Collection of Ahadeeth 14

Only Mumin will enter Paradise

1.     'Umar Radiyallahu 'anhu narrates Nabi Sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam said: O son of Khattab! Go and announce amongst the people that indeed none shall enter Paradise except the Mu'minun (believers). (Muslim 309)

Salat Prevent from sin

2.      Jabir Radiyallahu 'anhu narrates that a man said to Nabi Sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam: Verily so and so offers Salat, then at the break of dawn he steals. He replied: Shortly his Salat will prevent him from that sin. (Bazzar, Majma'uz-Zawaid 437)

Best amongst you

3.      Abu Hurairah Radiyallahu 'anhu narrates: I heard Abul Qasim Sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam saying: The best amongst you are those who are best in conduct provided they have an understanding of Deen. (Ibne-Hibban 294/1)

Nearness to Allah

4.     Abu Dhar Ghifari Radiyallahu 'anhu narrates that Rasulullah Sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam said: There is nothing that facilitates nearness to Allah better than that which has come directly from Allah, that is AI-Qur'an. (Mustadrak Hakim 555/1)

5.     Abu Darda' Radiyallahu anhu narrates: I heard Rasulullah Sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam saying: Look for me amongst the weak; for you are provided sustenance and help due to the weak amongst you. (Abu Dawud 2594)

Holding fast to the Jama'ah of Muslims

6.     Zaid Ibne-Thabit Radiyallahu 'anhu narrates that Nabi Sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam said: There are three habits which keep the heart of a Muslim free from hatred, malice and deception: 1. A deed performed sincerely for the pleasure of Allah. 2. Well wishing for the Rulers. 3. Holding fast to the Jama'ah of Muslims, as their supplications surround those with them. (Ibne-Hibban 270/1)

Be a Key for Good

7.     Sahl Ibne-Sa'd Radiyallahu 'anhu narrates that Rasulullah Sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam said: Indeed, this Khair (Deen of Islam) is treasures, and these treasures have keys. Glad tidings for a slave (of Allah) whom Allah has made a key for good and a lock for evil; and woe to a slave (of Allah) whom Allah has made a key for evil and a lock for good. (Ibne-Majah 238)

8.     'Adiy Ibne-Hatim Radiyallahu 'anhu narrates that Rasulullah Sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam said: Good and evil for a man is between his two jaws. (Tabrani, Majma-'uz-Zawaid 538)

Collection of Ahadeeth 13

Standing around  grave for such time as it would take to slaughter a camel and distribute its meat

1. Ibne-e-Shimasa Al Mahri Rahimahullah narrates that we were present with 'Amr ibnil-'As Radiyallahu 'anhuma while he was in the throes of death. After weeping continuously, he turned his face towards the wall. At this, his son consoled him saying: O my father! Has Rasulullah Sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam not given you the glad tidings of such and such? Has Rasulullah Sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam not given you the glad tidings of such and such?  He then faced us and said: Verily the most excellent thing that we prepare (for ourselves) is the testimony of La ilaha illallahu wa anna Muhammadur Rasulullah (There is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that Muhammad is His Messenger). Indeed I have passed my life through three stages. I had seen myself when there was no one more bitter in hatred towards Rasulullah Sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam than myself, and no one more desiring to seize an opportunity to kill him than myself! And had I died in that state, I certainly would have been of the people of the Fire. Then, Allah placed Islam in my heart, I came to Rasulullah Sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam and said: Give me your right hand so that I may pledge allegiance to you. He extended his right hand, but I withdrew my hand. At this, he asked: What is with you O 'Amr? I said: I want to make a condition. He said: Make a condition of what? I said: That 1 be forgiven! He said: Did you not know that (the acceptance of) Islam eradicates the sins committed before it and Hijrah (migration) eradicates the sins committed before it and that Hajj (pilgrimage) eradicates the sins committed before it. And (thereafter) no one was more revered to me than Rasulullah Sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam. And I could not bear to fill my eyes (with the sight) of him out of reverence for him. And if I were asked to describe him, I would not be able to do so, as I never looked at him to my fill; and had I died in that state, I would have been hopefully amongst the people of Paradise. Afterwards, we were given responsibilities regarding which I know not how I have fared. (This was the third phase of my life) So when I die (see that) I am not accompanied by a wailing woman, or a fire. When you have buried me, mould the mud upon my grave (in the shape of) a mound (மண் மேடு , சிறு குன்று), then remain standing around my grave for such time as it would take to slaughter a camel and distribute its meat, so that I may feel solace(ஆறுதல்) from you, while I see what reply I give to the messengers (angels) of my Rabb. (Muslim 231)

First Accountable Thing :

2. 'Abdullah Ibne-Qurt Radiyallahu 'anhu narrates that Rasulullah Sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam said: On the Day of Judgement, the first thing a slave of Allah will be held accountable for is Salat. If it is found sound and satisfactory, the rest of his deeds will also be sound-and satisfactory, and if found corrupt and rotten, then the rest of his deeds will also be corrupt and rotten. (Tabarani, Targhib 245/1)

3. Abu Hurairah Radiyallahu 'anhu narrates: I heard Rasulullah Sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam saying: He who comes to my Masjid (Masjid-un-Nabi) with no other intention but to learn or teach a good deed is like a Mujahid in the path of Allah. And, he who comes with some other intention is like one who has come to look at the belongings of others (and this looking is of no benefit to him), (Ibne- Majah 227)

Note: The excellence mentioned in this hadith is valid for all masjids, as all masjids are subsidiaries of Masjid-un-Nabi. (injah-ui- Haja)

4. Abu Sa’id Radiyallahu 'anhu reports that Rasulullah Sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam narrated in a Hadith Qudsi that Rabb Tabaraka wa Ta'ala, says: He who is unable to do my Dhikr and make supplications because of preoccupation with the Qur'an, I grant him better than what is given to the supplicators. The Excellence of Allah's words (Al-Qur'an) over all other words is like the Excellence of Allah over all His creations. (Tirmidhi 2926)

5. Mus'ab Ibne-Sa'd Radiyallahu 'anhu narrates that (My father) Sa'd Radiyallahu 'anhu considered himself superior to those who  were less than him (in bravery and wealth). So Nabi Sallallahu  'alaihi wasallam said (with an intention to reform) him: Undoubtedly you are helped and provided sustenance due to the blessings of the weak and destitute amongst you (Bukhari 2896)

6. Zaid Ibne-Thabit Radiyallahu 'anhu narrates: I heard Rasulullah Sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam saying: He whose objective is the world, Allah scatters his affairs (he faces worries and anxieties in every aspect) and places the fear of poverty before his eyes; and he receives only that which has been preordained for him. And he whose intention (objective) is the Hereafter, Allah makes all his affairs easy, and enriches his heart, and the world comes to him humiliated. (Ibne-Majah 4105)

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7. Anas Radiyallahu 'anhu narrates that a young Jew, who used to serve Nabi Sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam, fell ill. Nabi Sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam visited him and sat by his head and said to him: Accept Islam. He looked at his father, who was beside him. His father said: Obey Abul Qasim. So he accepted Islam. At this Rasulullah Sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam came out saying: All praise be to Allah, Who has saved him from the Fire. (Bukhari 1356)

Seek Forgiveness

8. Hudhaifah Radiyallahu 'anhu narrates that I was sharp tongued with my family; I said: O Rasulallah I fear that my tongue will take me to Hell. He said: Where has your seeking forgiveness gone? I undoubtedly seek forgiveness from my Rabb a hundred times every day. (Musnad Ahmad 397/5)

The Prophet's fear of Allah, his obedience and the intensity of his worshipping Allah

The Prophet's fear of Allah, his obedience to Him, and the intensity of his worshipping Allah were rooted in his knowledge of his Lord.Abu Hurayrah tells us that the Messenger of Allah, praise and peace be upon him, would say, "If you knew what I know you would laugh but a little and weep a lot." Abu Dharr added further information to this telling us that he said,
"I see what you do not see and hear what you do not. The heaven cries out and it cries out rightfully. There is not a single place in it, the width of four fingers that does not contain an angel whose forehead is prostrating to Allah. By Allah, if you know what I know, you would laugh but a little and weep a lot, and you would not have enjoyed women in your beds, rather you would have gone out to the mountains crying to draw near to Allah. Would that I were a tree standing!"
Several of the Companions including Abu Hurayrah tell us that the Prophet,praise and peace be upon him, would stand in prayer so much that his feet became swollen. When he was asked why he burdened himself in such a way when Allah had already given him the status of forgiveness for past and future wrong actions he replied, "Shouldn't I be a grateful worshiper?"
Lady Ayesha, may Allah be pleased with her, described the Prophet, praise and peace be upon him, as being steadfast in every thing he did and would ask his Companions, "Who amongst you can do what I do?" The Prophet, praise and peace be upon him, would fast a lot and Lady Ayesha, peace be upon her, tells us, "He would fast until we said, 'he will not stop fasting!"
One night Malik's son, Awf was present when the Prophet, praise and peace be upon him, prepared himself to pray and observed that before he made his ablution he used a tooth stick (siwak) and thereafter stood in prayer and that he prayed alongside the Prophet, praise and peace be upon him. During his recitation of the chapter "The Cow" he would stop and supplicate to Allah after he had recited a verse pertaining to mercy and after he recited a verse pertaining to punishment he would stop and seek refuge with Allah. His bowing was the length of his standing and he would say,
"Glory be to the Master of the worldly earth and the entire universe with its angels, of Greatness and Might."
Thereafter he prostrated and said something similar. This was followed by the Chapter "The House of Imran" and so on, chapter by chapter.
Lady Ayesha tells us that the Messenger of Allah, praise and peace be upon him, would stand throughout the entire night reciting a single verse of the Koran.
Ash Shankhir's son, Abdullah tells us that he observed the Prophet's fear of Allah when he went to see the Messenger of Allah, praise and peace be upon him, and found him praying. As he prayed he heard sobbing coming from his chest and that its sound was similar to the boiling of a large pot.Abi Hala's son said the Prophet, praise and peace be upon him, was always sorrowful and pensive, and never rested.
The Prophet, praise and peace be upon him, told his Companions that he asked Allah to forgive him one hundred times a day. In another narration it is reported seventy times a day. Imam Ali asked the Prophet, praise and peace be upon him, about his path and he replied, "Faith is my capital. Intellect is the basis of my religion. Love is my foundation. Yearning is my mount. The remembrance of Allah is my endearing companion. Reliance is my treasure. Sorrow is my companion. Knowledge is my armor. Patience is my cloak. Satisfaction is my booty. Incapacity is my boast. Self-denial is my profession. Certainty is my food. Truthfulness is my intercessor. Obedience is enough for me. Striving against falsehood is my character and the coolness of my eye is in the prayer."
He also said, "The fruits of my heart lie in His remembrance. My sorrow is for the sake of my nation. My yearning is for my Lord, the Mighty."