إن الحمد لله نحمده، ونستعينه، من يهده الله فلا مضل له، ومن يضلل فلا هادي له ، وأشهد أن لا إله إلا الله وحده لا شريك له، وأن محمدا عبده ورسوله . أما بعد:
Good Morals
قَالَ اللهُ تَعَالَى: ﴿وَقُولُوا لِلنَّاسِ حُسْنًا﴾
❀ Allah Almighty has said:
“And deal kindly with people.”
Hadith: 1
«عن أبى ذر ، قال: قال لى رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: اتق الله حيثما كنت ، وأتبع السيئة الحسنة تمحها ، وخالق الناس بخلق حسن»
Imam Tirmidhi classified it as Hasan Sahih and Muhaddith Albani declared it Hasan.
“It is narrated from Hazrat Abu Dharr (RA) that the Messenger of Allah (SAW) said to me: Fear Allah wherever you are. After evil, do good. Good will erase evil, and deal kindly with people.”
What you like for yourself, like that for others
Hadith: 2
«وعن أنس عن النبى صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: لا يؤمن أحدكم حتى يحب لأخيه ما يحب لنفسه»
“And Hazrat Anas (RA) narrates from the Noble Prophet (SAW) that he said: None of you can be a true believer until he likes for his brother what he likes for himself.”
Concealing Faults
Hadith: 3
«وعن ابن عمر رضى الله عنه أخبره: أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: المسلم أخو المسلم، لا يظلمه ولا يسلمه، ومن كان فى حاجة أخيه ، كان الله فى حاجته، ومن فرج عن مسلم كربة فرج الله عنه كربة من كربات يوم القيامة، ومن ستر مسلما ستره الله يوم القيامة»
“And it is narrated from Sayyiduna Ibn Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: A Muslim is the brother of another Muslim; he neither wrongs him nor hands him over (helplessly) to the enemy. Whoever is busy fulfilling the needs of his (Muslim) brother, Allah Almighty will fulfill his needs. Whoever relieves a Muslim of some distress, Allah Almighty will relieve him of a great distress on the Day of Resurrection because of that, and whoever conceals the faults of a Muslim, Allah Almighty will conceal his faults on the Day of Resurrection.”
Fulfilling the Covenant
قَالَ اللهُ تَعَالَى: ﴿وَأَوْفُوا بِالْعَهْدِ ۖ إِنَّ الْعَهْدَ كَانَ مَسْئُولًا﴾
❀ Allah Almighty has said:
“And fulfill the covenant; indeed, the covenant will be questioned about.”
Hadith: 4
«وعن عبادة بن الصامت ان النبى صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: اضمنوا لي ستا من أنفسكم أضمن لكم الجنة: أصدقوا إذا حدثتم، وأوفوا إذا وعدتم ، وادوا إذا اؤتمنتم، واحفظوا فروجكم، وغضوا أبصاركم وكفوا أيديكم»
“And Sayyiduna Ubada bin Asamit (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates, the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: Guarantee me six things from yourselves, and I (Muhammad, peace be upon him) guarantee you Paradise:
(1) When you speak, speak the truth.
(2) When you make a promise, fulfill it.
(3) When entrusted, (do not betray) but fulfill the trust.
(4) Guard your private parts.
(5) Lower your gaze.
(6) Restrain your hands (i.e., do not harm anyone with your hands).”
Gentleness
قَالَ اللهُ تَعَالَى: ﴿وَإِمَّا تُعْرِضَنَّ عَنْهُمُ ابْتِغَاءَ رَحْمَةٍ مِّن رَّبِّكَ تَرْجُوهَا فَقُل لَّهُمْ قَوْلًا مَّيْسُورًا ﴾
❀ Allah Almighty has said:
“If you turn away from those who indulge in idle talk, while you seek from your Lord provision, which you expect, then speak to them a word of kindness.”
Hadith: 5
«وعن عائشة ، أنها قالت: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم : إذا أراد الله عزوجل بأهل بيت خيرا أدخل عليهم الرفق »
“And it is narrated from Sayyida Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: When Allah intends good for a family, He instills gentleness among them.”
Making Things Easy
قَالَ اللهُ تَعَالَى: ﴿يُرِيدُ اللَّهُ بِكُمُ الْيُسْرَ وَلَا يُرِيدُ بِكُمُ الْعُسْرَ﴾
❀ Allah Almighty has said:
“Allah intends ease for you and does not intend hardship.”
Hadith: 6
«وعن أبى موسى قال: كان رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم إذا بعث أحدا من أصحابه فى بعض أمره قال: بشروا ولا تنفروا ، ويسروا ولا تعسروا »
“And our master Abu Musa (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates that whenever the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) sent any of the companions for a task, he would say to them: Be the bringers of glad tidings, do not cause hatred, make things easy, do not impose hardship or difficulty.”
Not Causing Harm to Another Muslim
قَالَ اللهُ تَعَالَى: ﴿مَّا يَلْفِظُ مِن قَوْلٍ إِلَّا لَدَيْهِ رَقِيبٌ عَتِيدٌ﴾
❀ Allah Almighty has said:
“(A person) does not utter any word except that there is a watcher ready by him.”
Hadith: 7
«وعن عقبة بن عامر ، قال: قلت: يا رسول الله ما النجاة؟ قال: أمسك عليك لسانك وليسعك بيتك وابك على خطيئتك»
“And Sayyiduna Uqbah bin Amir رضي الله عنه said, I asked the Messenger of Allah صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم: What is salvation? He صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم replied: Control your tongue, stay in your house, and weep over your sins.”
Speaking the Truth
قَالَ اللَّهُ تَعَالَى: ﴿يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا اتَّقُوا اللَّهَ وَقُولُوا قَوْلًا سَدِيدًا﴾
❀ Allah Almighty said:
“O you who have believed! Fear Allah and speak words straight (truthful).”
Hadith: 8
«وعن عبد الله رضى الله عنه ، عن النبى صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: إن الصدق يهدى إلى البر ، وإن البر يهدي إلى الجنة ، وإن الرجل ليصدق حتى يكون صديقا، وإن الكذب يهدى إلى الفجور، وإن الفجور يهدى إلى النار ، وإن الرجل ليكذب حتى يكتب عند الله كذابا»
“And it is narrated from Sayyiduna Abdullah bin Mas’ud رضي الله عنه that the Prophet Muhammad صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم said: Indeed, truth leads to righteousness, and righteousness leads to Paradise. A person continues to speak the truth until he is recorded with Allah as a truthful person. And falsehood leads to sin, and sin leads to Hellfire. A person continues to lie until he is recorded with Allah as a liar.”
Avoiding Doubts
Hadith: 9
«وعن الحسن ابن على رضي الله عنهما ، قال: حفظت من رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم : دع ما يريبك إلى ما لا يريبك ، فإن الصدق طمانينة ، وإن الكذب ريبة»
Sheikh Albani, may Allah have mercy on him, said it is authentic.
“And it is narrated from Hasan bin Ali, may Allah be pleased with him, who said that I remember the noble saying of the Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him: Leave what causes doubt and hold on to what does not cause doubt. Indeed, truth brings tranquility and falsehood causes anxiety.”
Gratitude
قَالَ اللهُ تَعَالَى: ﴿لَئِن شَكَرْتُمْ لَأَزِيدَنَّكُمْ ۖ﴾
❀ Allah Almighty said:
“If you are grateful, I will surely increase you [in favor].”
Hadith: 10
«وعن صهيب قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم : عجبا لامر المؤمن ، إن أمره كله خير، وليس ذاك لاحد إلا للمؤمن، إن اصابته سراء شكر ، فكان خيرا له وإن أصابته ضراء صبر ، فكان خيرا له»
“And it is narrated from Sayyiduna Suhaib, may Allah be pleased with him, that the Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, said: The affair of the believer is amazing; indeed, for him there is good in every matter, and this is only for the believer. If he is given happiness, he thanks, which is good for him, and if he is afflicted with hardship, he is patient, which is good for him.”
Contentment
Hadith: 11
«وعن سعد، قال: سمعت رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم يقول: إن الله تعالى يحب العبد التقي الغنى الخفى»
“And it is narrated from Hazrat Saad (may Allah be pleased with him) that he said, I heard the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) say: Indeed, Allah loves the pious, wealthy, and unknown servant.”
Patience
قَالَ اللهُ تَعَالَى: ﴿يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا اسْتَعِينُوا بِالصَّبْرِ وَالصَّلَاةِ ۚ إِنَّ اللَّهَ مَعَ الصَّابِرِينَ﴾
Allah Almighty has said:
“O you who have believed! Seek help through patience and prayer; indeed, Allah is with the patient.”
Hadith:12
«وعن ابن عمر قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم : المؤمن الذى يخالط الناس ويصبر على أذاهم ، أعظم أجرا من المؤمن الذى لا يخالط الناس ولا يصبر على أذاهم»
Muhaddith Albani (may Allah have mercy on him) declared it authentic.
“And it is narrated from Sayyiduna Ibn Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: The believer who lives among people and endures their harm is more virtuous than the believer who does not live among people nor endures their harm.”
Spending in the Way of Allah
قَالَ اللهُ تَعَالَى: ﴿وَمَا تُنفِقُوا مِنْ خَيْرٍ فَلِأَنفُسِكُمْ ۚ وَمَا تُنفِقُونَ إِلَّا ابْتِغَاءَ وَجْهِ اللَّهِ ۚ وَمَا تُنفِقُوا مِنْ خَيْرٍ يُوَفَّ إِلَيْكُمْ وَأَنتُمْ لَا تُظْلَمُونَ﴾
❀ Allah Almighty has said:
“And whatever good you spend (in the way of Allah), it will be for yourselves, and you do not spend except seeking the countenance of Allah. And whatever you spend of good – it will be fully repaid to you, and you will not be wronged.”
Hadith: 13
«وعن عبد الله بن مسعود قال: قال النبى صلى الله عليه وسلم : لا حسد إلا فى اثنتين: رجل آتاه الله مالا فسلط على هلكته فى الحق ، ورجل آتاه الله الحكمة فهو يقضي بها ويعلمها»
And Sayyiduna Abdullah bin Mas’ud (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates that the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: “It is only permissible to envy two types of people: one is the person whom Allah has given wealth and then enabled him to spend it in the way of truth; and the other is the person whom Allah has granted wisdom and he judges by it and teaches it to others.”
Protection of a Muslim’s Honor
Hadith: 14
«وعن اسماء بنت يزيد رضي الله عنها قالت: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم : من ذب عن عرض أخيه بالغيبة ، كان حقا على الله أن يعتقه من النار»
“And Sayyida Asma bint Yazid (may Allah be pleased with her) said that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: Whoever protects the honor of his brother in his absence, Allah has a right over him that He frees him from Hellfire.”
Compassion
Hadith: 15
«وعن عمرو بن حزم عن النبى صلى الله عليه وسلم أنه قال: ما من مؤمن يعزى أخاه بمصيبة إلا كساه الله سبحانه من حلل الكرامة يوم القيامة»
Muhaddith Al-Albani (may Allah have mercy on him) graded it as Hasan.
“And it is narrated from Hazrat Amr bin Hazm (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Noble Prophet (peace be upon him) said: Whoever comforts his brother in a calamity, Allah, the Lord of Glory, will clothe him with a garment of honor and dignity on the Day of Resurrection.”
Commanding Good and Forbidding Evil
قَالَ اللهُ تَعَالَى: ﴿ وَلْتَكُن مِّنكُمْ أُمَّةٌ يَدْعُونَ إِلَى الْخَيْرِ وَيَأْمُرُونَ بِالْمَعْرُوفِ وَيَنْهَوْنَ عَنِ الْمُنكَرِ ۚ وَأُولَٰئِكَ هُمُ الْمُفْلِحُونَ ﴾
❀ Allah Almighty has said:
“And let there be [arising] from you a group inviting to all that is good, enjoining what is right and forbidding what is wrong, and those will be the successful.”
Hadith: 16
«وعن أبى ذر رضی اللہ عنہ ، قال: قال رسول الله صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم : تبسمك فى وجه أخيك لك صدقة ، وأمرك بالمعروف ونهيك عن المنكر صدقة، وإرشادك الرجل فى أرض الضلال لك صدقة، وبصرك للرجل الرديء البصر لك صدقة ، وإماطتك الحجر والشوكة والعظم عن الطريق لك صدقة ، وإفراغك من دلوك فى دلو أخيك لك صدقة»
“And it is narrated from Sayyiduna Abu Dharr (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: Meeting your brother with a smiling face, commanding good, forbidding evil, guiding the lost traveler and the one with weak eyesight, and removing harmful things like stones, thorns, and bones from the path is charity. Also, pouring water from your bucket into your brother’s bucket is charity.”
Righteous Companionship
قَالَ اللهُ تَعَالَى: ﴿الْأَخِلَّاءُ يَوْمَئِذٍ بَعْضُهُمْ لِبَعْضٍ عَدُوٌّ إِلَّا الْمُتَّقِينَ﴾
❀ Allah Almighty has said:
“On that Day, except for the righteous, all friends will become enemies to one another.”
Hadith: 17
«وعن أبى موسى رضى الله عنه قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم : مثل الجليس الصالح والجليس السوء كمثل صاحب المسك وكير الحداد ، لا يعدمك من صاحب المسك إما تشتريه أو تجد ريحه ، وكير الحداد يحرق بدنك أو ثوبك أو تجد منه ريحا خبيثة»
“And it is narrated from Hazrat Abu Musa (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: The example of a good and bad friend is like one who has musk and the other who kindles a fire in a furnace. The one with musk will either give you a gift of musk, or you will buy musk from him, or at least you will get a good fragrance from him. And the one who kindles the fire will either burn your body or clothes, or you will get a bad smell from him.”
Abandoning Sin
قَالَ اللهُ تَعَالَى: ﴿وَيْلٌ لِّكُلِّ أَفَّاكٍ أَثِيمٍ ﴾
❀ Allah Almighty has said:
“Destruction is for every sinful liar.”
Hadith: 18
«وعن أبى هريرة ، أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: يقول الله: إذا أراد عبدى أن يعمل سيئة فلا تكتبوها عليه حتى يعملها فإن عملها فاكتبوها بمثلها ، وإن تركها من أجلى فاكتبوها له حسنة، وإذا أراد أن يعمل حسنة فلم يعملها فاكتبوها له حسنة ، فإن عملها فاكتبوها له بعشر أمثالها إلى سبع مائة»
Narrated by Sayyiduna Abu Huraira (RA) that the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said: Allah Almighty says, “When My servant intends to commit a sin, do not record it against him until he actually commits it. If he commits it, record only one sin. And if he refrains from that sin for My sake, record one good deed for him. And if he intends a good deed but is unable to do it, record one good deed for the intention alone. And if he performs the good deed, record it from ten times up to seven hundred times.”
Moderation
قَالَ اللهُ تَعَالَى: ﴿وَاقْصِدْ فِي مَشْيِكَ﴾
❀ Allah Almighty has said:
“And be moderate in your pace.”
Hadith: 19
«وعن عبد الله بن عباس أن نبي الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: إن الهدى الصالح والسمت الصالح والاقتصاد: جزء من خمسة وعشرين جزاء من النبوة»
Muhaddith Albani has graded it as Hasan.
“And it is narrated from Sayyiduna Abdullah bin Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: Good conduct, excellent character, and moderation are one twenty-fifth part of Prophethood.”
Giving up disputes while being right
Hadith: 20
«وعن أبى أمامة قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم : أنا زعيم ببيت فى ربض الجنة لمن ترك المراء وإن كان محقا، وببيت فى وسط الجنة لمن ترك الكذب وإن كان مازحا وببيت فى أعلى الجنة لمن حسن خلقه»
“And it is narrated from Hazrat Abu Umamah (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: I guarantee a house in Paradise for the person who gives up a dispute while being right, and I guarantee a house in the middle of Paradise for the person who does not commit a lie even in jest, and I guarantee a house in the highest part of Paradise for the person whose character is good.”
Forgiveness and pardon
قَالَ اللهُ تَعَالَى: ﴿خُذِ الْعَفْوَ وَأْمُرْ بِالْعُرْفِ وَأَعْرِضْ عَنِ الْجَاهِلِينَ﴾
❀ Allah Almighty has said:
“Hold to forgiveness, command what is right, and turn away from the ignorant.”
Hadith: 21
«وعن أبى هريرة، عن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: ما نقصت صدقة من مال ، وما زاد الله عبدا بعفو إلا عزا، وما تواضع احد لله إلا رفعه الله»
“And it is narrated from Sayyiduna Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: Charity never decreases wealth, and forgiveness increases the honor of a servant, and whoever humbles himself for the sake of Allah, Allah raises his status.”
Justice and Fairness
قَالَ اللهُ تَعَالَى: ﴿إِنَّ اللَّهَ يَأْمُرُ بِالْعَدْلِ وَالْإِحْسَانِ وَإِيتَاءِ ذِي الْقُرْبَىٰ وَيَنْهَىٰ عَنِ الْفَحْشَاءِ وَالْمُنكَرِ وَالْبَغْيِ ۚ يَعِظُكُمْ لَعَلَّكُمْ تَذَكَّرُونَ ﴾
❀ Allah Almighty has said:
“Indeed, Allah commands justice, the doing of good, and giving to relatives; and forbids immorality, and bad conduct, and oppression. He admonishes you that perhaps you will be reminded.”
Hadith: 22
«وعن عبد الله بن عمرو، قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: إن المقسطين، عند الله على منابر من نور ، عن يمين الرحمن عزوجل، وكلتا يديه يمين: الذين يعدلون فى حكمهم واهليهم وما ولوا»
“And Sayyiduna Abdullah bin Amr bin Aas (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates, the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: Indeed, those who judge with justice will be on pulpits of light near Allah, on the right side of the Most Merciful, and the Most Merciful’s both hands are on the right. Those are the people who judge justly in their decisions, among their family members, and in the matters entrusted to them.”
Divine Pleasure
قَالَ اللهُ تَعَالَى: ﴿وَرِضْوَانٌ مِّنَ اللَّهِ أَكْبَرُ ۚ ذَٰلِكَ هُوَ الْفَوْزُ الْعَظِيمُ﴾
❀ Allah Almighty has said:
“And the pleasure of Allah is greater; that is the great success.”
Hadith: 23
«وعن أبى هريرة رضى الله عنه ، عن النبى صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: إن العبد ليتكلم بالكلمة من رضوان الله لا يلقى لها بالا يرفعه الله بها درجات ، وإن العبد ليتكلم بالكلمة من سخط الله لا يلقى لها بالا يهوى بها فى جهنم»
“And Sayyiduna Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: A servant utters a word seeking the pleasure of Allah, which he does not consider important, but because of it Allah elevates his rank. And another servant utters a word that causes the displeasure of Allah. He does not consider it important, but because of it he falls into Hell.”
Not Giving Insults
قَالَ اللهُ تَعَالَى: ﴿وَلَا تَنَابَزُوا بِالْأَلْقَابِ﴾
❀ Allah Almighty said:
“Do not call each other by offensive nicknames.”
Hadith: 24
«وعن عبد الله، قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم : ليس المؤمن بالطعان ولا اللعان ولا البذيء ولا الفاحش»
Ibn Hibban has declared it authentic.
“And Sayyiduna Abdullah (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: A believer is not one who insults, curses, uses obscene language, or speaks harshly.”
Seeking Reconciliation
قَالَ اللهُ تَعَالَى: ﴿وَالصُّلْحُ خَيْرٌ﴾
❀ Allah Almighty said:
“And reconciliation is a good thing.”
Hadith: 25
«وعن أبى الدرداء قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم : ألا أخبركم بأفضل من درجة الصيام والصلاة والصدقة؟ قالوا: بلى يا رسول الله قال إصلاح ذات البين وفساد ذات البين ، الحالقة»
Al-Muhaddith Al-Albani has declared it authentic.
“Sayyiduna Abu Dawood (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: Shall I tell you something that is better than fasting, prayer, and charity? They said: Why not, O Messenger of Allah? He (peace be upon him) said: Reconciling between people. And discord among people destroys and ruins.”
Helping the Needy
قَالَ اللَّهُ تَعَالَى: ﴿وَيُؤْثِرُونَ عَلَىٰ أَنفُسِهِمْ وَلَوْ كَانَ بِهِمْ خَصَاصَةٌ﴾
❀ Allah Almighty has said:
“And (believers) prefer others over themselves, even if they are in need themselves.”
Hadith: 26
«وعن أبى هريرة رضى الله عنه قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم صلى الله عليه وسلم : والله فى عون العبد ما كان العبد فى عون أخيه»
“And it is narrated from Hazrat Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: As long as a person helps his believing brother, Allah Almighty remains in his help.”
Fulfilling the Rights of Relatives
قَالَ اللهُ تَعَالَى: ﴿وَآتِ ذَا الْقُرْبَىٰ حَقَّهُ وَالْمِسْكِينَ وَابْنَ السَّبِيلِ وَلَا تُبَذِّرْ تَبْذِيرًا﴾
❀ Allah Almighty has said:
“And give the relatives their due, and the poor and the traveler, and do not squander wastefully.”
Hadith: 27
«وعن عبد الله بن عمرو، قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم : الأصحاب عند الله خيرهم لصاحبه»
“And it is narrated from Abdullah bin Amr (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: The best among you in the sight of Allah will be the best towards his friends.”
Gentleness
قَالَ اللهُ تَعَالَى: ﴿فَبِمَا رَحْمَةٍ مِّنَ اللَّهِ لِنتَ لَهُمْ ۖ وَلَوْ كُنتَ فَظًّا غَلِيظَ الْقَلْبِ لَانفَضُّوا مِنْ حَوْلِكَ﴾
❀ Allah Almighty has said:
“You were gentle with them because of Allah’s mercy. And if you had been harsh and hard-hearted, they would have dispersed from around you.”
Hadith: 28
«وعن النعمان بن بشير يقول: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم : ترى المؤمنين فى تراحمهم وتوادهم وتعاطفهم كمثل الجسد إذا اشتكى عضو تداعى له سائر جسده بالسهر والحمى»
“And it is narrated from Sayyiduna Nu’man bin Bashir رضي الله عنه that the Messenger of Allah صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم said: You will find the believers to be merciful and loving towards one another and gentle and kind with each other to such an extent that when one part of the body is in pain, the whole body feels the pain. Just as sleep is disturbed and the body is affected by fever.”
Love
Hadith: 29
«وعن أبى هريرة قال: قال رسول الله صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم : إن الله يقول يوم القيمة: اين المتحابون بجلالي ، اليوم أظلهم فى ظلى، يوم لا ظل إلا ظلى»
“And Hazrat Abu Huraira رضي الله عنه says, the Messenger of Allah صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم said: Allah Almighty will say on the Day of Resurrection: Where are those who loved each other for My greatness and majesty? Today I will grant them a place under My shade, while there is no shade except My shade.”
Maintaining Kinship Ties
قَالَ اللهُ تَعَالَى: ﴿يَا أَيُّهَا النَّاسُ اتَّقُوا رَبَّكُمُ الَّذِي خَلَقَكُم مِّن نَّفْسٍ وَاحِدَةٍ وَخَلَقَ مِنْهَا زَوْجَهَا وَبَثَّ مِنْهُمَا رِجَالًا كَثِيرًا وَنِسَاءً ۚ وَاتَّقُوا اللَّهَ الَّذِي تَسَاءَلُونَ بِهِ وَالْأَرْحَامَ ۚ إِنَّ اللَّهَ كَانَ عَلَيْكُمْ رَقِيبًا﴾
❀ Allah Almighty has said:
“O mankind! Fear your Lord, who created you from one soul and created from it its mate and dispersed from both of them many men and women. And fear Allah, through whom you ask one another, and the wombs. Indeed, Allah is ever, over you, an Observer.”
Hadith: 30
«وعنه ، أن رجلا قال: يا رسول الله! إن لى قرابة ، أصلهم ويقطعوني، وأحسن إليهم ويسيتون إلى ، وأحلم عنهم ويجهلون علي، فقال: لئن كنت كما قلت ، فكأنما تسفهم المل ، ولا يزال معك من الله ظهير عليهم ، ما دمت على ذلك»
“And it is also narrated from Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) that a companion said: O Messenger of Allah! I have some relatives with whom I maintain ties, but they sever ties with me. I treat them kindly, but they treat me badly. I show patience and forbearance towards them, but they deal with me like the ignorant. The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: If it is as you say, then it is as if you are putting hot ashes in their mouths. There will always be a helper from Allah on your side as long as your behavior remains like this.”
Kindness Towards Daughters
Hadith: 31
«وعن أبى سعيد الخدري ، قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: من كان له ثلاث بنات أو ثلاث أخوات أو ابنتان أو أختان فأحسن صحبتهن واتقى الله فيهن فله الجنة»
“And it is narrated from Sayyiduna Abu Saeed Khudri (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: Whoever raises three daughters, teaches them good manners, marries them off, treats them kindly, and maintains piety of Allah in their matters, then Paradise is for him.”
Controlling the Desires of the Self
قَالَ اللهُ تَعَالَى: ﴿فَلَا يَصُدَّنَّكَ عَنْهَا مَن لَّا يُؤْمِنُ بِهَا وَاتَّبَعَ هَوَاهُ فَتَرْدَىٰ ﴾
❀ Allah Almighty has said:
“So let not one who is not certain of faith and follows his desire divert you from it, lest you perish.”
Hadith: 32
«وعن شداد بن أوس عن النبى صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: الكيس من دان نفسه وعمل لما بعد الموت ، والعاجر من أتبع نفسه هواها وتمنى على الله»
Imam Tirmidhi has classified it as Hasan.
“And Hazrat Shaddad bin Aws (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates from the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) that he said: The intelligent one is the one who controls his soul and works for the life after death, and the foolish one is the one who follows his desires and places false hopes in Allah.”
Good Advice
Hadith: 33
«وعن أبى هريرة قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم : من كان يؤمن بالله واليوم الآخر فلا يؤذ جاره، ومن كان يؤمن بالله واليوم الآخر فليكرم ضيفه، ومن كان يؤمن بالله واليوم الآخر فليقل خيرا أو ليصمت»
“And Hazrat Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: Whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day should:
(1) Honor the guest.
(2) Treat relatives well,
(3) Speak good or remain silent.”
Good Conduct
قَالَ اللهُ تَعَالَى: ﴿وَلَهُنَّ مِثْلُ الَّذِي عَلَيْهِنَّ بِالْمَعْرُوفِ﴾
❀ Allah Almighty has said:
“And for wives are rights similar to those against them, according to what is reasonable.”
Hadith: 34
«وعنه ، قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: أكمل المؤمنين إيمانا أحسنهم خلقا، وخياركم خياركم لنسائهم خلقا»
“And it is narrated from Hazrat Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: The most perfect believer among you is the one who has the best character, and the best of you are those who are best to their wives.”
Good Treatment of Parents
قَالَ اللهُ تَعَالَى: ﴿وَوَصَّيْنَا الْإِنسَانَ بِوَالِدَيْهِ إِحْسَانًا﴾
❀ Allah Almighty has said:
“And We have enjoined upon man kindness to his parents.”
وَقَالَ اللهُ تَعَالَى:﴿وَبِالْوَالِدَيْنِ إِحْسَانًا﴾
❀ And Allah Almighty has said:
“And be kind to parents.”
Hadith: 35
«وعنه رضى الله عنه ، قال: جاء رجل إلى رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم فقال: يا رسول الله من أحق الناس بحسن صحابتي؟ قال: أمك ، قال : ثم من؟ قال: ثم أمك ، قال: ثم من؟ قال : ثم أمك ، قال: ثم من؟ قال: ثم أبوك»
“And Hazrat Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates: A companion asked the Prophet (peace be upon him): O Messenger of Allah! Who is most deserving of my good treatment? The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: Your mother. He asked, then who? The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: Your mother. He asked, then who? The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: Your mother. He asked, then who? The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: Your father.”
Hadith: 36
«وعن عبد الله بن عمرو عن النبى صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: رضى الرب فى رضى الوالد، وسخط الرب فى سخط الوالد»
“And it is narrated from Sayyiduna Abdullah bin Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Noble Prophet (peace be upon him) said: The pleasure of the Lord lies in the pleasure of the father, and the displeasure of the Lord lies in the displeasure of the father.”
Gives respite
Hadith: 37
«وعن أبى هريرة ، أن النبى صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: كان الرجل يداين الناس فكان يقول لفتاه: إذا آتيت معسرا تجاوز عنه لعل الله ان يتجاوز عنا ، قال: فلقي الله فتجاوز عنه»
“And it is narrated from Sayyiduna Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: A man used to lend people money and then would tell his servant that when you come to someone who is in difficulty, be lenient with him, hoping that Allah Almighty will also be lenient with us. It was said that when that man met Allah, Allah Almighty was also lenient with him.”
Considering the Believer as a Mirror
Hadith: 38
«وعنه ، عن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: المؤمن مرآة المؤمن ، والمؤمن أخو المؤمن: يكف عليه ضيعته، ويحوطه من ورائه»
“And it is narrated from Sayyiduna Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: A believer is the mirror of another believer, and a believer is the brother of another believer. He prevents harm to him and protects him behind his back.”
Good Treatment of Employees
Hadith: 39
«وعن عبد الله بن عمر، يقول: جاء رجل إلى النبى صلى الله عليه وسلم فقال: يا رسول الله كم نعفو عن الخادم؟ فصمت ، ثم أعاد عليه الكلام فصمت ، فلما كان فى الثالثة قال: اعف عنه فى كل يوم سبعين مرة»
Muhaddith Albani has declared it authentic.
“And Hazrat Abdullah bin Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates: A man came to the Prophet (peace be upon him) and asked: O Messenger of Allah! How much should we forgive a servant? The Prophet (peace be upon him) remained silent. He asked again, and the Prophet (peace be upon him) remained silent. When he asked the third time, the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: Forgive him seventy times every day.”
Guidance Towards Goodness
Hadith: 40
«وعن أبى مسعود الأنصاري قال: جاء رجل إلى النبى صلى الله عليه وسلم فقال: إني أبدع بي فاحملني. فقال: ما عندي فقال رجل يارسول الله! أنا أدله على من يحمله، فقال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم : من دل على خير فله مثل أجر فاعله»
“And it is narrated from Sayyiduna Abu Mas’ud Ansari (may Allah be pleased with him) that a man came to the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and said, ‘My animal has died, please give me a ride.’ The Prophet (peace be upon him) said, ‘I do not have a ride.’ Then a man said, ‘O Messenger of Allah! Shall I tell him about someone who can give him a ride?’ The Prophet (peace be upon him) said, ‘The one who guides to good has a reward equal to the doer of the good.'”
وصلى الله تعالى على خير خلقه محمد وآله وصحبه أجمعين
