Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, “The person who is best versed in the recitation of the Book of Allah, should lead the prayer; but if all those present are equally versed in it, then the one who has most knowledge of the the way of the Prophet (pbuh) [Muslim] Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, “One [...]

The Prophet (PBUH) said, “The finest act of goodness is that a person should treat kindly the loved ones of his father”. [Muslim] When `Abdullah bin `Umar (May Allah be pleased with them) set out to Makkah, he kept a donkey with him to ride when he would get tired from the riding of the [...]

Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, “Shall I not inform you of the biggest of the major sins?” Messenger of Allah (PBUH) asked this question thrice. We said, “Yes, O Messenger of Allah. (Please inform us.)”. He said,“Ascribing partners to Allah, and to be undutiful to your parents”. Messenger of Allah (PBUH) sat up from his [...]

I asked the Prophet (PBUH) , “Which of the deeds is loved most by Allah?” Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, “Prayers at its proper time.” I asked, “What next?” He (PBUH) replied, “Kindness to parents.” I asked, “What next?” He replied, “Struggle  in the way of Allah.” [Al-Bukhari and Muslim] Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, [...]

Messenger of Allah (PBUH) commanded me thus, “O Abu Dharr! Whenever you prepare a broth, put plenty of water in it, and and give some of it to your neighbours”. [Muslim]. Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, “Jibril kept recommending treating neighbours with kindness until I thought he would assign a share of inheritance”. comment: Jibril [...]

Abu Talhah (May Allah be pleased with him) was the richest among the people of Al-Madinah and possessed the largest property from palm-trees, and among his possessions what he loved most, a garden of  his known as Bairuha’ which was opposite to  the mosque the mosque of the Prophet.  The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) often [...]

Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, “A dinar (a gold coin)  you spend in Allah’s way, or to free a slave, or as a charity you give to a needy person, or to support your family, the one yielding the greatest reward is that which you spend on your family”. [Muslim] commentary: Gold coins were the [...]

Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, “By Him in Whose Hand is my life, when a man calls his wife to his bed, and she does not respond, the One Who is above the heaven becomes displeased with her until he (her husband) becomes pleased with her” [Al-Bukhari and Muslim] Commentary: The following saying of the [...]

Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, “The believers who show the most perfect Faith are those who have the best behaviour, and the best of you are those who are the best to their wives”. [At-Tirmidhi]. Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said: “Take my advice with regard to women: Act kindly towards women, for they were created [...]

Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, “I will be like this in paradise with the person who takes care of an orphan”. Messenger of Allah (PBUH) raised his forefinger and middle finger by way of  illustration (meaning as close as these two fingers are to each other is how a person who takes care of the [...]