Aslamualaykum,
54. Abdullah bin Mas`ud (R.A.A.) reported: The Prophet (S.A.W.) said, "Truth leads to piety and piety leads to Jannah. A man persists in speaking the truth till he is enrolled with Allah as a truthful. Falsehood leads to vice and vice leads to the Fire (Hell), and a person persists on telling lies until he is enrolled as a liar".'
[Agreed upon]
Commentary: Siddiq (veracious) and Kadhdhab (liar) both are adjectives of intensive degree. That is to say, the words stand respectively for someone whose truth has become his second nature; and in the opposite case, one is a liar who is in the habit of telling lies. As one acquires a reputation in this world for his good or bad deeds similar is his position before Allah. One who is ranked among the truthful with Him is entitled to reward, and if one is a liar, he has to suffer retribution for it. This Hadith provides incentive for truthfulness because it is a source of every good deed and contains a warning against lying as it gives rise to all kinds of mischief.
--
Naadir
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Hadith of the week (Beware of Envy)
Aslamualaykum,
1569. Abu Hurairah (R.A.A.) said: The Prophet (PBUH) said, "Beware of envy because envy consumes (destroys) the virtues just as the fire consumes the firewood,'' or he said "grass.''
(Abu Dawud)
Commentary: Envy is one of the major sins which are bound to destroy virtues as fast as the fire burns the wood and dry grass to ashes.
Salams,
Naadir
1569. Abu Hurairah (R.A.A.) said: The Prophet (PBUH) said, "Beware of envy because envy consumes (destroys) the virtues just as the fire consumes the firewood,'' or he said "grass.''
(Abu Dawud)
Commentary: Envy is one of the major sins which are bound to destroy virtues as fast as the fire burns the wood and dry grass to ashes.
Salams,
Naadir
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Hadith of the week
Asalam ualaykum,
1223. Ayesha (R.A.A.) reported: When the last ten nights (of Ramadan) would begin, the Messenger of Allah (S.A.W.) would keep awake at night (for prayer and devotion), awaken his family and prepare himself to be more diligent in worship.
(Bukhari and Muslim)
Commentary: The entire month of Ramadan is a spring season for virtues, worship and obedience of Allah, but its last ten days are the peak of this season of worship. Therefore, one must strive hard in the last ten days and nights of this month to follow the practice of the Prophet (S.A.W.), to seek the Pleasure of Allah and to attain the benefits of Lailat-ul-Qadr, which occurs during this period. The Prophet (S.A.W.) used to make special arrangement for observing I`tikaf, and we must also follow this practice of his.
Salams,
Naadir
1223. Ayesha (R.A.A.) reported: When the last ten nights (of Ramadan) would begin, the Messenger of Allah (S.A.W.) would keep awake at night (for prayer and devotion), awaken his family and prepare himself to be more diligent in worship.
(Bukhari and Muslim)
Commentary: The entire month of Ramadan is a spring season for virtues, worship and obedience of Allah, but its last ten days are the peak of this season of worship. Therefore, one must strive hard in the last ten days and nights of this month to follow the practice of the Prophet (S.A.W.), to seek the Pleasure of Allah and to attain the benefits of Lailat-ul-Qadr, which occurs during this period. The Prophet (S.A.W.) used to make special arrangement for observing I`tikaf, and we must also follow this practice of his.
Salams,
Naadir
Hadith of the week (Can't get no Satisfaction)
Aslamualykum,
23. Ibn 'Abbas and Anas bin Malik (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "If a son of Adam were to own a valley full of gold, he would desire to have two. Nothing can fill his mouth except the earth (of the grave). Allah turns with mercy to him who turns to Him in repentance".
(Bukhari and Muslim)
Commentary: This Hadith deals with man's greed and his lust for material wealth. Only the person who has a perfect Faith can save himself from it.
23. Ibn 'Abbas and Anas bin Malik (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "If a son of Adam were to own a valley full of gold, he would desire to have two. Nothing can fill his mouth except the earth (of the grave). Allah turns with mercy to him who turns to Him in repentance".
(Bukhari and Muslim)
Commentary: This Hadith deals with man's greed and his lust for material wealth. Only the person who has a perfect Faith can save himself from it.
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Hadith of the week
Aslamualaykum,
1075. Ibn `Umar (R.A.A.) reported: The Messenger of Allah (S.A.W.) said, "Islam is based on five (pillars): testifying that there is no true god except Allah and that Muhammad (PBUH) is His slave and Messenger; performing of Salat (Iqamat-as-Salat); the payment of Zakat; performing Hajj (pilgrimage) to the House [of Allah (Ka`bah)]; and Saum (fasting) during the month of Ramadan.''
(Bukhari and Muslim)
Commentary: In this Hadith, Islam has been compared to a building which rests on five pillars. As a building cannot stand without its foundation, similarly, Islam cannot exist without these pillars. For this reason, he who denies any one of these obligations is a disbeliever, and he who neglects any of them due to slackness or want of attention is a sinful and impious Muslim.
Salams,
Naadir
1075. Ibn `Umar (R.A.A.) reported: The Messenger of Allah (S.A.W.) said, "Islam is based on five (pillars): testifying that there is no true god except Allah and that Muhammad (PBUH) is His slave and Messenger; performing of Salat (Iqamat-as-Salat); the payment of Zakat; performing Hajj (pilgrimage) to the House [of Allah (Ka`bah)]; and Saum (fasting) during the month of Ramadan.''
(Bukhari and Muslim)
Commentary: In this Hadith, Islam has been compared to a building which rests on five pillars. As a building cannot stand without its foundation, similarly, Islam cannot exist without these pillars. For this reason, he who denies any one of these obligations is a disbeliever, and he who neglects any of them due to slackness or want of attention is a sinful and impious Muslim.
Salams,
Naadir
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Hadith of the week (Believe in Allah)
Aslamua laykum,
85. Sufyan bin `Abdullah (R.A.A.) reported: I said, "O Messenger of Allah, tell me something of Islam which I will not ask anyone else about it.'' He (S.A.W.) said, "Say, `I believe in Allah' and then be steadfast".
(Muslim)
Commentary: Steadfastness means adhering firmly to the injunctions of Islam, to act upon what is ordained and avoid what is prohibited, to perform dutifully orders in respect of obligations and what is regarded desirable and avoid what is unlawful. Faith is not a mere expression of Shahadah. The real Faith is one which is coupled with its actual practice because practice of religion is in fact the fruit of Faith. A tree which does not bear any fruit, has no value, similarly; faith becomes meaningless without practice. Steadfastness is the mark of perfect Faith.
Salams,
Naadir
85. Sufyan bin `Abdullah (R.A.A.) reported: I said, "O Messenger of Allah, tell me something of Islam which I will not ask anyone else about it.'' He (S.A.W.) said, "Say, `I believe in Allah' and then be steadfast".
(Muslim)
Commentary: Steadfastness means adhering firmly to the injunctions of Islam, to act upon what is ordained and avoid what is prohibited, to perform dutifully orders in respect of obligations and what is regarded desirable and avoid what is unlawful. Faith is not a mere expression of Shahadah. The real Faith is one which is coupled with its actual practice because practice of religion is in fact the fruit of Faith. A tree which does not bear any fruit, has no value, similarly; faith becomes meaningless without practice. Steadfastness is the mark of perfect Faith.
Salams,
Naadir
Friday, October 10, 2008
Hadith of the week
1043. Jabiru (R.A.A.) reported: The Messenger of Allah (S.A.W.) said, "The similitude of the five (obligatory) Salat is like a river running at the door of one of you in which he takes a bath five times a day.''
(Muslim)
(Muslim)
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Hadith of the week
Asalam ualaykum,
1223. Ayesha (R.A.A.) reported: When the last ten nights (of Ramadan) would begin, the Messenger of Allah (S.A.W.) would keep awake at night (for prayer and devotion), awaken his family and prepare himself to be more diligent in worship.
(Bukhari and Muslim)
Commentary: The entire month of Ramadan is a spring season for virtues, worship and obedience of Allah, but its last ten days are the peak of this season of worship. Therefore, one must strive hard in the last ten days and nights of this month to follow the practice of the Prophet (S.A.W.), to seek the Pleasure of Allah and to attain the benefits of Lailat-ul-Qadr, which occurs during this period. The Prophet (S.A.W.) used to make special arrangement for observing I`tikaf, and we must also follow this practice of his.
Salams,
Naadir
1223. Ayesha (R.A.A.) reported: When the last ten nights (of Ramadan) would begin, the Messenger of Allah (S.A.W.) would keep awake at night (for prayer and devotion), awaken his family and prepare himself to be more diligent in worship.
(Bukhari and Muslim)
Commentary: The entire month of Ramadan is a spring season for virtues, worship and obedience of Allah, but its last ten days are the peak of this season of worship. Therefore, one must strive hard in the last ten days and nights of this month to follow the practice of the Prophet (S.A.W.), to seek the Pleasure of Allah and to attain the benefits of Lailat-ul-Qadr, which occurs during this period. The Prophet (S.A.W.) used to make special arrangement for observing I`tikaf, and we must also follow this practice of his.
Salams,
Naadir
Monday, September 15, 2008
Hadith of the week (Lailat-ul-Qadr)
Aslamualaykum,
1191. `Aishah (R.A.A.) reported: The Messenger of Allah (S.A.W.) used to seclude himself (in the mosque) during the last ten nights of Ramadan. He would say, "Search for Lailat-ul-Qadr (Night of Decree) in the last ten nights of Ramadan.''
(Bukhari and Muslim)
Salams,
Naadir
1191. `Aishah (R.A.A.) reported: The Messenger of Allah (S.A.W.) used to seclude himself (in the mosque) during the last ten nights of Ramadan. He would say, "Search for Lailat-ul-Qadr (Night of Decree) in the last ten nights of Ramadan.''
(Bukhari and Muslim)
Salams,
Naadir
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Hadith of the week
Asalam ualaykum,
1240. Abu Hurairah (R.A.A.) reported: The Messenger of Allah (S.A.W.)
said, "When any one of you is observing Saum (fasting) on a day, he should neither indulge in obscene language nor should he raise the voice; and if anyone reviles him or tries to quarrel with him he should say: `I am observing fast.'''
(Bukhari and Muslim)
Commentary: When one is observing Saum, he should neither use abusive language nor talk foolishly nor tell lies nor make obscene conversation nor indulge in backbiting nor quarrel with anyone. If someone provokes him, he should keep himself quiet and remember that he is observing Saum and he has to abstain from such things. As far as possible, he should keep his tongue engaged in the remembrance of Allah and recitation of the Qur'an.
Salams,
Naadir
1240. Abu Hurairah (R.A.A.) reported: The Messenger of Allah (S.A.W.)
said, "When any one of you is observing Saum (fasting) on a day, he should neither indulge in obscene language nor should he raise the voice; and if anyone reviles him or tries to quarrel with him he should say: `I am observing fast.'''
(Bukhari and Muslim)
Commentary: When one is observing Saum, he should neither use abusive language nor talk foolishly nor tell lies nor make obscene conversation nor indulge in backbiting nor quarrel with anyone. If someone provokes him, he should keep himself quiet and remember that he is observing Saum and he has to abstain from such things. As far as possible, he should keep his tongue engaged in the remembrance of Allah and recitation of the Qur'an.
Salams,
Naadir
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Hadith of the week (Six days of Shawwal)
Asalam ualaykum,
1254. Hazrat Abu Ayub (R.A.A.) states that the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.) said: One who observes the fast throughout the month of Ramadhan then followed by fasting on the six days of Shawwal, is as good as if he observed the fast throughout the Year.
(Muslim)
Commentary: He who makes it a permanent feature is like one who observes Saum throughout his life. Allah will consider him as one who observes Saum permanently. Although voluntary in nature, they are highly important. One can observe these six-day Saum at a stretch or with intervals, but their observance one after the other at the beginning of the month is better. Similarly, if a person has missed some Saum of Ramadan due to illness, travelling etc., he should first make up the shortfall and then observe the voluntary six-day Saum of Shawwal.
Salams,
Naadir
1254. Hazrat Abu Ayub (R.A.A.) states that the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.) said: One who observes the fast throughout the month of Ramadhan then followed by fasting on the six days of Shawwal, is as good as if he observed the fast throughout the Year.
(Muslim)
Commentary: He who makes it a permanent feature is like one who observes Saum throughout his life. Allah will consider him as one who observes Saum permanently. Although voluntary in nature, they are highly important. One can observe these six-day Saum at a stretch or with intervals, but their observance one after the other at the beginning of the month is better. Similarly, if a person has missed some Saum of Ramadan due to illness, travelling etc., he should first make up the shortfall and then observe the voluntary six-day Saum of Shawwal.
Salams,
Naadir
Monday, September 1, 2008
Hadith of the week (Ramadan Mubarak)
Asalam ualaykum,
1218. Hazrat Abu Sa'eed Khudri (R.A.A.) reports that the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.) said: when a person fasts for a day, for the sake of Allah, then Allah drives away the Hell from him to a distance of seventy years of traveling.
(Bukhari and Muslim)
Commentary:
This includes men, women, the free and the unfree, because they are slaves of Allah. The Hadith highlights the excellence of fasting for the sake of Allah which will serve, on the Day of Resurrection, as shield against Hell-fire.
Salams,
Naadir
1218. Hazrat Abu Sa'eed Khudri (R.A.A.) reports that the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.) said: when a person fasts for a day, for the sake of Allah, then Allah drives away the Hell from him to a distance of seventy years of traveling.
(Bukhari and Muslim)
Commentary:
This includes men, women, the free and the unfree, because they are slaves of Allah. The Hadith highlights the excellence of fasting for the sake of Allah which will serve, on the Day of Resurrection, as shield against Hell-fire.
Salams,
Naadir
Monday, August 25, 2008
Hadith of the week
Aslamualaykum,
1386. Abu Sa`id Al-Khudri (R.A.A.) reported: The Messenger of Allah (S.A.W.) said, "A believer never satisfies doing good until he reaches Jannah.''
(Tirmizi)
Commentary: According to this Hadith, it is a quality of a Muslim that he is very much concerned about acquiring virtues and doing good, and he is never tired of struggling for them and live by them so much so that in this struggle he reaches the end of his life. By mentioning this Hadith in Kitab-ul-`Ilm it has been made evident that the best of the virtues is learning and teaching of religious knowledge because it is actually this knowledge which enables a person to distinguish between good and evil.
Salams,
Naadir
1386. Abu Sa`id Al-Khudri (R.A.A.) reported: The Messenger of Allah (S.A.W.) said, "A believer never satisfies doing good until he reaches Jannah.''
(Tirmizi)
Commentary: According to this Hadith, it is a quality of a Muslim that he is very much concerned about acquiring virtues and doing good, and he is never tired of struggling for them and live by them so much so that in this struggle he reaches the end of his life. By mentioning this Hadith in Kitab-ul-`Ilm it has been made evident that the best of the virtues is learning and teaching of religious knowledge because it is actually this knowledge which enables a person to distinguish between good and evil.
Salams,
Naadir
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Hadith of the week
Aslamualaykum,
Abu Hurairah, radiyallahu 'anhu, reported that the Messenger of Allah, sallallahu 'alayhi wasallam, said: "Allah the Almighty has said: 'Whosoever acts with enmity towards a closer servant of Mine (wali), I will indeed declare war against him. Nothing endears My servant to Me than doing of what I have made obligatory upon him to do. And My servant continues to draw nearer to Me with supererogatory (nawafil) prayers so that I shall love him. When I love him, I shall be his hearing with which he shall hear, his sight with which he shall see, his hands with which he shall hold, and his feet with which he shall walk. And if he asks (something) of Me, I shall surely give it to him, and if he takes refuge in Me, I shall certainly grant him it.'"
So let us sincerely obey and worship Allah (swt) in all aspects of our lives, be it praying, obeying ones parents, being nice to our neighbor, staying away from any thing that Islam prohibits, etc. and let us do extra good deeds (as much as we can) so we can be closer to Allah (swt).
Salams,
Naadir
Abu Hurairah, radiyallahu 'anhu, reported that the Messenger of Allah, sallallahu 'alayhi wasallam, said: "Allah the Almighty has said: 'Whosoever acts with enmity towards a closer servant of Mine (wali), I will indeed declare war against him. Nothing endears My servant to Me than doing of what I have made obligatory upon him to do. And My servant continues to draw nearer to Me with supererogatory (nawafil) prayers so that I shall love him. When I love him, I shall be his hearing with which he shall hear, his sight with which he shall see, his hands with which he shall hold, and his feet with which he shall walk. And if he asks (something) of Me, I shall surely give it to him, and if he takes refuge in Me, I shall certainly grant him it.'"
So let us sincerely obey and worship Allah (swt) in all aspects of our lives, be it praying, obeying ones parents, being nice to our neighbor, staying away from any thing that Islam prohibits, etc. and let us do extra good deeds (as much as we can) so we can be closer to Allah (swt).
Salams,
Naadir
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Hadith of the week
Asalamualaykum,
339. Hazrat Jubair Ibn Mut'im (R.A.A.) relates that the Holy Prophet
(S.A.W.) said: 'One who disregards blood ties of kinship, will not
enter paradise.'
(Bukhari and Muslim)
Commentary: This Hadith poses a serious threat to those who violate
the Divine injunctions of maintaining good ties of kinship. In spite
of such a serious warning, this major sin is very common in our
present-day society. The purpose of this warning is that Muslims
prevent themselves from it. May Allah save us from it.
Salams,
Naadir
339. Hazrat Jubair Ibn Mut'im (R.A.A.) relates that the Holy Prophet
(S.A.W.) said: 'One who disregards blood ties of kinship, will not
enter paradise.'
(Bukhari and Muslim)
Commentary: This Hadith poses a serious threat to those who violate
the Divine injunctions of maintaining good ties of kinship. In spite
of such a serious warning, this major sin is very common in our
present-day society. The purpose of this warning is that Muslims
prevent themselves from it. May Allah save us from it.
Salams,
Naadir
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Hadith of the week
Aslamualaykum,
907. Ibn `Abbas (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: The Prophet (PBUH) visited a bedouin who was sick. Whenever he visited an ailing person, he would say, "La ba'sa, tahurun in sha' Allah [No harm, (it will be a) purification (from sins), if Allah wills].''
(Bukhari)
Commentary: According to this Hadith, a patient should be told that his disease will purge out his sins. To sit beside the sick, to comfort his heart and to say a few words of sympathy to him was the Prophet's practice.
Salams,
Naadir
907. Ibn `Abbas (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: The Prophet (PBUH) visited a bedouin who was sick. Whenever he visited an ailing person, he would say, "La ba'sa, tahurun in sha' Allah [No harm, (it will be a) purification (from sins), if Allah wills].''
(Bukhari)
Commentary: According to this Hadith, a patient should be told that his disease will purge out his sins. To sit beside the sick, to comfort his heart and to say a few words of sympathy to him was the Prophet's practice.
Salams,
Naadir
Monday, April 21, 2008
Hadith of the week
Aslamua laykum,
85. Sufyan bin `Abdullah (R.A.A.) reported: I said, "O Messenger of Allah, tell me something of Islam which I will not ask anyone else about it.'' He (S.A.W.) said, "Say, `I believe in Allah' and then be steadfast".
(Muslim)
Commentary: Steadfastness means adhering firmly to the injunctions of Islam, to act upon what is ordained and avoid what is prohibited, to perform dutifully orders in respect of obligations and what is regarded desirable and avoid what is unlawful. Faith is not a mere expression of Shahadah. The real Faith is one which is coupled with its actual practice because practice of religion is in fact the fruit of Faith. A tree which does not bear any fruit, has no value, similarly; faith becomes meaningless without practice. Steadfastness is the mark of perfect Faith.
Salams,
Naadir
85. Sufyan bin `Abdullah (R.A.A.) reported: I said, "O Messenger of Allah, tell me something of Islam which I will not ask anyone else about it.'' He (S.A.W.) said, "Say, `I believe in Allah' and then be steadfast".
(Muslim)
Commentary: Steadfastness means adhering firmly to the injunctions of Islam, to act upon what is ordained and avoid what is prohibited, to perform dutifully orders in respect of obligations and what is regarded desirable and avoid what is unlawful. Faith is not a mere expression of Shahadah. The real Faith is one which is coupled with its actual practice because practice of religion is in fact the fruit of Faith. A tree which does not bear any fruit, has no value, similarly; faith becomes meaningless without practice. Steadfastness is the mark of perfect Faith.
Salams,
Naadir
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Hadith of the week
Asalam ualaykum,
522. Hazrat Abu Hurairah (R.A.A.) relates that the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.) said: ‘Plenty of provision or abundance do not make a person rich and wealthy, real richness is the benevolence of the heart.’
(Bukhari and Muslim)
Salams,
Naadir
522. Hazrat Abu Hurairah (R.A.A.) relates that the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.) said: ‘Plenty of provision or abundance do not make a person rich and wealthy, real richness is the benevolence of the heart.’
(Bukhari and Muslim)
Salams,
Naadir
Monday, January 28, 2008
Hadith of the week
Asalam ualaykum,
590. An-Nawwas bin Sam`an (R.A.A.) reported: The Prophet (S.A.W.) said, “Piety is good manner, and sin is that which creates doubt and you do not like people to know of it.”
(Muslim)
Commentary: Islam lays much importance on courteous behavior and also explains and stresses its different aspects. To meet people cheerfully, to avoid causing trouble to them, rather to try to make things convenient and comfortable to them, to do social service, to extend co-operation to others in good things and to be generous, and to like for others also that you like for yourself, are all forms of moral behavior that are counted as virtues in Islam. All that is bad and vicious is considered by Islam as sinful. This Hadith describes two signs of a sin. First, man should feel scruples in committing it. Second, one does not like others being informed about it. The Hadith further tells us that human nature leads man to correct conclusions and keeps him away from evils, provided it has not been deformed by the environment and bad company.
Salams,
Naadir
590. An-Nawwas bin Sam`an (R.A.A.) reported: The Prophet (S.A.W.) said, “Piety is good manner, and sin is that which creates doubt and you do not like people to know of it.”
(Muslim)
Commentary: Islam lays much importance on courteous behavior and also explains and stresses its different aspects. To meet people cheerfully, to avoid causing trouble to them, rather to try to make things convenient and comfortable to them, to do social service, to extend co-operation to others in good things and to be generous, and to like for others also that you like for yourself, are all forms of moral behavior that are counted as virtues in Islam. All that is bad and vicious is considered by Islam as sinful. This Hadith describes two signs of a sin. First, man should feel scruples in committing it. Second, one does not like others being informed about it. The Hadith further tells us that human nature leads man to correct conclusions and keeps him away from evils, provided it has not been deformed by the environment and bad company.
Salams,
Naadir
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Hadith of the week
Asalam ualaykum,
481. Ka`b bin `Iyad (R.A.A.) reported: Messenger of Allah (S.A.W.) said, "Verily, there is a Fitnah (trial) for every nation and the trial for my nation (or Ummah) is wealth.''
(Tirmizi)
This is an authentic tradition.
Commentary: The word "Fitnah'' means trial. Anything with which a person is tried is a Fitnah for him. For this reason children and property have been regarded Fitnah for mankind in the Noble Qur'an. This Hadith strongly urges the Muslim Ummah to exercise moderation in their love for worldly goods and riches otherwise all these things, which are Gifts of Allah, can become a source of woeful torture for them.
Br. Naadir
481. Ka`b bin `Iyad (R.A.A.) reported: Messenger of Allah (S.A.W.) said, "Verily, there is a Fitnah (trial) for every nation and the trial for my nation (or Ummah) is wealth.''
(Tirmizi)
This is an authentic tradition.
Commentary: The word "Fitnah'' means trial. Anything with which a person is tried is a Fitnah for him. For this reason children and property have been regarded Fitnah for mankind in the Noble Qur'an. This Hadith strongly urges the Muslim Ummah to exercise moderation in their love for worldly goods and riches otherwise all these things, which are Gifts of Allah, can become a source of woeful torture for them.
Br. Naadir
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