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عن ابن عباس قال: قيل: يا رسول الله أي جلسائنا خير قال: من ذكركم الله رؤيته وزاد في عملكم منطقه وذكركم في الآخرة عمله (مجمع الزوائد، الرقم: 17686)
Hazrat ‘Abdullah bin ‘Abbaas (radhiyallahu ‘anhuma) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) was once asked, “O Rasul of Allah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam)! Which person is the best companion for us to associate with?” Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) replied, “The best companion is the one whose sight reminds you of Allah Ta‘ala, his speech causes you to increase in righteous actions, and his actions remind you of the Hereafter.”
Saving Oneself from Incurring the Anger of Allah Ta‘ala
Written by user2عن عبد الله بن عمرو: أنه سأل رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: ما يباعدني من غضب الله عز وجل قال: لا تغضب (مجمع الزوائد، الرقم: 12985)
Hazrat ‘Abdullah bin ‘Amr (radhiyallahu ‘anhuma) reports that he once enquired from Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) saying, “Which action will keep me away from the anger of Allah Ta‘ala?” Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) replied, “Do not allow anger to overtake you (i.e. expressing anger in places where it is incorrect to express anger causes one to earn the displeasure and anger of Allah Ta‘ala).”
عن أيوب بن موسى عن أبيه عن جده أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: ما نحل والد ولدا من نحل أفضل من أدب حسن (سنن الترمذي، الرقم: 1952)
Hazrat Ayyoob bin Musa (rahimahullah) reports from his father, who reports from his grandfather that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “No father can give his child a better gift than the gift of good manners.”
عن عبد الله بن عمرو قال: سمعت رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم يقول: خصلتان من كانتا فيه كتبه الله شاكرا صابرا ومن لم تكونا فيه لم يكتبه الله شاكرا ولا صابرا من نظر في دينه إلى من هو فوقه فاقتدى به ونظر في دنياه إلى من هو دونه فحمد الله على ما فضله به عليه كتبه الله شاكرا وصابرا ومن نظر في دينه إلى من هو دونه ونظر في دنياه إلى من هو فوقه فأسف على ما فاته منه لم يكتبه الله شاكرا ولا صابرا (سنن الترمذي، الرقم: 2512)
Hazrat ‘Abdullah bin ‘Amr (radhiyallahu ‘anhuma) reports: I heard Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) mention, “There are two qualities which are such that the person who possesses them, Allah Ta‘ala will record him as a grateful and patient servant, and the person who does not possess these two qualities, Allah Ta‘ala will not record him as a grateful and patient servant. The one who, in matters of deen, looks at those who are higher than him, and thereafter follows and emulates them (to become like them), and in worldly matters, he looks at those who are who are lower than him, and praises Allah Ta‘ala for the favors that Allah Ta‘ala has granted him over them, then such a person - Allah Ta‘ala will record him as a grateful and patient servant. (On the contrary,) the one who, in matters of deen, looks at those who are lower than him, and in matters of dunya, looks at those who are higher than him, and thereafter feels remorse over him not possessing the dunya, then Allah Ta‘ala will not record him as a grateful or patient servant.”
عن أبي هريرة قال: سئل رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم عن أكثر ما يدخل الناس الجنة فقال: تقوى الله وحسن الخلق وسئل عن أكثر ما يدخل الناس النار فقال: الفم والفرج (سنن الترمذي، الرقم: 2004)
Hazrat Abu Hurairah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that on one occasion, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) was asked regarding that (quality) which generally causes most people to enter Jannah. Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) replied, “Taqwa (i.e. the fear and awareness of Allah Ta‘ala), and good character.” Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) was also asked regarding that (quality) which generally causes most people to enter the fire of Jahannum. Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) replied, “The (sins committed by the) mouth and the private parts.”
عن أبي هريرة قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: انظروا إلى من أسفل منكم ولا تنظروا إلى من هو فوقكم فهو أجدر أن لا تزدروا نعمة الله قال أبو معاوية عليكم (صحيح مسلم الرقم: 2963)
Hazrat Abu Hurairah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “Look at those who are lower than you (in worldly matters), and do not look at those who are above you (in worldly matters) as it is more likely that (by doing this) you will not show disregard and ingratitude for the favors of Allah Ta‘ala upon you.”
عن سهل بن معاذ الجهني عن أبيه أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: من قرأ القرآن وعمل بما فيه ألبس والداه تاجا يوم القيامة ضوءه أحسن من ضوء الشمس في بيوت الدنيا لو كانت فيكم فما ظنكم بالذي عمل بهذا (سنن أبي داود، الرقم: 1453)
Hazrat Sahl bin Mu‘aaz Juhani (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “The person who recites the Qur’aan and practices on its contents, then on the Day of Qiyaamah, his parents will be made to wear a crown which will shine more brilliantly than the sun, even if the sun had to be placed in the houses of the world. (When this is the honour bestowed to the parents of the one who recites the Qur’aan Majeed and upholds its teachings in his life,) then imagine the great honor that will be bestowed to the reciter himself!”
The Immense Virtues and Rewards for Coming Early for Salaah
Written by user2عن أبي هريرة: أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: لو يعلم الناس ما في النداء والصف الأول ثم لم يجدوا إلا أن يستهموا عليه لاستهموا ولو يعلمون ما في التهجير لاستبقوا إليه ولو يعلمون ما في العتمة والصبح لأتوهما ولو حبوا (صحيح البخاري، الرقم: 615)
Hazrat Abu Hurairah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “If people only knew the immense virtues and rewards for calling out the azaan and standing in the first saff for salaah, and they did not find any way (to acquire their virtues) besides drawing lots for them, then they would certainly draw lots (to acquire their virtues), and if they (people) only knew the immense virtues and rewards for coming early for salaah, they would certainly hasten in coming for salaah, and if they (people) only knew the immense virtues and rewards for performing the esha and fajr salaah (with jamaat in the musjid), they would certainly attend these two salaah, even if they had to drag themselves on their buttocks while coming.”
عن عبد الرحمن بن أبي بكرة عن أبيه أن رجلا قال: يا رسول الله أي الناس خير قال: من طال عمره وحسن عمله قال: فأي الناس شر قال: من طال عمره وساء عمله (سنن الترمذي، الرقم: 2330)
Hazrat Abu Bakrah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that on one occasion, a certain person asked Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam), “O Rasul of Allah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam)! Who is the best of people?” Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) replied, “The one who is blessed with a lengthy life and he does good deeds.” The man then asked, “Who is the worst of people?” Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) answered, “The one who is given a lengthy life and he does evil deeds.”
Loving Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) the Most
Written by user2عن أنس قال: قال النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم: لا يؤمن أحدكم حتى أكون أحب إليه من والده وولده والناس أجمعين (صحيح البخاري، الرقم: 15)
Hazrat Anas (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “None of you will attain perfect Imaan until I become more beloved to him than his father, his child and all the people.”
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عن أنس رضي الله عنه قال: لقي رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم أبا ذر فقال: يا أبا ذر ألا أدلك على خصلتين هما أخف على الظهر وأثقل على الميزان من غيرهما قال: بلى يا رسول الله قال: عليك بحسن الخلق وطول الصمت فوالذي نفسي بيده ما عمل الخلائق بمثلهما (الترغيب والترهيب الرقم: 4022)
Hazrat Anas (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that on one occasion, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) met Hazrat Abu Zar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) and said to him, “O Abu Zar! Shall I not show you two qualities which are light on the back (i.e. they do not require much effort to carry out), yet they are heavier on the scale (of good deeds) than other good actions?” Hazrat Abu Zar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) replied, “Certainly inform me, O Rasul of Allah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam)!” Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) then said, “Firmly hold on to good character and remain silent for lengthy periods, for I take an oath by that Being in whose hand lies my life – the creation cannot carry out any good action which can equal these two good actions.”
عن أبي هريرة قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: أكمل المؤمنين إيمانا أحسنهم خلقا وخيركم خيركم لنسائهم (سنن الترمذي الرقم: 1162)
Hazrat Abu Hurairah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “The believers who possess the most perfect Imaan are those who display the best character and the best among you are those who treat their wives in the best manner.”
عن أنس بن مالك أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: من أحب أن يبسط له في رزقه وينسأ له في أثره فليصل رحمه (صحيح البخاري الرقم: 5986)
Hazrat Anas bin Maalik (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “The one who wishes that his sustenance should be increased for him, and that his life should be lengthened for him, then he should maintain family ties.”
Note: The meaning of one’s life being lengthened is that Allah Ta‘ala will bless one with the tawfeeq of carrying out good actions in his lifetime which will continue to earn him great rewards for a long time after his demise.
عن سلمة بن عبيد الله بن محصن الخطمي عن أبيه وكانت له صحبة قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: من أصبح منكم آمنا في سربه معافى في جسده عنده قوت يومه فكأنما حيزت له الدنيا (سنن الترمذي الرقم: 2346)
Hazrat ‘Ubaidillah bin Mihsan (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “Whoever among you commences the morning in the condition that he is safe and secure in his life (i.e. his life is not in danger), enjoying good and sound health in his body, while possessing the food he requires for the day, then it is as though the world has been gathered for him (i.e. the goodness of the entire world is contained in these three favors).”