslim].

"‏لا تقولوا‏:‏ الكَرْم، ولكن قولوا‏:‏ العنب، والحَبَْلة‏"

+ 2 other versions

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "No woman should touch another woman's body and then describe the details of her figure to her husband in such a manner as if he was looking at her." [Al- Bukhari].

"‏لا تباشر المرأة المرأة، فتصفها لزوجها كأنه ينظر إليها‏"

Narrated by Abdullah ibn Mas‘ūd + 8 other versions

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "You must not supplicate: 'O Allah! forgive me if You wish; O Allah bestow mercy on me if You wish.' But beg from Allah with certitude for no one has the power to compel Allah." [Al-Bukhari and Muslim] Another narration of Muslim is: "A supplication should be made…

عن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال‏:‏ ‏"‏لا يقولن أحدكم‏:‏ اللهم اغفر لي إن شئت‏:‏ اللهم ارحمني إن شئت، ليعزم المسألة، فإنه لا مكره له‏"‏ ‏(‏‏(‏متفق عليه‏)‏‏)‏‏.‏ ‏(‏‏(‏وفي رواية لمسلم‏:‏…

Narrated by Abu Hurayrah + 17 other versions

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "When one of you supplicates, let him be decisive and he should not say: 'O Allah, bestow upon me such and such if You wish', because no one has the power to compel Him." [Al-Bukhari and Muslim].

"‏إذا دعا أحدكم، فليعزم المسألة، ولا يقولن‏:‏ اللهم إن شئت، فأعطني، فإنه لا مستكره له‏"

Narrated by Anas ibn Mālik + 4 other versions

The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "Say not: 'What Allah wills and so-and-so wills', but say: 'What Allah wills, and then what so-and-so wills."' [Abu Dawud with authentic Isnad].

"‏لا تقولوا‏:‏ ما شاء الله وشاء فلان، ولكن قولوا‏:‏ ما شاء الله، ثم شاء فلان‏"

Narrated by Hudhayfah + 4 other versions

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) disliked going to bed before the 'Isha' (night) prayer and indulging in conversation after it." [Al-Bukhari and Muslim].

عن أبي برزة رضي الله عنه أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم كان يكره النوم قبل العشاء والحديث بعدها‏.‏ ‏(‏‏(‏متفق عليه‏)‏‏)‏‏.‏

Narrated by Abu Barza + 5 other versions

Once, towards the end of his life, the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) concluded the 'Isha' (night) prayer and said, "After one hundred years from tonight none of the people on the surface of the earth will survive." [Al- Bukhari and Muslim].

"‏أرأيتكم ليلتكم هذه‏؟‏ فإن على رأس مائة سنة لا يبقي ممن هو على ظهر الأرض اليوم أحد‏"

Narrated by Abdullāh ibn ‘Umar + 9 other versions

Once the Prophet (ﷺ) delayed the 'Isha' (night) prayer till midnight. He (ﷺ) turned to us after the prayer and said, "All the people slept after offering their prayers, but you who waited, will be accounted as if you were engaged in your prayer throughout the period." [Al- Bukhari].

"‏ألا إن الناس قد صلوا‏.‏ ثم رقدوا، وإنكم لن تزالوا في صلاة ما انتظرتم الصلاة‏"

Narrated by Anas ibn Mālik + 11 other versions

If a man invites his wife to his bed and she refuses, and so he spends the night angry with her, the angels will curse her until the morning

Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) said: "If a man invites his wife to his bed and she refuses, and so he spends the night angry with her, the angels will curse her until the morning."

"‏إذا دعا الرجل امرأته إلى فراشه فأبت، فبات غضبان عليها، لعنتها الملائكة حتى تصبح‏"

Narrated by Abu Hurayrah + 10 other versions Explained

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "It is not lawful for a woman to observe an optional Saum (fast) without the permission of her husband when he is at home. Nor should she allow anyone to enter his house without his permission." [Al-Bukhari and Muslim].

"‏لا يحل للمرأة أن تصوم وزوجها شاهد إلا بإذنه، ولا تأذن في بيته إلا بإذنه‏"

Narrated by Abu Hurayrah + 3 other versions

The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "Does he who raises up his head before the Imam not fear that Allah will make his head that of a donkey or make his appearance similar to that of donkey?" [Al-Bukhari and Muslim].

"‏أما يخشى أحدكم إذا رفع رأسه قبل الإمام أن يجعل الله رأسه رأس حمار‏!‏ أو يجعل الله صورته صورة حمار‏"

Narrated by Abu Hurayrah + 6 other versions

We are prohibited from placing the hand on the side during As-Salat (the prayer). [Al-Bukhari and Muslim].

عن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم‏:‏ نهى عن الخصر في الصلاة‏.‏ ‏(‏‏(‏متفق عليه‏)‏‏)‏‏.‏

Narrated by Abu Hurayrah + 1 other version

I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) saying, "No Salat (prayer) should be performed when the food has been served, nor should it be performed when a person is in need of relieving himself." [Muslim].

"لا صَلاَةَ بِحَضْرَةِ طَعَامٍ، وَلاَ وَهُوَ يُدَافِعُهُ الأَخْبَثَانِ"

Narrated by Ā’ishah + 7 other versions

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "How is it that some people raise their eyes towards the sky during As-Salat (the prayer)?" He stressed (this point) and added, "People must refrain from raising their eyes towards heaven in Salat (prayer), or else their sights will certainly be snatched away."…

عن أنس بن مالك قَالَ : قَالَ رسولُ اللهِ : « مَا بَالُ أقْوامٍ يَرْفَعُونَ أبْصَارَهُمْ إِلَى السَّمَاءِ في صَلاَتِهِمْ » ! فَاشْتَدَّ قَولُهُ في ذَلِكَ حَتَّى قَالَ : « لَيَنْتَهُنَّ عَنْ ذَلِكَ ، أَوْ لَتُخطفَنَّ…

Narrated by Anas ibn Mālik + 10 other versions

I asked the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) about random looks in Salat (prayer), and he replied, "It is something which Satan snatches from the slave's Salat." [Al-Bukhari].

"‏هو اختلاس يختلسه الشيطان من صلاة العبد‏"

Narrated by Ā’ishah + 7 other versions

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said to me, "Beware of looking around in Salat (prayer), because random looks in Salat are a cause of destruction. If there should be no help from it, it is permissible in the voluntary and not in obligatory Salat." [At-Tirmidhi].

"‏إياك والالتفات في الصلاة، فإن الالتفات في الصلاة هلكة، فإن كان لابد، ففي التطوع لا في الفريضة‏"

Narrated by Anas ibn Mālik + 2 other versions

I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) saying: "Do not offer Salat (prayer) facing the graves and do not sit on them." [Muslim].

"‏لا تصلوا إلى القبور، ولا تجلسوا عليها‏"

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The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "If the person who passes in front of a praying person, realizes the enormity of the sinfulness of this act, it will have been better for him to wait forty than to pass in front of him." [Al-Bukhari and Muslim]. [The narrator was not sure whether the Prophet (ﷺ)…

"‏لو يعلم المار بين المصلي ماذا عليه لكان أن يقف أربعين خيرًا له من أن يمر بين يديه‏"

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The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "When the Iqamah is called, no prayer should be performed except the obligatory prayer." [Muslim].

"‏إذا أقيمت الصلاة، فلا صلاة إلا المكتوبة‏"

Narrated by Abu Hurayrah + 16 other versions

The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "Do not choose the Friday night among all other nights for standing in (Tahajjud) prayer, and do not choose Friday among all other days for Saum (fasting) except that one you have accustomed to." [Muslim].

"‏لا تخصوا ليلة الجمعة بقيام من بين الليالي، ولا تخصوا يوم الجمعة بصيام من بين الأيام إلا أن يكون في صوم يصومه أحدكم‏"

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