Which deed is the most pleasing?

Abu Juhaifah Radiyallahu ‘anhu narrates that Rasulullah Sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam asked the Sahabah Radiyallahu ‘anhum: “Which deed is the most pleasing to Almighty Allah? Everyone kept quiet and did not reply. Rasulullah Sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam said: “to guard one’s tongue.” (Baihaqi)

What is Thaghamah is a tree?

Asma binte Abu Bakr Radiyallahu ‘anhu narrates the story of the acceptance of Islam by Abu Quhafa. When Rasulullah Sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam entered Makkah (on the day it was conquered) and came to Masjidul Haram, Abu Bakr Radiyallahu ‘anhu came there holding his father’s hand. When Rasulullah Sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam saw them, he said: Why did you not leave this old man at home I would have gone to him myself? Abu Bakr Radiyallahu ‘anhu replied: O Rasulullah! It is more of his right that he comes to you instead of your going to him. Rasulullah Sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam made him sit in front of him and stroked his chest and then said: “Accept Islam.” and he accepted Islam. When Abu Bakr Radiyallahu ‘anhu brought his father to Rasulullah Sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam, his hair was white as the Thaghamah tree; so Rasulullah Sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam said: Dye his hair. (Musnad)

Note: Thaghamah is a tree, which is as white as snow. (Majma Bihar-ul-Anwar)

Your Intentiion will be judge too

‘A’ishah Radiyallahu ‘anhu narrates that Rasulullah Sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam said: “An army will invade the Ka’bah; and when it reaches a barren plain, its men, from the first to the last, will be swallowed up by the earth. She says that I asked: O Rasulullah, how the first would and the last of them be swallowed up by the earth, when among them would be traders and people who were not a party of them. He said: the first to the last one of them would be swallowed up the earth; and when they will be resurrected they will be judged according to their intentions.” (Bukhari)

Poor First

Abu Hurairah Radiyallahu ‘anhu narrates that Rasulullah Sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam said: ”The poor Muslims will enter Paradise half-a-day earlier than the rich. This half-day will be equivalent to five hundred years of this world.” (Tirmidhi)

Note: The preceding hadith states that the poor Muslims will enter Paradise forty years before the rich; this may be in a situation where both the rich and the poor have a greed for wealth. Whereas according to this hadith, the poor will enter Paradise five hundred years before the rich; this may be when the poor do not have a greed for wealth. (Jami-‘ul-usul)

Your Parents will wear a Crown

Mu’adh Al-Juhani Radiyallahu ‘anhu narrates that Rasulullah Sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam said: “He who recites the Qur’an and acts upon it, his parents will be made to wear a crown on the Day of Resurrection, whose light will be better than the light of the sun; if it rises amongst you in your worldly houses, what do you think about the person who himself acts upon it?” (Abu Dawud)

During the Farewell

Qurrah ibne-Da’mus Radiyallahu ‘anhu narrates that we met Nabi Sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam during the Farewell Hajj and asked: O Rasulullah! What do you enjoy upon us? He replied: I enjoin upon you to establish Salat, and give Zakat, and perform Hajj of the Sacred House of Allah, and Saum in Ramadan, as verily therein is a night superior to a thousand months; and likewise prohibit you from shedding the blood of a Muslim and a Mu’ahid or taking their property except to uphold justice; and advice you to hold fast to that Deen of Allah and adhere to obedience (of those who are steadfast in Deen).” (Baihaqi)

Note: A Mu’ahid literally mean one who has entered into atreaty or alliance, referring to a non-muslim living in an Islamic country under the protection of the Islamic state, having entered into a pact with the state known as a pact of Dhimmah. As a token of his allegiance and submission to the state, he pays a minimal annual tas known as Jizyah, far less than the benefits and protection that is secured for him.

He is also known by the title of Dhimmi. A non-muslim entering the Islamic state for a temporary period, under the protection and guarantee of any Muslim, similarly enjoys protection of his life, wealth and dignity.

The life, wealth and honour of every Muslim as well as non-Muslims under the conditions previously mentioned are deemed sacred and protected, with the exception of crimes that require compensation for the same, such as the death penalty for the murderer, and monetary compensation for destruction of another’s property etc.

What is the best Remembrance?

Jabir ibne-‘Abdullah Radiyallahu ‘anhu narrates: I heard Rasulullah Sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam saying: “The best Dhikr (remembrance of Allah) is La ilaha illallah, and the best Du’a (supplication) is Alhamdulillah (Praise be to Allah).” (Tirmidhi)

Note: This Kalimah is the basis of the entire Deen. Without the belief in Kalimah, neither Iman (faith) nor Aa’mal (deeds) are acceptable. Alhamdulillah (Praise be to Allah) is said to be the best Du’a because praising Allah, Who is the most Generous, amounts to asking Him for His help or favour. (Mazahir Haque)

Which will you hold on firmly?

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Harith ibne-Hisham Radiyallahu ‘anhu narrates: I inquired Rasulullah Sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam: Tell me something which I may hold on firmly. Rasulullah Sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam pointed towards his tongue and said: Control this. (Tabrani, Majma-‘uz-Zawaid)

He accepted Islam

‘Aisha Radiyallahu ‘anha narrates that: Abu Bakr Radiyallahu ‘anhu came out to see Rasulullah Sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam, who was his friend during the period of ignorance. On seeing him he said: O Abul Qasim! You are not seen in the gathering of your people, and they accuse you of finding faults in their forefathers. Rasulullah Sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam said: “Verily, I am Allah’s Messenger, I invite you to Allah.” As soon as Rasulullah Sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam completed his words Abu Bakr Radiyallahu ‘anhu embraced Islam. When Rasulullah Sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam returned from him, there was no one between the two mountains of Makkah who was happier than him on the acceptance of Islam by Abu Bakr Radiyallahu ‘anhu. (Bidayah-wan-Nihayah)

Note: ‘Qasim, is the name of the son of Rasulullah Sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam; and ‘Abul Qasim is his kuniyyah, the title usually given to any person with the name of his son or his parent.

How will you be treaded?

Abu Hurairah Radiyallahu ‘anhu narrates that Rasulullah Sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam said: “Undoubltedly upon resurrection, people will be treated according to their intentions.” (Ibne-Majah)

Poor or Rich?

Jabir ibne-‘Abdullah Radiyallahu ‘anhuma narrates that Rasulullah Sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam said: “The poor among the Muslims will enter paradise forty years before the rich.” (Tirmidhi)

How much do you love your parents?

Buraidah Al-Aslami Radiyallahu ‘anhu narrates that Rasulullah Sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam said: “He who recites the Qur’an and learns it, and then acts upon it, he will be made to wear on the Day of Resurrection a crown of Nur (light), which will be as radiant as the sun. And his parents will be dressed with two suits, which the whole world cannot match. So they will ask: For what have we been dressed like this? It will be said: This is the reward of your son’s acquiring Qur’an.” (Mustadrak Haakim)

What is Islam?

‘Abdullah ibne-‘Umar Radiyallahu ‘anhuma narrates that in reply to a question of Jibr’ail about Islam Rasulullah Sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam said: “Islam is bearing witness that none is worthy of worship but Allah and Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah, and that you establish Salah, and give Zakat, and perform Hajj to the House of Allah and perform Umrah, and take bath after Janabah and perform complete Wudu, and Saum in Ramadhan. Jibr’ail then said: If I do all of that, then I am a Muslim? He replied: Yes. Jibr’ail then confirmed. You have spoken the truth.” (Ibne-Khuzaimah)

Note: A person is in the state of Janabah after intercourse or discharge of semen with passion while he is awake or asleep.

How do you renew your Faith?

Abu Hurairah Radiyallahu ‘anhu narrates that Rasulullah Sallallahu ‘alaihi wasaallam said: “Renew your Iman! It was asked: O Rasulullah! How do we renew our Iman? He said: Say frequently La ilaha illallah.” (Musnad Ahmad, Tabarani, Targhib)