Chapter 353Prohibition of giving preference to Children over one another in giving Gifts, etc. 1773. An-Nu`man bin Bashir (May Allah be pleased with them) said: My father took me to the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) and said to him: "I have gifted one of my slaves to this son of mine.'' The Messenger of… Continue reading Chapter 353: Prohibition of giving preference to Children over one another in giving Gifts, etc.
Month: August 2008
Chapter 352: Prohibition of Urinating into Stagnant Water
Chapter 352Prohibition of Urinating into Stagnant Water 1772. Jabir (May Allah be pleased with him) said: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) forbade urinating into stagnant water.[Muslim]. Commentary: "Stagnant water'' means water which is not flowing, like the water in a pond or a tank. When urination is prohibited at such places, defecating would be more… Continue reading Chapter 352: Prohibition of Urinating into Stagnant Water
Chapter 351: Prohibition of Relieving Nature on the Paths
Chapter 351Prohibition of Relieving Nature on the Paths Allah, the Exalted, says: "And those who annoy believing men and women undeservedly, they bear (on themselves) the crime of slander and plain sin.'' (33:58) 1771. Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) said: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "Avoid two habits which provoke… Continue reading Chapter 351: Prohibition of Relieving Nature on the Paths
Chapter 350: Undesirability of Intercession in Hudud
Chapter 350Undesirability of Intercession in Hudud Allah, the Exalted, says: "The woman and the man guilty of illegal sexual intercourse, flog each of them with a hundred stripes. Let not pity withhold you in their case, in a punishment prescribed by Allah, if you believe in Allah and the Last Day.'' (24:2) 1770. `Aishah (May… Continue reading Chapter 350: Undesirability of Intercession in Hudud
Chapter 349: Prohibition for a Slave to run away from his Master
Chapter 349Prohibition for a Slave to run away from his Master 1768. Jarir bin Abdullah (May Allah be pleased with him) said: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "If a slave runs away from his master, his responsibility to him is absolved.''[Muslim]. 1769. Jarir bin Abdullah (May Allah be pleased with him) said: The… Continue reading Chapter 349: Prohibition for a Slave to run away from his Master
Chapter 348: Prohibition of Plastering and Building over the Graves
Chapter 348Prohibition of Plastering and Building over the Graves 1767. Jabir (May Allah be pleased with him) said: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) forbade that the graves should be plastered (made into permanent structures), used as sitting places (for the people) or building over them.[Muslim]. Commentary: We learn the following points from this Hadith:1.… Continue reading Chapter 348: Prohibition of Plastering and Building over the Graves
Chapter 347: Prohibition of Sitting on the Graves
Chapter 347Prohibition of Sitting on the Graves 1766. Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) said: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "It is much better for one of you to sit on a live coal, which will burn his clothes and get to his skin than to sit on a grave.''[Muslim]. Commentary:… Continue reading Chapter 347: Prohibition of Sitting on the Graves
Chapter 346: Prohibition of Extending Fast beyond one Day
Chapter 346Prohibition of Extending Fast beyond one Day 1764. Abu Hurairah and `Aishah (May Allah be pleased with them) said: The Prophet (PBUH) prohibited observing continuous voluntary fasts beyond one day.[Al-Bukhari and Muslim]. 1765. Ibn `Umar (May Allah be pleased with them) said: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) prohibited observing continuous fasts beyond one day.… Continue reading Chapter 346: Prohibition of Extending Fast beyond one Day
Chapter 345: Abomination of Selecting Friday for Fasting
Chapter 345Abomination of Selecting Friday for Fasting 1760. Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet (PBUH) said, "Do not choose the Friday night among all other nights for standing in (Tahajjud) prayer, and do not choose Friday among all other days for Saum (fasting) except that one you have accustomed to.''[Muslim].… Continue reading Chapter 345: Abomination of Selecting Friday for Fasting
Chapter 344: Undesirability of offering optional Prayer after the announcement of Iqamah
Chapter 344Undesirability of offering optional Prayer after the announcement of Iqamah 1759. Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) said: The Prophet (PBUH) said, "When the Iqamah is called, no prayer should be performed except the obligatory prayer.''[Muslim]. Commentary: When the Iqamah has been announced (prescribed recitation at the commencement of Salat when offered… Continue reading Chapter 344: Undesirability of offering optional Prayer after the announcement of Iqamah