Chapter 67Abomination of longing for Death 585. Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "None of you should wish for death. If he is righteous, perhaps he may add to (his) good works, and if he is a sinner, possibly he may repent (in case he is given… Continue reading Chapter 67: Abomination of longing for Death

Chapter 66Desirability of visiting the Graves for men, and that they should say 581. Buraidah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "(In the past) I forbade you from visiting graves, but visit them now.'' In another narration Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "Whoever wants to visit a graveyard, let… Continue reading Chapter 66: Desirability of visiting the Graves for men, and that they should say

Chapter 65Remembrance of Death and Restraint of Wishes Allah, the Exalted, says: "Everyone shall taste death. And only on the Day of Resurrection shall you be paid your wages in full. And whoever is removed away from the Fire and admitted to Jannah, he indeed is successful. The life of this world is only the… Continue reading Chapter 65: Remembrance of Death and Restraint of Wishes

Chapter 64Excellence of a Grateful Rich Man Allah, the Exalted, says: "As for him who gives (in charity) and keeps his duty to Allah and fears Him, and believes in Al-Husna. We will make smooth for him the path of ease (goodness).'' (92:5-7) "And Al-Muttaqun (the pious and righteous) will be far removed from it… Continue reading Chapter 64: Excellence of a Grateful Rich Man

Chapter 63Competition in matters of the Hereafter Allah, the Exalted, says: "Let (all) those strive who want to strive (i.e., hasten earnestly to the obedience of Allah).'' (83:26) 569. Sahl bin Sa`d (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: A drink was brought to the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) and he drank some of it.… Continue reading Chapter 63: Competition in matters of the Hereafter

Chapter 62Selflessness and Sympathy Allah, the Exalted, says: "And give them (Emigrants) preference over themselves, even though they were in need of that.'' (59:9) "And they give food, in spite of their love for it (or for the love of Him), to the poor, the orphan, and the captive.'' (76:8) 564. Abu Hurairah (May Allah… Continue reading Chapter 62: Selflessness and Sympathy

Chapter 61Prohibition of Miserliness Allah, the Exalted, says: "But he who is greedy miser and thinks himself self-sufficient. And belies Al-Husna. We will make smooth for him the path for evil. And what will his wealth avail him when he goes down (in destruction)?'' (92:8-11) "And whosoever is saved from his own covetousness, then they… Continue reading Chapter 61: Prohibition of Miserliness

Chapter 60Excellence of Generosity and Spending in a Good cause with Reliance on Allah Allah, the Exalted, says: "And whatsoever you spend of anything (in Allah's Cause), He will replace it.'' (34:39) "And whatever you spend in good, it is for yourselves, when you spend not except seeking Allah's Countenance. And whatever you spend in… Continue reading Chapter 60: Excellence of Generosity and Spending in a Good cause with Reliance on Allah

Chapter 59Encouraging Livelihood by (working with) Hands and Abstaining from Begging Allah, the Exalted, says: "Then when the (Jumu`ah) Salat (prayer) is ended, you may disperse through the land, and seek the Bounty of Allah (by working).'' (62:10) 539. Zubair bin `Awwam (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "It… Continue reading Chapter 59: Encouraging Livelihood by (working with) Hands and Abstaining from Begging

Chapter 58Permissibility of Assistance without Greed 538. Salim, son of Abdullah bin `Umar, from his father Abdullah; from `Umar (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: Messenger of Allah (PBUH) would give me some gift, but I would say: "Give it to someone who needs it more than I.'' Thereupon he (PBUH) would say, "Take… Continue reading Chapter 58: Permissibility of Assistance without Greed