The Gravest Sins-Part2

Bismillah wal Hamdulillah wa Salat u wa Salam Ala Rasul Allah

Abu Bakrah Nufai‘ bin Al-Harith reported: The Messenger of Allah said, “Shall I not inform you of the gravest of the major sins?” The Messenger of Allah asked this question thrice. We said, “Yes, O Messenger of Allah. (Please inform us).” He said, “Ascribing partners with Allah and being undutiful to your parents.” The Messenger of Allah sat up from his reclining position and said, “And I warn you against making a false statement and a false testimony; I warn you against making a false statement and a false testimony.” The Messenger of Allah kept on repeating that warning till we said: We wish he would stop.

[Al Bukhari and Muslim]

(Book: 100 Ahadith about Islamic Manners by Darussalam Publications)

Sahih Bukhari: 3886, Sahih Muslim: 428

The Gravest Sins

Bismillah wal Hamdulillah wa Salat u wa Salam Ala Rasul Allah

Narrated Abdullah : A man said, "O Allah's Messenger! What is the greatest sin with Allah?" The Prophet said, "To set up rivals unto Allah though He (Alone) created you." The man said, "What is next?" The Prophet said, "To kill your son lest he should share your food with you." The man said, "What is next?" The Prophet said, "To commit illegal sexual intercourse with the wife of your neighbour.” Then Allah revealed in confirmation of that:

“And those who invoke not any other ilah (god) along with Allah, nor kill such life as Allah has forbidden except for just cause, nor commit illegal sexual intercourse ---- and whoever does this shall receive the punishment. The torment will be doubled for him…” (V.25:68,69 )

[Al Bukhari]

(Book: 100 Ahadith about Islamic Manners by Darussalam Publications)

Sahih Bukhari: 3440, Sahih Muslim: 427

Sahih Bukhari: 3394, Sahih Muslim: 424

The Believer is always Grateful

Bismillah wal Hamdulillah wa Salat u wa Salam Ala Rasul Allah

Abu Yahya Suhaib bin Sinan reported that the Messenger of Allah said, "How wonderful is the case of a believer; there is good for him in everything and this applies only to a believer. If prosperity befalls him, he expresses gratitude to Allah and that is good for him; and if adversity befalls him, he endures it patiently and that is good for him."

[Muslim]

(Book: 100 Ahadith About Islamic Manners by Darussalam Publications)

Blessings which are often neglected

Bismillah wal Hamdulillah wa Salat u wa Salam Ala Rasul Allah

Ibn Abbas reported: The Messenger of Allah said, "There are two blessings in which many people incur loss. (These are) health and free time (for doing good)."

[Al Bukhari]

Sahih Bukhari: 1555, Sahih Muslim: 422

Shab-e-Meraaj-Series:Sahih Bukhari: 3207, Sahih Muslim: 416

The Recognition of the Graces of Allah

Bismillah wal Hamdulillah wa Salat u wa Salam Ala Rasul Allah

Abu Hurairah said that he heard the Prophet saying: "There were three men among the Banu Israel, one leper, one bald and one blind. Allah wanted to test them. He therefore, sent to them an angel who came to the leper and asked him what he would like best. He replied: 'A good colour, a good skin and to be rid of what makes me loathsome to people.' He (the angel) rubbed him and his loathsomeness vanished and he was given a good colour and a good skin. He then asked him what type of property he would like best. The leper replied that he would like camels - [or perhaps he said cattle, for Ishaq (one of the subnarrators of the Hadith) was uncertain, whether he said: 'Camels,' or: 'Cattle']. He was given a pregnant she-camel and the angel invoked Allah's Blessing on it. The angel then went to the bald man and asked him what he would like best and he replied:'Good hair and to be rid of what makes me loathsome to people.' The angel ran his hand over him and he was given good hair. He then askad him what property he would like best. He replied that he would like cattle, so he was given a pregnant cow and the angel invoked Allah's Blessing on it. The angel then went to the blind man and asked him what he would like best, and he replied: 'I wish that Allah restore my sight to me so that I may see people.' Thereupon the angel ran his hand over him and Allah restored his sight. The angel then asked what property he would like best. He replied that he would like sheep, so he was given a pregnant ewe. Flocks and herds were produced for the three men, the first having a valley full of camels, the second one, a valley full of cows and third one a valley full of sheep. Then the angle came in the form of a leper, to the one who had been a leper, and said: 'I am a poor man and my resources have been exhausted in my journey, and my only means of reaching my destination are dependent on Allah and then on you, so I ask you by Him Who gave you the good colour, the good skin and the property, for a camel by which I may get to my destination.' He replied: 'I have many dues to pay.' The angel then said: 'I think I recognize you. Were you not a leper whom people found loathsome and a poor man to whom Allah gave property?' He replied: 'I inherited this property through generations.' The angel said: 'If you are telling a lie, may Allah return you to your former condition.' The angel went in the form of a bald man to the one who had been bald, and said the same as he had said to the former and received a similar reply. So he said: 'If you are telling a lie, may Allah return you to your former condition.' The angel then went to the one who had been blind and said: 'I am a poor traveller and my resources have been exhausted in my journey. My only means of reaching my destination are dependant on Allah and then on you, so I ask you by Him Who restored your eyesight for a sheep by which I may get to the end of my journey.' He replied: 'Yes, I was blind and Allah restored my eyesight, so take what you wish and leave what you wish. I swear by Allah that I shall not dispute with you today concerning anything you take for Allah's sake .' The angel said:'Keep your property. You have all simply been put to a test, and Allah is pleased with you and displeased with both of your companions'."

[Al Bukhari and Muslim]

Commentary: This Hadith tells us that abundance of property and wealth is also a trial. He alone succeeds in this trial who in the midst of his riches does not forget about Allah's status and his own status. Rather than becoming proud of his wealth, he takes pleasure in spending it in fulfilling the needs of people and expresses gratitude to Him in practical terms. Those who take an opposite course are regarded unsuccessful because on account of their wrong attitude, they tend to falsehood, pride and miserliness which cause the displeasure of Allah.

(Book: 100 Ahadith About Islamic Manners by Darussalam Publications)

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Love for the Sake of Allah

Bismillah wal Hamdulillah wa Salat u wa Salam Ala Rasul Allah

Abu Hurairah reported: The Prophet said, "A man set out to visit his brother (in Faith) in another town and Allah sent an angel on his way. When the man met the angel, the latter asked him, "Where do you intend to go?" He said, "I intend to visit my brother in this town." The angel said,"Have you done any favour to him that you intend to collect (i.e., a loan)?" He said , "No, I have no desire except to visit him because I love him for the sake of Allah, the Exalted." Thereupon the angel said,"I am a messenger to you from Allah (to inform you) that Allah loves you as you love him (for His sake )."

[Muslim]

Commentary: This Hadith points out the following:
1.The great merit of visiting Muslims for Allah's sake.
2.The bond of brotherhood in islam is much stronger than the bonds of blood relationship and worldly interests and, therefore, comes before them in preference.
3.Whoever loves someone for Allah's sake , Allah will love him in a manner that suits His Majesty.

(Book: 100 Ahadith About Islamic Manners by Darussalam Publications)

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Love for the Sake of Allah

Bismillah wal Hamdulillah wa Salat u wa Salam Ala Rasul Allah

Abu Hurairah  reported: The Prophet  said, "A man set out to visit his brother (in Faith) in another town and Allah sent an angel on his way. When the man met the angel, the latter asked him, "Where do you intend to go?" He said, "I intend to visit my brother in this town." The angel said,"Have you done any favour to him that you intend to collect (i.e., a loan)?" He said , "No, I have no desire except to visit  him because I love him for the sake of Allah, the Exalted." Thereupon the angel said,"I am a messenger to you from Allah (to inform you) that Allah loves you as you love him (for His sake )."

[Muslim]

Commentary: This Hadith points out the following:
1.The great merit of visiting Muslims for Allah's sake.
2.The bond of brotherhood in islam is much stronger than the bonds of blood relationship and worldly interests and, therefore, comes before them in preference. 
3.Whoever loves someone for Allah's sake , Allah will love him in a manner that suits His Majesty.

(Book: 100 Ahadith About Islamic Manners by Darussalam Publications)

Brotherly Love and Iman

Bismillah wa Hamdulillah wa salat u wa salam Ala Rasul Lillah

Anas reported: The Prophet said, "No one of you becomes a true believer until he likes for his brother what he likes for himself."

[Al Bukhari and Muslim]

Commentary: We learn from this Hadith about the importence and virtue of mutual love among the Muslims. If we act upon the injunctions mentioned in this Hadith, the Muslim societies will be immediately purged of the evils like exploitation, bribery, dishonesty, falsehood, cheating, forgery, etc., which are rampant in them at present. Islam has taught golden principles to its followers who have unfortunately neglected them and in consequence are leading a life of utter disgrace and moral turpitude. May Allah guide them to the Straight Path.

(Book: 100 Ahadith About Islamic Manners by Darussalam Publications)

First Wahi On Muhammad (S.A.W)

The Signs of Iman

Bismillah wa hamdulillah wa salat u wasallam Ala Rasul Lillah

Anas bin Malik reported: The Prophet said, "There are three qualities that whoever has them, will taste the sweetness of Iman: To love Allah and His Messenger more than anyone else; to love a person only for (the sake of) Allah; and to abhor returning to disbelief after Allah has saved him from it as he would abhor being thrown into the fire (of Hell). "

[Al Bukhari and Muslim]

Commentary:

(1) In this Hadith, the love to Allah signifies the sweetness of Iman.

(2) The love of Allah and His Prophet is the cornerstone of the Faith. When it is said that this love should exceed one's love for everything else in the universe, it means that what is enjoined by Allah and His Prophet must be given preference over everything else, whether it is love for the wife, children, worldly interests, desires or whims. When there is a clash between the two, the former should be given preference over the latter.

(Book: 100 Ahadith About Islamic Manners by Darussalam Publications)