Tag: Family Ties صلة الرحم
Hadith on Women: The best men are best in character to women
Ibn Abbas reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The best of you are those who are best to women.” Source: al-Mustadrak ‘alá al-Ṣaḥīḥayn 7407 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Al-Albani Al-San’ani said, “It is likely that it includes daughters, sisters, and other women like them.” Source: al-Tanwīr Sharḥ al-Jāmi’ al-Ṣaghīr 6/33 […]
Abu Darda on Marriage: Husband and wife should try to please each other
Ibrahim ibn Adham reported: Abu Darda said to his wife Umm Darda, may Allah be pleased with both of them, “If I become angry, then try to please me. If you become angry, then I will try to please you. Were we not to act this way, how quickly would we be separated!” Source: Rawḍat […]
Hadith on Aqiqah: Recommendation to sacrifice one sheep for each newborn
Nafi’ reported: Abdullah ibn Umar, may Allah be pleased with him, was not asked by anyone from his family to provide a newborn celebration (al-‘aqiqah) but that he would perform it. He would perform a newborn celebration for his child by sacrificing a sheep for each boy and girl. Malik said, “The matter in which […]
Hadith on Community: He is not a true Muslim who incites discord between people
Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “He is not one of us who instigates a wife against her husband or a servant against his master.” Source: Sunan Abī Dāwūd 2175 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Al-Albani عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ […]
Ibn Umar on Family: Whoever is good to his family is rewarded in this life
Al-Bukhari reported: Ibn Umar, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “Whoever fears his Lord and maintains family ties, his life will be prolonged, his wealth will be enriched, and his family will love him.” Source: al-Adab al-Mufrad 59 Grade: Hasan (fair) according to Al-Albani عن البخاري قَالَ ابْنُ عُمَرَ مَنِ اتَّقَى رَبَّهُ وَوَصَلَ رَحِمَهُ […]
Hadith on Family: Fear Allah and be good to your family
Ibn Mas’ud reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Fear Allah and maintain relations with your family members.” Source: Tārīkh Dimashq 56/317 Grade: Hasan (fair) according to Al-Albani عن ابن مسعود قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ اتَّقُوا اللَّهَ وَصِلُوا أَرْحَامَكُمْ 56/317 تاريخ دمشق لابن عساكر 108 المحدث […]
Ibn Mas’ud on Trials: O Allah, I seek refuge in you from misguiding trials
Al-Qurtubi reported: Ibn Mas’ud, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “Do not say: O Allah, fortify me from trials! Indeed, not one of you returns to his family and children but that it is included among the trials. Rather, say: O Allah, I seek refuge in you from trials of misguidance!” Source: Tafsīr al-Qurṭubī […]
Hadith on Kindness: Good character builds a house in Paradise and increases life
Aisha reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, whoever has been given the quality of kindness has been given his portion of good in this life and in the Hereafter. Maintaining family ties, good character, and good treatment of neighbors will build their heavenly abodes and increase their life spans.” Source: […]