What you like

The Prophet (peace be upon him) said, " None of you will have faith
till he wishes for his brother what he likes for himself"

Narrated by Hazrat Anas (r.a.) Sahih Bukhari Book 2, Chapter 7 Hadith 802

Alcohol

The Prophet (peace be upon him) forbade the sitting at a cloth (table or gathering) on which wine is drunk.

Sunan of Abu- Dawood Hadith 3765  Narrated by Abdullah ibn Umar

 

 

 

 

 

The Prophet (peace be upon him) invoked the curse of Allah on ten people in connection with wine:

1.       the wine-presser,

2.        the one who has it pressed,

3.        the one who drinks it,

4.        the one who conveys it,

5.        the one to whom it is conveyed,

6.        the one who serves it,

7.        the one who sells it,

8.        the one who benefits from the price paid for it,

9.        the one who buys it, and

10.     the one for whom it is bought.

 

Al-Tirmidhi Hadith 2776   Narrated by Anas ibn Malik

Did you wrong anyone?

The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: "Whoever has wronged his brother, should ask for his pardon (before his death), as (in the Hereafter) there will be neither a Dinar nor a Dirham. (He should secure pardon in this life) before some of his good deeds are taken and paid to his brother, or, if he has done no good deeds, some of the bad deeds of his brother are taken to be loaded on him (in the Hereafter)."

Hadith quoted from Sahih Bukhari Volume 008 Book 076, Hadith Number 541 Narrated by Abu Huraira

Least faith

'He who amongst you sees something abominable should modify it with the help of his hand;

 and if he has not strength enough to do that, then he should do it with his tongue;

and if he has not strength enough to do even that, then he should (at least abhor it) from his heart; and that is the least of faith

 

The above quotation was said by Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) Sahih Muslim Hadith 79   Narrated by Abu Sa'id al-Khudri

Maths

'When it occurs to My bondsman that he should do a good deed but he actually does not do it,

I record one good deed for him, but if he puts it into practice, I make an entry of ten good acts in his favour.

 

When it occurs to him to do evil, but he does not commit it, I forgive that. But if he commits it, I record one evil deed against his name.' 

 

The above quotation was said by Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) Sahih Muslim Hadith 235  Narrated by Abu Huraira

Hadith-e-Qudsi is from Allah and the words are related from the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him),

Trial

"If Allah wants to do good to somebody, He afflicts him with trials."

 

The above quotation was said by Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) Sahih Al-Bukhari Hadith 7.548   Narrated by Abu Huraira

 

  

 

 

 

 "How remarkable is the case of the believer!  There is good for him in everything, but this is not the case for anyone except for the believer!   When the believer receives any good, he is thankful to Allah, and gets a reward; and when some misfortune befalls him, he endures it patiently, for which he is (also) rewarded."

The above quotation was said by Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)

woman uses perfume and passes the people

'If a woman uses perfume and passes the people so that they may get its odour, she is so-and-so…., (meaning severe remarks).'

 

The above quotation was said by Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) Sunan of Abu-Dawood Hadith 4161     Narrated by Abu Musa

 

  

 

  

Mu' meneen Brothers and Sisters,

As Salaam Aleikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh.  (May Allah's Peace, Mercy and Blessings be upon all of you)

 

One of our brothers/sisters has asked this question:

can women use Perfume or Scent (It`r)?

 

(There may be some grammatical and spelling errors in the above statement. The forum does not change anything from questions, comments and statements received from our readers for circulation in confidentiality.)

 

Answer:

 

Can women use perfume

In the name of Allah, We praise Him, seek His help and ask for His forgiveness. Whoever Allah guides none can misguide, and whoever He allows to fall astray, none can guide them aright. We bear witness that there is no one (no idol, no person,   no grave, no prophet,  no imam,  no dai,  nobody!) worthy of worship but Allah Alone, and we bear witness that Muhammad (saws) is His slave-servant and the seal of His Messengers.

 

Your Question: can women use Perfume or Scent (It`r)?

The applying of perfume was an act absolutely loved by the Messenger of Allah (saws); and he highly recommended and encouraged its use to the believers.

 

Abu Hurairah (r.a.) reported that the Messenger of Allah (saws) said, "If someone offers perfume, do not reject it, for it is light to carry and has a sweet scent."

Related by Muslim, an-Nasa'i and Abu Dawud.

 

Thus the applying of perfume is highly recommended for the believers; men and women.

 

Al-Tirmidhi Hadith 4443   Narrated by Abu Hurayrah

Allah's Messenger (saws) said, "The perfume for men is that whose odour is apparent but whose colour is hidden, and the perfume for women is that whose colour is apparent but whose odour is hidden.

 

A believing woman may apply as much perfume as she wills when in the company of women, or her husband, or her male mehram relatives.  But if she plans to go out in the presence of  or pass by non-mehram men, she should not apply perfume whose odour may attract the attention of the other men towards her.

 

Al-Tirmidhi Hadith 1065   Narrated by Abu Musa

Allah's Messenger (saws) said: 'Every eye is lustful, and when a woman applies perfume and then goes about in an assembly, she is like such and such, i.e. an adulteress.'

 

Sunan of Abu- Dawood Hadith 4161          Narrated by Abu Musa

The Prophet (saws) said: 'If a woman uses perfume and passes the people so that they may get its odour, she is so-and-so…., (meaning severe remarks).'

 

Allah Says in the Holy Quran Chapter 24 Surah Noor verse 31:

31        And (O Prophet (saws)) say to the believing women that they should lower their gaze and guard their modesty; that they should not display their beauty and ornaments except what (must ordinarily) appear thereof ; that they should draw their veils over their bosoms and not display their beauty except to their husbands their fathers their husbands' fathers their sons their husbands' sons their brothers or their brothers' sons or their sisters' sons or their women or the slaves whom their right hands possess or male servants free of physical needs or small children who have no sense of the shame of sex; and that they should not strike their feet in order to draw attention to their hidden ornaments.  And O ye Believers! Turn ye all together towards Allah that ye may attain Bliss.

 

Beloved brother, the All-Knowing All-Wise Lord has so willed to protect the modesty and honor of the believing woman from being abused, that He and His Messenger (saws) have commanded and guided the believing woman who happens to pass by non- mehram men to not only lower her gaze, guard her modesty, hide her adornments and ornaments of beauty, but to make sure that she does not even strike her feet to draw attention to her hidden ornaments, nor that her applied perfume attracts the unwanted attention of non- mehram men!  That is how sacred, and hallow, and sacrosanct the honor of the believing woman is held  in the Sight of the Majestic Lord. 

Whatever written of Truth and benefit is only due to Allah's Assistance and Guidance, and whatever of error is of me alone.   Allah Alone Knows Best and He is the Only Source of Strength.

Your brother and well wisher in Islam,

Burhan

 

Speak ill of each other behind their backs.....

'Do you know what is backbiting?'

 

They (the Companions) said: 'Allah and His Messenger (saws) know best.' Thereupon he (the Prophet (peace be upon him)) said:

'Backbiting implies your talking about your brother (behind his back) in a manner which he does not like.'

It was said to him: 'What is your opinion about this that if I actually find (that failing) in my brother which I made a mention of?'

He  (peace be upon him) said: 'If (that failing) is actually found (in him) what you assert, you in fact backbitten him, and if that is not in him it is a slander.'

 

The above quotation was said by Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) Sahih Muslim Hadith 6265       Narrated by Abu Hurayrah

Knock knock

"If any of you asks permission thrice to enter someone's house and the permission is not given then he should return"

The above quotation was said by Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) Sahih Bukhari Chapter 13, Book 79 Hadith Number 887. Narrated by Hazrat Abu' Said Al-Khudri (r.a.)

 

 

  

 

"If someone is peeping (looking secretly) into your house without your permission and you throw a stone a him and destroy his eye, this will be no sin for you."

The above quotation was said by Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) Sahih Bukhari, Chapter 15 Book 87, Hadith Number 889. Narrated By Abu Huraira

Black spot

"The slave continues to lie and a black spot grows in his heart until all his heart becomes black. Then he is written, in Allah's Sight, among the liars"

The above quotation was said by Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) Al-Muwatta Hadith 56.18 Narrated by Malik & Abdullah ibn Masud

 

 

 

   

"Truthfulness leads to righteousness, and righteousness leads to Paradise .  And a man keeps on telling the truth until he becomes a truthful person (in the Sight of Allah).  Falsehood leads to 'Al-Fajur' (i.e. wickedness, evil-doing), and 'Al-Fajur ' (wickedness) leads to the (Hell) Fire, and a man may keep on telling lies till he is written before Allah, a liar."

The above quotation was said by Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) Sahih Al-Bukhari Hadith 8.116           Narrated by Abdullah

 

 

  

 

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"O Allah, forgive them for they are a people who know not (the Truth)!!!'

He whom The Lord of the Worlds Wills to honor, none in creation can dishonor; and he whom The Lord of the Worlds Wills to dishonor, none in creation can save them from their utter humiliation! If every single human being on this planet earth were to strive to tarnish the image of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) when The Lord of the Worlds has Himself chosen to honor him…. his blessed image cannot and will not be tarnished in the least ! 

Pictures

"Angels (of Mercy) do not enter a house wherein there is a dog or a picture of a living creature (a human being or an animal)."

The above quotation was said by Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) Sahih Al-Bukhari Hadith 4.448          Narrated by Abu Talha

 

 

Drawing pictures

In the name of Allah, We praise Him, seek His help and ask for His forgiveness. Whoever Allah guides none can misguide, and whoever He allows to fall astray, none can guide them aright. We bear witness that there is no one (no idol, no person,   no grave, no prophet,  no imam,  no dai,  nobody!) worthy of worship but Allah Alone, and we bear witness that Muhammad (saws) is His slave-servant and the seal of His Messengers.

 

Sahih Al-Bukhari Hadith 7.834     Narrated by Muslim

We were with Masruq at the house of Yasar bin Numair. Masruq saw pictures on his terrace and said, "I heard 'Abdullah saying that he heard the Prophet (saws )  saying, "The people who will receive the severest punishment from Allah will be the picture makers.' "

 

Sahih Al-Bukhari Hadith 4.448     Narrated by Abu Talha

I heard the Messenger of Allah (saws) saying; "Angels (of Mercy) do not enter a house wherein there is a dog or a picture of a living creature (a human being or an animal)."

 

Sahih Al-Bukhari Hadith 3.428     Narrated by Said bin Abu Al Hasan

While I was with Ibn 'Abbas a man came and said, "O father of 'Abbas! My sustenance is from my manual profession and I make these pictures."   Ibn 'Abbas said, "I will tell you only what I heard from Allah's Messenger (saws).  I heard him saying, 'Whoever makes a picture will be punished by Allah till he puts life in it, and he will never be able to put life in it. ' "  Hearing this, that man heaved a sigh and his face turned pale.  Ibn 'Abbas said to him, "What a pity! If you insist on making pictures ,  I advise you to make pictures of trees and any other unanimated objects."

The Messenger of Allah (saws) specifically declared it forbidden to draw pictures of humans or animate objects, thus the believers must abstain from it regardless of whether it is faceless or with face, with body or without body, etc.   That would be closest to following the commandment of the Messenger of Allah (saws).

Whatever written of Truth and benefit is only due to Allah's Assistance and Guidance, and whatever of error is of me.  Allah Alone Knows Best and He is the Only Source of Strength.

Your Brother in Islam,

Burhan

 

Riba (Interest) ..

"'Riba' has seventy parts, the least important being that a man should marry his mother."

The above quotation was said by Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)  Al-Tirmidhi Hadith 2826          Narrated by Abu Hurayrah

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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A simplistic definition of Riba would be: any fixed increase in the exchange of one's wealth or property or commodity within a stipulated period of time will be considered ' riba' in Shariah(Islamic law). 

 

An increase in the commodity exchanged in itself would definitely be 'riba'.  It there is even an iota of injustice suffered in the exchange of a commodity by a condition attached whereby it being increased unjustly, it would constitute ' riba'.

 

A fixed guaranteed increase over a stipulated period of time is what constitutes a 'riba' transaction.

 

Any deal or transaction where the same commodity is exchanged with an increase (regardless of the percentage) within a stipulated period of time would make it a ' riba' transaction

 

Riba' is Usury , and interest is only one of the faces of Riba.   Riba has a much broader and wider meaning, and the closest English word for it would be Usury .

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"A time is certainly coming to mankind when only the receiver of usury will remain, and if he does not receive it, some of its vapor (or dust) will reach him."

The above quotation was said by Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him Sunan of Abu-Dawood Hadith 3325          Narrated by Abu Hurayrah

Meeting

"A man should not make another man get up from his (the latter's) seat (in a gathering) in order to sit there."

The above quotation was said by Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)  Sahih Al-Bukhari Volumn 008, Book 074, Hadith Number 286 Narrated By Ibn 'Umar

 

 

"He who amongst you sees something abominable should modify it with the help of his hand; and if he has not strength enough to do that, then he should do it with his tongue; and if he has not strength enough to do even that, then he should (at least abhor it) from his heart; and that is the least of faith." 

The above quotation was said by Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)  Sahih Muslim Hadith 79 Narrated by Abu Sa'id al-Khudri

Marriage

'When someone with whose religion and character you are satisfied asks your daughter in marriage, accede to his request.

If you do not do so, there will be temptation on earth and extensive corruption."

The above quotation was said by Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him)  Al-Tirmidhi Hadith 3090 Narrated by Abu Hurayrah

 

 

  

 

"The worst food is that of a wedding banquet (walima) to which only the rich are invited while the poor are not invited. And he who refuses an invitation (to a banquet) disobeys Allah and His Messenger (peace be upon him).

"The above quotation was said by Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) Sahih Al-Bukhari Hadith 7.106        Narrated by Abu Huraira

 

Picture maker

"Whoever claims to have seen a dream which he did not see, will be ordered to make a knot between two barley grains (on the Day of Resurrection) which he will not be able to do;

 and if somebody listens to the talk of some people who do not like him (to listen) or they run away from him, then molten lead will be poured into his ears on the Day of Resurrection ; and whoever makes a picture, will be punished on the Day of Resurrection and will be ordered to put a soul in that picture, which he will not be able to do."

The above quotation was said by Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him)  Sahih Al-Bukhari Hadith 9.165          Narrated by Ibn Abbas

 

  

 

"From among my followers there will be some people who will consider illegal sexual intercourse, the wearing of silk, the drinking of alcoholic drinks and the use of (unlawful) musical instruments, as lawful."

The above quotation was said by Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) Sahih Al-Bukhari Hadith 7.494B          Narrated by Abu Amir

 

Treat badly

"One who treats badly those under his authority will not enter Paradise."

The above quotation was said by Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) Al-Tirmidhi Hadith 3358 Narrated by AbuBakr as-Siddiq

 

 

'If you put your faith completely in Allah, He will arrange for your sustenance in the same way as He provides for the birds. They go out in the morning with their stomachs empty and return filled in the evening!'

The above quotation was said by Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him)  Al -Tirmidhi Hadith 79 Narrated by Umar ibn al-Khattab

Practice religion

"A time is coming to men when he who adheres to his religion will be like one who seizes live coals ."

The above quotation was said by Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) Tirmidhi Hadith 5367  Narrated by Anas ibn Malik

 

'The finest act of goodness is the kind treatment of a person to the loved ones of his father after his death. '

The above quotation was said by Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him)  Sahih Muslim Hadith 6194     Narrated by Abdullah ibn Umar

So easy...

"If somebody commits a sin and then says, 'O my Lord! I have sinned, please forgive me!' and his Lord says, 'My slave has known that he has a Lord who forgives sins and punishes for it, I therefore have forgiven my slave (his sins).'  Then he remains without committing any sin for a while and then again commits another sin and says, 'O my Lord, I have committed another sin, please forgive me,' and Allah says, 'My slave has known that he has a Lord who forgives sins and punishes for it, I therefore have forgiven my slave (his sin).' Then he remains without committing any another sin for a while and then commits another sin (for the third time) and says, 'O my Lord, I have committed another sin, please forgive me,' and Allah says, 'My slave has known that he has a Lord Who forgives sins and punishes for it. I therefore have forgiven My slave (his sin), he can do whatever he likes."

  

The above quotation was said by Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) Sahih Al-Bukhari Hadith 9.598          Narrated by Abu Huraira

Which woman to marry

"A woman is married for four things, i.e., her wealth, her family status, her beauty and her religion. So you should marry the religious woman (otherwise) you will be a loser."

 

The above quotation was said by Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) Sahih Al-Bukhari Hadith 7.27          Narrated by Abu Huraira

The love of wealth...

"If Adam's son had a valley full of gold, he would like to have two valleys, for nothing fills his mouth except dust. And God forgives him who repents to Him."

 

 

The above quotation was said by Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) Sahih Bukhari Volume 008, Book 076, Hadith Number 447 Narrated By Anas bin Malik :

Wise person...

"A wise person is one who keeps a watch over his bodily desires and passions, and checks himself from that which is harmful and strives for that which will benefit him after death; and a foolish person is one who subordinates himself to his cravings and desires and expects from God the fulfillments of his futile desires"

 

'The above quotation was said by Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) Al-Tirmidhi Hadith 66   Narrated by AbuYa'la ibn Shaddad ibn Aws 

Meeting..

"When you are three persons sitting together, then no two of you should hold secret counsel excluding the third person until you are with some other people too, for that would grieve him."

 

'The above quotation was said by Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) Sahih Bukhari Volume 008, Book 074, Hadith Number 305. Narated By 'Abdullah

Lie but still not a lie

"He who makes peace between the people by inventing good information or saying good things, is not a liar."

The above quotation was said by Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) Sahih Al-Bukhari Hadith No. 3.857  Narrated by Um Kulthum bint Uqba

Concern...

"Part of a man's good observance of Islam is that he leaves alone what does not concern him."

 

The above quotation was said by Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) Al-Tirmidhi 4839 

The rights of the road

"Beware! Avoid sitting on the roads." 

They (the people) said, "O Allah's Messenger! We can't help sitting (on the roads) as these are (our places) here we have talks."

The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, ' lf you refuse but to sit, then pay the road its right '

They said, "What is the right of the road, O Allah's Apostle?"

He (peace and blessings be upon him) said, 'Lowering your gaze, refraining from harming others, returning greeting, and enjoining what is good, and forbidding what is evil."

 

 

The above quotation was said by Prophet Muhammad (Peace and blessings be upon him) Sahih Bukhari Volumn 008, Book 074, Hadith Number 248. Narated By Abu Said Al-Khudri  

Kindness

"Make things easy for the people, and do not make it difficult for them, and make them calm (with glad tidings) and do not repulse them (reject with rudeness)"

The above quotation was said by Prophet Muhammad (Peace and blessings be upon him) Sahih Bukhari Volumn 008, Book 073, Hadith Number 146. Narated By Anas bin Malik

Best Husband

'The most perfect believer in the matter of faith is one who has excellent behaviour ; and the best among you are those who behave best towards their wives.'

The above quotation was said by Prophet Muhammad (Peace and blessings be upon him) Al-Tirmidhi Hadith 278 Narrated by Abu Hurayrah 

Your neighbor..

"By Allah, he does not believe! By Allah, he does not believe! By Allah, he does not believe!"  

It was asked, "Who is that, O Messenger of Allah?" 

 

Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said , "That person whose neighbor does not feel safe from his evil." and in another narration the wordings are; "that person who sleeps with a bellyful and his neighbor sleeps hungry."

 

The above quotation was said by Prophet Muhammad (Peace and blessings be upon him). Sahih Al-Bukhari Hadith 8.45    Narrated by Abu Shuraih

The best wife

When Allah's Messenger (saws) was asked which woman was best, he (peace and blessing be upon him) replied,

 

"The one who pleases (her husband) when he looks at her, obeys him when he gives a (lawful) command, and does not go against his wishes regarding her person or property by doing anything of which he disapproves."  

 

Al-Tirmidhi Hadith 3272 Narrated by Abu Hurayrah

3 types of people

The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, "Allah said, 'I will be an opponent to three types of people on the Day of Resurrection:

One who makes a covenant in My Name, but proves treacherous; One who sells a free person and eats his price; and One who employs a laborer and takes full work from him but does not pay him for his labour.' "

Hadith quoted from Sahih Al-Bukhari Hadith 3.470  Narrated by Abu Huraira

The wolf

'Verily the Shaytaan is the enemy of a man just as the wolf is (the enemy) of a flock. He seizes the solitary sheep going astray from the flock or going aside from the flock.   So avoid the branching paths; it is essential for you to remain along with the (righteous) community.'

 

The above quotation was said by Prophet Muhammad (Peace and blessings be upon him) Al-Tirmidhi Hadith 184     Narrated by Mu'adh ibn Jabal

Singing

'Singing produces hypocrisy in the hearts'. 

The above quotation was said by Prophet Muhammad (Peace and blessings be upon him) Sunan of Abu-Dawood Hadith 4909 Narrated by Abdullah ibn Mas'ud

Half religion

"When a man marries he has fulfilled half of the religion; so let him fear Allah regarding the remaining half."

The above quotation was said by Prophet Muhammad (Peace and blessings be upon him) Al-Tirmidhi Hadith 3096   Narrated by Anas ibn Malik

Preference of life?

"He who loves his present life, does damage to his Hereafter; and he who loves his Hereafter, does damage to his present life! So prefer what is Lasting, to what is transitory."

The above quotation was said by Prophet Muhammad (Peace and blessings be upon him) Al-Tirmidhi Hadith 5179 Narrated by AbuMusa

Good Manners

“A believer does not taunt, curse, abuse or talk indecently.”

The above quotation was said by Prophet Muhammad (Peace and blessings be upon him) Al-Tirmidhi Hadith 1740 Narrated by Abdullah ibn Mas'ud

These are mostly one liners like the below example

"There are two blessings which many people lose: (They are) Health and free time for doing good."

The above quotation is said by by Prophet Muhammad (Peace and blessings upon him)quoted from Shahi Bukhari. Book 76 Volume No. 008 Hadith No. 421 To Make The Heart Tender (Ar-Riqaq) Narrated by Ibn ‘ Abbas