Ahadith: Sayings of the Prophet ﷺ
A carefully selected collection of Prophetic teachings concerning mercy, good character, justice, gratitude, hardship and the remembrance of Allah.
Character, Mercy and Self-Control
True strength
The truly strong person is not the one who defeats others in wrestling, but the one who controls himself when overcome by anger.
Sahih Muslim 2609aShowing mercy
Whoever does not show mercy to people will not be shown mercy by Allah.
Jamiʿ at-Tirmidhi 1922Thanking people
A person who is not grateful to people has not properly shown gratitude to Allah.
Jamiʿ at-Tirmidhi 1954Helping one another
Allah continues to help His servant for as long as that servant continues to help his brother.
Sahih Muslim 2699aJustice and the Rights of Others
The prayer of the oppressed
Beware of the supplication of a person who has been wronged, because there is no barrier between that supplication and Allah.
Sahih al-Bukhari 2448Relieving hardship
Whoever relieves another believer of a worldly hardship will have one of the hardships of the Day of Resurrection relieved by Allah.
Sahih Muslim 2699aGratitude, Trials and the Hereafter
The blessings of an ordinary day
Whoever begins the day safe in his home, healthy in his body and possessing enough food for that day is as though the whole world has been gathered for him.
Jamiʿ at-Tirmidhi 2346 — HasanIllness and forgiveness
When a Muslim is afflicted by harm, Allah removes sins from him just as leaves fall from a tree.
Sahih al-Bukhari 5647The path to Paradise
Paradise is surrounded by difficulties, while the Fire is surrounded by temptations and desires.
Sahih Muslim 2822Remembrance and Daily Worship
Beginning the morning with worship
When a person wakes, remembers Allah, performs ablution and prays, the knots of Satan are undone and the person begins the morning energetic and in good spirits.
Sahih al-Bukhari 3269Guidance for Everyday Life
The Sunnah teaches that worship is reflected in mercy, honesty, patience, justice, gratitude and service to others. May Allah help us to learn these teachings, act upon them and share them with wisdom.