Chapter 101Prohibition of Criticizing Food 736. Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Messenger of Allah (PBUH) never found fault with food. If he had inclination to eating it, he would eat; and if he disliked it, he would leave it.Al-Bukhari and Muslim]. Commentary: This Hadith throws light on the Prophet's excellent manners… Continue reading Chapter 101: Prohibition of Criticizing Food
Month: May 2008
Chapter 100: Mentioning Bismillah before and saying Al-Hamdulillah after Eating
Chapter 100Mentioning Bismillah before and saying Al-Hamdulillah after Eating 728. `Umar bin Abu Salamah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Messenger of Allah (PBUH), said to me, "Mention Allah's Name (i.e., say Bismillah before starting eating), eat with your right hand, and eat from what is near you.''[Al-Bukhari and Muslim]. Commentary: There are two… Continue reading Chapter 100: Mentioning Bismillah before and saying Al-Hamdulillah after Eating
Chapter 99: Excellence of using the right Hand for Performing various good Acts
Chapter 99Excellence of using the right Hand for Performing various good Acts Allah, the Exalted, says: "Then as for him who will be given his Record in his right hand will say: `Take, read my Record!''' (69:19) "So those on the Right Hand (i.e., those who will be given their Records in their right hands)… Continue reading Chapter 99: Excellence of using the right Hand for Performing various good Acts
Chapter 98: Excellence of Adopting Different Routes for going and returning on ‘Eid Prayer, …
Chapter 98Excellence of Adopting Different Routes for going and returning on 'Eid Prayer and various other Occasions 719. Jabir (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: On the occasion of the `Eid, the Prophet (PBUH) would proceed to the prayer place taking one route and returning from another.[Al-Bukhari and Muslim]. Commentary: The `Ulama' say that… Continue reading Chapter 98: Excellence of Adopting Different Routes for going and returning on ‘Eid Prayer, …
Chapter 97: Istikhara (Seeking Guidance from Allah), and Consultation
Chapter 97Istikhara (Seeking Guidance from Allah), and Consultation Allah, the Exalted, says: "And consult them in the affairs.'' (3:159) "And who (conduct) their affairs by mutual consultation.'' (42:38) 718. Jabir (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Messenger of Allah (PBUH) used to teach us the Istikharah (seeking guidance from Allah) in all matters as… Continue reading Chapter 97: Istikhara (Seeking Guidance from Allah), and Consultation
Chapter 96: Bidding Farewell and Advising on the Eve of Departure for a Journey or other Things
Chapter 96Bidding Farewell and Advising on the Eve of Departure for a Journey or other Things Allah, the Exalted, says: "And this (submission to Allah, Islam) was enjoined by Ibrahim (Abraham) upon his sons and by Ya`qub (Jacob) (saying), `O my sons! Allah has chosen for you the (true) religion, then die not except in… Continue reading Chapter 96: Bidding Farewell and Advising on the Eve of Departure for a Journey or other Things
Chapter 95: Excellence of Conveying Glad Tidings and Congratulations
Chapter 95Excellence of Conveying Glad Tidings and Congratulations Allah, the Exalted, says: "So announce the good news to My slaves. Those who listen to the Word [good advice La ilaha illallah (none has the right to be worshipped but Allah) and Islamic Monotheism] and follow the best thereof (i.e., worship Allah Alone, repent to Him… Continue reading Chapter 95: Excellence of Conveying Glad Tidings and Congratulations
Chapter 94: Honoring the Guest
Chapter 94Honoring the Guest Allah, the Exalted, says: "Has the story reached you, of the honoured guests [three angels; Jibril (Gabriel) along with another two] of Ibrahim (Abraham)? When they came in to him and said: `Salam (peace be upon you),' He answered: `Salam (peace be upon you),' and said: `You are a people unknown… Continue reading Chapter 94: Honoring the Guest
Chapter 93: Graceful Walk for rites
Chapter 93Excellence of Walking Solemnly (Towards the Mosque) to perform As-Salat (The Prayer) and other Religious Duties Allah, the Exalted, says: "And whosoever honours the Symbols of Allah, then it is truly from the piety of the heart.'' (22:32) 704. Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: I heard the Messenger of Allah… Continue reading Chapter 93: Graceful Walk for rites
Chapter 92: Dignity and Tranquility
Chapter 92Dignity and Tranquility Allah, the Exalted, says: "And the (faithful) slaves of the Most Gracious (Allah) are those who walk on the earth in humility and sedateness, and when the foolish address them (with bad words) they reply back with mild words of gentleness.'' (25:63) 703. `Aishah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:… Continue reading Chapter 92: Dignity and Tranquility