Bukhari :: Book 2 :: Volume 18 :: Hadith 150
Narrated Abu Bakra:
We were with Allah's Apostle when the sun eclipsed. Allah's Apostle stood up dragging his cloak till he entered the Mosque. He led us in a two-Rakat prayer till the sun (eclipse) had cleared. Then the Prophet (p.b.u.h) said, "The sun and the moon do not eclipse because of someone's death. So whenever you see these eclipses pray and invoke (Allah) till the eclipse is over."
Friday, December 10, 2010
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Mention the name of Allah and eat it
Bukhari :: Book 3 :: Volume 34 :: Hadith 273
Narrated 'Aisha:
Some people said, "O Allah's Apostle! Meat is brought to us by some people and we are not sure whether the name of Allah has been mentioned on it or not (at the time of slaughtering the animals)." Allah's Apostle said (to them), "Mention the name of Allah and eat it."
Narrated 'Aisha:
Some people said, "O Allah's Apostle! Meat is brought to us by some people and we are not sure whether the name of Allah has been mentioned on it or not (at the time of slaughtering the animals)." Allah's Apostle said (to them), "Mention the name of Allah and eat it."
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
"In the prayer one is occupied (with a more serious matter)."
SAHIH BUKHARI - Volume 2, Book 22, Number 290:
Narrated 'Abdullah:
We used to greet the Prophet while he was praying and he used to answer
our greetings. When we returned from AnNajashi (the ruler of Ethiopia),
we greeted him, but he did not answer us (during the prayer) and (after
finishing the prayer) he said, "In the prayer one is occupied (with a
more serious matter)."
Narrated 'Abdullah:
We used to greet the Prophet while he was praying and he used to answer
our greetings. When we returned from AnNajashi (the ruler of Ethiopia),
we greeted him, but he did not answer us (during the prayer) and (after
finishing the prayer) he said, "In the prayer one is occupied (with a
more serious matter)."
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Allah makes the way to Jannah easy for him who treads the path in search of knowledge
Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The
Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "Allah makes the way to Jannah easy for
him who treads the path in search of knowledge.'' [Muslim].
Commentary: In this Hadith, knowledge means the knowledge of the religion, that is to say the
correct knowledge of the Qur'an and Hadith which is acquired without
any prejudice of any juristic school. Otherwise juristic prejudice can
turn knowledge into great obstruction. May Allah bestow His Mercy on us.
And march forth in the way (which leads to) forgiveness from your Lord,
and for Paradise as wide as are the heavens and the earth, prepared for
Al-Muttaqûn (the pious).[ Âl-'Imrân:133]
278. Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Messenger
of Allah (PBUH) said, "The believers who show the most perfect Faith
are those who have the best behaviour, and the best of you are those
who are the best to their wives".[At-Tirmidhi].
Truly, Allâh is with those who fear Him (keep their duty unto Him)[],
and those who are Muhsinûn (good-doers).[AN-NAHL:128]
Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "Allah makes the way to Jannah easy for
him who treads the path in search of knowledge.'' [Muslim].
Commentary: In this Hadith, knowledge means the knowledge of the religion, that is to say the
correct knowledge of the Qur'an and Hadith which is acquired without
any prejudice of any juristic school. Otherwise juristic prejudice can
turn knowledge into great obstruction. May Allah bestow His Mercy on us.
And march forth in the way (which leads to) forgiveness from your Lord,
and for Paradise as wide as are the heavens and the earth, prepared for
Al-Muttaqûn (the pious).[ Âl-'Imrân:133]
278. Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Messenger
of Allah (PBUH) said, "The believers who show the most perfect Faith
are those who have the best behaviour, and the best of you are those
who are the best to their wives".[At-Tirmidhi].
Truly, Allâh is with those who fear Him (keep their duty unto Him)[],
and those who are Muhsinûn (good-doers).[AN-NAHL:128]
Monday, December 6, 2010
The honest treasurer who gives
Sahih bukhaari - Volume 3, Book 36, Number 461:
Narrated Abu Musa Al-Ashari:
The Prophet said, "The honest treasurer who gives willingly what he is
ordered to give, is one of the two charitable persons, (the second
being the owner)."
Narrated Abu Musa Al-Ashari:
The Prophet said, "The honest treasurer who gives willingly what he is
ordered to give, is one of the two charitable persons, (the second
being the owner)."
Sunday, December 5, 2010
When one of you leads the Salat, he should not prolong it
Abu Hurairah (May Allah bepleased with him) reported: Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "When one of you leads the Salat, he should not prolong it because the congregation includes those who are feeble, ill or old". One version adds: "those who have to attend to work'') While offering prayers alone, you may pray as long as you like". [Al-Bukhari and Muslim].
Commentary: According to this Hadith, the Imam - one who leads the congregational prayer, is enjoined to shorten the prayer in consideration of those who pray behind him. Shortening of prayer here means that the Surah of the Qur'an recited by him in the prayer should not be very long.
This does not mean, however, that the postures of Salat, such as standing, bowing, prostration and sitting should not be done properly, as it is taken to mean by Muslims in general. Although it is a Sunnah about which the Noble Prophet (PBUH) is reported to have said, "Pray as you see me praying.'' Thus, it is essential to perform Salat properly.
Commentary: According to this Hadith, the Imam - one who leads the congregational prayer, is enjoined to shorten the prayer in consideration of those who pray behind him. Shortening of prayer here means that the Surah of the Qur'an recited by him in the prayer should not be very long.
This does not mean, however, that the postures of Salat, such as standing, bowing, prostration and sitting should not be done properly, as it is taken to mean by Muslims in general. Although it is a Sunnah about which the Noble Prophet (PBUH) is reported to have said, "Pray as you see me praying.'' Thus, it is essential to perform Salat properly.
Saturday, December 4, 2010
Importance of the Qur'an and the Sunnah
170. Jabir (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Whenever the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) delivered a Khutbah, his eyes would become red, his tone loud and he showed anger as if he were warning us against an army.
He (PBUH) would say, "The enemy is about to attack you in the morning and the enemy is advancing against you in the evening". He would further say, "I am sent with the final Hour like these two fingers of mine.'' Messenger of Allah (PBUH) held up his index finger and the middle finger together to illustrate. He used to add: "To proceed, the best speech is the Book of Allah and the best guidance is the guidance of Muhammad (PBUH), the worst practice is the introduction of new practices in Islam and every Bid`ah is a misguidance". He would also say, "I am, in respect of rights, nearer to every believer than his own self. He who leaves an estate, it belongs to his heirs, and he who leaves a debt, it is my responsibility to pay it off.'' [Muslim].
Commentary:
1. This Hadith mentions the style of the speech of the Prophet (PBUH). His auspicious presence is regarded in it as a sign of the nearness of the Day of Resurrection.
2. It emphasizes the importance of the Qur'an and the Sunnah and brings into focus the destruction caused by Bid`ah in Deen.
3. It clearly lays down that the orphans and the needy are the liability of the government/Bait-ul-Mal (public exchequer). The reason being that the caliphs were the successors of the Prophet (PBUH) and the work which was done by him in his lifetime was after him their responsibility.
4. The rightful owners of the deceased are their heirs and none else.
He (PBUH) would say, "The enemy is about to attack you in the morning and the enemy is advancing against you in the evening". He would further say, "I am sent with the final Hour like these two fingers of mine.'' Messenger of Allah (PBUH) held up his index finger and the middle finger together to illustrate. He used to add: "To proceed, the best speech is the Book of Allah and the best guidance is the guidance of Muhammad (PBUH), the worst practice is the introduction of new practices in Islam and every Bid`ah is a misguidance". He would also say, "I am, in respect of rights, nearer to every believer than his own self. He who leaves an estate, it belongs to his heirs, and he who leaves a debt, it is my responsibility to pay it off.'' [Muslim].
Commentary:
1. This Hadith mentions the style of the speech of the Prophet (PBUH). His auspicious presence is regarded in it as a sign of the nearness of the Day of Resurrection.
2. It emphasizes the importance of the Qur'an and the Sunnah and brings into focus the destruction caused by Bid`ah in Deen.
3. It clearly lays down that the orphans and the needy are the liability of the government/Bait-ul-Mal (public exchequer). The reason being that the caliphs were the successors of the Prophet (PBUH) and the work which was done by him in his lifetime was after him their responsibility.
4. The rightful owners of the deceased are their heirs and none else.
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