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Hadith about Forbidden Utterances and Tongue Evils

79 hadith on this topic, one card per hadith and its versions; authentic ones first. 60 are translated into English.

Not graded Muttafaq ‘alayh (Bukhari and Muslim) Riyad as-Salihin 1543

The Prophet (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 talks, he tells a lie; when…

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

Narrated by Abdullah ibn Amr + 14 other versions

Not graded Muttafaq ‘alayh (Bukhari and Muslim) Riyad as-Salihin 1807

The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "He who takes an oath and involuntarily says: 'By Al-Lat and Al-'Uzza' should at once affirm: 'La ilaha illallah (there is no true god except Allah)', and he who says to his companion: 'Come let's gamble' should make expiation by giving something in charity." [Al-Bukhari and…

وعن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه عن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم قال‏:‏ “من حلف فقال في حلفه‏:‏ باللات والعزى، فليقل‏:‏ لا إله إلا الله، ومن قال لصاحبه‏:‏ تعالى أقامرك فليتصدق‏"‏ ‏(‏‏(‏متفق عليه‏)‏‏)‏‏.‏

Narrated by Abu Hurayrah + 13 other versions

Not graded Muttafaq ‘alayh (Bukhari and Muslim) Riyad as-Salihin 584

Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "None of you should wish for death. If he is righteous, perhaps he may add to (his) good works, and if he is a sinner, possibly he may repent (in case he is given a longer life)." [Al-Bukhari]. In Muslim, Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported : Messenger…

عن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال‏:‏ “لا يتمن أحدكم الموت إما محسناً فلعله يزداد، وإما مسيئاً فلعله يستعتب” ‏(‏‏(‏متفق عليه‏)‏‏)‏ ‏.‏وهذا لفظ البخاري وفى رواية لمسلم عن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه…

Narrated by Abu Hurayrah + 11 other versions

Not graded Riyad as-Salihin 100

Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "A strong believer is better and dearer to Allah than a weak one, and both are good. Adhere to that which is beneficial for you. Keep asking Allah for help and do not refrain from it. If you are afflicted in any way, do not say: 'If I had taken this or that step, it…

"‏ المؤمن القوي خير وأحب إلى الله من المؤمن الضعيف وفي كل خير‏.‏ احرص على ما ينفعك، واستعن بالله ولا تعجز‏.‏ وإن أصابك شيء فلا تقل‏:‏ لو أني فعلت كان كذا وكذا، ولكن قل‏:‏ قدر الله، وما شاء فعل؛ فإن لو تفتح عمل الشيطان‏"

Narrated by Abu Hurayrah + 7 other versions

Not graded Muttafaq ‘alayh (Bukhari and Muslim) Al-Adab al-Mufrad 333

Abu Bakr reported that a man was mentioned in the presence of the Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, and someone praised him. The Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, said, "Woe to you! You have cut off the head of your companion!" and he repeated that several times. He…

حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدٍ، قَالَ‏:‏ حَدَّثَنَا آدَمُ، قَالَ‏:‏ حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ خَالِدٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنِ أَبِي بَكْرَةَ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، أَنَّ رَجُلاً ذُكِرَ عِنْدَ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَأَثْنَى…

+ 9 other versions

Authentic Riyad as-Salihin 1552

It does not befit the truthful one to frequently curse others

Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) said: "It does not befit the truthful person to frequently curse others."

"‏لا ينبغي لصدِّيق أن يكون لعانًا‏"

Narrated by Abu Hurayrah + 2 other versions Explained

Authentic Riyad as-Salihin 1557

Unload it and set it free, for it is cursed

‘Imrān ibn al-Husayn (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: We were with the Messenger of Allah (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) on one of his journeys, and there was a woman from the Ansār riding a she-camel. It annoyed her and so she invoked curse upon it. Hearing that, the…

"‏خذوا ما عليها ودعوها، فإنها ملعونة‏"

Narrated by Imrān ibn Husayn + 2 other versions Explained

Authentic Sahih al-Bukhari 6205

The most despicable name in the sight of Allah is that of a man named the King of kings. There is no king but Allah

Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) said: "The most despicable name in the sight of Allah is that of a man named the King of kings. There is no king but Allah." In another version: "The most wretched and most malicious…

أَخْنَى الأَسْمَاءِ يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ عِنْدَ اللَّهِ رَجُلٌ تَسَمَّى مَلِكَ الأَمْلاَكِ ‏"

Narrated by Abu Hurayrah Explained