Adi ibn Hatim reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Whoever has given an oath and then he sees something better than it, then let him choose that which is better and abandon his oath.” In another narration, the Prophet said, “Then if he sees something more righteous, then let him choose righteousness.” Source: Sahih Muslim 1651 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Imam Muslim عَنْ عَدِيِّ بْنِ حَاتِمٍ قَالَ قَ... Continue reading

Adi ibn Hatim reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Whoever has given an oath and then he sees something better than it, then let him choose that which is better and abandon his oath.” In another narration, the Prophet said, “Then if he sees something more righteous, then let him choose righteousness.” Source: Sahih Muslim 1651 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Imam Muslim عَنْ عَدِيِّ بْنِ حَاتِمٍ قَالَ قَ... Continue reading

Adi ibn Hatim reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Whoever has given an oath and then he sees something better than it, then let him choose that which is better and abandon his oath.” In another narration, the Prophet said, “Then if he sees something more righteous, then let him choose righteousness.” Source: Sahih Muslim 1651 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Imam Muslim عَنْ عَدِيِّ بْنِ حَاتِمٍ قَالَ قَ... Continue reading

Usamah ibn Zaid reported: It was said to him, “Why do you not visit Uthman and speak with him?” Usamah said, “Do you think I have not talked to him except that you have heard? By Allah, I have spoken with him concerning him and myself, and I do not like to divulge those things about which I have taken the initiative, and I do not say to my ruler: You are the best among the people. I heard the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, s... Continue reading

Salamah ibn Al-Akwa reported: A man was eating with his left hand in the presence of the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, so he said, “Eat with your right hand.” The man said, “I cannot do it.” The Prophet said, “You will not be able to do it.” Nothing prevented him from doing it except arrogance. He was no longer able to raise his hand to his mouth. Source: Sahih Muslim 2021 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Imam Muslim إ... Continue reading

Jabir ibn Abdullah reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The example of the five prayers is that of a river running at the door of one of you in which he cleanses himself five times a day.” Source: Sahih Muslim 668 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Imam Muslim عَنْ جَابِرٍ وَهُوَ ابْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ مَثَلُ الصَّلَوَاتِ الْخَمْسِ كَمَثَلِ نَهْرٍ ... Continue reading

Abdullah ibn Amr reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “It will be said to the companion of the Quran: Recite and ascend as you recited in the world, for verily, your rank is determined by the last verse you recite.” Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 2914 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to At-Tirmidhi عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عَمْرٍو عَنْ النَّبِيِّ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ قَالَ يُقَالُ لِصَاحِبِ الْقُرْآنِ اقْرَأْ وَ... Continue reading

Abdullah ibn Amr reported: A man came to the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, asking permission to strive in jihad. The Prophet said, “Are your parents alive?” He said, “Yes.” The Prophet said, “Then strive in their service.” Source: Sahih Bukhari 2842 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Al-Bukhari عَبْدَ اللَّهِ بْنَ عَمْرٍو رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُمَا يَقُولُ جَاءَ رَجُلٌ إِلَى النَّبِيِّ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ فَاسْتَأْذَنَه... Continue reading

What is “the most trustworthy handhold?” Praise be to Allaah. The most trustworthy handhold is mentioned in two places in the Holy Qur’aan:  In Soorat al-Baqarah, Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):  “There is no compulsion in religion. Verily, the Right Path has become distinct from the wrong path. Whoever disbelieves in Taaghoot (false gods etc) and believes in Allaah, then he has grasped the most trustworthy handhold that will ne... Continue reading

How did Allah the exalted dissect the messenger’s chest (PBUH), when He the exalted says: “Have we not expanded thee thy breast?”  Is it true that it was by Gabriel’s hands during the messenger’s life? Praise be to Allaah. Allaah, may He be glorified and exalted, honoured His Prophets and Messengers with immense blessings, first and foremost among which, and the highest in status, was the blessing of Prophethood, as He chose them to be close t... Continue reading