Category: Book Seventeen: The Book of the Prohibited Actions

Chapter 279Prohibition of Arrogance and Oppression Allah, the Exalted, says: "So ascribe not purity to yourselves. He knows best him who fears Allah and keeps his duty to Him [i.e., those who are Al-Muttaqun (the pious)].'' (53:32) "The way (of blame) is only against those who oppress men and wrongly rebel in the earth without… Continue reading Chapter 279: Prohibition of Arrogance and Oppression

Chapter 278Prohibition of Recounting of Favors Allah, the Exalted, says: "O you who believe! Do not render in vain your Sadaqah (charity) by reminders of your generosity or by injury.'' (2:264) "Those who spend their wealth in the Cause of Allah, and do not follow up their gifts with reminders of their generosity or with… Continue reading Chapter 278: Prohibition of Recounting of Favors

Chapter 277Prohibition of the Treachery and Breaking one's Covenant Allah, the Exalted, says: "O you who believe! Fulfill (your) obligations.'' (5:1) "And fulfill (every) covenant. Verily! The covenant will be questioned about.'' (17:34)   1584. `Abdullah bin `Amr bin Al-`As (May Allah be pleased with them) said: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "Whosoever possesses… Continue reading Chapter 277: Prohibition of the Treachery and Breaking one’s Covenant

Chapter 276Prohibition of Deceiving others Allah, the Exalted, says: "And those who annoy believing men and women undeservedly, bear on themselves the crime of slander and plain sin.'' (33:58)   1579. Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) said: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "He who takes up arms against us is none… Continue reading Chapter 276: Prohibition of Deceiving others

Chapter 275Prohibition of Deriding one's Lineage Allah, the Exalted, says: "And those who annoy believing men and women undeservedly, bear on themselves the crime of slander and plain sin.'' (33:58)   1578. Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) said: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "Two matters are signs of disbelief on the… Continue reading Chapter 275: Prohibition of Deriding one’s Lineage

Chapter 274Prohibition of Rejoicing over another's Trouble Allah, the Exalted, says: "The believers are nothing else than brothers (in Islamic religion).'' (49:10) "Verily, those who like that (the crime of) illegal sexual intercourse should be propagated among those who believe, they will have a painful torment in this world and in the Hereafter.'' (24:19)  … Continue reading Chapter 274: Prohibition of Rejoicing over another’s Trouble

Chapter 273Prohibition of Despising Muslims Allah, the Exalted, says: "O you who believe! Let not a group scoff at another group; it may be that the latter are better than the former. Nor let (some) women scoff at other women; it may be that the latter are better than the former. Nor defame one another,… Continue reading Chapter 273: Prohibition of Despising Muslims

Chapter 272Prohibition of Suspicion Allah, the Exalted, says: "O you who believe! Avoid much suspicions, indeed some suspicions are sins.'' (49:12)   1573. Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) said: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "Beware of suspicion, for suspicion is the worst of false tales.''[Al-Bukhari and Muslim]. Commentary: This Hadith has… Continue reading Chapter 272: Prohibition of Suspicion

Chapter 271Prohibition of Spying on Muslims and to be Inquisitive about Others Allah, the Exalted, says: "And spy not.'' (49:12) "And those who annoy believing men and women undeservedly, bear on themselves the crime of slander and plain sin.'' (33:58)   1570. Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) said: The Messenger of Allah… Continue reading Chapter 271: Prohibition of Spying on Muslims and to be Inquisitive about Others

Chapter 270Prohibition of Envy Allah, the Exalted, says: "Or do they envy men (Muhammad (PBUH) and his followers) for what Allah has given them of His Bounty?'' (4:54)   1569.  Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) said: The Prophet (PBUH) said, "Beware of envy because envy consumes (destroys) the virtues just as the… Continue reading Chapter 270: Prohibition of Envy