Musannaf Ibn Abi Shaybah

It is narrated from Hazrat Salman that the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said: The believer will first be given glad tidings of fragrance, sweet basil, and everlasting Paradise. While giving the believer the first glad tidings, it will be said: O friend of Allah! Rejoice. You have come to the best place. May Allah forgive those who followed you. Abu Abdullah says that only one Sheikh has narrated this hadith, that the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said: Allah accepts the supplication of those who seek forgiveness for you, and Allah accepts the testimony of those who bear witness in your favor.

Hazrat Abdullah bin Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them both) narrates that the first person to keep a dog was Hazrat Noah. He said, "O my Lord! You have commanded me to build the ark. I work on the ark all day, but at night they come and ruin it. Whatever work I do, they spoil it. My task has become very prolonged for me!" Allah Almighty sent revelation to Hazrat Noah, saying, "O Noah! Keep a dog for the protection of your ark." Hazrat Noah kept a dog. Hazrat Noah worked during the day and slept at night. When the disobedient people of his nation came at night to damage the ark, the dog started barking. Upon this, Hazrat Noah woke up and attacked them, causing all of them to flee. In this way, Hazrat Noah succeeded in his purpose.

It is narrated from Hazrat Abu Huraira that the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said: On the Day of Judgment, the very first thing to be accounted for will be prayer. If it is found to be complete, the person will be successful and prosperous, and if the prayer is deficient, he will be unsuccessful and at a loss.

Hazrat Sa’d bin Malik and Hazrat Abu Bakrah state that we heard the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, say: Whoever attributes himself to someone other than his father, while he knows that his father is someone else, Paradise is forbidden for that person. Hazrat Sa’d bin Malik was the first person to shoot an arrow in the path of Allah. Hazrat Abu Bakrah was the first person among the delegation of Banu Thaqif to present himself before the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him.