GREED
(210) Hazrat Ibn Abbas (radi Allahu anhu) reported that the Prophet (sall Allaho alaihi wasallam) said, "If a worldly person is given two jungles full of wealth, then he will still desire a third jungle of wealth and the stomach of such a (greedy) man will only be filled with the sand of the grave and nothing else." (Muslim)(211) Hazrat Ka'ab ibn Maalik (radi Allahu anhu) reports that the Prophet (sall Allaho alaihi wasallam) said, "If two hungry wolves are released amongst a flock of goats they will not cause as much harm, as greed of wealth and greed of status causes to the Deen of a person." (Tirmizi)
(212) It is on the authority of Hazrat Abu Hurairah (radi Allahu anhu) that the Prophet (sall Allaho alaihi wasallam) said, "May curses befall the slaves of wealth." (Tirmizi)
Note: The Prophet (sall Allaho alaihi wasallam) cursed those who have greed for wealth and make it their only goal.
(213) Hazrat Abu Hurairah (radi Allahu anhu) reported that the Prophet (sall Allaho alaihi wasallam) said, "The world is a prison unto the believers and a paradise for the unbelievers." (Muslim)
HALAAL, HARAAM, ADULTERY, ALCOHOL etc
(215) It is on the authority of Hazrat ibn Abbas (radi Allahu anhu) that the Prophet (sall Allaho alaihi wasallam) said, "Those nations in which adultery and usury have become common have made the wrath of Allah halaal upon themselves." (Haakim)
Note: In other words they are inviting the punishment and wrath of Allah.
(216) Said bin Zaid (radi Allahu anhu) narrated that the Prophet (sall Allaho alaihi wasallam) is reported to have said, "Whoever usurps the land of somebody unjustly, his neck will be encircled with it down the seven earths (on the Day of reckoning).”(Bukhari)
(217) It is on the authority of Hazrat Abu Hurairah (radi Allahu anhu) that the Prophet (sall Allaho alaihi wasallam) said, "There are three persons whom Allah will not converse with, purify or show mercy towards and they will be punished and tormented severely. (They are) an old fornicator, a King who tells lies and a Faqeer who has pride." (Muslim)
(218) It is on the authority of ibn Abbas (radi Allahu anhu) that the Prophet (sall Allaho alaihi wasallam) said, "Stay away from alcohol, for it is the key to all evils."
(219) It is on the authority of Hazrat Abu Umaama (radi Allahu anhu) that the Prophet (sall Allaho alaihi wasallam) said that Allah says,” If a person drinks even one drop of alcohol, then I will give him the same amount of matter (pus) to drink and any servant of mine who leaves it out of My Fear, then I shall let him drink from the fountain of Paradise." (Ahmed)
(220) It is on the authority of Hazrat Ibn Umar radi Allahu anhu that the Holy Prophet (sall Allaho alaihi wasallam) said, "From amongst all the halaal things, the one most disliked by Allah is Talaaq." (Abu Dawood)
(221) Hazrat Ali (radi Allahu anhu) says, "I saw the Holy Prophet (sall Allaho alaihi wasallam) taking a silk cloth in his right hand and gold in his left hand. He then said, 'Both of these are haraam for the males of my Ummah.'" (Abu Dawud)
(222) Hazrat Abu Hurairah (radi Allahu anhu) said, "The Prophet (sall Allaho alaihi wasallam) cursed that male who dresses like a female and that female who dresses like a male"
(223) It is on the authority of Hazrat Ibn Umar (radi Allahu anhu) that the Holy Prophet (sall Allaho alaihi wasallam) saw a child with half hair shaved and the other half still there. He (sall Allaho alaihi wasallam) forbade us from doing this and said, "Either keep all the hair or remove all of it." (Muslim Shareef)
Note: Today we give our children haircuts with removing part of the hair and leaving the rest. This is no allowed. Either keep all or remove all the hair.
(224) It is on the authority of Hazrat Abu Hurairah (radi Allahu anhu) that the Prophet (sall Allaho alaihi wasallam) is reported to have said, "A man was walking with pride draping two shawls over him self and his nafs was very satisfied by this, so he was made to sink into the earth and he will continue sinking therein until the last day." (Bukhari)
(225) The Prophet (sall Allaho alaihi wasallam) said, “One, who has faith in Allah and the last day, should not stand in suspicious places.” (Ahkaam)
(226) The Prophet (sall Allaho alaihi wasallam) said, "Jannat is Haraam upon that person who speaks vulgarly and vilely." (Kimya-e-Sa’adat)
(227) Hazrat Abu Hurairah (radi Allahu anhu) reported that the Holy Prophet (sall Allaho alaihi wasallam) said, "A time will come when people will eat anything and they will not care about where it comes from or whether it is halaal or haraam. (Bukhari)
(228) Hazrat Ibn Umar (radi Allahu anhu) reported that the Prophet (sall Allaho alaihi wasallam) said, "Whoever drinks alcoholic drinks in the world and does not repent (before dying), will be deprived of it (the drink of paradise) in the Hereafter."(Bukhari)
(229) Hazrat Ibn Abbas (radi Allahu anhu) reported that the Prophet (sall Allaho alaihi wasallam) said, "Healing is in three things: A gulp of honey, cupping, and branding with fire (cauterizing)." But I forbid my followers to use (cauterization) branding with fire." (Bukhari)
(230) Hazrat Abdullah ibn Mas'ud (radi Allahu anhu) used to say, "Beware of telling lies. Telling lies leads to corruption, and corruption leads to the fire. Dont you see that it is said, He speaks the truth and acts rightly and He lies and is corrupt."
(231) Hazrat Abdullah ibn Mas'ud (radi Allahu anhu) used to say, "A servant (of Allah) continues to lie and a black spot grows in his heart until all his heart becomes black. Then he is written in Allah's sight as a 'Liar'"
(232) Hazrat Huzaifa (radi Allahu anhu) reported that the Prophet (sall Allaho alaihi wasallam) said, "Love for the world (duniya) is the root of all evil." (Mishkaat)
(233) Hazrat Abu Huraira (radi Allahu anhu) reported that the Prophet (sall Allaho alaihi wasallam) said, "Allah will not look, on the Day of Resurrection, at a person who drags his lower garment (behind him) out of pride and arrogance." (Bukhari)
(234) Hazrat Abdullah bin Umar (radi Allahu anhu) reported that the Prophet (sall Allaho alaihi wasallam) said, "Allah will not look on the Day of Judgment at him who drags his robe (behind him) out of pride." Abu Bakr said "One side of my robe slacks down unless I get very cautious about it." Allah's Apostle said, "But you do not do that with a pride." (Bukhari)
(235) It is on the authority of Hazrat Abu Hurairah (radi Allahu anhu) that the Holy Prophet (sall Allaho alaihi wasallam) is reported to have said, "Lies causes the face to become dark and backbiting leads to torment of the grave."(Baihaqi)
(236) Sayyida Aisha Siddiqa (radi Allahu anha) narrated that the Prophet (sall Allaho alaihi wasallam) is reported to have said, "The most disliked person in the sight of Allah is the most quarrelsome person." (Bukhari)
(237) It is on the authority of Ibn Umar (radi Allahu anhu) that the Holy Prophet (sall Allaho alaihi wasallam) is reported to have said, "When a person tells lies, then the Angels keep a distance of one mile away from him due to the foul odour of lies."(Tirmizi)
(238) It is on the authority of Hazrat Abu Bakr (radi Allahu anhu) that the Holy Prophet (sall Allaho alaihi wasallam) is reported to have said, "Stay away from lies as lies is contrary to Imaan."(Ahmad)
(239) It is on the authority of Hazrat Abdullah ibn Umar (radi Allahu anhu) that the Holy Prophet (sall Allaho alaihi wasallam) said, “May there be curse upon that female who joins hair (to her hair) or gets others to join hair to her hair and upon those who attach hair like this and those who have it attached.” (Tibraani)
(240) Hazrat Abdullah ibn Amar (radi Allahu anhuma) saw Umm-e-Saeed bint Umm-e-Jameel wearing a bow (one used to fire arrows) and walking like men walk and he said, “I heard the Prophet (sall Allaho alaihi wasallam) say, ‘That women is not from amongst us, who imitates the men and so is that man who imitates the women.”(Tibrani)
(241) The Holy Prophet (sall Allaho alaihi wasallam) said, “Recite the Quran in the manner and the voice of the Arabs and keep your self away from the tunes (manner) of the Jews and the Christians and protect yourself from the ways of the “Ahle Fisq” (Open transgressors). For such people will appear who will make “Tarjee” (read in high and low tones) in the Quran like singing and they will recite in the manner of the “Ahle Rahbaniyyah” (Monks). The Quran will not pass down their throats, their hearts are plunged into temptation and so are the hearts of those who like their way.”(Tibrani)
(242) It is on the authority of Ibn Abi Maleeka, “It was mentioned to Ummul Mo’mineen Hazrat Aisha Siddiqa (radi Allahu anha) that there is a female that wears shoes like that of a man, so she said, “The Prophet cursed such women who dress like men.” (Abu Dawood)
(243) It is on the authority of Hazrat Abu Saeed Al-Khudri (radi Allahu anhu) who said: I heard the Prophet (sall Allaho alaihi wasallam) saying, "Whosoever of you sees an evil action, let him change it with his hand; and if he is not able to do so, then with his tongue; and if he is not able to do so, then with his heart; and that is the weakest of faith.” (Muslim)
(244) Hazrat Usama (radi Allahu anhu) reported that the Prophet (sall Allaho alaihi wasallam) is reported to have said, “I stood at the gate of Paradise and saw that the majority of the people who entered it were the poor, while the wealthy were stopped at the gate (for the accounts). But the companions of the Fire were ordered to be taken to the Fire. Then I stood at the gate of the Fire and saw that the majority of those who entered it were women." (Bukhari)
(245) Hazrat Imran (radi Allahu anhu) narrated that the Prophet (sall Allaho alaihi wasallam) said, “I looked at Paradise and saw that the majority of its residents were the poor; and I looked at the (Hell) Fire and saw that the majority of its inmates were women." (Bukhari)
THE MANNERS OF EATING etc.
(246) Hazrat Abu Hurairah (radi Allahu anhu) reported that the Prophet (sall Allaho alaihi wasallam) never found any fault in food. If he wished, he would eat something, if not, he would leave it." (Bukhari)(247) Hazrat Anas (radi Allahu anhu) reported that the Prophet (sall Allaho alaihi wasallam) said, “When food is kept before you, then remove your shoes, since this is comfortable to your feet.” (Mishkaat Shareef)
(248) Hazrat Umar bin Abu Salmah (Radi Allahu ta aala anuhuma) reported the Prophet (sall Allaho alaihi wasallam) as saying, “Say bismillah before eating, eat with the right hand and eat that which is in front of you.” (Bukhari)
(249) Hazrat Anas bin Maalik (radi Allahu anhu) reported the Prophet (sall Allaho alaihi wasallam) as saying, “Salt is the King of your curries.” (Ibn Majah)
Note: In other words, it gives great benefit. Another Hadith states that if you taste something salty before and after meals, you will be protected from numerous illnesses.
(250) Hazrat Asma bint Yazid (radi Allahu anha) states that the Prophet (sall Allaho alaihi wasallam) presented food in front of them and they said that they had no desire to eat and He (sall Allaho alaihi wasallam) said, “Food and lies do not go together.” (Adaab)
Note: In other words if you are hungry and someone offers you to eat, do not say that you have already eaten or that you have no desire to eat. Rather, you should accept the meal.
(251) Hazrat Anas (radi Allahu anhu) states, “I saw the Prophet (sall Allaho alaihi wasallam) looking for calabash in the bowl (of food). From that day on, I loved eating calabash.” (Tirmizi)
Note: Calabash also known as doodi or kaddu etc. was one of the favorite foods of our Prophet (sall Allaho alaihi wasallam). We too should eat this and enjoy eating it.
(252) Hazrat Sa’ad (radi Allahu anhu) reports that he heard the Holy Prophet (sall Allaho alaihi wasallam) saying, “One who eats seven Ajwa Dates (a type of date found in Arabia which the Prophet loved to eat) every morning, will never have any poison or witchcraft effecting him for that day.” (Muslim Shareef)
(253) Hazrat Abdullah ibn Mas’ood (radi Allahu anhu) reported the Prophet (sall Allaho alaihi wasallam) as saying, “There are two cures which are necessary upon you. (Eating) Honey and (reciting) the Holy Quran.” (Ibn Majah)
Note: This shows that there is definitely cure in honey and the Quran is definitely a means of cure. If a person is ill, then verses of the Quran recited for the said reason definitely help cure illness.
(254) Hazrat Umar bin Khattab reported the Holy Prophet (sall Allaho alaihi wasallam) as saying, “Eat together. Do not eat individually, since there is Barkat in eating with a group.” (Ibn Majah)
(255) Hazrat Abdullah ibn Umar (radi Allahu anhu) narrates that a person asked Rasoolullah (sall Allaho alaihi wasallam) about which is the best action according to Islam. The Prophet (sall Allaho alaihi wasallam) said, “To Feed and to convey salaams to every Muslim, whether he knows him or not.” (Bukhari)
(256) Hazrat Abdullah ibn Umm-e-Hiraam (radi Allahu anhum) reported that the Holy Prophet (sall Allaho alaihi wasallam) said, "Respect roti (bread) as it is from the barkat (blessings) of the skies and the earth. One who eats that bread which falls of the eating mat onto the ground will be blessed with forgiveness." (Tibraani)
(257) It is on the authority of Hazrat Imam Hassan (radi Allahu anhu) who said: I memorized from the Messenger of Allah (sall Allaho alaihi wasallam), his saying: "Leave that which makes you doubt for that which does not make you doubt." (Tirmizi)
(258) Hazrat Abu Huraira (radi Allahu anhu) reported that the Prophet (sall Allaho alaihi wasallam) said: The worst food is that of a walimah to which only the rich are invited while the poor are not invited. And he who refuses an invitation (to a walima) disobeys Allah and His Rasool (sall Allaho alaihi wasallam). (Bukhari)
Note: This applies only when one has received this invitation before another one and if there are no un-Islamic practices such as music etc. taking place there.
(259) Sayyidah Aisha Siddiqa (radi Allahu anha) reported that the Holy Prophet (sall Allaho alaihi wasallam) used to like sweet edible things and honey. (Bukhari)
No comments:
Post a Comment