The Virtues of Remembrance #001
The Messenger of Allah SAW (1) said: "Shall I not tell you the most in goodness of your deeds, the nicest to Your Owner, the highest in your ranks, better for you than spending gold and silver, and better for you than meeting your enemy whereupon you strike their necks and they strike your necks?" They said "Yes O' Messenger of Allah." He said: "Remembrance of Allah." Footnotes. (1) is read as Salla 'allahu 'alayhi wassallam, and may be translated as "May Allah bestow his Grace, Honor, and Peace upon him." Reporters. Reported by At-Tirmithi, Al-Bukhari, Ibn Majah, and Al-Hakim who said it was of sound ascription (Saheeh Isnad). Al-Albani included this hadeeth in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #1.
The Virtues of Remembrance #002
The Messenger of Allah said: "The Mufarridoon have won." They said: "Who are the Mufarridoon O' Messenger of Allah?" He said: "The often Allah mentioning-men and mentioning-women." Reporters. Reported by Muslim. Al-Albani included this hadeeth in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #2.
The Virtues of Remembrance #003
Abdullah bin Busr recounted that a man said: "O' Messenger of Allah! The teachings of the faith have become many upon me, so tell me of something which I can adhere to." He said: "That your tongue remain moist with the remembrance of Allah, The Exalted." Reporters. Reported by At-Tirmithi, and he said it was somely (hasan). Al-Albani said this was an under-rating because it is really sound (saheeh), that so said Al-Hakim, and that AthThahabi agreed with Al-Hakim. Al-Albani included this hadeeth in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #3.
The Virtues of Remembrance #004
It is reported of the Prophet that he said: "The similitude of one that mentions His Lord in remembrance and the one that does not mention His Lord in remembrance, is like that of a living creature compared to a dead one." Reporters Reported by Al-Bukhari. Al-Albani included this hadeeth in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #4.
The Virtues of Remembrance #005
It is reported that the Messenger of Allah said: "Whoever sat a session in which he made no mention of Allah The Exalted, there was upon him a tirah", meaning a shortcoming, and a thing to regret. Reporters. Reported by Abu Dawood. Al-Albani said it was sound (saheeh), and he said that Abu Dawood's ascription was comely (isnaduhu hasan); however, it has many other channels of ascription, some of which are sound according to the conditions of Imam Muslim. AlAlbani included this hadeeth in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #5.
The Virtues of Tahmeed, Tahleel, and Tasbeeh (6) #006
The Messenger of Allah said: "Whoever says: La 'ilaha 'illa 'allahu wahdahu la shareeka lahu, lahulmulku wa lahul hamdu wa huwa `ala kulli shay'in qadeerun (7). 100 times would get the reward of manumitting ten slaves, one hundred good deeds would be written for him, one hundred sins would be remitted from him, it would be a shield for him from the Shaytan that day till night, and nobody would arrive with better than what he arrived with except for one that had done more than him." Footnotes. (6) Tahmeed is to say 'Al-hamdu lillahi, Tahleel is to say La 'ilaha 'illa 'allahu, and Tasbeeh is to say Subhana 'allahi. (7) There is no 'ilah except Allah, no partner does He have; his is the Kingdom, and to Him is all Praise, and He is ever-able to do everything. Reporters. Reported in Saheeh 'Al-Bukhari and Saheeh Muslim. 'Al-Albani included this hadeeth in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #6.
The Virtues of Tahmeed, Tahleel, and Tasbeeh #007
And he said: "Whoever says, Subhana 'allahi wa bihamdihi (8) 100 times a day, will be forgiven all his sins even if they were like the foam of the Sea." Footnotes. (8) Subhana 'allah: honored is Allah from all things unsuitable to Him ["Glorified is Allah" is also used in this book for this phrase]. Wa bihamdihi: and [I am] in celebration of his Praise. Reporters. Reported in Saheeh 'Al-Bukhari and Saheeh Muslim. 'Al-Albani included this hadeeth in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #7.
The Virtues of Tahmeed, Tahleel, and Tasbeeh #008
The Messenger of Allah said: "There are two phrases which are light on the tongue, heavy in the balance, and beloved to the All Merciful; Subhana 'allahi wa bihamdihi, Subhana 'allahil-`atheemi (9)." Footnotes. (9) Glorified is Allah, and [I am] in His praise; Glorified is Allah The Magnificent. Reporters. Reported in Saheeh 'Al-Bukhari and Saheeh Muslim. 'Al-Albani included this hadeeth in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #8.
The Virtues of Tahmeed, Tahleel, and Tasbeeh #009
The Messenger of Allah said: "That I say: Subhana 'allahi, wal-hamdu lil-lahi wa la 'ilaha 'illa 'allahu, wa 'allahu 'akbaru (10) is dearer to me than that upon which the sun has risen." Footnotes. (10) Glory be to Allah, all praise be to Allah, there is no 'ilah except Allah, and Allah is greater [than all]. Reporters. Reported by Muslim. 'Al-Albani included this hadeeth in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #9.
The Virtues of Tahmeed, Tahleel, and Tasbeeh #010
The Messenger of Allah said: "The most beloved words to Allah the Exalted are four, it harms you not with which you begin: Subhana 'allahi, wal-hamdu lil-lahi wa la 'ilaha 'illa 'allahu, wa 'allahu 'akbaru (11)." Footnotes. Same as footnote #10. (11) Reporters. Reported by Muslim. 'Al-Albani included this hadeeth in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #10.
The Virtues of Tahmeed, Tahleel, and Tasbeeh #011
The Messenger of Allah said: "Is one of you unable to gain 1,000 merits in a day?" One of those sitting with him then asked: "How can one of us gain 1,000 merits?" He said: "By making 100 tasbeehas (12), 1,000 merits would be written for him, or 1,000 demerits would be remitted from him." Footnotes. Each utterance of Subhana 'allah is a tasbeeha. (12) Reporters. Reported by Muslim. Al-Albani included this hadeeth in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #11.
The Virtues of Tahmeed, Tahleel, and Tasbeeh #012
It is reported by way of 'um 'al-mu'mineen Juwayriyata, that the Prophet left her place at an early time as he was about to pray the Subh Prayer. She was in her prayer area; he returned after he had entered upon the time of dhuha (13), and she was sitting. He said "Are you still in that state I left you upon?" She said: Yes. The Messenger of Allah said "After I left you, I repeated four phrases, three times. If these were balanced against what you have said since the beginning of this day they would weigh (or, as the Arabic allows, outweigh) them: Subhana 'allahi `adada khalqihi, subhana 'allahi ridha nafsihi, subhana 'allahi zinata `arshihi, subhana 'allahi midada kalimatihi (14)." Footnotes. (13) Adh-dhuha refers to the time period after the Sun reveals itself and before noon. In this hadeeth it means that the Messenger returned at a time after the Sun had risen. Glory be to Allah, the number of his creations, his self-contentment, the weight of his Throne, the ink of his words. Explanation: The one that says this is expressing a want to say: Subhana 'allah (glory be to Allah) as many times as the creation of Allah is numerous, a number of times corresponding to his Self-Contentment, a number of times corresponding to the weight of Allah's Throne, and as many times as it could be written with the ink necessary for writing the words of Allah [see Surat 'Al-Kahf (#18) V.109]. Although one is not able to say Subhana 'allah that many times, Allah rewards him as having done so due to his aspiration and desire of the same. (14) Reporters. Reported by Muslim. Al-Albani included this hadeeth in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #12.
The Virtues of Tahmeed, Tahleel, and Tasbeeh #013
He (the Prophet) said to an A'rabee (15) "Say: La 'ilaha 'illa 'allahu wahdahu la shareeka lahu, 'allahu 'akbaru kabeera, wal hamdu lil-lahi katheera, subhana 'allahi rabbil `alameena, la hawla wa la quwwata 'illa bil-lahil 'azeezil-hakeemi (16)." He said: Those are for my Lord, so what is for me? He said: "Say: 'Allahumma 'ighfirlee, wa 'irhamnee, wa 'ihdinee, wa `afinee, wa 'urzuqnee (17)." Footnotes. (15) This term is a singular reference to unsettled Arabs of the desert: A Bedouin. There is no 'ilah except Allah alone, no partner does He have, Allah is greater very great, all praise be to Allah plentifully, Glory be to Allah, the Lord of the Worlds, there is neither might nor strength except by Allah [the `azeez and hakeem]. (16) O' my 'ilah forgive me, have mercy upon me, guide me, keep me safe [from afflictions], and provide for me. (17) Reporters. Reported by Muslim. Al-Albani included this hadeeth in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #13.
The Virtues of Tahmeed, Tahleel, and Tasbeeh #014
The Prophet said: "I met Ibraheem on the night I was taken on my night journey (night of Isra' ). So he said: O' Muhammad! Convey to your nation As-Salam from me, and inform them that Paradise is of good soil, palatable water, and that it is a flat place and its enplantment [is]: Subhana 'allahi, 'al-hamdu lil-lahi, la 'ilaha 'illa 'allahu, and 'allahu 'akbaru (18)." Footnotes. (18) Same as footnote #10. Reporters. Reported by At-Tirmithi and he said it was comely. Al-Albani said the same, and included it in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #14.
The Virtues of Tahmeed, Tahleel, and Tasbeeh #015
The Messenger of Allah said: "Shan't I guide you to a treasure among the treasures of Paradise?", I said: Yes O' Messenger of Allah. He said: "Say: La hawla wa la quwwata 'illa bil-lahi (19)." Footnotes. (19) There is neither might, nor strength except by Allah. Reporters. Agreed upon by Bukhari and Muslim. Al-Albani included this hadeeth in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #15.
Remembrance of Allah at Both Ends of the Day #016
Allah The Exalted said: "O you who believe! Remember Allah, with much remembrance; And glorify Him morning and 'Aseela" (20). "And do bring Thy Lord to remembrance in your soul, with humility, and remember without loudness in words, in the morning and 'Asal and be not of those who are unheedful" (21). "And sabbih (22) in praise of Your Lord in the evening and in the morning" (23). "And sabbih in praise of Your lord, before the rising of the sun and before the setting" (24). "Send not away those who call on their Lord in the morning and the evening" (25). "He told them by signs to make Tasbeeh in the morning and in the evening" (26). "And of the night also make Tasbeeh of Your Lord and at the setting of the stars" (27). "So subhana 'allahi when you reach eventide and when you rise in the morning" (28). "And establish [regular] prayers at the two ends of the day and Zulufan (29) of the night." The Prophet said: "Whoever would say as he enters upon morning and as he enters upon evening: "Subhana 'allahi wa bihamdihi (30) 100 times, no one would arrive on the Day of Resurrection with better than what he arrived with, except for a person who said the same, or more (31)." Footnotes. (20) 'Aseela refers to the time after 'Asr and before Maghrib. Surah 'Al-Ahzab (#33) Vs. 41-42. (21) Surat Al-'A`raf (#7) V.205. (22) Sabbih is a command to make tasbeeh which means to say suhhana 'allah see footnote 8. (23) Surat Ghafir (#40) V-55. (24) Surat Qaf (#50) V.39. (25) Surat 'Al-'An`am (#6) V.52. (26) Surat Maryam (#19) V.11. (27) The setting of the stars: the glorious hour of early dawn. Surat At-Toor (#52) V.49. (28) Surat 'Ar-Room (#30) V.17. (29) Zulufan is the plural for Zulfah which is a portion of the night, thus referring to the Maghrib and `Isha' prayers. Surat Hood (#11) V.114. (30) I honor Allah from all things unsuitable to Him and [I am] in celebration of his Praise. (31) Or more: of utterances like La 'ilaha 'illa 'allah and other legislated sayings. He should not bind such sayings by any number that has not be legislated. Reporters. Reported by Muslim. Al-Albani included this hadeeth in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #16.
Remembrance of Allah at Both Ends of the Day #017
The Prophet used to say as he would enter upon evening: "'Amsayna wa 'amsal-mulku lillahi, wal-hamdu lil-lahi, la 'ilaha 'illa 'allahu wahdahu la shareeka lahu, lahul mulku wa lahul hamdu, wahuwa `ala kulli shay'in qadeerun, rabbi 'as'aluka khayra ma fee hathihillaylati, wa khayra ma ba`daha, wa 'a`outhu bika min sharri ma fee hathihil laylati, wa sharri ma ba`daha, rabbi 'a`outhu bika min 'al kasali wa soo'il kibari, rabbi 'a`outhu bika min `athabin fin-nari, wa `athabin fil-qabri (32). When he would enter upon morning he would say that also: "Asbahna wa Asbahal mulku lil-lahi...(33) Footnotes. (32) We have entered upon night, the Kingdom has passed unto Allah this night, and All praise be to Allah. There is no 'ilah except Allah alone, no partner does He have. His is The Kingdom and to Him is All Praise, and He is well able to do everything, My Lord I ask you the good of what is in this night and the good of what follows it, and solicit Thy protection against the evil of this night and the evil of what follows it. O Allah! I seek Thy protection against laziness and the wretchedness of old-age. I seek Thy protection against the torment in Hell and the torment in the grave. We have entered upon morning, and the Kingdom has passed unto Allah this morning ... Note: The Kingdom passes unto Allah Night after Morning, and Morning after Night, day after day after day. Meaning that it is always Allah's. (33) Reporters. Reported by Muslim. Al-Albani included this hadeeth in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #17.
Remembrance of Allah at Both Ends of the Day #018
Abdullah bin Khubayb said: we went out on a rainy and very dark night, seeking the Prophet to pray for us, then we found him, and he said: "Qul (say)". So I said nothing, then he said: So I said nothing, then he said: "Qul." I said: O' Messenger of Allah! What should I say? He said "Qul huwal-lahu 'ahad" and the Mu`awwathatayn (34) when you enter upon evening time and when you enter upon morning time, three times, He [Allah] will protect you from everything". Footnotes. Qul huwal-lahu 'ahad and the Mu`aw-wathatayn are the last three suwar (plural for surah) of the Qur'an. Refer to a translation of the meaning of the Qur'an for an explanation of these suwar. (34) Reporters. Reported by Abu Dawood, An-Nisa'ee, and At-Tirmithi who said it was comely-sound. Al-Albani agreed with him, said it was of good ascription and included it in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #18.
Remembrance of Allah at Both Ends of the Day #019
The Prophet used to teach his companions, saying: "As anyone of you enters upon morning let him say: 'Allahumma bika 'asbahna, wa bika 'amsayna, wa bika nahya, wa bika namuto, wa 'ilayka 'an-nushooru (35); and when he enters upon evening let him say: 'Allahumma bika 'amsayna,wabika 'asbahna wa bika nahya, wa bika namuto, wa 'ilayka 'al maseeru (36). Footnotes. (35) O' my Allah, by You we entered upon morning, by You we entered upon evening., by You we live, by You we die, and to You is the resurrection. O' my Allah, by You we entered upon evening, by You we entered upon morning, by You we live, by You we die, and to You is the destiny. (36) Reporters. Reported by At-Tirmithi and he said it was comely-sound. Al-Albani agreed but he said that the addition of what to say at night was sound, yet reported by Ibn Majah not AtTirmithi. Al-Albani included this hadeeth in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #19.
Remembrance of Allah at Both Ends of the Day #020
It is reported of the Prophet that he said: "The master of invocations for forgiveness is: 'Allahumma 'anta rabbee, la 'ilaha 'illa 'anta, khalaqtanee, wa 'ana `abduka, wa 'ana `ala `ahdika wa wa`dika mastata`tu, 'a`outhu bika min sharri ma sana`tu, 'aboo'u laka bini`matika 'alayya, wa 'aboo'u bithambee, faghfirlee fa'innahu la yaghfiru 'aththunooba 'illa 'anta (37). Whoever says this as he enters upon evening, then, dies that night, he would enter Paradise; and if one says this as he enters upon morning, then, dies that day, he would enter Paradise". Footnotes. O' my 'ilah You are my Lord, there is no 'ilah but You. You created me, and I am your bondservant, and I will stick to my covenant and promise [of faith and sincere obedience] to You, as to my ability. I seek refuge in You from the evil of what I have done, I acknowledge, to You, your bounties upon me, and I acknowledge, to You, my sin. Thus forgive me, for none forgives sins except You. (37) Reporters. Reported by Al-Bukhari. Al-Albani included this hadeeth in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #20.
Remembrance of Allah at Both Ends of the Day #021
Abu Bakr Assiddeek said: The Messenger of Allah said: "Say in the morning and in the evening: 'Allahumma `alim 'al-ghaybi wash-shahadeti, fatiras-samawati wal 'ardhi, rabba kulli shay'in wa maleekahu, 'ashhadu 'an la 'ilaha 'illa 'anta, 'a`outhu bika min sharri nafsee, wa sharrish-shaytani wa shirkihi (38). And in one narration the following addition: wa 'an 'aqtarifa `ala nafsee soo'an, 'aw 'ajurrahu 'ila muslimin (39) say it in the morning, and in the evening, and when you take to your bed". Footnotes. O' my 'ilah Knower of the hidden, and the visible; Creator of the Heavens and the Earth; Sustainer, and Master of everything; I testify that there is no 'ilah save Thee, and I seek Thy protection from the evil of my self, and the evil of the shaytan and his association [with Thee]. Note: this can be a reference to the association, as being his; or a reference to his instigation of association with Allah. (38) (39) And [I also seek refuge in You] that I bring harm upon myself, or drag it upon another Muslim. Reporters. Reported by At-Tirmithi who said it was comely-sound. Al-Albani agreed, and included it in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #21.
Remembrance of Allah at Both Ends of the Day #022
The Messenger of Allah said: "There is not a bondservant (40) who recites in the morning of every day, and in the evening of every night: Bismil-lahil-lathee la yadhurru ma`a 'issmihi shay'un fil 'ardhi wa la fissama'i wa huwa 'as-samee`ul-`aleemu (41) three times, except that nothing would harm him". Footnotes. (40) The word `abd seems closest in meaning to the English word bondservant which means: A slave or a serf. A serf is 1. A slave... bound to the land and owned by a lord. 2. A person in servitude - source: American Heritage Dictionary, second college edition. When used in Arabic it could mean a human, a slave, or a worshipper of Allah, to name a few. Throughout this book we have used the words bondservant, and bondsman for the Arabic word 'Abd, and bondwoman for the Arabic word 'Amah. (41) In the name of Allah with Whose name nothing in the Earth, nor in the Heavens can cause harm, and He is The Hearer, The Well-Knower. Reporters. Reported by At-Tirmithi by way of Abdillah bin Amru and said it was comely, and by way of Abi Hurayrata, excluding the last phrase that tells when to say the supplication, and he said it was comely-sound. Al-Albani said that even the first one was sound according to his conditions, and included in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #22.
Remembrance of Allah at Both Ends of the Day #023
The Prophet did not use to neglect saying these supplications as he would enter upon morning and evening: "'Allahumma 'innee 'as'aluka 'al-`afiyata fid-dunya wal 'akhirati, 'allahumma 'as'aluka 'al-`afwa wal `afiyata fee deenee wa dunyaya, wa 'ahlee wa malee, 'allahumma 'ustur `awratee, wa 'amin raw`atee, 'allahumma 'ihfathnee min bayni yadeyya wa min khalfee, wa `an yameenee, wa `an shimalee, wa min fawqee, wa 'a`outhu bi `athamatica 'an 'ughtala min tahtee (42). Footnotes. O' my 'ilah I ask You wellness in this world and the hereafter, O' my 'ilah I ask You pardon and wellness in my faith, my world, my family, and my property. O' my 'ilah cover my shames, and make my frights peaceful. O' my 'ilah guard me from between my hands, from behind me, to my right, to my left, from above me, and I seek refuge in your Magnificence that I be swallowed from beneath me.[27] (42) Reporters. Reported by Abu Dawood, An-Nisa'ee, Ibn Majah, and Al-Hakim who said it was sound. Al-Albani said that At-Thahabi agreed with with Al-Hakim, and he does as well, and he included it in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #23.
At Sleeping Time #024
If the Messenger of Allah wanted to sleep he would say Bi'ismika 'allahumma 'amootu wa 'ahya (43) and when he awakened from his sleep he used to say: Al-hamdu lil-lahi 'allathee 'ahyana ba`da ma 'amatana, wa 'ilayhin-nushooru (44). Footnotes. It is in your name O' my 'ilah that I die and I live. (44) All praise be to Allah Who has caused us life after He had caused us death, and to Him is the return. (43) Reporters. Agreed upon by Bukhari and Muslim, and Al-Albani included it in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #24.
At Sleeping Time #025
Upon going to his bed each night, the Messenger of Allah would bring his palms together. Then he would spittle (45) in them, then he would recite into them Qul huwal 'allahu 'ahad, Qul 'a`outhu birabbil falaqi, and Qul 'a`outhu birabbin-nasi (46), then he would wipe with them whatever he is able to of his body, he would begin with his head and face, and the foreside of his body. He would do this three times". Footnotes. (45) Spittle is being used for the Arabic word nafth. Nafth is to put the tip of your tongue between your lips and to blow lightly as you pull your tongue back which in this case causes a misty spray onto your hands. (46) Meaning the last three suwar of the Qur'an. Reporters. Agreed upon by Bukhari and Muslim, and Al-Albani included it in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #25.
At Sleeping Time #026
It is reported by way of Abi Hurayrata , that someone used to come upon him and take from the charity - which the Prophet had made him guardian over - night after night, so on the third night, he said: I will report you to the Messenger of Allah , the man said: Let me teach you some phrases with which Allah will cause you benefit - they were very eager for good - so he said: When you go to bed, read 'Aayaht 'al-kursee (47) completely, for there is still upon you from Allah a guardian, and no shaytan can get close to you until you enter upon morning. Then he said: "He told you the truth and he is a liar, ([that was a shaytan])". Footnotes (47) Verse 244 of Surat Al-Baqarah (#2). Reporters. Reported by Al-Bukhari, and Al-Albani included it in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #26.
At Sleeping Time #027
It is reported of the Prophet that he said: "Whoever reads the last two verses of Surat AlBaqarah (#2) in a night they would suffice him". Reporters Reported by Bukhari and Muslim, and Al-Albani included it in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #27.
At Sleeping Time #028
If one of you gets up from his bed and then returns to it, then let him shake it out [yanfudh ((48)) it] with the inside of his waist wrapper three times, for one does not know what succeeded him on it, and when he has lied down he should say Bismika rabbee wadha`tu jambee, wabika 'arfa`uhu, fa 'in 'amsakta nafsee farhamha, wa 'in 'arsaltaha, fahfathha bima tahfathu bihi `ibadaka 'as-saliheena (49). Then upon waking up let him say: Al-hamdu lil-lahi 'allathee `afanee fee jasadee, wa radda `alayya roohee, wa 'athina lee bithikrihi (50). Footnotes. (48) Yanfudh is a form of the verb nafadha which is a perturbation with the purpose of removing something. For example this same word is used to refer to perturbations such as shaking-out a dust mat. In this case you are using the inner side of your garment (izar) and perturbing the surface of your bed as if you were dusting it off. In Thy name, O my Lord, I have laid my side, and by You I shall lift it, if You keep hold of my soul [i.e. take my life] then have mercy on it, and if You are to send it on, then preserve it in [or with] that which You preserve your pious bondservants in [or with]. (49) All praise be to Allah that has sparred me in my body, returned my soul upon me, and has permitted that I engage in his remembrance. (50) Reporters. Reported by At-Tirmithi who said it was comely. Al-Albani said it was of good ascription, and he included it in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #28.
At Sleeping Time #029
He (the Prophet) said to `Ali and Fatima: "Shan't I guide the two of you to what has more goodness in it, for you, than a servant? When you resort to your bed, make tasbeeh [to say: Subhana 'allahi] 33 times, tahmeed [to say: 'Al-hamdu lillahi] 33 times, and takbeer [to say: 'Allahu 'akbaru] 34 times". Ali said: Thus I have not left them since I heard them from the Messenger of Allah . It was said to him: Not even the night of [the battle of] Siffeen?He said: Not even the night of Siffeen. Reporters. Reported by Al-Bukhari and Muslim. Al-Albani included it in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #29.
At Sleeping Time #030
When the Prophet of Allah wanted to sleep he would put his right hand under his cheek and then would say: 'Allahumma qinee `athabaka yawma tab`athu `ibadaka (51). Footnotes. O' Allah save me from your torment on the Day when You shall resurrect your bondservants. (51) Reporters. Reported by Abu Dawood, and At-Tirmithi who said it was comely-sound. Al-Albani agreed, and he included it in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #30.
At Sleeping Time #031
Upon retiring to his bed (52) the Prophet would say: Al-hamdu lil-lahi 'allathee 'at`amana wa saqana, wa kafana, wa awana, fakam miman la kafiya lahu wa la mu'wee (53). Footnotes. (52) Although the word bed is used it is not meant to convey the meaning of a mattress. The Prophet used to sleep on a simple mat, not a mattress. All praise be to Allah Who has fed us, offered us drink, sufficed us, and sheltered us, for how many are there that have no one to suffice them, nor to shelter them. [38] (53) Reporters. Reported by Muslim, and Al-Albani included it in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #31.
At Sleeping Time #032
He (the Prophet) ordered a man to say 'Allahumma 'anta khalaqta nafsiya, wa 'anta tatawaffaha, laka mamatuha wa mahyaha, 'in 'ahyaytaha fahfathha, wa 'in 'amattaha faghfir laha, 'allahumma 'innee 'as'aluka 'al`afiyata (54). Footnotes. (54) O' my 'ilah You created my soul, and You exact it. Its death and its livelihood is to You. If You liven it then guard it, and if You mortify it then forgive it. O' my 'ilah I ask You pardon [meaning I ask that You spare me from afflictions, and grant me wellness]. Reporters. Reported by Muslim, and Al-Albani included it in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #32.
At Sleeping Time #033
Upon going to bed the Messenger of Allah would say: 'Allahumma rabbas samawati, wa rabbal 'ardhi, wa rabbal `arshil `atheemi, rabbana wa rabba kulli shay'in, faliqal-habbi wan-nawa, wa munazzil 'attawrati wal 'injeeli, wal-furqani, 'a`outhu bika min sharri kulli thee sharrin 'anta akhitkun binasiyatihi, 'allahumma 'antal 'awwalu falaysa qablaka shay'un, wa 'antal 'akhiru falaysa ba`daka shay'un, wa 'anta 'ath-thahiru falaysa fawqaka shay'un, wa 'antal-batinu falaysa doonaka shay'un, 'iqdhi `anna 'ad-dayna, wa 'aghnina min 'al faqri (55). Footnotes. (55) O' my 'ilah Lord of the Heavens, Lord of the Earth, Lord of the Magnificent Throne, Our Lord, and The Lord of everything, causer of seeds and fruit-stones to germinate, down bringer of the Tawraht, 'Injeel, and Furqan., I seek refuge in You from the evil of all having evil whom You shall be taking by the forelock. O' my 'ilah You are The First, for there was nothing before You; You are the Last, for there is nothing after You; You are The Outward [or Ascendant] for there is nothing above You; and You are The Inner, for nothing is beyond You. Consume, for us, our debts; and enrich us out of poverty". Further Explanation: Dr. Salih Al-Fozan says, in his explanation of Ibn Taymiyas' 'Al`Aqeedah 'Al-Wasitiyyah, that this hadeeth explains that Allah was before everything, and remains after everything. It affirms that Allah is ascendant over all else, and at the same time He is so close with his Knowledge that He is the Inner (closer to the subject, in knowledge, than itself), and nothing is beyond his Knowledge. This closeness is, of course, the closeness of all-surrounding complete knowledge. A different, yet consistent, perspective on this hadeeth is provided by Shaikh Nasiruddeen Al-Albani. He explained "The Inner" in the footnotes of his authentication of Ibn Taymiya's Al-Kalim At-Tayyib: "Meaning that due to the magnificence of your Majesty, and the perfection of your Pride no one is able to realize Your essence in spite of your perfect outwardness". With respect to "nothing is beyond You" he said, quoting AbulHasan As-Sanadee: "Meaning that there is nothing beyond You that would be more Inner than You". So just as Allah is The Outward and yet beyond our realization (The Inner), there is not anything, or anyone that beyond Allah's knowledge and realization (more Inner). With respect to Allah Ascendance: Allah is above and higher than all his creation, He is upon his Throne which is a greater creation than the Heavens and the Earth and all that is in them (including humans). Allah refers to this Throne in the Qur'an as the "Noble Throne" and the "Magnificent Throne". Muslims are to affirm this ascendance as Allah has affirmed it. We do not cast any resemblance upon Allah to humans in his ascendance. We simply affirm what Allah affirms! We know what it is to ascend; however we do not know how! The how is beyond the limits of human comprehension, and thus we are not to think about it. We simply say that it is in a manner befitting to the Might, and Glory of Allah the Exalted Most High. Reporters. Reported by Muslim, Abu dawood, Ahmad, and At-Tirmithi. Muslim's wording varied as: kulli shayin instead of kulli thee sharrin. Al-Albani included it in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #33.
At Sleeping Time #034
The Messenger of Allah said: "When you go to bed make wudhoo' as you do for salat, then lie on your right hand side, and say: 'Allahumma 'aslamtu nafsee 'ilayka, wa wajjahtu wajhee 'ilayka, wa fawwadhtu 'amree 'ilayka, wa 'alja'tu dhahree 'ilayka, raghbatan wa rah-batan 'ilayka, la malja'a wa la manja minka 'illa 'ilayka, amentu bikitabika 'allathee 'anzalta, wa binabiyyika 'allathee 'arsalta (56). Then if you die that evening you will die on the natural disposition [religion of Islam], and make it the last thing you say." Footnotes. O' my 'ilah I have surrendered my self to You, I have directed my face to You, I have entrusted my affairs to You, I have compelled my back to refuge in You, in want and in fright of You, there is no resort nor survival from You except [in turning] to You, I have faith in your book which You have brought down, and in your Prophet which You have sent. (56) Reporters. Agreed upon by Bukhari and Muslim, and the presentation of that is that of Al-Bukhari consisting of two narrations. Al-Albani included it in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #34.
Upon Having a Dream #035
Abu Salamata bin Abdurrahman said: I heard Qatada son of Rib`iy say: I heard the Messenger of Allah say: "Ru'ya (57) is from Allah, and hulmu is from the shaytan, so if one of you sees something he hates, let him spittle (58) to his left three times when he awakens, and let him seek protection in Allah from its evil, for, Allah willing, it will not harm him." Abu Salamata said: I used to consider a Ru'ya heavier upon me than a mountain, then when I heard this hadeeth, I became disconcerned, and in one narration "He said: I used to see Ru'yas as cause for concern, until I heard Aba Qatada say: I used to see Ru'yas and they would make me sick, until I heard the Messenger of Allah say: "The good Ru'ya is from Allah, so if one of you sees what he likes, then he should not tell anyone about it except those whom he loves, and if he sees something he hates, then he should tell no one of it, and he should spit to his left three times, and solicit Allah's protection from the despicable Shaytan from the evil of what he saw, for it will not harm him. Footnotes. This hadeeth seems to be describing a Ru'ya as one might describe the English word "Dream", and a Hulum as the English word "Nightmare". Later in this hadeeth we see that the word Ru'ya can also be used loosely to describe any vision (good or bad) experienced during sleep. (57) (58) See footnote #45. Reporters. Agreed upon by Bukhari and Muslim, and Al-Albani included it in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #39.
Upon Having a Dream #036
It is reported of the Messenger of Allah that he said: "If one of you sees a Ru'ya which he hates then let him spit to his left 3 times, let him seek protection in Allah from the shaytan 3 times, and let him switch the side of his body that he was sleeping on." Reporters. Reported by Muslim and in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #40.
When Waking Up at Night #037
It is reported of the Prophet that he said: "One who wakes up at night and says: La 'ilaha 'illa 'allahu wahdahu la shareeka lahu, lahul mulku wa lahul hamdu, wa huwa `ala kulli shay'in qadeerun, 'al-hamdu lil-lahi, wa subhanallahi, wa la 'ilaha 'illa 'allahu, wa 'allahu 'akbaru, wa la hawla wa la quwwata 'illa bil-lahi 'al-`alyyil-`atheemi, (59) then says: 'Allahumma 'ighfirlee, (60) or supplicates, he will be answered, then if he makes ablution and prays his prayer would be accepted". Footnotes. There is no 'ilah except Allah, Alone, no associate does He have, his is the Kingdom, to Him is all praise, and He is very able to do every thing. All praise be to Allah, Glory be Allah, there is no 'ilah except Allah, and Allah is greater [than every thing]. There is neither might, nor strength except by Allah The High The Magnificent. (59) (60) O' my 'ilah forgive me. Reporters. To be found under Tahajjud in Saheeh al-Bukhari. The two words "'al-`alyyil-`atheemi" were not in al-Bukhari's wording, they were found with Ibn Majah, and Ibn As-Sunni with sound ascription as described by Sheikh Al-Albani. Al-Albani included this hadeeth in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #35.
When Waking Up at Night #038
The Messenger of Allah said: "Whoever retires to his bed in a state of taharah [maintaining ablution]... no time span of the night would pass in which he was asking Allah for Good of this Worldly Life, or that of the Hereafter except that Allah would grant him it". Reporters. Reported by At-Tirmithi and he said it was a strange-comely hadeeth. A strange hadeeth is one that is reported by only one person at one one or more of the links in its chain of ascription. Al-Albani said it as At-Tirmithi said, or better, sighting testimonials for it by way of a number of companions. It is included in the Authentic of Good Sayings as #36.
When Waking Up at Night #039
It is reported of the Prophet that he said: If one of you wakes up then let him say: 'Alhamdu lil-lahi 'allathee radda `alayya roohee, wa `afanee fee jasadee, wa 'athina lee bithikrihi (61). Footnotes. (61) All praise be to Allah Who has returned my soul to me, and pardoned me [kept me well] in my body, and has permitted me to engage in his remembrance. Reporters. Part of hadeeth #28 above, Al-Albani said it was good and included it in the Authentic of Good Sayings as #37.
When Waking Up at Night #040
The Messenger of Allah used to teach them certain words for if they would become startled [in their sleep] 'A`outhu (62) bikalimatil-lahi 'attammeti, min ghadhabihi wa sharri `ibadihi, wa min hamazatish-shayateeni, wa 'an yahdhuroona (63). Footnotes. Tirmithi's narration goes like this "Would it be that one of you is startled in his sleep then let him say: 'A`outhu..." (62) (63) I seek protection in the perfect words of Allah from his anger, the evil of his creation, from the instigation's of the shayateen [plural of shaytan], and from their coming near me. Reporters. Reported by Abu Dawood, and the wording of his report of the hadeeth explains that the supplication is said when startled in sleep. It is also reported by At-Tirmithi who said it was comely. Al-Albani said that At-Tirmithi meant comely not on its own right, but comely due to other than it. Al-Albani said he agreed because there is sent (mursal) hadeeth that serves as testimonial for this one and strengthens it to the level of a comely hadeeth. A sent, or mursal hadeeth is one whose ascription does not include the name of the companion who heard it from the Prophet . Al-Albani included this haddeth in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #38.
Entering and Exiting the Rest-Room #041
'Anas said: The Prophet was such that if he would enter the privy, he would say Bismillahi, 'allahumma 'innee 'a`outhu bika minal-khubthi wal khaba'ithi (64). Footnotes. In the Name of Allah; my 'ilah I seek refuge in You from the male, and female devils (shayateen, which is the plural for shaytan). (64) Reporters. Reported by 'Ibn 'Abi Shaybata, and Abu Dawood. Al-Albani said it was sound in Saheeh Al-Jami` As-Sagheer wa Ziyadatih and it is in his Saheeh Abu Dawood. This supplication, without the Bismillahi, was said to be sound by 'Al-`Adawee and he said that it was reported by Al-Bukhari, page 343 of volume 1 of Fath Al-Baree; Ahmed, pages 99, 101, and 383 of volume 3, and on pages 369 and 373 of volume 4 as part of the hadeeth of Zaid bin Al-Arqam; Muslim, #375 according to the print of Abu Dawood, page 15 of volume 1; Ibn Majah, #298; An-Nisa'ee, page 30 of volume 1; At-Tirmithi who said it was comely-sound, and still others.
Entering and Exiting the Rest-Room #042
It is reported by way of `A'ishata that the Prophet was such that if he came out of the privy, he would say Ghufranaka (65). Footnotes. (65) [I ask] Your forgiveness. Reporters. 'Al-`Adawee said it was sound and that it was reported by Imam Ahmad, page 155 of volume 6 of his Musnad; Abu Dawood, Ibn Majah, #300; At-Tirmithi, page 48 of volume 1, and Ibn As-Sunni #23. At-Tirmithi said it was comely.
About Wudhu' #043
It is reported by way of Abi Hurayrata that the Messenger of Allah said: "There is no salat for him who has no ablution (wudhu'), and there is no ablution forh im who has not mentioned the name of Allah upon it". Reporters. 'Al-`Adawee said it was sound due to its testimonials and that it was reported by Ibn Majah #399; Abu Dawood; Ahmad; Al-Hakim; and others. Al-Albani said it was sound in Saheeh Al-Jami` As-Sagheer wa Ziyadatih. Its testimonials were preported as #397 by Ibn-Majah, and by At-Tabarani on page 147 of volume 6.
About Wudhu' #044
It is reported by way of 'Abi Sa`eed that the Prophet said: "Whoever performs wudhu' then says after he has completed his wudhu': Subhanaka 'allahumma wa bihamdika, 'ashhadu 'an la 'ilaha 'illa 'anta, 'astaghfiruka wa 'atoobu 'ilayka (66), it would be written on vellum then sealed; thereafter, it would not be broken till The Day of Resurrection". Footnotes. (66) Glorified are You O' my 'ilah and I am in Your praise, I testify that there is no 'ilah except You, I ask Your forgiveness and repent unto You. Reporters. Al-Albani said it was sound in Saheeh 'Al-Jami` as-Sagheer wa Ziyadatih and that it was reported by An-Nisa'ee, and Al-Hakim.
About Wudhu' #045
It is reported by way of 'Umar ibn Al-Khattab that the Prophet said: "There is not one of you that makes wudhu', and performs the rites of wudhu', then says when he has completed his wudhu': 'Ash-hadu 'an la 'ilaha 'illa 'allahu wahdahu la shareeka lahu, wa 'anna muhammadan `abduhu wa rasooluhu (67), except that the eight gates of Heaven would open up for him, that he may enter from whichever he would please". Footnotes. (67) I bear witness that there is no 'ilah except Allah alone, no partner has he, and that Muhammad is His bondservant, and Messenger. Reporters. Reported by Muslim, Abu Dawood, An-Nisa'ee and Ahmad. Al-Albani said it was sound in his Saheeh 'Al-Jami` As-Sagheer wa Ziyadatih. This hadeeth is #162 in his Saheeh 'Abi-Dawood, and #96 in 'Al-'irwa'.
The Virtue of Praying After Wudhu' #046
The Messenger of Allah said to Bilal after the Morning Prayer: "O' Bilal tell me about the deed you have done in Islam which you hope to be most beneficial to you, for this night I have heard the rustling of your feet at hand in Heaven? Bilal said I have done no deed in Islam which I hope to be more beneficial to me than that I never purify myself a complete purification in any hour of neither day, nor night except that I would pray with that purity what Allah has written for me to pray. Reporters. 'Al-`Adawee said it was sound, and that it was reported by Muslim, page 13 of volume 16; 'Al-Bukhari, pg. 14 of volume 11 of Fath Al-Baree; and 'Ahmad, 2/333, 439.
The Virtue of Worship at Night #047
Allah The Exalted said: "O thou folded In garments! Stand [to prayer] by night less some of it. Half of it, or a little less, or a little more; And recite the Qur'an in slow, measured rhythmic tones. Soon we shall launch down unto thee a heavy Statement. Truly the rising by night is a time when impression is more keen and speech more upright" (68). "And as for the night keep awake a part of it as an additional prayer for thee: may thy Lord raise thee to a Praised station" (69). "And part of the night, prostrate thyself to Him; And glorify Him a long night through" (70). It is reported of the Prophet that he said: "Our Lord descends to the lowest sky [of the seven] when the last third of the night remains, then he says: Who is calling upon Me such that I may answer him, who is asking Me such that I may grant him, who is requesting My forgiveness such that I may forgive him (71)". Footnotes. (68) Surat Al-Muzammil (#73) Vs. 1-6. (69) Surat Al-lsra' (#17) V. 79. (70) Surat Al-lnsan (#76) V.26. (71) See a book called "Sharh Hadeeth Annuzool" which means "The Explanation of the Hadeeth of Down-Coming" by Shaikh Al-lslam Ibn Taymiya, for he has excelled in clarification of that which the Muslim is required to believe with respect to the descent of The Divine. Reporters. This hadeeth is reported in both Saheeh 'Al-Bukhari and Saheeh Muslim. Al-Albani included it in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #41.
The Virtue of Worship at Night #048
The Messenger of Allah said: "The closest the Lord is to the bondservant is in the midst of the latter part of the night. So if you are able to be among those that establish remembrance of their Lord at that hour, then be". Reporters. Reported by At-Tirmithi, and he said it was comely-sound. Al-Albani said that 'Al-Hakim said that it was sound according to Muslim's conditions, and that Ath-Thahabi agreed with him, and that the hadeeth is as they have said. Al-Albani included it in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #42.
The Virtue of Worship at Night #049
The Prophet said: "There is in the night a time such that during it no Muslim man asks Allah to Whom belongs Glory and Power for some Good of the affairs of this Life or the Hereafter; except that Allah would grant him it, and that is every night". Allah The Exalted said: "And those who pray for forgiveness in the early hours of the morning" (72). Footnotes. (72) Surat Ale-`lmran (#3) V.17. Reporters. Reported by Muslim, and is in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #43.
About the Witr Prayer #050
Ibn 'Umar said that a man asked the Messenger of Allah about the night prayer: So the Messenger of Allah said: The night prayer is dual dual, then if one of you is worried about morning he would pray a single rak'ah, which would make that which he had prayed odd [in number]. Nafi` told that `Abdullah bin `Umar used to say tasleem between the single rak`ah, and the two rak`ahs in the Witr such that he could tend to some of his needs. Reporters. Reported in Saheeh 'Al-Bukhari #105 in the chapters of Witr in Volume 2 of Muhammad Muhsin Khan's translation.
About the Witr Prayer #051
'Ibn 'Abbas , said: Once I spent the night at the place of Maymounah (his aunt). I layed down along the width of a pillow, and the Messenger of Allah layed down with his wife along its length, and slept till midnight or nearly so, then he woke up rubbing the sleep off of his face, then he recited ten verses from [Surat] 'Ale 'Imran. Then the Messenger of Allah got up towards a leather skin that was hanging, and performed ablution, and performed it well. Then he got up to pray, so I did as he did, then stood to his side, whereupon, he put his right hand on my head, and twisted my ear and then prayed two rak`ahs followed by two rak`ahs, followed by two rak`ahs, followed by two rak`ahs, followed by two rak`ahs, then he performed Witr. He then layed down on his side until the the Mu'ath-thin came to him, whereupon, he prayed two rak`ahs, and went to the morning prayer. Reporters. Reported in Saheeh 'Al-Bukhari #106 in the chapters of Witr in Volume 2 of Muhammad Muhsin Khan's translation.
About the Witr Prayer #052
It is reported by way of 'Ibn `Abdirrahman bin 'Abzee by way of his father about the Prophet that he used to read, in the Witr [prayer]: Sabbih 'isma rabbikal 'a`la, Qul ya 'ayyuhal kafiroona, and Qul huwa 'allahu 'ahadun (73), then... when he would have said salam, he would say: Subhana 'al-maliki 'al-quddoosi, Subhana 'al-maliki 'al-quddoosi, Subhana 'al-maliki 'al-quddoosi (74), and he raised his voice with that one (75) [meaning the voice is raised with the last one]. Footnotes. These are chapters 87, 109, 112 of the Qur'an. (74) Glorified is The Holy Sovereign. (75) In a report by way of Sa`eed bin `Abdirrahman bin 'Abzee "he would prolong it three times", and in another report (V3. p407) in the Musnad of Imam 'Ahmad he would extend his voice with the last one. (73) Reporters. 'Al-`Adawee said that it was reported by Imam 'Ahmad, page 406 of volume 3 of Musnad, and he said that it was sound. He also said that a report by way of Sa`eed bin `Abdirrahman bin 'Abzee said: "he would prolong it three times", and in another report found on page 407 of volume 3 of the Musnad of Imam 'Ahmad he would extend his voice with the last one.
About the Witr Prayer #053
It is reported by way of 'Abi 'Al-Hawra' that he heard Al-Hasan son of 'Ali saying: The Messenger of Allah taught me to say in the Witr [prayer] 'Allahumma 'ihdinee feeman hadayta wa tawallanee feeman tawallayta wa `afinee feeman `afayta wa bariklee feema 'a`tayta wa qinee sharra ma qadhayta, 'innaka taqdhee wala yuqdha `alayka, 'innahu la yathillu man waleyta wala ya`izzu man `adayta tabarakta (76) wa ta`alayta (77). Footnotes. The word "Rabbana" occurs in this place in some of reports. In some reports of this hadeeth this supplication is not restricted to the Witr prayer and in other it is. (76) O' my 'ilah guide me among those that You have guided, befriend me among those that You have befriended, pardon me among those that You have pardoned, put blessing for me in that which You have given, and prevent me the evil of that which You have decreed, [verily] You decree and are not decreed upon, one that You befriend is not abased, and one that You make enemy, will not be honored, blessed are Thee and Exalted. (77) Reporters. Hakim; Ahmad; Al-Bayhaqi; Ibn Majah, #1178; An-Nisa'ee; At-tirmithi who said it was comely, Ibn Jarood, #272; and Abu Dawood, #1425.
Upon Going Out of the Home #054
The Messenger of Allah said: Whoever says - upon going out of his home: Bismillah, tawakkaltu `ala 'allah, la hawla wa la quwwata 'illa bil-lahi ta`ala, it is said to him: You have been sufficed, protected, and guided, and the shaytan would move aside from him, then say to another shaytan: What access do you have to a man that has been guided, sufficed, and protected?". Reporters. Reported by Abu Dawood, An-Nisa'ee , and At-Tirmithi and he said it was comelysound. Al-Albani said it is as At-Tirmithi said; rather, he said, it is sound, and he said that Ibn Hibban also reported it in his Saheeh. Al-Albani included this hadeeth in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #44.
Upon Going Out of the Home #055
Ummu Salamata said: The Messenger of Allah never ever left my house without raising his gaze to the sky and saying: 'Allahumma innee 'a`outhu bika 'an 'adhilla 'aw 'udhalla, 'aw 'azilla 'aw 'uzalla, 'aw 'athlima 'au 'uthlama, 'aw 'ajhala 'aw yujhala `alayya (78). Footnotes. (78) O' my 'ilah I solicit protection in You lest I go astray or that I be led astray, that I drift or that I be caused to drift, that I commit injustice or that I be subject to injustice, that I act in ignorance or that I be acted upon in ignorance. Reporters. Reported by At-Tirmithi, Abu dawood, An-Nisa'ee, and Ibn Majah. At-Tirmithi said it was comely-sound. Al-Albani said it was as At-Tirmithi said, and included it in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #45.
Upon Entering the Home #056
The Prophet said: "If the man enters his home, then mentions Allah The Exalted upon his entry and when he eats, the shaytan says: There is no lodging for you and there is no dinner. If he enters and does not mention Allah The Exalted upon his entry, the shaytan says: You've found lodging. And if he does not mention Allah The Exalted when he eats, he says: You've found lodging, and dinner to eat". Reporters. Reported by Muslim, and is in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #46.
Upon Entering the Home #057
The Messenger of Allah said: "O' my son! When you enter upon your family, then petition Salam [upon them], that would be a blessing upon you, and upon your household". Reporters. At-Tirmithi said this hadeeth is comely-sound, Al-Albani sait it is as At-Tirmithi said, pointing out that it has many channels [of ascription] strengthening it, and he included it The Authentic of Good Sayings as #47.
The Athan and Whoever Hears it #058
The Messenger of Allah said: "Would it that people knew what was in the call [to prayer] and the first row, then, found no other than to draw lots for it, they would have drawn lots". Reporters. Agreed upon by Bukhari and Muslim, and Al-Albani included this hadeeth in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #51.
The Athan and Whoever Hears it #059
He (the Prophet) said: "When the prayer is called to, the shaytan goes away and passes wind with noise during his flight in order not to hear the Athan, when the Athan has ended he comes forth. Then when the Iqamah call is pronounced, he goes away, when the Iqamah call has ended, he comes forth, till he crosses between a person and himself. Then he says: Remember so, remember so, whereas prior to that he did not recall [the matter] to mind, until the man would become not knowing as to how much he has prayed". Reporters. Agreed upon by Bukhari and Muslim, and Al-Albani included this hadeeth in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #52.
The Athan and Whoever Hears it #060
The Messenger of Allah said: "Over the range of the Mu'ath-thin's voice no Jinn or Human would hear [the call] except that he would bear witness for him on the Day of Resurrection". Reporters. Reported by Al-Bukhari, and it is #53 in The Authentic of Good Sayings.
The Athaan and Whoever Hears it #061
The Messenger of Allah said: "If you hear the call then say as the Mu'ath-thin says". Reporters. Agreed upon by Bukhari and Muslim , and Al-Albani included this hadeeth in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #54.
The Athaan and Whoever Hears it #062
The Prophet of Allah said: "If you hear the mu'ath-thin then say as he says, then make salat (79) upon me, for whoever makes salat upon me once; Allah will make salat upon him ten times, then ask Allah for the Waseelata for me, for it is a station in Paradise which is not befitting for but one of Allah's bondservants, and I hope to be that bondservant, so whoever asks for the Waseelata for me, my intercession would become lawful for him". Footnotes. For example to say: Allahumma Salli `ala muhammmad. (79) Reporters. Reported by Muslim, and is #55 in The Authentic of Good Sayings.
The Athaan and Whoever Hears it #063
The Messenger of Allah said "If one of you, when the mu'ath-thin would say: 'Allahu 'akbaru 'allahu 'akbaru says: 'Allahu 'akbaru 'allahu 'akbaru, then when he would say: Ash-hadu an la 'ilaha 'illa 'allahu, says: Ash-hadu 'an la 'ilaha 'illa 'allahu, then when he would say: Ash-hadu 'anna muhammadan rasoolullahi says: Ash-hadu 'anna muhammadan rasoolullahi, then when he would say: Hayya `alas-salat, says: La hawla wa la quwwata 'illa bil-lahi (80), then when he would say: Hayya `alal falah, says: La hawla wa la quwwata 'illa bil-lahi, then when would say: 'Allahu 'akbaru 'allahu 'akbaru, says: 'Allahu 'akbaru 'allahu 'akbaru, then when he would say: La 'ilaha 'illa 'allahu, says: La 'ilaha 'illa 'allahu, from his heart, he will enter Heaven". Footnotes. (80) This means: There is neither Might, nor Strength except by Allah. Reporters. Reported by Muslim and is #56 in The Authentic of Good Sayings.
The Athaan and Whoever Hears it #064
The Messenger of Allah said: "Whoever after hearing the Athan says: "'Allahumma rabba hathihi 'adda`watit tammati, was-salatil qa'imati, 'ati muhammadan 'al waseelata wal fadheelata, wab`ath-hu maqaman mahmoodan 'allathee wa`adtahu (81), intercession will be halal for him on the Day of Resurrection". Footnotes. O' my 'ilah Lord of this perfect call [of not ascribing partners to You] and of the regular prayer which is about to be established! grant Muhammad the Waseelata [see hadeeth #55 above] and virtue, and send him [on the Day of Judgment] to the praised status which You have promised him. (81) Reporters. Reported by 'Al-Bukhari, and Al-Albani said that Ahmad, and others also reported it. He also said that the addition wa-'addarajata ar-rafee`ata is not of the hadeeth even though it appears in some books as being traced back to 'Al-Bukhari. As for the addition of innaka la tukhlifu al-mee`ad at the end of the hadeeth it appears in Sunan 'Al-Bayhaqi; however, it is deviant. This term is used when a report is by way of a reliable person; yet, contradicts the report of a more reliable person. This Al-Albani pointed out in Takreej 'alManar #24, and Al-Albani included this hadeeth in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #57.
The Athaan and Whoever Hears it #065
It is reported by way of 'Abdillah bin 'Umar that a man said: O' Messenger of Allah! The Mu'ath-thineen are of greater virtue than we are, so the Messenger of Allah said: "Say as they say, when you have finished, then ask and you shall be granted it". Reporters. Reported by Abu Dawood. Al-Albani said it was of comely ascription and that Ibn Hibban said it was sound. It is #58 in The Authentic of Good Sayings.
The Athaan and Whoever Hears it #066
The Messenger of Allah said: Supplications are not turned down between the Athan and the Iqamah. Reporters. Al-Albani said this hadeeth was sound, that Ibn Khuzaymah, and Ibn Hibban said the like, and that Ibn Hajar agreed with them in his Nata'ij al-Afkar. Al-Albani included this hadeeth in The Authentic of Good Sayings as 59.
The Athaan and Whoever Hears it #067
Sah'l bin Sa`d said: The Messenger of Allah said: "Two are not turned down, or are rarely turned down: supplications at the time of the call [to prayer], and at war time when they entangle one another." Reporters. Reported by Abu Dawood. Al-Albani said it was comely-sound, which, he says, agrees with Ibn Hajar's opinion in his An-Nata'ij. Al-Albani included this hadeeth in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #60.
Upon Entering the Masjid and Leaving it #068
Upon entrance to the Masjid, The Messenger of Allah would say Bismillah, 'allahumma salli `ala muhammad (82), and upon leaving he would say Bismillah, 'allahumma salli `ala muhammad. Footnotes. In The Name of Allah. O' my 'ilah bestow grace, and peace upon Muhammad. (82) Reporters. Al-Albani said that this was a comely hadeeth reported by Ibn As-Sunni (#86) with a chain of ascription that was said to be weak by Al-hafith Ibn Hajar in Takhreej 'al'Adhkar; however, the hadeeth has testimonial Fatimah's hadeeth reported by Ibn AsSunni, and At-Tirmithi who said it was comely. Al-Albani included this hadeeth in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #48.
Upon Entering the Masjid and Leaving it #069
About the Messenger of Allah , he said: "When one of you enters the Masjid let him petition salam upon the Prophet , and let him say: 'Allahumma 'iftahlee 'abwaba rahmatika (83), and upon leaving let him say: 'Allahumma 'innee 'as'aluka min fadhlika (84)." In one narration he added: And petition salam upon the Messenger when leaving. Footnotes. (83) 0 my 'ilah open for me the gates of your mercy. (84) O' my 'ilah I ask You of your benevolence. Reporters. Ibn Taymiya said this hadeeth was sound, and that Muslim reported it with nearly the same wording. Al-Albani clarified that this wording is that of Abu Dawood, as well as that of Abu `Uwanah in his Saheeh except that Abu 'Uwanah's report added "and making tasleem when going out''. Al-Albani included this hadeeth in his Saheeh 'Abi Dawood and in his The Authentic of Good Sayings as #49.
Upon Entering the Masjid and Leaving it #070
The Prophet was such that if he entered the Masjid he would say: A`outhu bil-lahi `atheemi, wa bi-wajhihil-kareemi, wa bi-sultanihil-qadeemi min 'ash-shaytanir rajeemi (85). He said: "For when he would say that, the shaytan would say: He has been protected from me for the remainder of his day". Footnotes. (85) I seek protection or refuge in Allah The Magnificent, in his Noble Face, and in his ancient dominion, from the despicable shaytan". Reporters. Reported by Abu Dawood. Al-Albani said that its ascription was sound, that it was in his Saheeh 'Abi Dawood as #485, and that An-Nawawi, and Ibn Hajar thought it to be comely. It is #50 in The Authentic of Good Sayings.
What the Imam Says Before the Prayer #071
It is reported by way of 'Al-Bara' that the Prophet said Sawwoo sufoofakum la takhtalifu quloobukum (86). Footnotes. (86) Straighten your rows [so that] your hearts do not differ. Reporters. Reported by Ad-Darami. It is also in Al-Albani's Saheeh 'Abi Dawood as #670. AlAlbani said that it was also in Ahmad, An-Nisa'ee, Ibn Hibban, Al-Hakim, and Bayhaqi. He also said that it was sound in his Saheeh Al-Jami` As-Sagheer wa Ziyadatih, #3648.
What the Imam Says Before the Prayer #072
It is reported by way of 'Anas , that the Prophet said: Sawwoo sufoofakum, fa'inna taswiyatas-sufoofi min iqamatis-salati (87). Footnotes. (87) Straighten your rows, for the straightening of the rows is [part] of the establishment of salat. Reporters. Al-Albani said it was sound, and that it was reported by Al-Bukhari, Muslim, Abu Dawood, and Ibn Majah. It is #3647 in Saheeh Al-Jami` As-Sagheer wa Ziyadatih, and #674 in his Saheeh 'Abi Dawood.
Opening Supplications in Salat #073
When the Messenger of Allah would start his Salat he would be silent for a moment before beginning to recite. So Abu Hurayrata said: O' Messenger of Allah! With my father, and my mother [I would sacrifice them for you], you know your silence between the takheer and the recitation, what are you saying [during it]? He said: I say: 'Allahumma ba`id baynee wa bayna khatayaya kama ba`adta bayna 'almashriqi wal-maghribi, 'allahumma naqqinee min khatayaya kama yunaqqa 'ath-thawbul 'abyadhu min 'addanasi, 'allahumma 'ighsilnee min khatayaya bith-thalji wal-ma'i wal-baradi (88). Footnotes. (88) O' my 'ilah make distance between myself and my wrong-doings as You have made distance between the East and the West, O' my 'ilah purify me of my wrong-doings as a white garment is purified of dirt, O' my 'ilah wash me of my wrong-doings with snow, water, and hail. Reporters. Agreed upon by Bukhari and Muslim, and Al-Albani included this hadeeth in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #61.
Opening Supplications in Salat #074
It is reported by way of Jubair bin Mut'im that he saw the Messenger of Allah praying a prayer, he said: 'Allahu 'akbaru kabeeran, wal-hamdu lil-lahi katheeran, wa subhana 'allahi bukratan-wa 'aseelan (thrice), 'A `outhu bil-lahi min 'ash-shaytanir-rajeemi, min naphkhihi, wa nafthihi, wa hamzihi (89). Footnotes. (89) Allah is greater very great, all praise be to Allah many times, subhdna 'allah early in the morning and of an evening ['Asr to Maghrib time]. I seek protection in Allah from the despicable Shaytan, from his instigation of pride, his erotic verses [poetry], and from his diabolical possession [madness]. Reporters. Reported by Abu Dawood, and Al-Albani said it was sound, and that it had many testimonials (supporting ahadeeth) whose reporters he traced in his Al-Manar (#335). This hadeeth is #62 in The Authentic of Good Sayings.
Opening Supplications in Salat #075
It is reported by way of 'A'ishata, Abi Sa'eed, and others: That when the Prophet would start his salat he would say: Subhanaka 'allahumma wa bihamdika, wa tabaraka 'ismuka, wa ta`ala jadduka, wa la 'ilaha ghayruka (90). Footnotes. (90) I honor Allah from all things unsuitable to Him and I am in celebration of his Praise, blessed is your Name, Exalted is your Greatness, and there is no 'ilah besides You. Reporters. Reported by At-Tirmithi, Abu Dawood, An-Nisa'ee, and Ibn Majah. Al-Albani showed it to be sound in his Al-Manar (#334). Al-Albani included this hadeeth in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #63.
Opening Supplications in Salat #076
It is reported of Umar that he made the Takbeer for starting the prayer then he used it (91) as an opening supplication in his prayer. Footnotes. (91) The reference here is to the preceding opening supplication. Reporters. Reported by Muslim; however, his reported chain of ascription, Al-Albani said, is not continuous. Al-Albani said this hadeeth was of sound ascription as reported by other than Muslim. He also included this hadeeth in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #64.
Opening Supplications in Salat #077
When the Messenger would stand to the salat he would say: Wajjahtu wajhiya lil-lathee fatara 'as-samawati wal 'ardha haneefan wa ma 'ana minal-mushrikeena, 'inna salatee wa nusukee wa mahyaya wa mamatee lil-lahi rabbil-alameena, la shareeka lahu wa bithalika 'umirto wa 'ana minal-muslimeena, 'allahumma 'anta 'al-maliku, la 'ilaha 'illa 'anta, 'anta rabbee wa 'ana `abduka, thalamtu nafsi, wa`taraftu bithambee, faghfirlee thunoobee jamee`an, 'innahu la yaghfiru 'ath-thunooba 'illa 'anta, wahdinee li'ahsanil-'akhlaqi, la yahdee li'ahsaniha 'illa 'anta, was-srif `annee sayyi'aha la yasrifu `annee sayyi'aha 'illa 'anta, labbayka wa sa`dayka, wal khayru kulluhu fee yadeyka, wash-sharru laysa 'ilayka, 'ana bika wa 'ilayka, tabarakta wa ta`alayta, 'astaghfiruka wa 'atoobu 'ilayka (92). Footnotes. (92) I have directed my face to The Creator of the Heavens and Earth, sincerely, and I am not one of those that associate partners [with my Creator], my salat, my [animal] sacrifice, my living, and my dying are all to Allah the Lord of the Worlds, no partner does He have. With that I have been commanded and I am of the Muslims. O' my 'ilah You are the King, there is no 'ilah except You. You are my Lord and I am your bondservant, I have wronged myself and I have confessed of my sin, so forgive me my sins, all of them. None forgives sins except You! Guide me to the best of conduct, for none guides to the best of conduct except You. And push away from me the bad of it for none can push away the bad of it except You. I respond to your call, and I am obedient to your orders, all Good is in your Hands, and the evil is not [a means of getting close] to You, I am by You, and to You, Blessed are Thee and Exalted, I ask your forgiveness and I repent unto You." Further Explanation: Ibn Taymiya said in Al-Kalim At-Tayyib: "[Know that the belief of the people of truth (hadeeth scholars, jurist, the companions, the tabi'een, and the Muslim scholars that succeeded them): is that all things, the good, and the evil, their benefit, and their harm], are all from Allah The Exalted, and by his will and decree. Therefore, there is a need to restrict the interpretation of the above hadeeth. The scholars have addressed this issue, and one such address, by An-nadr bin Shumail and the Imam's that came after him, is that it means: the evil is not a way of getting close to you. The second is that evil does not rise up to you, but it is the good sayings that ascend. The third is that, in good manners, evil is not ascribed to you, for it is not said: O' Creator of the evil,- even if He is its Creator; just as it is not said O' Creator of the Pigs, even if He is their Creator. The fourth is that it is not evil when its relation to Your Wisdom is considered, for you do not create anything toyfully. Reporters. Reported by Muslim, and is #65 in The Authentic of Good Sayings.
Opening Supplications in Salat #078
When the Messenger of Allah would get up for prayer at night he used to open his salat wish: 'Allahumma rabba jibreela, wa micha'eela, wa 'israfeela, fatiras-samawati wal 'ardhi, `alimal ghaybi wash-shahadati, 'anta tahkumu bayna `ibadika feema kanoo feehi yakhtalifoona, 'ihdinee lima khtulifa feehi minal-haqqi bi'ithnika, 'innaka tahdee man tasha'u 'ila siratin mustaqeemin (93). Footnotes. (93) O' my 'ilah Lord of Jibreel, hlicha'eel, and Israfeel, Creator of the Heavens and the Earth, Knower of the hidden, and the visible, You decide among your creation in justice in the matters in which they used to differ, guide me rightly to that which has been differed upon of the Truth by your leave, You guide whomever You will to a straight path. Reporters. Reported by Muslim, and is #66 in The Authentic of Good Sayings.
Opening Supplications in Salat #079
Upon getting up to pray in the midst of the night, the Messenger of Allah would say: 'Allahumma lakal-hamdu, 'anta noorus-samawati wal-'ardhi wa man feehinna, walakalhamdu 'anta qayyamus-samawati wal 'ardhi wa man feehinna, walakal-hamdu, 'anta rabbus samawai' wal 'ardhi waman feehinna, [walakal-hamdu], 'antal-haqqu, wa wa`dukal-haqqu, wa qawlukal-haqqu, wa liqa'uka haqqun, wal-jannatu haqqun, wan-naru haqqun, wan-nabiyyoona haqqun, wa muhammadun haqqun, wassa`atu haqqun, 'allahamma laka 'aslamtu wa bika 'amentu, wa `alayka tawakkaltu, wa 'ilayka 'anabtu, wa bika khasamtu, wa 'ilayka hakemtu, faghfirlee ma qaddamtu wa ma 'akh-khartu, wa ma 'asrartu wa ma 'a`lantu, 'anta 'ilahee, la 'ilaha 'illa 'anta (94). Footnotes. (94) O' my 'ilah to You is all praise, You are The Noor (Light) of the Heavens and Earth and those in them. And to You is all praise You are the one that makes the Heavens, Earth, and those in them run, and to You is all praise. You are the Sustainer of the Heavens and the Earth and those in them, [and to You is all praise,] You are The Truth, your promise is the truth, your Statements are the truth, meeting You is truth, Paradise is truth, Hell-Fire is truth, the prophets are truth, Muhammad is truth, and the Hour is truth. O' my 'ilah to You I have surrendered, in You I have committed faith, unto You I have entrusted my concerns, to You I have turned in penitence, in your cause I have contended, and to your rules I have governed my affairs. So forgive me that which I have set forth, that which I have delayed, that which I have kept secret, and that which I have made known. You are my 'ilah, there is no 'ilah except You. Reporters. Agreed upon by Bukhari and Muslim, and Al-Albani included this hadeeth in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #67.
On Saying 'Aameen #080
It is reported by way of 'Abi Hurayrata that the Prophet said: "If the Imam says 'Aameen then say 'Aameen for one, whose saying of 'Aameen coincides with the Angels' saying of 'Aameen, would have what preceded of his sins forgiven for him. Reporters. 'Al-`Adawee said it was sound, and that it was reported by Al-Bukhari, page 262 of volume 2 Fath Al-Baree; Muslim, page 307 of the Fou'ad Abdil Baqee print; Al-Bayhaqi, 55/2; Ahmad; Abu 'Uwanah, page 143 of volume 2; and others.
On Saying 'Aameen #081
It is reported by way of 'Abi Hurayrata that the Messenger of Allah said: "If the Imam says: Ghayril maghdhoobi `alayhim waladh-dhalleen then say 'ameen for the one whose saying coincides with the saying of the Angels, would have what preceded of his sins forgiven for him. Reporters. 'Al-'Adawee said it was sound, and that it was reported by Al-Bukhari, page 159 of volume 8 of Fath AI-Baree; An-Nisa'ee, page 144 of volume 2; At-Tirmithi, page 78 of volume 2, who said it was comely-sound; and Ad-Darami (284/1).
Crying in Salat #082
'Abdallah bin Ash-Shikh-kheer said: "I came upon the Messenger of Allah and to his inside was an "uzzering", like the "uzzering" of a copper cauldron, due to crying". Reporters. 'Al-'Adawee said it was sound, and that it was reported by At-Tirmithi in his AshShama'il, 'Ahmad, page 25 of volume 4 of his Musnad; An-Nisa'ee, page 13 of volume 3.
Crying in Salat #083
`A'ishata said: "The Messenger of Allah said in his sickness: Command Abu Bakr to lead the people in prayer. `A'ishata said: I said verily if Abu Bakr were to take your position, people would not [be able to] hear [his recitation] due to the crying, so command 'Umar to lead the people in prayer. He then said: Command Abu Bakr to lead the people in prayer. 'A'ishata said to Hafsata: Tell him that Abu Bakr is such that if he were to stand in your place, the people would not [be able to] hear [his recitation] due to the crying; so command 'Umar to lead the people in prayer. So Hafsata did [as she was told]. Then, the Messenger of Allah said: Meh, You are verily the "companionettes" (95) of Yousif, Command Abu Bakr to lead the people in prayer. Hafsata said to 'A'isha: I was not about to strike any Good from you". Footnotes. This word is not in the dictionary; however, it seems to convey that the speech was directed to the female gender which is desirable here since the Arabic was in the form for addressing women. (95) Reporters. 'Al- Adawee said it was sound and that it was reported by Al-Bukhari on page 206 of volume 2 of Fath Al-Baree; Muslim, page 140 of volume 4; and At-Tirmithi, page 156 of volume 10 of Tuhfah, and At-Tirmithi said that it was comely-sound.
When Bowing, Getting up from a Bow, Prostrating, or Sitting in Between #084
Prostrations 'Abi Hurayrata is reported as saying: The Prophet said: "Verily the leader ('Imam) was put in place in order to be followed, so when he makes takbeer, then, make takbeer; when he bows, then, bow; when he says sami`a 'allahu liman hamidahu then, say: Rabbana wa lakal-hamdu (96); when he prostrates, then, prostrate; and if he prays sitting down, then, pray, sitting down, altogether. Footnotes. The wording as reported by Muslim is 'Allahumma rabbana lakal-hamdu. (96) Reporters. 'Al- Adawee said it was sound, and that it was reported by Al-Bukhari, page 216 of volume 2 of Fath Al-Baree; Muslim, page 404 of volume 1; Ibn Majah #1239; and AnNisa'ee with a different wording, page 142 of volume 2.
When Bowing, Getting up from a Bow, Prostrating, or Sitting in Between #085
Prostrations It is reported by way of Huthayfata that he heard the Prophet saying upon having bowed: Subhana rabbiyal `atheemi (97) three times, and upon having prostrated: Subhana rabbiyal'a`la (98) three times. Footnotes. Glory be to Allah The Magnificent. (98) Glory be to Allah The Most High. (97) Reporters. Reported by At-Tirmithi, Abu Dawood, An-Nisa'ee, and Ibn Majah. Al-Albani said it was sound due to its testimonials, and included this hadeeth in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #68.
When Bowing, Getting up from a Bow, Prostrating, or Sitting in Between #086
Prostrations And in the hadeeth of Ali about the salat of the Messenger of Allah : and when he would bow he would say in his bowing: 'Allahumma laka raka`tu, wabika amentu, walaka 'aslamtu, khasha`a laka sam`ee, wa basaree, wa mukhkhee, wa `athmee, wa `asabee (99). When he would lift his head from the bowing he would say: Sami`al-lahu liman hamidahu, rabbana walakal hamdu, mil'as-samawati, wa mil'al-'ardhi, wa mil'a ma baynahuma, wa mil'a ma shi'ta min shay'in ba`du, (100) and when he would have prostrated he would say in his prostration: 'Allahumma laka sajadtu, wabika amentu, walaka 'aslamtu, sajada wajhee lil-lathee khalaqahu wa sawwarahu, wa shaqqa sam`ahu, wa basarahu, tabarakal-lahu 'ahsanul khaliqeena (101). Footnotes. O' my 'ilah to You I have bowed, and in You I have cammitted faith, and before Thee my hearing, my sight, my marrow, my bones, and my nerves have humbled [surrendered in complete fear, humility, and obedience to You]. (99) Allah hears the one that praises Him! You are our Lord and to You is all praise, as much as would fill the Heavens, as much as would fill the Earth, as much as would fill that which is in between them, and as much as would fill what ever You will of anything [else] thereafter. (100) O' my 'ilah to You I have prostrated, and in You I have committed faith, and to You I have surrendered. My face has prostrated to the One that has created it, fashioned it, and slit for it its hearing and its sight. Blessed is Allah best of creators. (101) Reporters. Reported by Muslim, and is #69 in The Authentic of Good Sayings.
When Bowing, Getting up from a Bow, Prostrating, or Sitting in Between #087
Prostrations `A'ishata said: The Messenger of Allah used to plentifully say in his bowing and his prostration: Subhanaka 'allahumma rabbana wa bihamdika, 'allahumma 'ighfirlee (102) in interpretation of the Qur'an. She meant the verse: "Sabbih (103) in praise of thy Lord, and pray for His forgiveness: For He is Oft-Returning [In forgiveness]." Footnotes. Glorified are You my 'ilah, our Lord, and [I, or we are] in your Praise. My 'ilah forgive me. (103) See footnotes 8 and 12. (102) Reporters. Agreed upon by Al-Bukhari and Muslim, and Al-Albani included this hadeeth in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #70.
When Bowing, Getting up from a Bow, Prostrating, or Sitting in Between #088
Prostrations The Messenger of Allah used to say in his bowing and his prostration: Subboohun quddoosun rabbul-mala'ikati warroohi (104). Footnotes. (104) All-Glorious [free from every deficiency] All-Holy [pure from all that does not befit Thee], Lord of the Angels and of Ar-Rooh [Angel Jibreel, or human souls.] Reporters. Reported by Muslim, and is #71 in The Authentic of Good Sayings.
When Bowing, Getting up from a Bow, Prostrating, or Sitting in Between #089
Prostrations The Messenger of Allah said: "Verily I have been forbidden from the recitation of the Qur'an while bowing or prostrating. As for the bowing, magnify Your Lord in it; and as for the prostration, strive in supplication in it, for it's worthy that you be granted". Reporters. Reported by Muslim, and is #72 in The Authentic of Good Sayings.
When Bowing, Getting up from a Bow, Prostrating, or Sitting in Between #090
Prostrations 'Awf bin Malik said: I stood up in prayer with the Messenger of Allah , thus he stood up and read Surat (Al-Baqarah), not passing upon a verse of mercy except that he would stop and ask Allah, nor would he pass by a verse of torment except that he would stop and solicit Allah's protection from it, he said [in continuation]: Then he bowed for as long as he stood, saying in his bow: Subhana thil jabarooti wal malakooti, wal kibriya'i wal `athamati (105). Then in his prostration he would say the same. Footnotes. I deem the One with Might, Kingdom, Majesty, and Magnificence to be free of all imperfection. (105) Reporters. Reported by Abu Dawood, and An-Nisa`ee; and is #73 in The Authentic of Good Sayings.
When Bowing, Getting up from a Bow, Prostrating, or Sitting in Between #091
Prostrations The Messenger of Allah used to say Sami`al-lahu liman hamidahu (106) while lifting his spine from the bow, then he would say in the upright position: Rabbana walakal-hamdu (107), and in one narration: Rabbana lakal-hamdu (108). Footnotes. (106) Allah hears the one that praises Him. (107) Our Lord, and to You is all praise. (108) Our Lord: to You is all praise. Reporters. Ibn Taymiya said that Rabbana lakal-hamdu is a sound expression. He said that the coinciding expressions that are in both [Saheeh 'Al-Bukhari and Saheeh Muslim are: Rabbana wa lakal-hamdu, and Allahumma rabbana lakal hamdu. Al-Albani included this hadeeth in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #74.
When Bowing, Getting up from a Bow, Prostrating, or Sitting in Between #092
Prostrations The Messenger of Allah after having raised his head from the bow would say 'Allahumma rabbana lakal-hamda, mil'as-samawati, wa mil'al-'ardhi, wa mil'a ma baynahuma, wa mil'a ma shi'ta min shay'in ba`du, 'ahl 'ath-thana'i wal majdi, 'ahaqqu ma qalal-`abdu, wa kulluna laka `abdun, 'allahumma la mani`a lima 'a`tayta wa la mu`tiya lima mana`ta, wa la yanfa`u thal jaddi minkal-jaddu (109). Footnotes. (109) O' my 'ilah our Lord to You is all praise, as much as would fill the Heavens, as much as would fill the Earth, as much as would fill what is in between them, and as much as would fill what ever You will of anything [else] thereafter. Worthy of All-Encomium [Formal expression of Praise] and majd [glory, nobility, dignity, generosity, and elevated ground], the most true of what a bondservant could say, and we are al1 bondservants of Allah: O' my 'ilah there is none to prevent what You have given, nor is there anyone to give what You have prevented, nor is the jadd [meaning luck, success, wealth, and/or greatness] of a person possessing such jadd any help to that person in the face of anything You have willed. Reporters. Reported by Muslim, and is #75 in The Authentic of Good Sayings.
When Bowing, Getting up from a Bow, Prostrating, or Sitting in Between #093
Prostrations Rifa'atu bin Rafi' in said: One day we were praying behind the Prophet then, when he lifted his head from the bow he said: Sami`al-lahu liman hamidahu (110) then, a man behind him said: Rabbana walakal-hamdu hamdan katheeran tayyiban mubarakan feehi (110)), then after the prayer he asked: "Who was the speaker?". He said: I, He said: "I saw thirty plus Angels hastening to them (112), who would write them first". Footnotes. (110) Allah hears the one that praises Him. (111) Our Lord and to You is All-Praise, praise that is plentiful, purely good, and blessed. (112) Racing to write these words due to their greatness. Reporters. Reported by Muslim, and is #76 in The Authentic of Good Sayings.
When Bowing, Getting up from a Bow, Prostrating, or Sitting in Between #094
Prostrations The Messenger of Allah said: "The closest that a bondservant gets to His Lord is when he is in prostration, so supplicate plentifully when you are in prostration". Reporters. Reported by Muslim, and is #77 in The Authentic of Good Sayings.
When Bowing, Getting up from a Bow, Prostrating, or Sitting in Between #095
Prostrations The Messenger of Allah used to say in his prostration: 'Allahumma 'ighfrlee thambee kullahu, diqqahu wa jillahu, wa 'awwalahu wa akhirahu, wa `alaniyahu wa sirrahu (113). Footnotes. (113) O' my 'ilah forgive me all my sins; the tiny of them and the greet of them; the first of them and the last of them; the open of them and the secret of them. Reporters. Reported by Muslim, and is #78 in The Authentic of Good Sayings.
When Bowing, Getting up from a Bow, Prostrating, or Sitting in Between #096
Prostrations 'A'ishata said: One day I noticed the absence of the Prophet ([from the bed]), so I started looking for him, then my hand came in contact with the bottom of his feet, he was in the Mosque, his feet were propped up, and he was saying: 'Allahumma 'innee 'a`outhu biridhaka min sakhatika, wa bi-mu`afatika min `uqoobatica, wa 'a`outhu bika minka, la 'uhsee thana'an `alayka, 'anta kama 'athnayta `ala nafsika (114). Footnotes. (114) I seek refuge in your approval from your anger, and in pardon granting from your punishment, and I seek refuge in You, from You, I could never praise Thee enough [as You deserve], You are as You have praised yourself. Reporters. Reported by Muslim, and is #79 in The Authentic of Good Sayings.
When Bowing, Getting up from a Bow, Prostrating, or Sitting in Between #097
Prostrations In between the two prostrations the Messenger of Allah : used to say: 'Allahumma 'ighfirlee, warhamnee, wahdinee, wajburnee, wa 'afinee, warzuqnee (115). Footnotes. (115) O' my 'ilah forgive me, bestow mercy upon me, guide me, mend me, pardon me, and grant me sustenance. Reporters. Reported by Abu Dawood, and others; and is #80 in The Authentic of Good Sayings.
When Bowing, Getting up from a Bow, Prostrating, or Sitting in Between #098
Prostrations In between the two prostrations the Messenger of Allah : used to say Rabbi 'ighfirlee, rabbi 'igfirlee (116). Footnotes. (116) My Lord forgive me, My Lord forgive me. Reporters. Reported by Abu Dawood, and others; and is #81 in The Authentic of Good Sayings.
Supplication in the Prayer and after the Tashahud #099
The Messenger of Allah said "When one of you is finished saying the last tashahhud [the final one in his prayer], let him seek refuge in Allah from four: From the torture of the Hell-fire, from the torture in the grave, from the trying misfortunes of life and death, and of the evil of the impostorous messiah [antichrist]". Reporters. Agreed upon by Bukhari and Muslim. Al-Albani said it was sound, and that it was reported by Muslim, Ibn Jarood in al-Multaqa , and others. He included this hadeeth in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #82.
Supplication in the Prayer and after the Tashahud #100
It is reported by way of 'A'ishata that the Messenger of Allah used to supplicate, in his prayer: 'Allahumma 'innee 'a`outhu bika min `athabil qabri, wa 'a`outhu bika min fitnatilmaseehid-dajjali, wa 'a`outhu bika min fitnatil mahya wal-mamati, 'allahumma 'innee 'a`outhu bika minal-ma'thami wal-maghrami (117). It was then said to him by someone: Oh how often it is that you seek refuge from 'almaghrami? (118) So he said: "When a person is inflicted with it (al-maghrami) he would talk and lie, and he would make promises and break them". Footnotes. (117) O' my 'ilah I seek refuge in You from the torture in the grave, l seek refuge in You from the trying misfortunes [that accompany] the impostorous messiah [antichrist], and I see refuge in You from the trial of living and dying. O' my 'ilah I seek refuge in You from being caught up in sin, and from being caught up in a state indebtedness [or perhaps state of obsession with something or someone. See following footnote.] 'Al-maghrami can mean several things in Arabic. It can refer to a state of being overburdened by debt and obligation to pay, it can also take on the meaning of being enamored and inflamed with love. So the word carries meanings of passion, earnest desire, punishment, affliction, hardship, and obligation. (118) Reporters. Agreed upon by Bukhari and Muslim, and Al-Albani included this hadeeth in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #83.
Supplication in the Prayer and after the Tashahud #101
It is reported by way of `Abdullah son of Amru that Abu Bakr As-siddeeq said to the Messenger of Allah : Teach me an invocation [a supplication] which I may petition [Allah] with in my prayer, he said: "Say: 'Allahumma 'innee thalamtu nafsee thulman katheeran, wa la yaghfi ruth-thunooba 'illa 'anta, faghfirlee maghfiratan min 'indika, warhamnee, 'innaka 'antal ghafoorur-raheemu (119)." Footnotes. O' my 'ilah I have transgressed upon myself much transgression, and no one forgives sins except for You, so forgive me a forgiveness from You, and have mercy upon me. You are The Oft-Forgiving. The Merciful. (119) Reporters. Agreed upon by Bukhari and Muslim, and is #84 in The Authentic of Good Sayings.
Supplication in the Prayer and after the Tashahud #102
Amongst the final things the Messenger of Allah would say in the time period between the end of the tashahhud and before the tasleem (120) is: 'Allahumma 'ighfirlee ma qaddamtu wa ma 'akh-khartu, wa ma 'asrartu wa ma 'a`lantu, wa ma 'asraftu wa ma 'anta 'a`lamu bihi minnee, 'antal-muqaddimu wa 'antal-mu'akh-khiru', la 'ilaha 'illa 'anta (121). Footnotes. (120) The two salutations that end the Muslim's prayer. (121) O' my 'ilah forgive me what I have set forth, what I have delayed [yet not done], what I have kept secret, what I have made open, what I have acted immoderately in, and what You are more knowledgeable about than I am. You are The Advancer and The Delayer, there is no 'ilah except You. Explanation: The Advancer of whatever needs to be advanced, be it verdict or action. He advances what He pleases, and however He pleases. That which He advances is advanced, and that which He delays is delayed. All wisdom is in what He does; even when the wisdom is unknown to us. Reporters. Reported by Muslim and is #85 in The Authentic of Good Sayings.
Supplication in the Prayer and after the Tashahud #103
The Prophet said to a man: "What do you say in your salat?'', He said: I say the tashahhud and then I say: 'Allahumma I ask You Paradise and I seek refuge in You from Hell-Fire. I am not well capable of the like of your murmuring, nor the murmuring of Mu'ath, the Prophet then said: "It is about that that we murmur". Reporters. Found in Sunan Abi Dawood. Al-Albani said it was of sound ascription, and that AnNawawi and Al-Bouseeri said it was sound. It is # 86 in The Authentic of Good Sayings.
Supplication in the Prayer and after the Tashahud #104
'Ammaru bin Yasirin prayed a prayer (salat); however, it was short, so some of the people said to him: You made the salat very light - or very brief - He said: Oh! but that's on me. You see I invoked Allah in my salat with a few invocations which I have heard from the Messenger of Allah , then when he got up to leave a man from among them followed him and asked him what the invocation was? So he said: 'Allahumma bi`ilmikal-ghayba wa qudratika `alal-khalqi, 'ahyinee ma `alimtal-hayata khayran lee, wa tawaffanee 'itha `alimtal-wafata khayran lee, 'allahumma 'innee 'as'aluka khashyataka fil-ghaybi washshahadati, wa 'as'aluka kalimatal-haqqi firridha wal-ghadhabi, wa 'as'aluka 'al-qasda fil faqri wal ghina, wa 'as'aluka na`eeman la yanfadu, wa 'as'aluka qurrata `eynin la tanqati`u, wa 'as'aluka arridha ba`dal qada'i, wa 'as'aluka bardal `ayshi ba`dal mawti, wa 'as'aluka lath-thatan-nathari 'ila wajhika, wash-shawqa 'ila liqa'ika fee ghayri dhrra'a mudhirratin, wa la fitnatin mudhillatin, 'allahumma zayyinna bizeenatil-'eemani waj`alna hudatan mahtadeena (122). Footnotes. O' my 'ilah with your knowledge of the hidden, and your ability to create, keep me alive as long as life is good for me according to your knowledee, and take my soul back at the time in your Knowledge that death becomes better for me. O' my 'ilah I ask You that I fear You in secrecy and in the open. I ask You that I utter the word of Truth at times when I am satisfied and when I am angry, I ask You moderation at times of poverty and wealth, I ask You favors and delight that do not run out, I ask You consolation which does not desist, I ask You acceptance of what is decreed, I ask You cool living after death, I ask You the pleasure of looking at your Face, and a longing to meet You without damage that is harmful, and without a trying misfortune that takes me astray. O' my 'ilah (122) decorate us with the ornaments of faith, and make us rightly guided guides [to the true religion]. Reporters. Reported by An-Nisa'ee. Al-Albani said it was sound, and that so did Al-Hakim and AthThahabi. It is #87 in The Authentic of Good Sayings.
Supplication in the Prayer and after the Tashahud #105
After having ended his salat the Messenger of Allah used to ask for forgiveness three times [for example: 'Astaghfirullaha ], then he would say Allahumma 'antas-salamu (123), wa minkas-salamu, tabarakta ya thaljalali wal 'ikrami (124). Footnotes. (123) As-Salamu is Allah. Al-Qurtubee said that As-Salamu means the one that is free from flaws. Ibn Al-'Arabi said: The scholars, may Allah have mercy upon them, have agreed that the meaning of As-Salam is the attribution of Salamata to Allah which means to be safe, and to be free from vice and defect. The scholars then differed in how they attributed Salamata to Allah, they were of three opinions. The first that Allah is free from every defect and flaw. The second that Allah is the one that conveys peace upon his worshippers in paradise as in the verse (Salamun: a statement from a merciful Lord). The third meaning is that his creation has been kept safe and free of injustice on his part. AsSalam is also explained to mean that Allah is the one that keeps those of his creation whom He wills safe. This explanation was translated from 'Aqd 'Azzabarjad fee Tahiyyat 'Ummat Muhammad which was written by As'ad ' Al-'Usaymee. O' my 'ilah You are 'As-Salam [see footnote #123], and from You comes Salam [peace, or safety], blessed are Thee O' haver of glory and kindness. (124) Reporters. Reported by Muslim, and Al-Albani included this hadeeth in The Authentic of Good Sayings.
Supplication in the Prayer and after the Tashahud #106
After completion of his prayer the Messenger of Allah used to say: La 'ilaha 'illa 'allahu wahdahu la shareeka lahu, lahul mulku, wa lahul hamdu, wahuwa `ala kulli shay'in qadeerun, 'allahumma la mani`a lima 'a`tayta, wa la mu`tiya lima mana`ta, wala yanfa`u thal jaddi minkal addu (125). Footnotes. (125) There is no 'ilah except Allah alone, no associate does He have, his is the Kingdom, to Him is All-Praise, and He is all able to do all things. O' my 'ilah there is none to prevent what You have given, nor is there anyone to give what You have prevented, nor is the jadd [this word can mean luck, success, wealth, and/or greatness] of a person possessing such jadd of any benefit to that person from You [meaning in the face of anything You have willed against him]. Reporters. Agreed upon by Bukhari and Muslim, and is #89 in The Authentic of Good Sayings.
Supplication in the Prayer and after the Tashahud #107
It is reported by way of 'Abdullah ibn 'Az-Zubayr that he used to say after each salat at about the time of tasleem (126) La 'ilaha 'illa 'allahu wahdahu la shareeka lahu, lahul mulku, wa lahul hamdu, wa huwa `ala kulli shay'in qadeerun, la hawla wa la quwwata 'illa billahi, Ia 'ilaha 'illa 'allahu, wa la na`budu 'illa 'iyyahu, lahun-ni`matu, wa lahul-fadhlu, wa lahu 'ath-thana 'ul-hasanu, la 'ilaha 'illa 'allahu, mukhliseena lahud-deena wa law karihalkafiroona (127). The Messenger of Allah used to say these at the end of each prayer. Footnotes. (126) The action of turning to the right then to the left and saying "'Al-Salamu 'Alaykam ..." upon each. (127) There is no 'ilah except Allah alone, no associate does He have, his is the Kingdom, to Him is All-Praise, and He is well able to do all things. There is neither might nor strength except by Allah. There is no 'ilah except Allah, and we worship not any one except Him. His are the bounties, his is the favor, and to Him all good commemoration and praise is due. There is no 'ilah except Allah, [we are] sincerely faithful to Him in our life, even if the infidels hate that. Reporters. Reported by Muslim, and is #90 in The Authentic of Good Sayings.
Supplication in the Prayer and after the Tashahud #108
It is reported by way of Abi Hurayrata that some of the poor folk from among the emigrants came to the Messenger of Allah and submitted: The wealthy have made off with the high ranks and permanent bounties. They pray as we do, and they fast as we do; however, they have excess wealth and personal properties which they use to perform pilgrimage, to perform 'Umrah, to perform jihad, and to give in charity. He said "May I tell you something by which you would reach those who proceeded you, overtake those who succeeded you, and no one would be better than you except for one that would have done the like of that which you have done? They said: "Yes, O' Messenger of Allah, He said: "Make tasbeeh (128), tahmeed, and takbeer, after each salat 33 times". Abu Salih said : Say Subhana 'allahi, 'al-hamdu lil-lahi, and 'allahu 'akbaru, till you have said 33 of them all". (129) Footnotes. (128) Tasbeeh is to say Subhana 'allahi; Tahmeed is to say 'Al-hamdu lillahi; Takbeer is to say 'Allahu 'akbaru. (129) He is the tabi`ee [one who met a companion of the Prophet believing in the Prophet and died that way] that reported this hadeeth. Reporters. Agreed upon by Bukhari and Muslim, and Al-Albani included this hadeeth in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #91.
Supplication in the Prayer and after the Tashahud #109
It is reported by way of the Messenger of Allah that he said: "Whoever makes tasbeeh after each salat 33 times, tahmeed 33 times, takbeer 33 times, and completes a hundred by saying: La 'ilaha 'illa 'allahu wahdahu la shareeka lahu, lahul mulku wa lahul hamdu, wa huwa `ala kulli shay'in qadeerun (130), his sins would be forgiven even if they were as plentiful as the foam of the sea. Footnotes. (130) There is no 'ilsah except Allah alone, no associate does He have. His is the Kingdom, to Him is All-Praise, and He is well able to do all things. Reporters. Reported by Muslim and is #92 in The Authentic of Good Sayings.
Supplication in the Prayer and after the Tashahud #110
It is reported of the Messenger of Allah that he said: "Two qualities, or attributes, no Muslim would mantain them except that he would enter Paradise, and they are easy yet few people mantain them: To make tasbeeh of Allah [for example saying Subhana 'allahi(131)] after each salat ten times, to make tahmeed of Him [for example, saying Alhamdu lil-lahi(132)] ten times, and to declare His greatness [for example saying 'allahu akbaru (133)] ten times. That would add up to one hundred and fifty [merits, counting all five prayers] by the tongue, and one thousand five hundred in the balance. And to make takbeer 34 times when he has gone to bed, tahmeed 33 times, and tasbeeh 33 times. That would add up to one hundred by the tongue, and one thousand in the balance. He said, for I have seen the Messenger of Allah count them with his hand (134). They asked O' Messenger of Allah! How is it that this is such an easy thing, yet those that practice it are so few? He said: "He comes to you - meaning shaytan when ready to sleep - and makes him fall asleep before saying [the above mentioned remembrance of Allah], and he comes to him iat prayer time and reminds him of things that he needs so as to make him hurry off before saying [the above mentioned remembrance of Allah]." Footnotes. (131) Glory be to Allah. (132) All praise be to Allah. (133) Allah is greater [than all]. (134) Note that this is a reference to a single hand. Abu Dawood's narration which is of sound ascription adds that "he would count them with his right hand". Counting with both hands is thus inconsistent with the Sunnah. Example uses of the right hand are in offering people things, accepting things from others, shaking hands, eating, and drinking. Example uses of the left hand are in blowing one's nose, holding something dirty, washing after use of the rest-room, and touching the private parts. Reporters. Abu Dawood, At-Tirmithi, and An-Nisa'ee. Al-Albani mentioned a report by Abu Dawood saying that the Prophet used to count them with his right hand, that it was of sound ascription in his view, and that An-Nawawi said it was comely in his Al-Athkar. Al-Albani included this hadeeth in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #93.
Supplication in the Prayer and after the Tashahud #111
It is reported of 'Uqbata bin 'Amir that he said: "The Messenger of Allah ordered that I read The Mu`awwithat (135) after every salat". Footnotes. (135) This is a reference to the last two suwar (called chapters in English) of the Qur'an. Reporters. Reported by Abu Dawood, At-Tirmithi, and An-Nisa'ee. Al-Albani said that it was also reported by Ahmad. He said it was of sound ascription, and that Ibn Hibban said it was sound. He included this hadeeth in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #94.
Supplication in the Prayer and after the Tashahud #112
It is reported of Mu'ath bin Jabal that he said that the Messenger of Allah took him by the hand and said "O' Mu'ath I do by Allah love you, so make sure you never give up saying 'Allahumma 'a`innee `ala thikrika washukrika, wa husni `ibadatika (136) after every salat. Footnotes. (136) O' my 'ilah help me in establishing your remembrance, thanking You, and worshipping You properly. Reporters. Reported by Abu Dawood, and An-Nisa'ee; and Al-Albani said its ascription is sound, and that all the men in its chain of ascription were trustworthy. He included this hadeeth in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #95.
Loud Remembrance After Salat #113
Ibn `Abbas said: "I used to know the end of the Prophet 's prayer by the takbeer" Reporters. 'Al-'Adawee said it was sound, and that it was reported by Bukhari, page 325 of volume 2 of Fath Al-Baree; Muslim, page 83 of volume 5; Abu Dawood, page 609 of volume 1; An-Nisa'ee, page 67 of volume 3; and Abu 'Uwanah, page 264 of volume 2.
Loud Remembrance After Salat #114
lbn `Abbas said: "The raising of the voice with remembrance - when people would step out of the prescribed prayer - used to occur during the days of the Prophet ", and Ibn `Abbas said "I used to know that the prayer was over by it [the loud remembrance], if I would hear it". Reporters. 'Al-'Adawee said it was sound, and that it was reported by Al-Bukhari, page 324 of volume 2 of Fath Al-Baree; Muslim, page 84 of volume 5; and Abu 'Uwanah, page 264 of volume 2.
Announcing Lost Property, or Selling in the Mosque #115
The Prophet said: "If you see one who sells, or buys in the Mosque then say: La 'arbahallahu tijarataka (137) and if you see someone announcing his lost [thing] then say: La radda 'allahu `alaiyka dhallataka (138). Footnotes. (137) May Allah not render your business profitable. (138) May Allah not bring back your lost [thing]. Reporters. 'Al-'Adawee said it was comely and that it was reported by At-Tirmithi, #1321. AtTirmithi said it was comely strange. 'Al-'Adawee also said that it was reported by AlDarami, page 326 of volume 1; Ibn Jarood, #562; Al-Bayhaqi, #447/2, Al-Hakim, #56/2, who said it sound according to the conditions of Muslim; Ath-thahabi who agreed with Al-Hakim; and Ibn As-Sunni, #153, and #151. 'Al-'Albani said it was sound in his Saheeh Al-Jami`i As-Sagheeri wa Ziyadatihi, #573.
The Virtue of Reciting Surat Al-Kahf on Friday #116
The Prophet said: "Whoever would read Surat Al-Kahf on Friday it would provide him of light for the duration between the two Fridays. Reporters. 'Al-'Adawee said that opinions differed about this badeeth. He said that it was reported by 'Al-Hakim, page 564 of volume 1 who said that it was of sound ascription. He also said that it had testimonial in a hadeeth reported by way of 'Ibn `Umar in Targheeb, page 513 of volume 1. 'Al-'Albani said that it was reported by 'Al-Bayhaqi, and 'Al-Hakim. It is in his Saheeh Al-Jami`i As-Sagheeri wa Ziyadatihi as #6470, and he said it was sound.
Praising Allah Within Speech #117
`A'ishata said "The Prophet did something, thus he gave leave to do it, but some people thought it to be improper, and that reached the Prophet so he addressed the people, and praised Allah, then he said what is it with some people abstaining from a thing that I do [viewing it improper]? By Allah I am the most knowledgeable of Allah among them, and the most fearful among them of Him. Reporters. 'Al-'Adawee said it was sound, and that it was reported by 'Al-Bukhari, page 513 of volume 10 of Fath Al-Baree. 'Al-'Albani said it was sound Saheeh Al-Jami`i As-Sagheeri wa Ziyadatihi #5573.
Description of the Khutbah and the Prayer #118
The Messenger of Allah said "The length of a man's prayer, and the shortness of his address is of the victuals of the depth of his knowledge; therefore, lengthen your prayer, and shorten your address (khutbah) for verily speech can be magical. Reporters. 'Al-'Adawee said it was sound, and that it was reported by 'Imam Muslim page 158 of volume 6.
State of the Khateeb, and What he Says #119
Jabir bin `Abdillah said: The Messenger of Allah was such that if he gave an address his eyes would redden, and his voice would become louder, and his anger would increase. So much so that he would be like the warner of an army saying: Sabbahakum wa massakum (139) and he would say: I have been sent, myself and the Hour like these two, and he would bring together his index and middle finger, and he would say: 'Amma ba`d, fa'inna khayral hadeethi kitabullahi, wa khayral hadyi hadyi muhammadin, wa sharral 'umoori muhdathatuha, wa kulla bid`atin dhalalah (140). Then he would say I have greater right upon each believer than he has upon himself. Whoever has left wealth then it will be for his family, and whoever has left religion, or loss that is to me, and upon me. Through another channel it is reported of Jabir bin `Abdillah that he said: The Prophet 's address on Friday was that he would praise Allah, and eulogize Him, then after that he would say - whereupon his voice would become louder - then he related the hadeeth. From a third channel it is reported of Jabir bin `Abdillah that he said: The Prophet would address the people, praise Allah, and eulogize him with what He is worthy of then he would say: Man yahdi 'allahu fahuwa 'al-muhtadee, wa man yudhlil fala hadiya lahu, wa khayra 'al-hadeethi kitabullahi then he related the hadeeth to the likeness of the first. Footnotes. (139) He has entered you upon morning, and He has entered you upon evening. (140) As for what follows [effectively saying: To proceed], Verily the best of speech is the book of Allah, and the best of guidance is the guidance of Muhammad, and the worst of matters are the innovated ones, and every innovation is a stray going. Reporters. 'Al-'Adawee said it was comely and that it was reported by Muslim, page 153 of volume 6; Ibn Majah, #45; 'An-Nisa'i. page 188 of volume 3; and 'Ahmad ,119, 371/3; and others.
Saying Shahaadah in the Khutbah #120
It is reported by way of 'Abi Hurayrata that the Prophet said: "Every address which has no tashahhud in it is thus like a hand that is mutulated." Reporters. 'Al-'Adawee said it was comely,and that it was reported by 'Abu Dawood, page 173 of volume 5; and At-Tirmithi, page 239 of volume 4, who said it was comely-strange. 'Al'Albani said it was sound in his Saheeh Al-Jami`i As-Sagheeri wa Ziyadatihi (#4520).
About the Takbeer in the 'Eid Prayer #121
It is reported of the Prophet that he used to make takbeer (to say 'Allahu 'Akbaru ) in the two 'Eid prayers in the first one seven times before the recitation, and in the second one five times before the recitation. Reporters. 'Al-'Adawee said it was comely due to its testimonials, and that it was reported by 'Ibn Majah, #1277; 'Al-Hakim, #607/3; 'Al-Bayhaqi, #288/3; 'Ad-Darami, #376/1; and 'Ibn Jarood, #262.
Surrender to Predestination Neither in Deficit nor in Exaggeration #122
Allah The Exalted said: "O' You who believe! Be not like those who have disbelieved and said to their brethren as they were traveling through the earth or were engaged in fighting: If they were here with us, they would not have died, or been slain. That such that Allah make it a cause of sighs and regrets in their hearts. It is Allah that livens and mortifies, and Allah is ever-aware of what you do." (141). The Messenger of Allah said: "The strong believer is better and more beloved by Allah The Exalted than the weak believer, and in both there is good. Be on the guard for what is beneficial for you, get help from Allah to Whom belongs Glory and Power, do not give up, and if something befalls you then don't say: Oh if I had done [so and so] such and such would have resulted; rather, say: Qaddara 'allahu wa ma sha'a fa`ala (142). For saying "if" (lawe) opens the way for the work of the shaytan". Footnotes. Surat Aale 'Imran (#3) V.156. (142) Allah has decreed and what He has willed He has done. (141) Reporters. Reported by Muslim, and is #112 in The Authentic of Good Sayings.
Asking for Allah's Guidance in a Certain Affair - Al-Istikhaara #123
The Messenger of Allah used to teach us to ask Allah's guidance in all matters just like he used to teach us a surah out of the Qur'an. He would say: If one of you intends on doing a certain matter, let him pray two rak'at, then let him say: Allahumma 'innee 'astakheeruka bi`ilmika, wa 'astaqdiruka biqudratika, wa 'as'aluka min fadhlikal-`atheemi, fa'innaka taqdiru wa la 'aqdiru, wa ta`lamu wa la 'a`lamu, wa 'anta `allamul-ghuyoobi, 'allahumma 'in kunta ta`lamu 'anna hathal 'amra - and [here] you name it [the affair] by its name khayrun lee fee deenee wa ma`ashee wa `aqibati 'amree, wa`ajilihi wa'ajilihi, faqdurhu lee wa yassirhu lee, thumma bariklee feeh, wa 'in kunta ta`lamu 'anna hathal-'amra sharrun lee fee deenee wa ma'ashee wa `aqibati 'amree, wa`ajilihi wa'ajilihi, fasrifhu `annee wasrifnee `anhu, waqdurlee 'al-khayra haythu kana, thumma radh-dhinee bihi (143)'. And [here] you name it [the affair] by its Name. One that asks the Creators' guidance in a matter, and consults with His creation, then acts deliberately would never regret his action. For Allah The Exalted says: "And consult them in the matter [of moment]. Then when you have taken a decision put your trust in Allah. For Allah loves those who put their trust [in Him]." (144). Qatadatu said: There is not a people that consult amongst themselves seeking Allah Face (145) except that they would be guided to the most straight and correct action for them. Footnotes. (143) O' my 'ilah I ask your guidance due to your knowledge, and I ask your help due to your ability. For You are able and I'm not able, You know and I don't Know, and You are the one that knows the hidden matters. O' my 'ilah if You know that this affair -and you name it by its name- is better for me in my faith, my livelihood, the aftermath of my affair, its short term, and its long term, then decree it for me, make it easy for me, and bestow blessings for me in it; and if You know that this affair is bad for me in my faith, my livelihood, the aftermath of my affair, its short term, and its long term, then turn it away from me, and turn me away from it; and decree for me the good where ever it is, and then content me with it. (144) Surat 'Ale-'lmran (#3) V. 159. Meaning they want to see Allah's Face (because that is the greatest pleasure for the people of Paradise). The Qur'an and the Sunnah affirm that Allah has a face, two hands, fingers, and two eyes. Some people deny these attributes because they incorrectly suppose that by affirrning them they are humanizing Allah. Such an argument is only valid for those that would say, for example, "Allah has hands like ours (?)" Such a statement is not allowed because it qualifies Allah's attributes without evidence from the Qur'an or the Sunnah. It would also be in contradiction to the Qur'anic verse: (145) "There is nothing that is like Him, and He is The Ever-Hearing, The Ever-Seeing". Thus we must affirm the attributes that Allah, and/or his Messenger have affirmed; we must believe that these attributes befit the Magnificence, and Glory of Allah; and we are not allowed to qualify these attributes unless Allah, and/or his Messenger have done so for us. Reporters. Ibn Taymiya said that it was reported by Al-Bukhari to this effect. Al-Albani said that the wording was identical to that of Al-Bukhari; however, the word "all" in "in all matters" was not in Al-Bukhari's Qiyam ul-Layl but was in his Ad-Da`awat and his At-Tawheed. Also, he said that Al-Bukhari reported, after the phrase "the aftermath of my affair", the following: "Or he said: the short term of my affair and its long term" indicating that the narrator was not sure which of the two was correct. So perhaps, Al-Albani continued, Ibn Taymiya combined the two so that the supplicant would be sure he was, either way, saying the words of the Prophet . For this reason it appears in this book as "the aftermath of my affair, its short term, and its long-term. Al-Albani said he had no problem with that, then, he said: "And Allah knows best". He included this hadeeth in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #96.
Not to say "If You will then grant me" #124
'Anas said: The Messenger of Allah said: If one of you petitions then let him resolve the matter, and let him not say O' my 'ilah if you will then grant me; for there is none that compels Him". Reporters. 'Al-`Adawee said it was sound, and that it was reported by Al-Bukhari, page 139 of volume 11 of Fath Al-Baree; Muslim, page 6 of volume 17; and At-Tirmithi, page 470 of volume 9 of Tuhfah. At-Tirmithi said it was comely-sound.
Prohibition of Asking that Punishment be Hurried #125
It is reported by way of 'Anas that the Messenger of Allah visited a sick man who had become faint like a faint hearted man, so the Messenger of Allah said did you use to supplicate for something, or ask Him it? He said: Yes. I used to say O' my 'ilah whatever you were going to punish me with in the Hereafter, then hurry it for me in this worldly life, so the Messenger of Allah said: Subhana 'allahi you cannot bear that, or you are not able of that. Would not you say: 'Allahumma 'atina fd-dunya hasanatan wa fil 'akhirati hasanatan wa qina `athaban-nari (146). Footnotes. (146) Our Lord! Bring us Good in this world, and Good in the Hereafter, and save us from the torment of the Fire! Reporters. 'AI-`Adawee said it was sound, and that it was reported by Muslim on page 13 of volume 17, and 'At-Tirmithi, volume 9 page 460 of Tuhfah, who said it was a strange comelysound hadeeth.
What to Say at Times of Grief, Concern, and Sadness #126
At times of distress the Messenger of Allah would say La 'ilaha 'illa 'allahu 'al-`atheemu 'al-haleemu, la 'ilaha 'illa 'allahu rabbul `arshil-`atheemi, la 'ilaha 'illa 'allahu rabbussamawati wa rabbul-'ardhi wa rabbul-`arshil-kareemi (147). Footnotes. (147) There is no 'ilah except Allah The Magnificent, The Forbearing. There is no 'ilah except Allah Lord of the Magnificent Throne. There is no 'ilah except Allah Lord of the Heavens, Lord of the Earth, and Lord of the Noble Throne. Reporters. Agreed upon by Bukhari and Muslim and is #97 in The Authentic of Good Sayings.
What to Say at Times of Grief, Concern, and Sadness #127
It is reported of the Prophet that if something distressed him he would say Ya hayyu ya qayyumu, bi-rahmatica 'astagheethu (148). Footnotes. (148) O' Living [a life not followed by death]. O Sustainer, in your Mercy I plead for rescue. Reporters. Reported by At-Tirmithi, and Al-Albani said it was comely hadeeth. He said that in AtTirmithi's chain of ascription there was a weak person: Ar-Riqashi whose name was Yazeed which also appeared in a report by Ibn As-Sunni (#332); however, this hadeeth has testimonial in Al-Mustadrak (#509/1). Al-Albani included this hadeeth in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #98.
What to Say at Times of Grief, Concern, and Sadness #128
Abi Bakrata stated that the Messenger of Allah said, "The supplications of the distressed are: 'Allahumma rahmataka 'arjoo, fala takilnee 'ila nafsee tarfata `eynin, wa'aslihlee sha'nee kullahu, la 'ilaha 'illa 'anta." (149). Footnotes. (149) O' my 'ilah it is your Mercy that I beseech, so do not entrust me to my self for even a twinkle of an eye, and correct for me all my affairs, there is no 'ilah other then You. Reporters. Reported by Abu Dawood, and Al-Albani said it was of comely ascription, and that Ibn Hibban (#2370) said it was sound. It is #99 in The Authentic of Good Sayings.
What to Say at Times of Grief, Concern, and Sadness #129
The Messenger of Allah said to 'Asma' binti 'Umaysin: "Shall I not teach you a few words which you can say when you are distressed - or at the time of distress - Allahu, 'allahu rabbee la 'ushriku bihi shay'an (150). Footnotes. (150) Allah, Allah my Lord I associate not with Him a thing. Reporters. Ibn Taymiyah referenced this hadeeth to Abu Dawood, and Al-Albani said it was a comely hadeeth. The hadeeth, he said, has an unknown person in its chain, yet, the hadeeth has testimonial in the hadeeth of `Aishata reported as #2369 by Ibn Hibban in his Saheeh which includes that the phrase be repeated twice. Al-Albani included this hadeeth in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #100.
What to Say at Times of Grief, Concern, and Sadness #130
The Messenger of Allah said: "The petition of Thin-Noon [Jonah] which he petitioned with when he was inside the whale: La 'ilaha 'illa 'anta, subhanaka 'innee kuntu minaththalimeena (151). No Muslim ever supplicated Allah with this supplication in any matter at all, except that Allah answered his supplication". Footnotes. (151) There is no 'ilah except You, Glorified are Thee, I have been one of the unjust. Reporters. Ibn Taymiyah referenced it to At-Tirmithi, and Al-Albani said it was in his Sunan as (#260/4), and that it w as likewise reported by Ahmad (#170/1), and Al-Hakim (#383/2). He said that Al-Hakim said it was sound, and that Ath-Thahabi agreed with him. AlAlbani included this hadeeth in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #101.
What to Say at Times of Grief, Concern, and Sadness #131
It is reported of the Prophet that he said: "No preoccupying concern, or sadness inflicts a bondservant whereupon he says: Allahumma 'innee `abduka, wabnu `abdika, wabnu 'amatika, nasiyatee biyadika, madhin fiyya hukmuka, `adlun fiyya qadha'uka, 'as'aluka bikulli 'ismin huwa laka, sammayta bihi nafsaka, 'aw 'anzaltahu fee kitabika, 'aw `allamtahu 'ahadan min khalqika, 'aw 'ista'tharta bihi fee `ilmil ghaybi `indaka, 'an taj`alal qur'ana rabee`a qalbee, wa noora sadree, wa jala'a huznee, wa thahaba hammee, (152) except that Allah would dispel his concern and his sadness, and would replace it with ease and relaxation for him." Footnotes. (152) O my 'ilah I am your bondservant, son of your bondsman, and son of your bondswoman. My forelock is in Your Hands; Your judgement is continuously being carried out upon me; Your sentence upon me is juste. I ask You with every name that is Yours, with which You have named Yourself, brought down in Your book, taught to one of Your creation, or have preferred for Yourself in the hidden knowledge, with You: that You make the Qur'an the spring of my heart, and the light of my chest, and the despellation of my sadness, and deportation of my [preoccupying] concern. Reporters. Ibn Taymiya referenced it to Ahmed in his Musnad and Ibn Hibban in his Saheeh. AlAlbani said it was sound; although, he had previously thought it not to be. Al-Albani included this hadeeth in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #102.
About Minor and Great Afflictions Upon the Believer #132
Allah the Exalted said: "Those that say, when afflicted with calamity, 'Inna lil-lahi wa 'inna 'ilayhi raji`oona. They are those upon whom [descend] blessings from their Lord and Mercy. And they are the ones who are guided." (Al- Baqarah 2:156-157) 'Ummu Salamata said: I heard the Messenger of Allah saying: "There is not a slave afflicted with a calamity who then says: 'Inna lil-lahi wa 'inna 'ilayhi raji`oona, 'allahumma'jurnee fee museebatee, wa 'akhliflee khayran minha (154) except that Allah would grant him reward in his calamity, and would succeed it with good consequence for him. She said: So when Abu Salamata [her husband] died; I said like the Messenger of Allah had commanded me. So Allah caused him to be succeeded with one who was better than him for me: the Messenger of Allah. Footnotes. (154) We are for Allah, and we are, to Him, returning. O' my 'ilah grant me reward in my calamity, and cause it to succeeded with good consequence for me. Reporters. Reported by Muslim, and is #114 in The Authentic of Good Sayings.
About Minor and Great Afflictions Upon the Believer #133
And she said: The Messenger of Allah entered upon Abi Salamata and his eyes were staring fixedly. So he closed them, then he said: "When the soul is grabbed the sight follows it," some of his family clamored. He then said: "Do not invoke upon yourselves anything but good, because the Angels are saying 'Aameen' [O' Allah answer] to what you are saying." He then said: Allahumma 'ighfir li 'Abi Salamata, warfa` darajatahu fil mahdiyyeena, wakhlufhu fee `aqibihi fil ghabireena, waghfir lana wa lahu ya rabbal `alameena, wafsah lahu fee qabrihi, wa nawwir lahu feehi (155). Footnotes. O' my 'ilah I ask Your forgiveness for Abi Salamata, that You raise his rank among those who are guided, grant him succession in his descendants who remain, forgive us and him O' Lord of the Worlds; grant him spaciousness in his grave, and make light in it for him. (155) Reporters. Reported by Muslim, and is #115 in The Authentic of Good Sayings.
On Debt #134
It is reported of 'Ali bin 'Abi Talib that someone who was indebted came to him and said: I am unable to pay my debt so help me. He said: Shall I not teach you a few words the Messenger of Allah taught me, if you had the like of a mountain (Seerin) of debt Allah would fulfill it on your behalf? Say: 'Allahumma kfinee bihalalika `an haramika, wa 'aghninee bifadhlika `amman siwaka (156). Footnotes. O' my 'ilah make me with what You have made lawful needless of what You have made unlawful, and make me with your benevolence independent of all others. (156) Reporters. Reported by At-Tirmidhi who said it was comely (hasan). Al-Albani agreed, and included this hadeeth in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #116.
Abandonment of Supplication for Sin and for the Severance of the Ties of #135
Kinship 'Abi Hurayrata reported that the Prophet said: The bondservant shall continue to have his supplications answered so long as he does not supplicate for sin, or the severance of kinship; so long as he does not rush it. They said: O Messenger of Allah what is "rushing it?" He said [that] he say I have supplicated, and supplicated, and I have not seen an answer; thereupon, getting tired and abandoning supplication. Reporters. Al-`Adawee said it was sound and that it was reported by Muslim, page 52 of volume 17; At-Tirmidhi on page 470 of volume 11 of Tuhfah. He said that At-Tirmidhi said that it was a strange hadeeth.
Truthfully Asking for Martyrdom #136
The Prophet said "Whoever asks Allah martyrdom truthfully, Allah would deliver him to the places of the martyrs. Even if he were to die upon his bed. Reporters. 'Al-`Adawee said it was sound, and that it was reported by by Muslim, page 55 of volume 13; Abu Dawood, page 179 of volume 2; and Ibn Majah, #2797.
What to Say upon Confrontation of the Enemy and of People with Power #137
If the Prophet was afraid of a certain people he would say 'Allahumma 'inna naj`aluka fee nuhoorihim, wa na`outhu bika min shuroorihim (157). Footnotes. (157) O' my 'ilah we put You to their chest-top [neck area], and we seek refuge in You from their evils. Reporters. Ibn Taymiyya referenced it to Abu Dawood, and An-Nisa'ee; and Al-Albani said it was of sound ascription, that Al-Hakim said it was sound and that Ath-Thahabi agreed with him. This hadeeth is #103 in The Authentic of Good Sayings.
What to Say upon Confrontation of the Enemy and of People with Power #138
It is reported of the Prophet that he used to say upon confronting the enemy: 'Allahumma 'anta `adhudee, wa 'anta naseeree, bika 'ahoolu, wa bika 'asoolu, wa bika 'uqatilu (158). Footnotes. (158) O' my 'ilah You are my upper-arm, and You are my triumpher. By You I move, and by You I assault, and by You I fight. Reporters. Al-Albani said that it was reported by Abu Dawood in al-jihad with sound ascription by way of Qatadata by way of 'Anas. He also said that Ibn Hibban (#1661) said it was sound. Al-Albani included this hadeeth in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #104.
What to Say upon Confrontation of the Enemy and of People with Power #139
`Abdullah bin `Abbas said: Hasbuna 'allahu wa ni`mal wakeelu (159). Ibraheem said it when he was thrown into the fire, and Muhammad said it when the people said to him "The people have united against you."(160). Footnotes. (159) For us Allah is sufficient, and He is the best to be entrusted [over us as guardian, provider, etc.]. This was from Surah 'Aale `Imran (#3) V.173. The original Arabic of this statement can also be found in Surat 'Aale `Imran (#3) V. 173. (160) Reporters. Al-Albani sait that Al-Bukhari, and others reported it. He included this hadeeth in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #105.
About Devils Presenting Themselves to Humans #140
Allah the exalted has said: "And say: Rabbi '`outhu bika min hamazatish-shayateeni, wa 'a`outhu bika rabbi 'ayyahdhurooni." (161). It is reported of the Prophet that he used to say: 'A`outhu bil lahi 'assamee`il-`aleemi minash-shaytanir-rajeemi, min hamzihi, wa naphkhihi, wa nafthihi (162). Due to the statement of Allah: "And if [at any time] an incitement to discord is made to you by the shaytan then seek refuge in Allah He is the One who hears and knows all things" (163). And 'Athan repels shaytan. Footnotes. (161) And say "O' my Lord! I seek refuge in You from the suggestions of the shayateen [plural of shaytan], And I seek refuge in You my Lord! that they come to me. [Come to me meaning in any of my affairs, and for this Allah has commanded us to mention Him iwhenever we start doing things. Meaning in order to expel the shaytan when eating, slaughtering, etc.] This was Surat 'Al-Mu'minoon (#23) V.98-99. I seek refuge in Allah the Ever-Hearing, the Ever-Knowing from the despicable shaytan, from his diabolical possession [madness], from his instigation of pride, and from his erotic verses [poetry]. (162) (163) Surat Fussilat (#41) V.36. Reporters. Al-Albani said it was sound. It has already been mentioned as #62. Al-Albani included this hadeeth in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #106.
About Devils Presenting Themselves to Humans #141
The Prophet of Allah said: "When the prayer is called to the shaytan goes away and passes wind with noise during his flight, when the Athan has ended he comes forth, then when the Iqamah call is pronounced, he goes away, when the Iqamah call has ended, he comes forth." Reporters. Al-Albani said it was sound and it has already been mentined as #59. Al-Albani included this hadeeth in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #107.
About Devils Presenting Themselves to Humans #142
Suhayl bin Abi Salih said: My father sent me to Banee Harithata and with me was a young slave, or a friend of ours, then someone called him by his name from a fence, so the one that was with me overlooked upon the fence; however, he did not see anything. So I mentioned that to my father, he said: If I had sensed that you would encounter this I would not have sent you. However, if you ever hear a sound, then make the call to salat, because I have heard Aba Hurayrata telling, of the Prophet , that he said: "When the salat is called to, the shaytan goes (turns) away." Reporters. Reported by Muslim, and is #108 in The Authentic of Good Sayings.
About Devils Presenting Themselves to Humans #143
Abu Addarda said: the Messenger of Allah stood up in prayer, then, we heard him say: 'A`outhu bil-lahi minka (I seek refuge in Allah from you). He then said: 'Al`anuka bila`natil-lahi (I curse you with the curse of Allah) three times. He then extended his hand as if he was reaching for something. When the prayer was over, we said to him: O' Messenger of Allah! We heard you saying something in the prayer which we have not heard you say before. Then we saw you extend your hand. He said: The enemy of Allah Iblees came with a bright blaze of fire to put in my face. So I said 'A`outhu bil-lahi minka - three times. Then I said: I curse you with the perfect curse of Allah ('Al`anuka bila`natil-lahi 'attammeti - three times. He did not move back, I then wanted to take him, and by Allah were it not for the supplication of our brother Sulayman [Prophet Solomon] he would have become all tied up, and game for the children of Madeenah. Reporters. Reported by Muslim, and is #109 in The Authentic of Good Sayings.
About Devils Presenting Themselves to Humans #144
`Uthman bin 'Abil `As said: I said: O' Messenger of Allah! The shaytan came as a screen between me, my prayer, and my recitation causing me confusion in it ? So he said: "That is a shaytan called Khanzab, so if you sense him then seek refuge in Allah from him, and spit to your left three times." So I did that, and Allah made him go away from me. Reporters. Reported by Muslim, and is #110 in The Authentic of Good Sayings.
About Devils Presenting Themselves to Humans #145
Abu Zumayl said: I told Ibn Abbas : I find nothing in myself - meaning no doubts. So he said to me: "Would it that you do find something in yourself then say: Huwal 'awwalu, wal 'akhiru, wath-thahiru, wal-batinu, wahuwa bikulli shay'in 'aleemun (164). Footnotes. (164) He is The First, The Last, The Outer, and The Inner; and He is, in everything, Ever Knowledgeable. Note: The tradition in Saheeh Muslim which appears as supplication #33, and footnote 55 is also significant for an understanding of this supplication which happens also to be verse 3 in Surat 'Al-Hadeed (#57). Reporters. Reported by Abu Dawood, and Al-Albani said it was of comely ascription. He included this hadeeth in The Authentic of Good Sayings.
On Incantations (Charms and Spells) #146
Abu Sa`eed 'Al-Khudriy said: A small number of the companions of the Prophet took off in one of their journeys till they reached an Arab tribe. Then they asked hospitality of them, whereupon, they refused to show them hospitality. The chief of the town was soon after bitten [by a scorpion or a snake]. They sought everything for him; however nothing did him any good. Then a few of them said: Why don't you go to that group of men that have taken lodging over there? Perhaps some of them might have something [for it]. So they went to them and said: O' you folk, our chief has been stung and we tried everything but nothing did him any good, so does anyone of you have something [to treat him with]? One of them then said: By Allah I charm; however, by Allah we asked you to show us hospitality, and you refused, so I am not going to charm for you until you set an agreed upon price. They then reconciled over a flock of sheep. Then the man set off spitting on him [on the chief], and reciting 'Al-hamdu lil-lahi rabbil alameena (165). It was then as if he had been set free after having been all tied up, he started walking without any pain. [He said:] So they gave them what they had agreed upon. Some of them (or one of them) then said: Split [the flock], the charmer then said: No do not, not until we come upon the Messenger of Allah and tell him about what happened [we will see what he orders]. So they came to the Messenger of Allah and told him, he then said: "And what makes you know it to be a charm?" Then he said: "You have struck correctly, so do split [the flock] and cast me a share along with you." The Prophet then laughed. Footnotes. May be translated as: All praise to Allah the Lord of the Worlds. (165) Reporters. Agreed upon by Bukhari and Muslim. Al-Albani included this hadeeth in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #117.
On Incantations (Charms and Spells) #147
The Messenger of Allah used to solicit protection for Al-Hasan and Al-Hussein, may Allah be pleased with them [saying]: 'U`eethukuma bikalimatil-lahi 'at-tammati min kulli shaytanin wa hammatin, wa min kulli `eynin lammatin (166) and he would say: Your forefather (speaking to the two) used to solicit protection for Isma`eel and Ishaq with this supplication. Footnotes. I solicit the protection of the two of you in the perfect, and complete Words of Allah from every shaytan and venomous reptile, and from every evil eye. (166) Reporters. Reported by Al-Bukhari. Al-Albani included this hadeeth in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #118.
On Incantations (Charms and Spells) #148
It is reported by way of `Aa'ishata that if a person was ailing in some part of his body, or if he had a wound, the Prophet would do with his finger as such, and Sufyan put the tip of his finger in the ground, then lifted it, and said: Bismillah turbatu 'ardhina, bireeqati ba`dhina, yusfaa saqeemuna, bi'ithni rabbina (167). Footnotes. (167) In the name of Allah, the dust of the earth, with the saliva of some of us, our sick is remedied with the permission of our Lord. Al-Bukhari's translation by Hilali and Khan in a footnote says that: While reciting the charm (ruqya) The Prophet took some of his saliva on his index finger and touched the earth with it and applied the resulting mixture to the place of ailment. Reporters. Agreed upon by Bukhari and Musim, and Al-Albani said that it was also reported by Abu Dawood, Ibn Majah, An-Nisa'ee in Al yawmu wa-allailah, and Ibn As-Sunni (#566). AlAlbani included this hadeeth in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #119.
On Incantations (Charms and Spells) #149
It is reported by her that the Prophet used to invoke the protection of Allah upon some of his family, while passing his right hand [over the place of ailment] and saying: 'Allahumma rabban-nasi, 'athhibil-basa, washfi 'antash-shafee, la shifa'a 'illa shifa'uka, shifa'an la yughadiru saqaman (168). Footnotes. (168) O' my 'ilah Lord of the people, remove the trouble, and heal for You are the Healer, No healing is of any avail but yours; a healing that will leave behind no ailment. Reporters. Agreed upon by Bukhari and Muslim. Al-Albani included this hadeeth in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #120.
On Incantations (Charms and Spells) #150
It is reported by way of `Uthman bin Abil `Aas that he complained to the Messenger of Allah of a pain which he has felt in his body ever since he became a Muslim. So the Messenger of Allah said: "Put your hand on that which hurts of your bosy and say Bismillah three times, and say seven times: 'A`outhu bi`izzatil-lahi waqudratihi min sharri ma 'ajidu wa'uhathiru (169). Footnotes. (169) I seek refuge in the Glory of Allah, and His Ability from the evil of that which I experience and caution. Reporters. Reported by Muslim, and is #121 in The Authentic of Good Sayings.
On Incantations (Charms and Spells) #151
It is reported of the Prophet that he said: "Whoever visited a sick person whose set time [of death] has not yet come, and says at his place seven times: 'As'alul-laha 'al `atheema, rabbal `arshil `atheemi 'an yahfiyaka (170), Allah would not but heal him." Footnotes. I ask Allah the Majestic, Lord of the Magnificent Throne, that He would heal you. (170) Reporters. Reported by Abu Dawood, and At-Tirmithi, and he said it was comely. Al-Albani said that it is as he said. He also wrote, followed by an exclamation mark, that Al-Hakim said it was sound according to the conditions of Al-Bukhari, and that Ath-Thahabi agreed with him, It is #122 in The Authentic of Good Sayings.
When Passing by the Graves of the Polytheists #152
Salem related that his father said: A Bedouin came to the Prophet and said: O Messenger of Allah my father used to maintain the ties of kinship, and he was so, and he was so. So where is he? He said: In Hell-fire. He said: It was as if that disturbed him, so he said: O Messenger of Allah, where, then, is your father? The Messenger of Allah then said: Wherever you pass by the grave of a polytheist give him tidings (171) of Hell-fire. He said: The Bedouin later accepted Islam and said:The Messenger of Allah has given me an assignment. I would not pass by the grave of a Kafir except that I would give him tidings of Hell-fire. Footnotes. Allah The Exalted said "And proclaim a grievious chastisement to those who reject Faith" Surah Bara'ah (#9), V.3. (171) Reporters. At-Tirmidhi said it was comely and Al-Albani agreed. Al-Albani said An-Nisa'ee and Ibn Majah also reported it with sound ascription and he included it in The Authentic of Good Sayings.
Condition for Entering the Ruins of Punished People #153
The Messenger of Allah said: Do not enter upon those punished peoples unless you are crying. However, if you are not crying, then, do not enter upon them lest you be struck by the like of what struck them. Reporters. 'Al-'Adawee said it was sound and that it was reported by Muslim, page 110 of volume 18; Al-Bukhari, page 14 of volume 11 of Fath Al-Baree; and Ahmad pages 9, 58, 66-with the sound addition "and you will be contented with his garment while he is on the saddle", 72, 74, 91, 96, 113, and 137.
Upon Entering Graveyards #154
The Messenger of Allah used to teach them that if they went out to graveyards the spokesman among them should say: 'As-salamu `alaykum 'ahl 'addiyari minal mu'mineena wal muslimeena wa'inna 'insha'a 'allahu bikum lahiqoona, nas'alul-laha lana wa lakum 'al`afiyata (172). Footnotes. (172) Peace be upon you, dwellers of this province, of the Faithful and Submitting; and we Allah willing will be joining you: I ask Allah, for you and for us, wellness. Reporters. Reported by Muslim, and is #123 in The Authentic of Good Sayings.
How to Pray Upon the Dead #155
Abu Hurayrata said that the Messenger of Allah said: "Whoever attends the funeral procession till he offers the funeral prayer, for him there is [a reward equal to] one Qirat, and whoever accompanies it till burial, there is [a reward equal to] two Qirats." It was asked, "What are two Qirats?" He replied, "Like two huge mountains." Reporters. Reported in Saheeh Al-Bukhari #410 in the book of funerals in Volume 2 of Muhammad Muhsin Khan's translation.
How to Pray Upon the Dead #156
Jabir said: the Prophet offered the fineral prayer of 'Ashamata 'An-Najashi and said four takbeers (173). Footnotes. It has been established through authentic ahadeeth that the Prophet prayed the funeral prayer with 4 (according to most reports), 5, and up to nine takbeeras. Whichever a person does is acceptable; however, it is better to alternate between them. Just as it is better to alternate between the various opening suplications in the prayer, the various forms of tashahhud, and the various forms of 'As-salat 'Al-'Ibraheemiyya. (173) Reporters. Reported in Saheeh Al-Bukhari #418 in the book of funerals in Volume 2 of Muhammad Muhsin Khan's translation.
How to Pray Upon the Dead #157
Talha bin `Abdullah bin `Awf said: I offered the funeral prayer behind 'Ibn `Abbas , and he recited 'Al-Fatihah and said, "Such that you may know that it is a sunnah." Reporters. Reported in Saheeh Al-Bukhari #419 in the book of funerals in Volume 2 of Muhammad Muhsin Khan's translation.
How to Pray Upon the Dead #158
'Abi 'Umamatah said that a companion of the Prophet told him: The sunnah with respect to the funeral prayer is that the Imam pronounce the takbeerah (174), then, that he silently read the opening surah of the Qur'an after the first pronunciation of the takbeerah. Then, that he petition salat (175) upon the Prophet , and that he make sincere supplication for the corpse over the following (three) takbeeras, not reciting [Qur'an] in any of them. Then he should make tasleem silently in himself (when he steps out of the prayer ([turning] to his right), and the sunnah is that those behind him do as their Imam did) (176). Footnotes. (174) This is to say 'Allahu 'akbaru. (175) Ask Allah to bestow honor, and grace upon the Prophet . Al-'Albani said that he had not come across any specific funeral-related wording for petitioning salat upon the Prophet , saying that any of the authentic wordings used in tashahhud would be correct. (176) Al-'Albani said that the wording: "Then, that he petition salat upon the Prophet , and that he make sincere supplication for the corpse over the following (three) takbeeras" indicates that the petitioning of salat upon the Prophet is done after the second takbeerah, not before that, because if it were before it would not fall into the (three) takbeeras, it would fall before that. The parentheses are related to the references for this hadeeth in the hadeeth reporters section. Reporters. Al-'Albani said, in his 'Ahkam 'Al-Jana'iz wa Bida`iha that it was reported by Al-Shafi`iy in his Al-'Um, 239-240/1. He said that the squiggly brackets were reported by Al-Hakim, 360/1; and that Al-Hakim said it was sound according to the conditions of Al-Bukhari, and Muslim; that Ath-thahabi agreed; and that so did he.
How to Pray Upon the Dead #159
It is reported by way of 'Abi Hurayrata that the Messenger of Allah "Used to, if he would pray upon a corpse, say: Allahumma 'ighfir li hayyina wa mayyitina, wa shahidina, wa gha'ibina, wa sagheerina wa kabeerina, wa thakarina wa 'unthana, allahumma men 'ahyaytahu minna fa'ahyihi `ala 'al-'islami, wa men tawaffaytahu minna fatawaffahu `ala 'al-'eemani, allahumma la tahrimna 'ajrahu, wala tudhillana ba`dahu (177). Footnotes. (177) O' my ilah forgive our living, and our dead; our present and our absent; our young and our old, our males, and our females. O' my ilah whomever of us you liven then liven him upon Islam, and whomever of us you exact then exact him upon faith. O' my ilah do not forbid us his reward, and do not push us astray afer him. Reporters. Al-Albani said, in his 'Ahkam 'Al-Janaiz wa Bida`iha, that it was reported by Ibn Maja, 456/1; Al-Bayhaqi, 41/4; 'Abu Dawood, 68/2; At-Tirmithi, 141/2, and Ibn Hibban in his saheeh (757 - Mawarid). Al-Albani said that Al-Hakim said dthat it was sound according to the conditions of al-Bukhari, and Muslim, that 'Ath-thahabi agreed; and that so did he.
What is Said When Placing the Body in the Grave #160
The Prophet said: "When you place your dead in the grave then say Bismillahi wa `ala sunnati rasoolil-lahi (178). Footnotes. (178) In the name of Allah, and according to the way of the Messenger of Allah. Reporters. The wording here is that of 'Abu Dawood. Al-Albani said it was sound in his Saheeh AlJami` As-Sagheer wa Ziyadatih, #832. Al-`Adawee reported the other wording which replaces the word millati for the word sunnati. He menttioned that the latter was according to 'Abu Dawood's report, page 546 of volume 3. He said it was sound, and that it was also reported by Ibn Majah, #1550; At-Tirmithi, page 146 of volume 4, who said it was strange, speaking of the channel that reached him; Al-Bayhaqi, 55/4; and 'Al-Hakim, 366/1, who said it sound according to the conditions of Al-Bukhari and Muslim. 'Atthahabi agreed.
What is Said When Placing the Body in the Grave #161
When the Prophet would finish burying a dead person he would stand over him and say: 'Istaghfiroo li'akheekum wa saloo lahu attathbeeta fa'innahu 'al'ana yus'alu (179). Footnotes. (179) Ask forgiveness for your brother, and ask stability for him, for he is now being questioned. Reporters. Al-`Adawee said it was comely and that it was reported by Abu Dawood, page 550 of volume 3; Al-Hakim, #370/1, who said it was sound according to the conditions of AlBukhari and Muslim; Ath-Thahabi who said it was sound; Al-Bayhaqi, 56/4; and others. Al-Albani said it was sound in his Saheeh Al-Jami` As-Sagheer wa Ziyadatih #4760.
With Respect to Allah's Bounties upon Man #162
Allah The Exalted said with respect to the story of the two men: "Why do you not, when you enter into your garded say: Ma sha'a 'allahu la quwwata 'illa bil-lahi" (180). It is reported byif the Prophet that if he saw something he liked he would say 'Al-hamdu lil-lahi 'allathee bini`matihi tatimmus-salihatu (181), and if he saw something he disliked he would say, 'Al-hamdu lil-lahi 'ala kulli halin (182). Footnotes. 'Allah's Will [be done]! There is no strength but in Allah! This is from Surat 'Al-Kahf (#18) V. 39. (181) All praise is to Allah, by the Grace of Whom all good things are fulfilled. (182) All praise is to Allah upon every circumstance. (180) Reporters. Al-Albani said in his Saheeh Al-Jami'i 'As-Sagheeri wa Ziyadatihi that it was sound, and that it was reported by Ibn Majah, by way of `Aishata. The supplication in this hadeeth is identical to #113 in The Authentic of Good Sayings; however the chain of narration for this hadeeth is more reliable according to Al-Albani.
What to Say to Someone Wearing New Clothes #163
Um Khalid bin Sa`eed said: I came to the Messenger , my father was with me and I was wearing a yellow shirt. So the Messenger of Allah said sanah sanah (183). She said: So I set off playing with the seal of prophethood, thus my father prevented me. The Messenger of Allah said leave her then the Messenger of Allah said: 'Ablee was 'akhliqee, 'Ablee was 'akhliqee, 'Ablee was 'akhliqee (184). `Abdillah said it thus remained until he noticed it, meaning due to its having remained. Footnotes. 'Al-Humaydi, page 188 of volume 7 of Fath said that sanah means nice in Ethiopian. (184) Dr. Mohammed Muhsin Khan, in his translation of this supplication, stated it as follows: "May you live so long that you will wear out many garments." This is a non literal translation. (183) Reporters. Reported by Al-Bukhari page 425 of volume 10 of [Fath Al-Baree. 'Al-`Adawee said it was sound.
What to Say When you Wear Something New #164
The Messenger of Allah was such that if he newly acquired clothing he would name it by its name: either shirt, or turban, then, he would say: 'Allahumma laka 'Al-hamdu 'anta kasawtaneehi 'as'aluka min khayrihi wa khayra ma suni`a, wa 'a`outhu bika min sharrihi wa sharri ma suni`a lahu (185). Footnotes. (185) O my 'ilah to You is all praise, You have clothed it upon me. I ask You the good of it, and the good it was made for; and I seek refuge in You from the evil of it, and the evil it was made for. Reporters. 'Al-`Adawee said it was sound and that it was reported by 'Abu Dawood, page 309 of volume 4; and others. 'Al-'Albani said it was sound in his Saheeh Al-Jami` As-Sagheer wa Ziyadatihi (#4664).
Being Presented a Gift and Supplicated for #165
It is reported of `Aa'ishata that she said: A small goat was presented to the Messenger of Allah , he said: "Divide it out," then whenever the servant would return `Aa'ishata would say: What did they say? She would say: They said: May Allah bestow blessings in you (Baraka 'allahu feekum) then `Aa'ishata would say: And in them may Allah bestow blessings (wa feehim baraka 'allahu), we return upon them the same as what they said, and our reward remains for us. Reporters. Al-Albani said that it was reported by Ibn As-Sunni (#273) by way of An-Nisa'ee with good ascription. Al-Albani included this hadeeth in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #185.
Let Your Brother Know you Love Him #166
The Prophet said: "If one of you loves his brother then let him inform him of that." Reporters. 'Al-`Adawee said it was sound, and that it was reported by 'Ibn 'As-Sunni in 'Al-Yawm wal-Laylah, #196. His #197 serves as testimonial for this hadeeth.
Rewarding one that does you Good #167
The Messenger of Allah said: "whoever has good done to him, and says to the doer Jazaka 'allahu khayran (186), then he has excelled in praise." Footnotes. (186) May Allah reward you well. Reporters. 'Al-`Adawee said it was comely, and that it was reported by At-Tirmithi, page 185 of volume 6 of Tuhfah; and Ibn as-Sunni in 'Al-Yawm wal-Laylah, #276. Al-Albani said it was sound in his Saheeh Al-Jami`i As-Sagheeri wa Ziyadatihi #6368.
On Seeing the First Fruits #168
Abu Hurayrata `Umrah said: "When people would see the first of the fruits they used to bring them to the Messenger of Allah , then if the Messenger of Allah would take it he woulld say: 'Allahumma barik lana fee thamarina, wa barik lana fee madeenatina, wa barik lana fee sa`ina, wa barik lana fee muddina (187), then he would give it to the youngest of little children that would come by." Footnotes. (187) O my ilah put blessings in our fruit for us, and put blessing in our town for us, and put blesing in our sa` [unit of measure for grain], and put blessing in our mudd [Measure of variuos standards: Bushel, or two pints]. Reporters . Reported by Muslim. Al-Albani included this hadeeth in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #186.
Liked things and Fear of The Evil Eye #169
Allah The Exalted said with respect to the story of the two men: "Why do you not, when you enter into your garded say: Ma sha'a 'allahu la quwwata 'illa bil-lahi". The Prophet said: "The `Ein (the [evil] eye) is true, and if there was anything that was going to beat Fate, the evil eye would have beaten it." Reporters. Reported by Muslim and Ahmad by way of 'Ibn `Abbas. Al-Albani included this hadeeth in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #187.
Liked Things and Fear of the Evil Eye #170
It is reported that the Prophet said: "If one of you sees that which he likes in himself, or in his property, then let him ask for blesings upon it, for the evil eye is true." Reporters. Al-Albani said it was sound; however, there is long discussion about this hadeeth in his Authentication of Al-Kalim At-Tayyib which we are skipping in this book. Al-Albani also included this hadeeth in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #188.
Liked Things and Fear of the Evil Eye #171
Abu Sa`eed said: "The Messenger of Allah used to solicit Allah's protection from Jinn, and the evil eye of people, until Mu`awwithatan [last two surahs of the Qur'an] came down, when they came down he took them and left all else. Reporters. At-Tirmithi said it was comely, and Al-Albani agreed. Al-Albani said An-Nisa'ee, and Ibn Majah also reported it with sound ascription, and he included it in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #189.
On Drawing Good and Bad Omens #172
The Prophet said "There will be no contagiousness, nor drawing bad omens [pessimism], and the truest of these is the drawing of good omens [optimism]. They said: What is the drawing of good omens? He said: A good word that a person hears. Reporters. Al-Albani said it was reported both Al-Bukhari, and Muslim by way of `A'ishata, and he included this hadeeth in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #190.
On Drawing Good and Bad Omens #173
The Messenger of Allah liked the drawing of good omens (fa'l). Reporters. Al-Albani said it was sound, because Ibn Hibban reported it by way of Abi Hurayrata), and Ahmad (129-130/6) by way of `A'ishata, each with comely ascriptions. Here we see a case of two comely ascriptions adding up to make a hadeeth sound. Al-Albani said that its meaning was also in Al-Bukhari, and he included this hadeeth in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #190.
On Drawing Good and Bad Omens #174
And he said: "I saw in my sleep as if I was at `Uqbata bin Rafi's place, and we were brought of the freshly ripened dates of Ibn Tabin. So I took it to mean highness in this lower life, consequence in our favor in the after life, and that our religion is pleasant." Reporters. Reported by Muslim and is #192 in The Authentic of Good Sayings.
On Drawing Good and Bad Omens #175
As for drawing bad omens, Mu`awiyata bin 'Al-Hakam said: I said: O Messenger of Allah amongst us are men that draw bad omens. He said: "That is something which you find in yourselves so do not let it hold you back." Reporters. Reported by Muslim in 'As-Salat. Al-Albani included this hadeeth in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #193.
Upon Seeing Inflicted People #176
It is reported that the Prophet said: "Whoever sees a person that has been inflicted [with anything] and then says: Al-hamdu lil-lahi 'allathee `afanee mimma 'ibtalaka bihi, wa fadh-dhalanee `ala katheerin mimman khalaqa tafdheelan (189), he would not be inflicted with that infliction." Footnotes. All praise be to Allah who has pardoned me of that which He has tried you with, and made me much better than many of those He has created. [This is not supposed to be heard by the inflicted person.] (189) Reporters. At-Tirmithi said it was comely, and Al-Albani agreed pointing out that it had many channels and testimonials. Al-Albani included this hadeeth in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #182.
Supplication for the Guidance of the Polytheists #177
'At-Tufayl bin 'Amru came upon the Messenger of Allah and said: O' Messenger of Allah! Dawsan [a tribe] has disobeyed, and refused, so petition Allah against them. The people thus thought he was going to petition Allah against them: then he said: 'Allahumma 'ihdi Dawsan wa'ti bihim (190). Footnotes. O' my ilah guide Dawsan, and bring them. (190) Reporters. 'Al-`Adawee said it was sound, and that it was reported by 'Imam Al-Bukhari, page 196 of volume 11 of Fath Al-Baree; and by Muslim, page 77 of volume 16.
On Asking for Rain #178
It is reported by way of Jabir bin `Abdillah that he said: Some weeping women came to the Prophet , so the Prophet said: Allahumma sqina ghaythan mugheethan, maree'an, maree`an, nafi`an, ghayra dharrin, `ajilan, ghayra 'ajilan (191) whereupon the sky covered them (192). Footnotes. O my ilah water us with a rain that will rescue us, be to our health, be abounding in herbage, be benificial to us not harmful [not destructive to pasture, etc.] and in haste not delay. (191) The above was a literal translation. Dr. Mohammad Khaleel Harras said in his authentication of Al-Kalim At-Tayyib that it means that the gates of the sky opened with pouring showers. (192) Reporters. Al-Albani said it was of sound ascription and that it was reported by Abu Dawood, and Al-Hakim who said that it was sound according to the conditions of both Al-Bukhari and Muslim. Al-Albani included this hadeeth in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #124.
On Asking for Rain #179
It is reported of`Aa'ishata that she said: people complained to the Messenger of Allah about lack of rain, so he ordered that a pulpit [or a platform] be placed for him in his place of prayer, and he promised the people a day when they would all come out and meet. So the Messenger of Allah came out when the rim of the sun became apparent, he then sat on the pulpit, Magnified, and Praised Allah to Whom belongs Glory and Power, and then said: You have complained of the bareness of your land, and of the rainfall being past-due relative to its usual timing, and Allah Glory be to Him has commanded you to supplicate to Him, and He has promised you that he would grant you. He then said: "'Alhamdu lil-lahi rabbil `alameena (1). 'Arrahmani 'arraheemi (2). Maliki yawmiddeeni (3)" (193) La 'ilaha 'illa 'allahu, yaf`alu ma yureedu, 'allahumma 'anta 'allahu la 'ilaha 'illa 'anta ghaniyyu, wa nahnul fuqara'u, 'anzil `alayna 'al-ghaytha, waj`al ma 'anzalta lana quwwatan wa balaghan 'ila heenin (194). Then he raised his hands, and kept them raised till the whiteness of his underarms became apparent. He, then, turned his back towards the people, and flipped or inverted his garment, and he was raising his hands, then he turned towards the people, descended and prayed [a prayer consisting of] two bows. Then Allah to Whom belongs Glory and Power formed a cloud; thunder and lightning then came out of it, then it rained by the leave of Allah The Exalted. He had not yet reached his mosque when streams were flowing. When he, then, noticed the speed of these streams in reaching the homes and buildings he laughed that his molar teeth became visible. Then he said: I bear witness that Allah is well able of everything, and that I am His bondservant and Messenger. Footnotes. (193) First three verses of Surat 'Al-Fatihah (#1) in the meaning of: "All Praise be to Allah the Cherisher and Sustainer of the Worlds (1). The All-Merciful The Mercy-Bestowing [upon his faithful bondservants] (2). Master of the Day of Judgement (3)." There is no ilah except Allah, He does what He wills, O my ilah You are The Iilah, there is no ilah other than You, You are the One needless of others, and we are the needy, bring rain down upon us, and make what You will have brought down [a means of] strength and subsistence until some time. (194) Reporters. Reported by Abu Dawood. Al-Albani said it was of comely ascription, that Abu Dawood said it was of good ascription and that Al-Hakim and Ath-Thahabi further reported this hadeeth and said it was sound. Al-Albani then pointed out that its ascription was just comely. Al-Albani included this hadeeth in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #125.
When Windy #180
The Messenger of Allah said: The Wind is of the Mercy of Allah. It brings mercy, and it brings torture. So when you see it, do not curse it, and ask Allah for its good, and solicit Allah's protection from its evil. Reporters. Reported by Abu Dawood, and Ibn Majah. Al-Albani said that it was also reported by Ahmad with comely ascription, just like An-Nawawi said. An-Nawawi (said Al-Albani) said it was sound, and so did others. Al-Albani included this hadeeth in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #126.
When Windy #181
When the wind would blow the Prophet would say 'Allahumma 'innee 'as'aluka khayraha, wa khayra ma feeha, wa khayra ma 'ursilat bihi, wa 'a`outhu bika min sharriha, wa sharri ma feeha, wa sharri ma 'ursilat bihi (195). Footnotes. (195) O my 'ilah I ask You the good of it, the good that is in it, and the good that it was sent for, and I solicit Your protection from the evil of it, the evil that is in it, and the evil that it was sent for. Reporters. Reported by Muslim, and is #127 in The Authentic of Good Sayings.
When Windy #182
The Prophet was such that if he would see a collection of clouds starting to form in the horizon he would leave work, even if he was in the middle of supplication, then he would say: Allahumma 'innee 'a`outhu bika min sharriha (196), then if it would rain, he would say: 'Allahumma sayyiban hanee'an (197). Footnotes. O my 'ilah I solicit Your protection from its evil. (197) O my 'ilah make it go straight to the target, and make it a means for our well-being. (196) Reporters. Reported by Abu Dawood, An-Nisa'ee, and Ibn Majah. Al-Albani said that it was further reported by Abu `Uwanah in his Saheeh with sound ascription according to Muslim's conditions. Al-Albani included this hadeeth in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #128.
At Time of Thunder #183
Whenever `Abdullah bin 'Az-Zubayr would hear thunder he would stop talking, and say Subhana 'allathee yusabbihur-ra`du bihamdihi, wal- mala'ikatu min kheefatihi (198). Footnotes. (198) Glory be to Allah Whom the thunder glorifies in Praise, and [so do] the Angels out of fear of him. Reporters. Al-Albani said it was of sound stopping ascription. He said it was reported by Malik (#154/3), and, from him, by Al-Bukhari in Al-Adab Al-Mufrad. He said that Al-Bayhaqi also reported it with sound ascription by way of `Abdillah Ibn Az-Zubayr; however, this had dropped out of Malik's Muwatta causing Malik's report of this hadeeth to be discontinous. Al-Albani included this hadeeth in The Authentic of Good Sayings.
Upon Rainfall #184
Zayd bin Khalid 'Al-Juhaniyyu said: The Messenger of Allah led us in the morning prayer in Hudaybiya ([following a night in which it rained]) Then when he had come out of his prayer, he approached the people, and then said: "Do you know what your Lord has said?" They said: "Allah and His Messenger know best." He said: "He said: This morning some of my bondservants have become believers in Me and some unbelievers in Me. As for him who said: We have been rained upon by the benevolence of Allah, and His Mercy, that is a believer in me, unbeliever in the star. And as for him who said: We have been rained upon due to such and such star setting at the rising of another [Star foreboding rain], then that is an unbeliever in Me, believer in the star." Reporters. Agreed upon by Al-Bukhari and Muslim. Al-Albani included this hadeeth in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #130.
Upon Rainfall #185
'Anas said: A man entered the mosque on a Friday, and the Messenger of Allah was standing in deliverance of a speech, so he said: O Messenger of Allah! The properties have perished, and the means have desisted, so petition Allah to rescue us with rain. So the Messenger of Allah raised his hands, then he said: 'Allahumma 'aghithna, 'Allahumma 'aghithna (199). 'Anas said: By Allah we saw neither cloud nor pieces of cloud in the sky, and there were no buildings or homes between us and Sal'in [a mountain in the northwest of Madeenah]. Then from behind that mountain a cloud came out. Then when it took a central position in the sky it started to spread, then it rained, and no by Allah we did not see the sun for a week. Then a man came in from that door on the following Friday, and the Messenger was standing in deliverance of a speech, he then said: O Messenger of Allah! The properties have perished, and the means have desisted, so ask Allah to withhold the rain from us. So the Prophet raised his hands and then said: 'Allahumma hawalayna wa la `alayna, 'allahumma `ala 'al-'akami wath-thirabi, wa butoonil-'awdiyati, wa manabitishshajari (200) so it left, and we went out walking in the sun. Footnotes. O my 'ilah rescue us with rain, O my 'ilah rescue us with rain. (200) O my 'ilah around us but not upon us, O my 'ilah onthe hills and the small mountains, and on the interior of valleys, and the growing places of trees. [Notice politeness in not asking for rain to stop]. (199) Reporters. Agreed upon by Al-Bukhari and Muslim. Al-Albani included this hadeeth in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #131.
Upon Sighting the Crescent #186
When the Messenger of Allah would see the crescent he used to say: 'Allahu 'akbaru, 'allahumma 'ahillahu `alayna bil-'amni wal 'eemani, was-salamati wal-'islami, wattawfeeqi lima tuhibbu watardha, rabbuna wa rabbuka 'allahu (201). Footnotes. Allah is greater [than everything], O my ilah bring this month upon us in security and in faith, in peace and Islam [submission], and in making us successful to do what You love and approve of. Our Lord and your Lord is Allah. Shaikh Al-Albani Cautions: Many people face the crescent when supplicating, as they also face graves, and all of this is not allowed as it is affirmed in the legislation of our religion: "Nothing is faced during supplication other than that which is faced during prayer." (201) Reporters. Reported by Ad-Daramiy, and At-Tirmithi. Al-Albani said it was sound due to its testimonials and that Ibn Hibban (#2375) said it was sound. At-Tirmithi said it was comely and it is #132 in The Authentic of Good Sayings.
About Eclipses #187
Ibn `Umar said: When the sun eclipsed during the time of the Messenger of Allah 'Inna As-Salata Jami`atun (202) was called. Footnotes. The prayer is gathering. (202) Reporters. 'Al-`Adawee said it was sound and that it was reported by Al-Bukhari, page 533 of volume 2 of Fath 'Al-Baree; Muslim, page 214 of Nawawi volume 6; and Abu Dawood, page 703 of volume.
About Eclipses #188
Abi Musa said: The sun eclipsed so the Prophet stood up in fright, fearing that it could be The Hour, then he came upon the Mosque and prayed with the longest standing, bowing and prostration I have ever seen him do; and he said: "these signs which Allah sends are never for the death, or the life of a person, but Allah frightens His bondservants with them. So if you see any of them then seek refuge in fear towards the remembrance of Allah, petitioning Him, and asking His forgiveness." Reporters. 'Al-`Adawee said it was reported by Al-Bukhari, page 545 of volume 2 of Fath 'Al-Baree; Muslim, page 215 of Nawawi volume 6; and An-Nisa'ee, page 154 of volume 3.
About Eclipses #189
`Aa'ishata said: In the lifetime of the Messenger of Allah the sun eclipsed so the Messenger of Allah stood up and led the people in prayer, and he prolonged the standing [the recitation]; then, he bowed, and prolonged the bowing; then he lifted his head, and prolonged the standing, and it was shorter than the first; then he performed a prolonged bowing which was shorter than the first; then he lifted his head; and then he performed two prostrations. He, then, stood up and did the like in the second rak`ah. Then he stood up and said, "The sun and the moon do not eclipse because of someone's life or death but are two signs amongst the signs of Allah which He shows to His worshippers so if you see them, then make haste for prayer. Reporters. Reported in Saheeh Al-Bukhari, #166 in the chapters regarding eclipses in Volume 2 of Muhammad Muhsin Khan's translation.
When Going on a Journey #190
It is reported of the Prophet that he said: Whoever wants to go on a journey, then let him say to those whom he leaves behind: 'Astawdi`ukumul-laha 'allathee la tadhee`u wada'i`uhu (203). Footnotes. (203) I entrust you unto Allah, Whose trusts are not lost. Reporters. Al-Albani said it was of comely ascription and that it was reported by Ibn Majah, and AnNisa'ee in his [`Aml al-yaum wal-lailah]. He said that also Ibn As-Sunni, and Ahmad reported it, and that Al-Hafith said it was comely. Al-Albani included this hadeeth in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #133.
When Going on a Journey #191
It is reported that the Messenger of Allah said: Verily, whenever Allah is entrusted with something, He preserves it. Reporters. Reported by Ahmad, and others. Al-Albani said that Ahmad's ascription (#87/2) was sound and that it was reported by Ibn Hibban (#2376) through another channel which was of sound ascription as well. Al-Albani included this hadeeth in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #134.
When Someone Else is Going on a Journey #192
Salem said: 'Ibn `Umar used to say to the man, if he wanted to go on a journey: come closer to me and let me entrust you [bid you farewell] like the Messenger of Allah used to entrust us, then he would say: "'Astawdi`ul-laha deenaka wa'amanataka wa khawateemu `amalika (204). From another perspective, he used to - meaning the Prophet - when he would entrust someone off, he take hold of his hand, and not let go of it until the man would be the one to let go of the Prophet 's hand, and he mentioned this. Footnotes. (204) I entrust, with Allah, your religion, your trustworthiness, and your closing deeds [meaning your final deeds before death]. Reporters. Al-Albani said: At-Tirmithi said the first perspective was comely-sound. The second perspective was weakened by At-Tirmithi's statement: A strange hadeeth. A hadeeth is said to be strange when in some of its links there is o nly one narrator. Al-Albani included this hadeeth in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #135.
When Someone Else is Going on a Journey #193
A man came to the Prophet and said: O' Messenger of Allah! I want to go on a journey, so suppply me? So he said: Zawwadaka 'allahu 'attaqwa (205). He said: Supply me with more? He said: Waghafara thambaka (206). He said: Supply me with more? He said: Wa yassara laka 'al-khayra haythuma kunta (207). Footnotes. May Allah supply you with piety. (206) And may He forgive your sin. (207) And may He make that which is Good easy for you wherever you may be. (205) Reporters. At-Tirmithi said it was a strange comely hadeeth. Al-Albani agreed with At-Tirmithi, and said that so did Al-Hafith Ibn Hajar. Al-Albani included this hadeeth in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #136.
When Someone Else is Going on a Journey #194
It is reported by way of Abi Hurayrata , that a man said: O' Messenger of Allah: I want to go on a journey, so advise me. He said: "You should take shield from the anger of Allah [Taqwa might also be translated as "be pious" or "be watchful of Allah"], and magnify Allah [Takbeer is to say: 'Allahu 'akbaru ] upon every elevation." After the man left, he said: 'Allahumma 'itwi lahul-bu`da wa hawwin `alayhi 'as-safara (208). Footnotes. (208) O' my ilah fold the distance for him, and facilitate the journey upon him. Reporters. At-Tirmithi said it was comely. Al-Albani agreed, and mentioned that Ibn Hibban (#2378, 2379) also reported it, and that Al-Hakim (#98/2) said it was sound. Al-Albani included this hadeeth in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #137.
Upon Mounting Means of Transportation #195
`Ali bin Rabee`ata said: I witnessed Ali bin Abi Taib when he was given a beast of burden to mount, just when he put his foot in the mount he said: In the name of Allah [ Bismillahi ], then when he had ascended upon its back, he said: All praise be to Allah [ Al-hamdu lil-lah ], then he said: Subhanal-lathee sakh-khara lana hatha wa ma kunna lahu muqrineena. Wa'inna 'la rabbina lamunqaliboona (209). Then he said Al-hamdu lil-lahi 3 times , then he said: 'Allahu 'akbaru, 3 times , then he said: Subhanaka 'allahumma 'inne thalamtu nafsee, faghfirlee, fa'innahu la yaghfiruththunooba 'illa 'anta (210), then he laughed, so he was asked: O' Commander of the faithful! why did you laugh? He said: I saw the Prophet do as I have done, then he laughed, so I asked him: O' Messenger of Allah! Why do you laugh? He said "Your Lord Glorified and Exalted is He, admires when one of His bondservants says: Lord forgive me my sins, he knows that no one else forgives sins besides Me [Allah]". Footnotes. Surat 'Az-Zukhruf (#43) Glory be to Him who has availed this to our use, for we were not bound to it. And to our Lord surely we will be returning (V 13, 14). (209) Glorified are You my ilah I have transgressed upon myself, so forgive me, for no one forgives sins other than You. (210) Reporters. Reported by Abu Dawood, An-Nisa'ee, and At-Tirmithi, and he said it was comelysound. Al-Albani said it was as he said, that Ibn Hibban (#2380, 2381) also said it was sound, and so did Al-Hakim, An-Nawawi, and others. He said that Al-Hakim's ascription was through another channel by way of `Ali bin Rabee`ata. As for the channel of Abu Dawood, At-Tirmithi, and An-Nisa'ee it is faulted due to 'Abi 'Ishaq 'As-Subai`ee's, who is in the chain of narration, skiping of two people between himself and 'Ibn Rabee`ata as has been certified by Ibn Hajar (see Sharh Ibn `Illan). Al-Albani included this hadeeth The Authentic of Good Sayings as #138.
Upon Mounting Means of Transportation #196
Once ascended upon his camel, if the Prophet was going on a journey he would say: 'Allahu 'akbaru (211), three times , then he would say: Subhanal-lathee sakh-khara lana hatha wa ma kunna lahu muqrineena. Wa'inna 'la rabbina lamunqaliboona (212). 'Allahumma 'inna nas'aluka fee safarina hatha 'al-birra wat-taqwa, wa minal-`amali ma tardha, 'allahumma hawwin `alayna safarana hatha watwi ``anna bu`dahu, 'anta 'as-sahibu fissafari, wal-khalifatu fil 'ahli, allahumma 'innee 'a`outhu bika min wa`tha'is-safari, wa ka'abatil-manthari, wa sou'il munqalabi fil mali wal 'ahli (213). Then when he would return he would say the same words, and would add to them: 'ayiboona, ta'iboona, `abidoona, li-rabbina hamidoona (214). Footnotes. Allah is greater [than everything]. (212) Surat 'Az-Zukhruf (#43) Glory be to Him who has availed this to our use, for we were not bound to it. And to our Lord surely we will be returning (V 13, 14). (211) O' my ilah we ask You in this journey of ours reverence and piety, and deeds that You approve of, O' my ilah facilitate this journey for us, fold up its distance for us, You are the companion in journey, and the One that remains guardian over the family, O' my ilah I solicit Your protection frm the hardship of journeying, distressful scenery, and ill happenings regarding property and family. (214) Coming back [we are]; in repentance; in worship; and of our Lord, in praise. (213) Reporters. Reported by Muslim, and is #139 in The Authentic of Good Sayings.
Upon Mounting Means of Transportation #197
In another respect: The Messenger of Allah and his companions were such that if they were ascending mountain passages they would make Takbeer [ say 'Allahu 'akbaru (215)] and if they were descending they would make Tasbeeh [say Subhana 'allahi (216)]. Footnotes. Meaning Allah is greater [than everything]. (216) Meaning Glorified is Allah and removed from any imperfections. (215) Reporters. Al-Albani said that it was reported, with two or more narrators in succession missing from its chain, by way of Ibn Juraij in Sunan 'Abi Dawood. He said that it was merged into hadeeth #196 which Muslim reported by way of 'Ibn `Umar. Al-Albani pointed out that Ibn Hajar said it was among the most precise [difficult to detect] mergings into a hadeeth. Merging is the addition of explanatory comments which are not part of the hadeeth into the hadeeth by one of its narrators. Al-Albani said that this hadeeth was similarly reported in Saheeh 'Al-Bukhari. The wording was like this: "We used to when climbing make Takbeer, and when descending make Tasbeeh." Al-Albani included this hadeeth in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #140.
When Beast of Burden Stumbles #198
A man reported: I was riding on the same beast of burden as the Prophet , then it stumbled, so I said: May shaytan stumble (Ta`isa 'ash-shaytanu), so he said: "Do not say Ta`isa 'ash-shaytanu, because when you say that he magnifies himself so much that he would be like the house, and he says: By my strength. Say however: Bismillahi (217) because when you say that he belittles himself till he is like the flies." Footnotes. In the name of Allah. (217) Reporters. Al-Albani said that this was reported by Abu Dawood with sound ascription. He pointed out the fact that the companion was unknown does not harm since Ibn As-Sunni reported it with a comely ascription by way of 'Abi 'Al-Maleeh, by way of his father, and that his father was a companion whose name was 'Usamah. He said that so did An-Nisa'ee in AlYawm wal-Laila and Ibn Mardawaih in his tafseer. Imam Ahmad also reported it, he said. Al-Albani included this hadeeth in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #184.
Upon Entering a Town #199
It is reported by way of Suhayb , that the Prophet did not see a town which he wanted to enter except that he said upon seeing it: Allahumma rabbas-samawatis-sab`i wa ma 'athlaln, wa rabbal 'aradheenas-sab`i wama 'aqlalna, wa rabbash-shayateeni wa ma 'adhlalna, rabbar-riyahi wa ma tharayna; 'as'aluka khayra hathihi 'alqaryati, wa khayra 'ahliha, wa khayra ma feeha, wa 'a`outhu bika min sharriha, wa sharri 'ahliha, wa sharri ma feeha (218). Footnotes. O my ilah Lord of the Seven Heavens, and that which they have shaded; Lord of the Seven Earths and that which they have carried, Lord of the shayateen [devils], and those whom they have led astray; and Lord of the winds, and that which they have lifted; I ask You the good of this town, the good of its people, and the good that is in it; and I soicit your protection from its evil, and the evil of its people and the evil that is in it. (218) Reporters. Ibn Taymiya said that it was reported by An-Nisa'ee and others. Al-Albani said: "Others" like: Ibn Hibban, and Al-Hakim, who both said it was sound, and Ath-Thahabi agreed with them. Al-Albani thought the hadeeth was worty of further scrutiny because all the above mentioned narrations included 'Abi Marwan, the father of `Ata. He further said that Ath-Thahabi mentioned him in Al-Meezan saying: "An-Nisa'ee said he was unknown," and whoever claims that he was a companion has no evidence of such, except for reports that are all by way of 'Al-Waqidiy who is abolished. In spite of this, Al-Albani said, AlHafith Ibn Hajar said the hadeeth was comely, and said that he perhaps meant of "comely" meaning, not the hadeeth term "comely". He said: See Ibn Illan 154/5. AlAlbani included this hadeeth in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #141.
When Lodging Somewhere #200
The Messenger of Allah said: Whoever takes a lodging place for himself then let him say: 'A`outhu bikalimatil-lahi 'at-tammati min sharri ma khalaqa (219), nothing would harm him until he would depart from that place. Footnotes. (219)I seek refuge in the complete and perfect words of Allah from the evil of what He has created. Reporters. Reported by Muslim, and is #142 in The Authentic of Good Sayings.
When Slaughtering #201
'Anas reported that the Prophet sacrificed two horned black and white wild sheep. He said: And I saw him slaughter them with his hand, placing his foot on their sides. He said: And he samma [to say Bismillah] and kabbara [to say 'Allahu 'akbaru]. Reporters. 'Al-'Adawee said it was sound and that it was reported by 'Imam Muslim, page 120 of volume 13; 'Abu dawood, page 230 volume 3; 'Ibn Majah, #2120; 'An-Nisa'ee, page 231 of volume 7; and At-Tirmithi, page 76 of volume 5 of Tuhfah. At-Tirmithi said it was comely.
Eating and Drinking #202
Allah the Exalted said: "O you who believe! Eat of the good things that we have provided for you, and be grateful to Allah, if it is He you worship. (221)" The Messenger of Allah said: O my son! Invoke the name of Allah [say: Bismillah], eat with your right hand, and eat of that which is on your side [of the platter being shared]. Footnotes. Surat 'Al-Baqarah (#2) V. 172. (221) Reporters. Agreed upon by Bukhari and Muslim, and Al-Albani included this hadeeth in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #143.
Eating and Drinking #203
The Messenger of Allah said: When one of you eats let him invoke the name of Allah the Exalted at the start, but if he forgets to mention the name of Allah the Exalted at the start, then let him say: Bismillah, 'awwalahu wa'akhirahu (222). Footnotes. (222) In the name of Allah, start of it and end of it. Reporters. Reported by At-Tirmithi and he said it was comely-sound and Al-Albani agreed. AlAlbani said it had another channel and a testimonial. He said: See Shar ibn Illan (183182/5) Al-Albani included this hadeeth in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #144.
Eating and Drinking #204
It is reported by way of Abu Hurayrata that: the Messenger of Allah never ever faulted food, if he liked it he would eat it, otherwise he would leave it. Reporters. Agreed upon by Bukhari and Muslim. Al-Albani included this hadeeth in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #145.
Eating and Drinking #205
It is reported by way of Wahshiy that the companions of the Messenger of Allah said: O Messenger of Allah! We eat; however we do not get full. He said: Perhaps you eat separately? They said: Yes. He said: Then join together upon your food, and invoke he name of Allah: blessing would be bestowed in it for you. Reporters. Reported by Abu Dawood, and Ibn Majah. Al-Albani said that Ibn Hiban said it was sound. Al-Albani said, in Saheeh al-jamih al-sagheer wa ziyadatu (#142) that it was comely. He included this hadeeth in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #146.
Eating and Drinking #206
The Messenger of Allah said: Verily Allah becomes satisfied with a person on account that he eats the food, then, praises Him for it; or drinks the drink, then, praises Him for it. Reporters. Reported by Muslim. Al-Albani included this hadeeth in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #147.
Eating and Drinking #207
The Messenger of Allah said: Whoever would eat some food, and then say: 'Al-hamdu lillahi 'al-lathee 'at`amanee hatha, wa razaqaneehi min ghayri hawlin minnee wa la quwwatin (223), his previosu sins would be forgiven. Footnotes. (223) All praise be to Allah Who has fed me this, and provided me with it with neither ability on my part nor strength. Reporters. Reported by At-Tirmidhi who said it was comely. Al-Albani said that he agreed with AtTirmidhi, that so did Al-Hafith Ibn Hajar, and that Abu Dawood and Ibn Majah also reported it. Al-Albani included this hadeeth in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #148.
Eating and Drinking #208
It is reported by way of a man who served the Prophet , that he used to hear the Prophet saying Bismillahi as he would bring food close to him, and when over with his meal he would say: Allahumma 'at`amta, wa 'asqayta, wa 'aghnayta, wa 'aqnayta, wa hadayta, wa 'ahyayta, falakal hamdu `ala ma 'a`tayta (224). Footnotes. (224) O my 'ilah You have fed, You have given to drink, You have enriched, You have pleased, You have guided, and You have livened, so for You is all praise for all that You have given. Reporters. Reported by An-Nisa'ee. Al-Albani said that Ibn As-Sunni (#459) also repoted it, and that it was of sound ascription. Al-Albani included this hadeeth in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #149.
Eating and Drinking #209
When the Prophet would lift his place setting he would say: 'Al-hamdu lil-lahi katheeran, tayyiban, mubarakan feehi, ghayra makfiyyin, wa la muwadda`in, wa la mustaghnan `anhu rabbuna (225). Footnotes. (225) All praise to Allah, plentiful, delightful, blessed, not desisting [from us, but remaining for us as long as we live], and not bidding farewell [because it is not, Allah willing, the last food we shall eat]. Reporters. Reported by Al-Bukhari, and is #150 in The Authentic of Good Sayings.
What a Fasting Person Says upon Iftaar #210
When the Messenger of Allah would break his fast he would say: Thahaba 'ath-thama'u wabtallatil-`urooqu wa thabuta 'al-'ajru 'in sha'a 'allahu (226). Footnotes. The thirst is gone, the blood vessels have become moist, and the reward has been established with the Will of Allah. (226) Reporters. 'Al-Albani, 'Al-Hakim, 'Al-Bayhaqi, 'Ath-thahabi have said it was sound. 'Al-Hakim and 'Ath-thahabi said it was sound according to the conditions of Al-Bukhari, and Al-Bukhari and Muslim respectively. Al-Daraqutni reported it on page 185 of volume 2, and he said that 'Al-Hussein bin Waqid, a person in the chain, was a sole reporter for it, and that the hadeeth's ascription was comely. Al-`Adawee said it was comely.
On Asking Permission to Enter #211
'Abi Sa`eed 'Al-Khudree said that he was in a seated gathering place of the 'Ansar, whereupon, Abu Musa came as if he was frightened. So he said: I asked permission to enter upon `Umar three times; whereupon, he did not give me permission, so I returned. Then he said: What prevented you? I said: I asked permission thrice, whereupon, no permission was given to me, so I returned, and the Messenger of Allah has said: "If one of you asks permission three times, and is not given permission, then let him return." He then said: By Allah you shall establish proof for this. [So] Is there one of you that has heard this from the Prophet ? `Ubay bin Ka`b said: By Allah none shall get up with you except the youngest of the people, and I was the youngest of the people, so I got up along with him, and informed `Umar that the Prophet had said that. Reporters. 'Al-`Adawee said it was sound; that it was reported by Al-Bukhari, page 26 of volume 11 of Fath Al-Baree; Muslim, page 130 of volume 14; 'Abu Dawood, page 370 of volume 5; and Ibn Majah, #3706.
On Asking Permission to Enter #212
A man from Bani `Amir related that he asked permission [to enter] upon the Prophet when he was in a house, so he said: Penetrate I? So the Prophet told his servant: Go out to this [person] and teach him how to ask permission to enter, thus, telll him: say 'AsSalamu `alaykum 'a'adhkhulu? (shall I enter?). The man, thereupon, heard this, and thus said: 'As-Salamu `alaykum 'a'adhkhulu?. Thus the Prophet gave him permission [to enter] and he entered. Reporters. 'Al-`Adawee said it was sound, and that it was reported by 'Abu Dawood, volume 5 page 369; and Al-Bukhari, #1084 in 'Al-'Adab 'Al-Mufrad.
Dislike of Saying: It's me! #213
Jabir said: I came to the Prophet concerning a debt that was due upon my father; thereupon, I knocked the door, and he, thus, said: Who is it? I said: [It's] me! (227) He said: [It's] me, [it's] me, as if he hated it. Footnotes. That is he said: 'Ana. (227) Reporters. 'Al-Adawee said it was sound, and that it was reported by Al-Bukhari, page 14 of volume 11 of Fath Al-Baree' Muslim, page 135 of volume 14; 'Abu Dawood, page 374 of volume 5; 'Ibn Majah, #3709; At-Tirmithi, page 491 of volume 7 of Tuhfah, and he said it is comely sound.
What to Supplicate for your Host #214
`Abdullah bin Busr said: The Messenger stayed as a guest with my father. He said: We,, thus brought close to him some food and "watbatan"(228), thus he ate from it, then, he was brought some dates, he would eat of them, and put seeds between his two fingers, bringing together his index and middle finger, then he was brought some drink, so he drank it, then he handed it to the person sitting to his right. He said: Then my father said as he took the bridle of his beast of burden: Petition Allah for us, so he said: 'Allahumma barik lahum fee ma razaqtahum, waghfir lahum, warhamhum (229). Footnotes. (229) O' mu ilah bestow blessing for them in that which You have provided them, and forgive them, and have mercy on them. Reporters. Reported by Muslim and is #151 in The Authentic of Good Sayings.
What to Supplicate for your Host #215
It is reported by way of 'Anas that the Prophet came to Sa`d bin `Ubadata , Then he brought some bread and oil [to the Prophet ], so he ate, the the Prophet said: 'Aftara `indakum 'as-sa'imoona, wa 'akala ta`amakumu 'al-abraru, wa sallat `alaykum 'almala'ikatu (230). Footnotes. (230) May the fasting people break their fast at your place, and may the revering [pious] people eat your food, and may the Angels ask Allah to send His grace and Honor upon you. Reporters. Reported by 'Abu Dawood a and others. Al-Albani said it was of sound ascription, and he included it in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #152.
About As-Salaam #216
It is reported by way of '`Abdillah bin `Amr that a man asked the Prophet : Which of Islam is the best? He said: "To feed the food and to recite As-Salam upon whom you know and whom you don't know." Reporters. Agreed upon by Bukhari and Muslim. Al-Albani included this hadeeth in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #153.
About As-Salaam #217
The Messenger of Allah said, "You shall not enter Heaven (Al-Jennah) till you have faith, and you do not have faith till you love one another, shall I not guide you upon something if you do it you wil love one another? Spread (231) As-Salam among you." Footnotes. (231) Meaning greet one another with this greeting. It is a supplication for the peace, mercy, and blessings of Allah. Reporters. Reported by Muslim, and is #154 in The Authentic of Good Sayings.
About As-Salaam #218
`Ammar bin Yasir said: "Three qualities! Whoever acquires them then he has acquired faith: the quality of exacting justice from one's self (232), and to offer As-Salam to the world (233), and to spend [give charitable gifts in Allah's cause] in spite of a barely sufficient sustenance [poverty]." Footnotes. In Dr. Nuhammad Muhsin Khan's translation of Saheeh 'Al-Bukhari this was rendered as "To treat others as one likes to be treated by others." The Bukhari translation seems to impart some meaning to what we have mentioned above. People usually seek to exact justice from others; however, when one seeks to exact justice from himself, he is seeking to be juste in his dealing with others as he would like them to be when dealing with him. A person with this quality seems likely to admit his own faults and always seeks to treat people with fairness even if it does not seem to be in his favor. Of course such action is in his true favor because it is an act of obedience to The Creator Who has commanded us to be juste. (232) (233) Meaning those that you know and those that you do not. Reporters. N/A.
About As-Salaam #219
`Imran bin Husayn said: A man came to the Prophet and said: 'As-salamu `alaykum, so he replied then he sat down, and then the Prophet said "Ten." then another came along and said 'As-salamu `alaykum wa rahmatullah, so he replied, then he sat down, and then he said: "Twenty." Then another came along and said: 'As-salamu `alaykum wa rahmatullah wa barakatuhu, so he replied, then he sat down, and then he said: "Thirty." Reporters. At-Tirmithi said it was comely. Al-Albani agreed, and said that so did Al-Bayhaqi, and Al-Hafith Ibn Hajar. Al-Albani included this hadeeth in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #156.
About As-Salaam #220
The Messenger of Allah said: "The closest of the people to Allah are the ones that begin them with 'As-Salam [meaning the gathering]." Reporters. At-Tirmithi said it was comely, and Al-Albani said it was of sound ascription. Al-Albani included this hadeeth in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #157.
About As-Salaam #221
It is reported that the Prophet said: "It would suffice a group that is passing by, that one of them says 'As-Salam, and it would suffice those sitting down, that one of them replies." Reporters. Reported by 'Abu Dawood. Al-Albani said it was comely, that Ahmed, and al-Bayhaqi also reported it, and that there was some weakness in it, but that it had testimonials that strengthened it. Al-Albani included this hadeeth in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #158.
About As-Salaam #222
Anas said: "The Prophet passed by some boys playing, and greeted them with As-salam." Reporters. Al-Albani said that it was reported by Al-Bukhari, and Muslim, and he included it in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #159.
About As-Salaam #223
The Messenger od Allah said: "When one of you reaches a seated gathering place, then let him petition Salam, then if it becomes him to sit, let him sit. Then when he gets up to leave, let him petition Salam, for the first one is not more deserved that the final one." Reporters. At-Tirmithi said it was comely, and Al-Albani agrees. Al-Albani included this hadeeth in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #160.
About As-Salaam #224
It is reported about Abi Hurayrata that he said: If one of you meets his brother then let him petition peace upon him, then, if a tree, a wall, or a stone should come between them let him petition peace upon him again upon meeting him. Reporters. 'Al-`Adawee said this was reported by `Abu-Dawood on page 381 of volume 5. He said it was sound, due to a very similar hadeeth which was reported by Ibn As-Sunni in 'AlYawm was-Laylah as #245. These two are of completely different chains and each serves as a testimonial for the other making it sound. Further testimonial is found for this hadeeth in #1011 in 'Al-'Adab 'Al-Mufrad.
Conveyance of As-Salaam #225
A man told the Messenger of Allah that Al-Bara' bin `Azib conveys 'As-Salam upon him. The Prophet said: When did you arrive? He said: Three [days] ago. He said: verily were it that you had not conveyed it, it would have been a trust upon you. Reporters. 'Al-`Adawee said it was sound, and he said that it was reported by `Abdurrzzaq, page 393 of volume 10.
Who should Petition Salaam First #226
Abi Hurayrata reported of the Prophet that he said: "The young should petition Salam upon the old, the passing upon the sitting, and the few upon the many." Reporters. 'Al-`Adawee said it was sound , and that it was reported by Al-Bukhari, on page 14 of volume 11 of Fath Al-Baree; 'Abu Dawood, page 381 of volume 5; and At-Tirmithi, page 485 of volume 7. At-Tirmithi said it was comely-sound.
Who should Petition Salaam First #227
The Messenger of Allah siad: "The riding should petition Salam upon the walking, and the walking upon the sitting, and the few upon the many." Reporters. 'Al-`Adawee said it was sound, and that it was reported by Al-Bukhari, page 15 of volume 11 of Fath Al-Baree; Muslim, page 140 of volume 14; 'Abu Dawood, page 381 of volume 5; At-Tirmithi, page 483 of volume 7 of Tuhfah; and Ibn As-Sunni, #222.
Prohibition of Beginning the Jews and Christians with As-Salaam #228
It is reported by way of Abi Hurayrata that the Messenger of Allah said: "Do not begin the Jews, or the Cristians with As-Salam, and if you meet one of them in a [tight] path, then compel him to the narrower part of it. (234)" Footnotes. (234) A Muslim should have pride in his religion because he ascribes no partners with Allah, and he should not feel inferior to those who do. The practice in the above hadeeth is consistent with this o bjective. A Muslim, however, may not transgress upon others, or mistreat them. Reporters. 'Al-`Adawee said it was sound, and that it was reported by Imam Muslim, page 148 of volume 14; 'Abu Dawood, page 384 of volume 5; At-Tirmithi, page 227 of volume 5 of Tuhfah.
Prohibition of Beginning the Jews and Christians with As-Salaam #229
`Aishata said: Some Jews entered upon the Messenger of Allah said: As-Samu alayka (may death be upon you) I thus understood it and sid: And may death, and the curse be upon you. So the Messenger of Allah said: Gently `Aishata, Allah loves gentleness in all matters, so I said: O Messenger of Allah did you not hear what they said? The Messenger of Allah said: I have replied with `Alaykum (upon you) (235). Footnotes. (235) Replying with Wa`alaykum which means "and upon you" has been more often reported in the sunnah that `Alaykum. Reporters. `Al-`Adawee said it was sound, and that it was reported by Al-Bukhari, page 41 of volume 11 of Fath Al-Baree.
Greeting Only Those Whom you Know is of the Signs of the Day of #230
Judgement The Messenger of Allah said: "It is of the signs of The Hour that the man would petition Salam upon another, not petitioning Salam upon him except due to acquaintance. Reporters. 'Al-`Adawee said it was comely due to another, and that it was reported by Imam 'Ahmad on page 405 of volume 1.
On Letter Writing Format #231
Allah the exalted said: "It is from Sulayman, and it is in the name of Allah The Ever Merciful, the Mercy Bestowing" (236). 'Aba Sufyan said that the letter written to Hercules by the Messenger of Allah contained the following: Bismillahir-rahmanir-raheemi. From Muhammad the slave, and messenger of Allah, to Hercules the great of Rome. As-Salamu `ala men 'ittaba`al-huda, 'amma ba`d (237). Footnotes. (236) Surat 'An-Naml (#27) V.30. (237) In the name of Allah the Ever Merciful, Mercy Bestowing. From Muhammad the slave, and Messenger of Allah, to Hercules the great of Rome, Peace be upon him who has followed the guidance, as for what follows... Reporters. 'Al-`Adawee said it was sound, and that it was reported by Al-Bukhari, page 14 of volume 11 of Fath Al-Baree; Muslim, page 103 volume 12; At-Tirmithi, page 500 of volume 7; and that At-Tirmithi said it was comely-sound.
On Praising and Complementing #232
Abi Bakrata related by way of his father that a man was mentioned in the presence of the Prophet ; thereupon, a man praised him well. The Prophet , thus said "Woe to you, you have cut the neck of your friend. Whoever among you is, unavoidable, going to praise his brother then let him say: 'Ahsabu , was 'allahu haseebuhu, wa la 'uzakkee `ala 'allahi 'ahadan, 'ahsabuhu , if he knows that of him. (238)" Footnotes. I reckon , where Allah is his reckoner and I do not praise anyone over Allah's praise of him, I reckon him to be as "such and as such", if he knows that of him. (238) Reporters. Al-Albani said that it was reported by 'Ahmad, 'Al-Bayhaqi, 'Abu Dawood, and 'Ibn Majah, and in his Saheeh Al-Jami` as-Sagheer wa Ziyadatih (#7140), he said it was sound.
On Praising and Complementing #233
A man started to praise one of his commanders so 'Al-Miqdad started throwing sand in his face, and he said: The Messenger of Allah ordered us to throw sand in the faces of the eulogizers. Reporters. 'Al-`Adawee said it was sound, and that it was reported by Imam Muslim, page 127 of volume 18; `Abu Dawood, page 153 of volume 5; Ibn Majah abbreviated, #3472; AtTirmithi, page 73 of volume 7, and he said it was comely-sound; and Muslim also reported it through different channels.
On Sneezing and Yawning #234
It is reported that the Prophet said: "Allah likes sneezing, and he hates yawning. So if one of you sneezes, and praises Allah, then it is a duty upon anyone that hears him (239) to say L Yarhamuka 'allahu (240). As for Yawning, it is of the shaytan, so if one of you is going to yawn, let him hold it back as much as possible, because if one of you yawns, shaytan laughs at him." Footnotes. Shaikh Al-Albani said in his footnottes to The Authentic of Good Sayings (Saheeh Al-Kalim At-Tayyib) that this is evidence that anyone that hears the sneezing person say "'Al-hamdu lil-lah" must reply. The belief that if one person says it the rest do not have to is a misconception. This is different than the greeting with As-Salam due to the preceeding hadeeth #221. (223) Reporters. Reported by Al-Bukhari, and is #161 in The Authentic of Good Sayings.
On Sneezing and Yawning #235
It is reported that the Prophet said: "If one of you sneezes let him say:Al-hamdu lil-lahi and let his brother or companion say to him: Yarhamuka 'allahu (241) then if he says Yarhamuka 'allahu, let him say:Yahdeekumu 'allahu wayuslih balakumu (242) and in one narration: Al-hamdu lil-lahi `ala kulli halin (243) Footnotes. (241) May Allah have mercy on you. (242) May Allah guide you and better your affairs. (243) All praise is to Allah upon all circumstances. Reporters. Reported by Al-Bukhari and is #162 in The Authentic of Good Sayings.
On Sneezing and Yawning #236
The Messenger of Allah said: "If one of you sneezes and praises Allah then shammitooh (244),but if he does not praise Allah then do not make tashmeet upon him". Footnotes. (244) Imperitive of tashmeet which means say:yarhamuka 'allah. Reporters. Reported by Muslim, and is #163 in The Authentic of Good Sayings.
What to Say to a Non-Muslim if he Sneezes #237
Abi Musa related that the Jews used to sneeze at the place at the Prophet hoping that he would say yarhamukum 'allahu; however,he would say: Yahdeekum'allahu wa yuslihi balakum (245). Footnotes. May Allah guide you, and better your affairs. (245) Reporters. 'Al-`Adawee said it was comely, and that it was reported by At-Tirmithi, page 11 of volume 8 of Tuhfah; Al-Bukhari, #940 in 'Al-'Adab 'al-Mufrad; 'Abu Dawood, #5038; 'Ibn As-Sunni, #262; and 'Al-Hakim, 268/4.
About Marriage #238
`Abdullah bin Mas`ood said: The Messenger of Allah taught us the sermon of need: Alhamdu lil-lahi [nahmaduhu] wa nasta`eenuhu, wa nastaghfiruhu, wa na`outhu bil-lahi minshuroori 'anfusina, wa min sayyi'ati 'a`malina, may-yahdihil-lahu fala mudhilla lahu, wa man yudhlil fala hadiya lahu, wa 'ash-hadu' an la 'ilaha'illa 'allahu wahadahu la shareeka lahu, wa 'ash-hadu 'anna muhammadan `abduhu wa rasooluhu. "Ya 'ayyuhannasu 'ittaqoo rabbakumu 'allathee khalaqakum min nafsin wahidatin wa khalaqa minha zawjaha wa bath-tha minhuma rijalan katheeran wa nisa'an wattaqul-laha 'allatheetasa'aloona bihi wal'arhama inna 'allaha kana `alaykum raqeeban" (246). "Ya 'ayyuha 'allatheena amanoo 'ittaqul-laha haqqa tuqatihi wa la tamootunna 'illa wa 'antum muslimoona" (247). "Ya 'ayyuha 'allatheena amanoo 'ittaqul-laha wa qooloo qawlan sadeedan yuslih lakum 'a`malakum wa yaghfir lakum thunoobakum wa may yuti`illaha wa rasoolahu faqad faza fawzan `atheeman" (248). Footnotes. (246) O' mankind! Fear your Lord Who created you from a single person, created, out of it, its mate, and from them twain scattered countless men and women;- Fear Allah through Whom you demand your mutual [rights] and be heedful of the wombs: for Allah ever watches over you. [Surat 'An-Nisa (#4) V. 1]. O' you who believe! fear Allah as He should be feared, and die not except in a state of Islam. [Surat 'Ale-`Imran (#3) V. 102]. (247) (248) O' you who believe!fear Allah, and make your utterance straight forward. That He make your conduct whole and sound,and forgive you your sins: He that obeys Allah and his Messenger, has attained a great victory. [Surat 'Al-Ahzab (#33) V. 70, 71]. Reporters. Reported by At-Tirmithi, Abu Dawood, An-Nisa'ee, and Ibn Majah. At-Tirmithi said it was comely-sound. Al-Albani said: No. It is sound. He said that it had four channels that were by way of Ibn Mas`ood, one of which was sound according to the conditions of Muslim. This hadeeth is #164 in The Authentic of Good Sayings.
About Marriage #239
When the Prophet would congratulate a person upon marriage, he would say: Baraka 'allahu laka, wa baraka `alayka, wa jama`a baynakuma fee khayrin (249). Footnotes. (249) May Allah bless for you, and bless upon you, and bring the two of you together in good. Reporters. At-Tirmithi said it was sound. Al-Albani agreed, and said that it was, as Al-Hakim and Ath-Thahabi agreed, of sound ascription according to the conditions of Muslim.
About Marriage #240
It is reported that the Prophet said: "If one of you marries a woman, or buys a servant, then let him say: 'Allahumma 'innee 'as'aluka khayraha, wa khayra ma jabaltaha `alayhi, wa 'a`outhu bika min sharriha wa sharri ma jabaltaha `alayhi (250), and if he purchases a camel, then let him hold it by the tip of its hump , and let him say the same." Footnotes. (250) O' my ilah I ask You her goodness, and the goodness of the inborn dispositions which You have given her, and I solicit Your protection from her evil, and the evil dispositions which You have given her. Reporters. Reported by Abu Dawood. Al-Albani said that it was sound according to the conditions of Al-Bukhari, and Muslim, and that it was also reported by Muslim. Al-Albani includedd this hadeeth in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #169.
About Marriage #241
It is reported that the Prophet said:" Were it that when one of you come to his wife he should say:Bismillahi, 'allahumma jannibna 'ash-shaytana, wajannib 'ash-shaytana ma razaqtana (251), then if a son were decreed between them, no shaytan would ever harm him". Footnotes. (251) In The Name of Allah, O' my 'ilah avoid us the shaytan, and avoid the shaytan that which you You have granted us. Reporters. Agreed upon by Bukhari and Muslim. Al-Albani included this hadeeth in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #166.
Upon Child Birth #242
And `Aa'ishata said: "The Messenger of Allah used to bring the little boys, and then he would ask Allah for blessing for them, and yuhannikukum (252)". Footnotes. (252) Yuhannikukum means that he would make tahneek for them which is the rubbing of the lower jay with softened date. Reporters. Reported by Abu Dawood. Al-Albani said that it was sound according to the conditions of Al-Bukhari, and Muslim, and that it was also reported by Muslim. Al-Albani included this hadeeth in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #169.
Upon Child Birth #243
It is reported by way of `Amr bin Shu`ayb by way of his father, [and in turn] by way of his grandfather, about the Prophet : "That he commanded that a newborn be named on his seventh day, that the harm be removed from him [to shave his head] and al-`aqqa (253)". Footnotes. (253) Al-`aqqa here is referring to the act of slaughtering one lamb if the newborn is a girl, and two lambs if the newborn is a boy. Reporters. At-Tirmithi said it was comely, and Al-Albani said he agreed due to its testimonials. AlAlbani included this hadeeth in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #170.
Upon Child Birth #244
The Prophet named his son Ibraheem, [he also named] Ibraheem son of Abi Musa, Abdullah [meaning bondsman of Allah] son of Abi Talhata, and Al-Munthir [meaning the warning one] son of Abi 'Usaydin near the times of their births (254). Footnotes. Shaikh Al-Albani said in his footnotes to Saheeh Al-Kalim At-Tayyib that these are authentic narrations. They indicate permissibility of the seventh day, yet earlier is better. (254) Reporters. Al-Albani said that these were sound reports, and appear as #171 in The Authentic of Good Sayings.
Upon Child Birth #245
The Messenger of Allah said:"The most beloved of your names to Allah are:`Abdullah [meaning bondsman of Allah], and `Abdurrahman [meaning the bondsman of The Merciful]". Reporters. Reported by Muslim in Saheeh Muslim. Al-Albani included this hadeeth in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #172.
Upon Child Birth #246
In another hadeeth he added "...and the most honest of them [are]: Harith [ which is a masculine name meaning cultivator of the consequences of his efforts], and Hammam [which is a masculine name meaning one having a concern to do something], and the worst are: Harb [which is a masculine name meaning war], and Murrah [which is a feminine name meaning bitter]". Reporters. Al-Albani said it was sound in his Silsilat 'Al-'Ahadeeth 'As-saheeha, #1040 on page 33 of volume 3. Refer to the previous reference for a number of testimonials that enforce the soundity of the hadeeth. 'Al-'Albani also included this hadeeth in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #173.
Upon Child Birth #247
The Prophet chnaged ugly names to nice names, Zaynab used to be called: Barrah [which means pious] so he said: She is complementing herself, so he called her Zaynab, and he used to hate that it be said: He just left Barrah's company. And he said to a man: What is your name? he said Hazanun [which means sad], he said: Rather you are Sahl [which means easy], and he changed the name Aasiyata [which means disobedient women], naming her: Jameelah [which means beautiful]. And he said to a man: What is your name? He said: 'Asram [which means a poor man havinf numerous family]. He said: Rather you are Zur`atah [which means a seed]. And he named a land that used to be called: `Afratah [which means dust colored]: Khadhratun [which means green]. Reporters. Al-Albani included this hadeeth in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #174. he said that the first two pieces of information ending with "He just left Barrah's company" were reported by Saheeh Muslim. The second part ending with "Rather you are Zur'atah" was in Sunan 'Abi Dawood with good ascrpition he said. The third part ending with "Rather you are Zur'atah was mentioned by Abu Dawood in "hanging", without ascription. A hadeeth is said to be "hanging" if the beginning of its ascription is missing. The story about the land was reported (connected, not hanging) by At-Tahawi in and by ArTabarani, in with sound ascription. Al-Albani included this in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #174.
Upon Crowing of the Rooster, Braying, and Barking #248
It is reported that the Prophet said: "If you hear the braying of donkeys, then solicit Allah's protection from the shaytan, for they have seen a shaytan; and if you hear the crowing of the Rooster, then ask Allah of His Benevolence, for it has seen an Angel". Reporters. Agreed upon by Al-Bukhari and Muslim and Al-Albani included this hadeeth in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #175.
Upon Crowing of the Rooster, Braying, and Barking #249
The Messenger of Allah said:"If you hear the barking of dogs, and the braying of donkeys at night then solicit Allah's protection from then, for they see what you do not". Reporters. Reported by Abu Dawood. Al-Albani said it was sound due to its channels. He said: See 'Ibn 'As-Sunni, 306, and 355-366/3; 'Al- 'Adab 'Al-Mufrad #307; and the Musnad of Imam 'Ahmad, 1233-1235. Al-Albani included this hadeeth in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #176.
On Seated Gathering Places #250
The Messenger of Allah said:"No one sits in a seating place in which he utters much confusion, but then says prior to getting up from that seating place of his: Subhanaka 'allahumma wa bihamdika, 'ash-hadu 'alla 'ilaha 'illa 'anta, 'astaghfiruka wa 'atoobu 'ilayka (255) except that Allah would cover up for him that which occurred in that seating of his". Footnotes. (255) Glorified are You O' my 'ilah and I am in your praise, I testify that there is no 'ilah except You, I ask your forgiveness and repent unto You. Reporters. At-Tirmithi said it was comley-sound. Al-Albani agreed with him, and pointed out that a number of people reported it including: Ibn Hibban, and Al-Hakim who said it was sound according to Muslims conditions. Al-Albani said that Ath-Thahabi agreed with him, and that he agreed with the two of them. Al-Albani included this hadeeth in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #177.
On Seated Gathering Places #251
And in another hadeeth: "Such that if he was in a good gathering, it [the saying] would be like a seal for it, and if he was in a gathering that was a medley, it would make up for it". Reporters. Al-Albani said that this was part of the hadeeth of Jubair Bin Mut'im which is reported by An-Nisa'ee, At-Tabarani, and Al-Hakim. Al-Hakim said it was sound according to the conditions of Muslim. He said that Ath-Thahabi agreed with Al-Hakim, and that the hadeeth is as they said. Al-Albani included this hadeeth in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #178. It is also in Al-Albani's Silsilah Al-Ahadeeth as-Saheeh #81.
On Seated Gathering Places #252
The Messenger of Allah said:"There is not a people that get up from their seated gathering in which they do not mention Allah the exalted except that they would have gotten up from the like of a donkey's carcass, and it would be something for them to regret". Reporters. Reported by Abu Dawood. Al-Albani said it was also reported by Al-Hakim, who said it was sound according to the conditions of Muslim; that Ath-Thahabi agreed; and that the hadeeth was as they said.
On Seated Gathering Places #253
It is reported that Ibn 'Umar said: Rarely would the Messenger of Allah get up from a seated gathering till he would supplicate with the following petition for his companions:"'Allahumma 'aqsim lana min khashyatika ma tahoolu bihi baynana wa bayna ma'aseeka, wa min ta'a, wa min ta'atika ma tuballighuna bihi jannataka, wa minal yaqeeni ma tuhawwinu bihi 'alayna masa'ibad-dunya, 'allahumma matti'na bi'asma'ina, wa 'absarina, wa quwwatina ma 'ahyaytana, waj'ak hul-waritha minna, waj'al tha'rana 'alamen thalamana, wansurna 'ala men, 'adana, wa la taj'al museebatana fee deenina, wa la taj'aliddunya 'akbara hammina, wa la mablagha 'ilmina, wa la tusallit 'alayna men la yarhamuna" (256). Footnotes. (256) O' my 'ilah part for us fear of You which You cause to come between us and the acts of disobedience to You, obedience to You through which You deliver us to your Garden, and of surety with which You make the calamities of the World easy for us to bear. O' my 'ilah grant us joy in our hearing, our sight, and our strength so long as You keep us alive, and make them of the things we leave behind at death [meaning keep them well till we die], and make our retaliation to be upon those that have transgressed upon us, and cause us victory over those that have made us their enemies, and do not let our calamity be in our faith, and do not make the world the biggest of our concerns, nor the limit of our knowledge, and do not empower over us who will not have mercy upon us. Reporters. At-Tirmithi said it was comely, and Al-Albani agreed. Al-Albani said that it was also reported by Ibn As-Sunni (#440), Al-Hakim (528/1) who said it was sound according to the conditions of Al-Bukhari, and that Al-Hakim agreed with him. Al-Albani included this hadeeth in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #180.
About Anger #254
Allah the Exalted said in translation: "And if (at any time) an incitement to discord is made to you by shaytan, seek refuge i n Allah, He is the One Who hears and knows all things." (257). Sulayman bin Surdin said: I was sitting with the Messenger of Allah and two men were insulting each other, the face of one of them had become red, and his jugular veins had puffed up, so the Messenger of Allah said: "I surely know a word, would he have said it, that which he is experiencing would have left him. If he had said: 'A'outhu bil-lahi minash-shaytanir-rajeemi (258), that which he is experiencing would have gone away from him". Footnotes. (257) Surat Fussilat (#41) V. 36. (258) I solicit Allah's protection from the despicable shaytan. Reporters. Agreed upon by Bukhari and Muslim, and Al-Albani included this hadeeth in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #181.
Upon Entering a Market Place #255
The Messenger of Allah said: "Whoever enters the marketplace and says: La 'ilaha 'illa 'allahu wahdahu la shareeka lahu, lahul mulku, wa lahul hamdu, yuhyee wa yumeetu, wa huwa hayyun la yamootu, biyadihil khayru, wa huwa 'ala kulli shay'in qadeerun (259). Allah would write for him one thousand thousand merits, would remit from him one thousand thousand sins,and would raise for him [his status] one thousand thousand levels". Footnotes. (259) There is no 'ilah except Allah, no partner does He have; his is the Kingdom, and to Him is all Praise; He livens, and mortifies; and He is alive; never to die. In his Hand is all good, and He is well able to do everything. Reporters. Reported by At-Tirmithi. Al-Albani said that At-Tirmithi weakened it by saying that it was a "strange" hadeeth. A strange hadeeth is one that is reported by only one person at some of its links; however he said it becomes comely when all of its channels are considered. Specifically he referred to Al-Hakim's (528-539/1),Ibn As-Sunni's (#178), and Imam Ahmad's Az-zuhd (#214). He also said that Al-Munthiree said it was comely in At-Targheeb. Albani included this hadeeth in The Authentic of Good Sayings as #183.
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