Hadith #3601 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Umm Salama reported Godâs Messenger as saying, âI am only a human being and you bring your disputes to me, some perhaps being more eloquent in their plea than others, so that I give judgment on their behalf according to what I hear from them. Therefore whatever I decide for anyone which by right belongs to his brother he must not take, for I am granting him only a portion of hell.â (Bukhari and Muslim.)
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Hadith #3602 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
âAâisha reported Godâs Messenger as saying, âThe man who is most hateful to God is the one who quarrels and disputes most.â (Bukhari and Muslim.)
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Hadith #3603 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Ibn âAbbas said that Godâs Messenger gave a decision on the basis of an oath and a single witness. Muslim transmitted it.
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Hadith #3604 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
âAlqama b. Waâil told on his fatherâs authority that a man from Hadramaut and man from Kinda came to the Prophet, the Hadrami saying, ââMessenger of God, this man has seized land belonging to me,â and the Kindi saying, âIt is my land and in my possession; he has no right to it.â The Prophet asked the Hadrami if he had any proof, but he replied that he had none, so he told him that he could have the other swear an oath. He replied, âMessenger of God, the man is a reprobate who w
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Hadith #3605 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Abu Dharr told that he heard Godâs Messenger say, âIf anyone claims what is not his he does not belong to us, and let him come to his seat in hell.â Muslim transmitted it.
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Hadith #3606 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Zaid b. Khalid reported Godâs Messenger as saying, âShall I not tell you of the best witness? He is the one who produces his deposition before he is asked for it.â Muslim transmitted it.
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Hadith #3607 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Ibn Masâud reported Godâs Messenger as saying, âThe best of men are my generation, then those who come next to them, then those who come next to them. Afterwards people will come who will give testimony before swearing an oath and swear an oath before giving testimony.â (Bukhari and Muslim.)
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Hadith #3608 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Abu Huraira told that the Prophet suggested to some people that they should swear an oath and when they hastened to do so he ordered that lots should be cast among them concerning the oath as to who should swear it. Bukhari transmitted it.
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Hadith #3609 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
âAmr b. Shuâaib, on his fatherâs authority, told that his grandfather reported the Prophet as saying, âProof lies on the plaintiff and the oath is to be sworn by the defendant.â Tirmidhi transmitted it.
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Hadith #3610 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Umm Salama told on the Prophetâs authority about two men, who brought a dispute before him about inheritances, but had no proof beyond their claim. He said, âIf I give a decision in favour of one respecting what is rightly his brotherâs I am allotting him only a portion of hell.â Thereupon both the men said, âMessenger of God, this right of mine may go to my brother,â but he replied, âNo; rather go and divide it up, aiming at what is right, then draw lots, and let each of you consi
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Hadith #3611 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Jabir b. âAbdallah told that two men claimed an animal and both of them brought proof that it was his animal, the offspring of one of his beasts. Godâs Messenger then gave his decision that it should go to the one who had it in his possession. It is transmitted in Sharh as-sunna.
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Hadith #3612 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Abu Musa al-Ashâari told that two men laid claim to a camel in the time of Godâs Messenger and both of them sent two witnesses, so the Prophet divided it in halves between them.* Abu Dawud transmitted it. A version by Nasaâi, Ibn Majah and him says that two men laid claim to a camel, but as neither of them could produce proof the Prophet declared they should share it equally. * I have kept closely to the Arabic in this translation because the alternative version follows immediately afterwa
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Hadith #3613 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Abu Huraira told that two men disputed about an animal but could produce no proof, so the Prophet said, âCast lots about the oath.â Abu Dawud and Ibn Majah transmitted it.
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Hadith #3614 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Ibn âAbbas told that the Prophet said to a man whom he had asked to take an oath, âSwear by God than Whom there is no god that you have nothing belonging to him,â i.e. the plaintiff. Abu Dawud transmitted it.
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Hadith #3615 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
A Jew and I shared some land and he denied my right, so I took him to the Prophet who asked me whether I had any proof. When I replied that I had none and he told the Jew to swear an oath, I said, âMessenger of God, he will swear an oath and go off with my property.â Then God most high sent down, âThose who barter for a small price Godâs covenant and their oaths . . .â (Al-Qurâan, 3:77) Abu Dawud and Ibn Majah transmitted it.
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Hadith #3616 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
He told that a man of Kinda and a man of Hadramaut brought a dispute before Godâs Messenger about land in the Yemen. The Hadrami said, âMessenger of God, this manâs father took my land forcibly from me, and it is in his hands.â He asked him if he had any proof, and he replied, âNo, but I shall require him to swear by God he does not know it is my land which his father took forcibly from me.â The Kindi was prepared to take the oath, but when Godâs Messenger said, âAnyone who appro
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Hadith #3617 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
âAbdallah b. Unais reported Godâs Messenger as saying, âAmong the most serious of major sins are attributing a partner to God, unfilial behaviour, and deliberate perjury. If anyone swears an oath which he is compelled to take (or a firm oath) and introduces into it as much falsehood as a gnatâs wing, a spot will be put in his heart till the day of resurrection.â Tirmidhi transmitted it, saying this is a gharib tradition.
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Hadith #3618 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Jabir reported Godâs Messenger as saying, âIf anyone swears a false oath near this pulpit of mine, even though it be about a green tooth stick, he will come to his place in hell,â or, âhe will certainly go to hell.â Malik, Abu Dawud and Ibn Majah transmitted.
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Hadith #3619 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Khuraim o. Fatik told that when Godâs Messenger had finished praying the morning prayer he stood up and said three times, âFalse witness has been made equivalent to attributing a partner to God. He then recited, âSo avoid the abomination of idols and avoid spreading falsehood as people pure of faith to God, not associating anything with Him.â (Al-Qurâan, 22:30) Abu Dawud and Ibn Majah transmitted it and Ahmad and Tirmidhi transmitted it on the authority of Aiman b. Khuraim. Ibn Majah d
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Hadith #3620 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
âAâisha reported Godâs Messenger as saying, âThe testimony of a deceitful man or woman, or of one who has been flogged for transgressing the bounds set by God, or of one who harbours rancour against his brother, or of one suspected regarding the patrons he claims or relationship, or of one who is dependent on a family is not allowable.â Tirmidhi transmitted it, saying this is a gharib tradition and that the traditions of Yazid b. Ziyad ad-Dimashqi, the transmitter, are rejected.
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Hadith #3621 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
âAmr b. Shuâaib, on his fatherâs authority, told that his grandfather reported the Prophet as saying, âThe testimony of a deceitful man or woman, or of an immoral man or woman, or of one who harbours rancour against his brother is not allowable,â and he rejected the testimony of one who is dependent on a family. Abu Dawud transmitted it.
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Hadith #3622 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Abu Huraira reported Godâs Messenger as saying, âThe testimony of a nomadic Arab against a townsman is not allowable.â Abu Dawud and Ibn Majah transmitted it.
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Hadith #3623 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
âAuf b. Malik told that the Prophet gave a decision between two men and that when the one against whom the decision had been given turned away he said, âMy sufficiency is God, and good is the Guardian.â Thereupon the Prophet said, âGod most high blames for falling short, hut apply intelligence, and when a matter gets the better of you say, âMy sufficiency is God, and good is the Guardianâ. (Al-Qurâan, 3:173) Abu Dawud transmitted it.
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Hadith #3624 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Bahz b. Hakim, on his fatherâs authority, said his grandfather told that the Prophet imprisoned a man on suspicion. Abu Dawud transmitted it, and Tirmidhi and Nasaâi added that afterwards let him go.
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Hadith #3625 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
âAbdallah b. az-Zubair told that Godâs Messenger gave the decision that the two adversaries should be made to sit in front of the judge. Ahmad and Abu Dawud transmitted it.
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Hadith #3626 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Abu Huraira reported Godâs Messenger as saying, âIf anyone believes in God and His Messenger, observes the prayer and fasts during Ramadan, God will assuredly bring him into paradise whether he has engaged in jihad in Godâs path or remained in his land in which he was born.â On being asked whether people should not be given this good news he replied, âIn paradise there are a hundred degrees which God has prepared for those who engage in jihad in Godâs path, between each pair of which
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Hadith #3627 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
He reported Godâs Messenger as saying, âHe who engages in jihad in Godâs path is like him who fasts and spends the night in prayer, who assiduously recites Godâs verses and does not slacken from fasting and prayer until he who is engaged in jihad in Godâs path returns.â (Bukhari and Muslim.)
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Hadith #3628 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
He reported Godâs Messenger as saying, âGod answers the prayer for forgiveness of him who goes out in His path, being led to do so by nothing but faith in Him and belief in His Messengers, promising to bring him back with the reward or booty he obtains, or bring him into paradise.â (Bukhari and Muslim.)
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Hadith #3629 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
He reported Godâs Messenger as saying, âBy Him in whose hand my soul is, were it not that men among the believers are not satisfied with remaining behind me when I cannot get mounts for them, I would not stay behind when an expedition goes out in Godâs path. By Him in whose hand my soul is, I wish I could be killed in Godâs path and brought to life, then be killed and brought to life, then be killed and brought to life, then be killed.â (Bukhari and Muslim.)
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Hadith #3630 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Sahl b. Saâd reported Godâs Messenger as saying, âBeing stationed on the frontier in Godâs path for a day is better than the world and what is on it.â (Bukhari and Muslim.)
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Hadith #3631 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Anas reported Godâs Messenger as saying, âA morning or an evening expedition in Godâs path is better than the world and what it contains.â (Bukhari and Muslim.)
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Hadith #3632 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Salman al-Fairisi told that he heard Godâs Messenger say, âBeing stationed for a day and a night on the frontier in Godâs path is better than fasting a month and spending its nights in prayer. If one dies he will be rewarded for the deeds he was doing, he will be given his provision, and will be safe from him who tests him.â* * Al-fattan. There is some doubt as to the reference here. It may be the devil, this name being used because he tempts people to sin; or it may mean the one who exa
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Hadith #3633 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Abu âAbs reported Godâs Messenger as saying, âNo man whose feet become dusty in Godâs path will be touched by hell.â Bukhari transmitted it.
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Hadith #3634 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Abu Huraira reported Godâs Messenger as saying, âAn infidel and the one who killed him will never be brought together in hell.â* * The meaning is probably that one who kills an infidel in the course of jihad will on that account have his sins forgiven, and will therefore not go to hell where the infidel inevitably goes. Muslim transmitted it.
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Hadith #3635 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
He reported Godâs Messenger as saying, âOne of the best types of subsistence is that of a man who grasps his horseâs rein in (Godâs path and races on its back, making for the places where being killed and dying are liable to take place as often as he hears a terrible shout or a cry for help; or of a man with a few sheep on one of these highlands or down in one of these wadis who observes prayer, pays the zakat and worships his Lord till death* comes. Such a one is in a good condition amo
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Hadith #3636 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Zaid b. Khalid reported Godâs Messenger as saying, âHe who equips a fighter in Godâs path has taken part in the fighting, and he who looks after a fighterâs family when he is away has taken part in the fighting.â (Bukhari and Muslim.)
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Hadith #3637 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Buraida reported Godâs Messenger as saying, âThe respect to be shown by those who stay at home to the women of those who are engaged in jihad is to be like that shown to their mothers. If any man among those who stay at home is entrusted with the oversight of his family by one who is engaged in jihad and betrays him, he will be set up for him* on the day of resurrection and he may take what he wants from his good deeds. So what do you think?â *i.e. the betrayer for the man he has betrayed.
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Hadith #3638 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Abu Masâud al-Ansari told that a man brought a she-camel with a rope through its nose-ring and said, âThis is to be devoted to Godâs path.â Godâs Messenger replied to him, âOn the day of resurrection you will get for it seven hundred she-camels each with a rope through its nose-ring.â Muslim transmitted it.
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Hadith #3639 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Abu Saâid told that Godâs Messenger sent an expedition to the B. Lihyan who were a section or Hudhail, saying that one out of every two men should be sent but that both should share the reward. Muslim transmitted it.
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Hadith #3640 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Jabir b. Samura reported Godâs Messenger as saying, âThis religion will not cease to endure with a company of the Muslims fighting on its behalf till the last hour comes.â Muslim transmitted it.
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Hadith #3641 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Abu Huraira reported Godâs Messenger as saying, âNo one is wounded in Godâs path, and God knows best those who are wounded in His path, without coming on the day of resurrection with his wound spouting blood, the colour being that of blood but the fragrance that of musk.â (Bukhari and Muslim.)
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Hadith #3642 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Anas reported Godâs Messenger as saying, âNo one who enters paradise will want to return to the world and have anything in the earth except the martyr. He will wish to return to the world and be killed ten times because of the honour he sees.â (Bukhari and Muslim.)
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Hadith #3643 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
We asked âAbdallah b. Masâud about this verse, âDo not consider those who have been killed in Godâs path to be dead; nay, they are alive in the presence of their Lord and are being supplied with provisionâ (Al-Qurâan; 3:169). He replied that he had asked about that, and the Prophet said, âTheir spirits are in the crops of green birds which have lamps suspended from the Throne, which go where they wish in paradise and then return to those lamps. Their Lord looks down on them and ask
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Hadith #3644 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Abu Qatada told that Godâs Messenger got up among them and mentioned to them that jihad in Godâs path and faith in God are the most excellent works. A man rose and asked, âTell me, Messenger of God, if I am killed in Godâs path will my sins be covered up?â He replied, âYes, if you are killed in Godâs path while showing endurance, seeking your reward from God, advancing and not retreating.â Then Godâs Messenger said, âWhat did you say?â* He replied, âTell me, if I am kille
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Hadith #3645 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
âAbdallah b. âAmr b. al-âAs reported the Prophet as saying. âBeing killed in Godâs path will cover up everything but debt.â Muslim transmitted it.
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Hadith #3646 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Abu Huraira reported Godâs Messenger as saying, âGod most high will cheerfully welcome two men one of whom kills the other. They will enter paradise, one having fought in Godâs path and been killed, and the slayer, after receiving Godâs pardon, having died as a martyr.â* * The man who had fought and killed a Muslim later became a Muslim himself and was killed in the course of jihad. (Bukhari and Muslim.)
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Hadith #3647 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Sahl b. Hunaif reported Godâs Messenger as saying, âIf anyone asks God for martyrdom with a genuine purpose God will bring him to the dwellings of the martyrs, even if he dies on his bed.â Muslim transmitted it.
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Hadith #3648 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Anas told that ar-Rubaiyiâ daughter of al-Baraâ, who was the mother of Haritha b. Suraqa, came to the Prophet and said, âProphet of God, will you not tell me about Haritha? (He had been killed at the battle of Badr, being struck by a random arrow.) If he is in paradise I shall show endurance, but if he has met another fate I shall exert myself in weeping for him.â He replied, âMother of Haritha, in paradise there are gardens, and your son has attained to al-Firdaus, the highest.â Buk
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Hadith #3649 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
He told that Godâs Messenger and his companions went off and reached Badr before the polytheists, and when the polytheists arrived he said, âRise to go to a garden whose breadth is as great as the heavens and the earth.â âUmair b. al-Humam thereupon said, âBravo, bravo!â and when Godâs Messenger asked him what had made him say that, he replied, âNothing, I swear by God, Messenger of God, but a hope that I might be among its inhabitants.â He told him that he would be among them.
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Hadith #3650 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
âAbu Huraira reported Godâs Messenger as saying, âWhom do you reckon to be the martyr among you?â His hearers replied, âThe one who is killed in Godâs path is the martyr, Messenger of God.â He said, âThe martyrs among my people would then be few. He who is killed in Godâs path is a martyr, he who dies in Godâs path is a martyr, he who dies of plague is a martyr, and he who dies of a disease in the belly is a martyr.â Muslim transmitted it.
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Hadith #3651 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
âAbdallah b. âAmr reported Godâs Messenger as saying, âNo war-like party or body of troops will go out to fight, gain booty and return safe without getting beforehand two-thirds of their rewards,* and no war-like party or body of troops will be disappointed of their hopes and be smitten without getting their rewards in full.â * The suggestion is made that the two-thirds are a safe return and booty which they get in this world, the remaining third being reward in the next. Muslim transm
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Hadith #3652 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Abu Huraira reported Godâs Messenger as saying, âHe who dies without having fought, or having felt it to be his duty will die guilty of a kind of hypocrisy.â Muslim transmitted it.
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Hadith #3653 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Abu Musa told that a man came to the Prophet and said, âOne man fights for booty, one for the reputation of fighting, and one for his degree to be seen; which of them is in Godâs path?â He replied, âThe one who fights that Godâs word may have preeminence is in Godâs path.â (Bukhari and Muslim.)
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Hadith #3654 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Anas told that when Godâs Messenger returned from the expedition to Tabuk and approached Medina he said, âIn Medina there are people who did not fail to be with you wherever you went and whatever wadi you crossed.â A version has, âWho have not failed to share your reward.â On their expressing surprise that that should be true when they were still in Medina, he said, âWhile they are still in Medina, being kept back by a valid excuse.â Bukhari transmitted it, and Muslim transmitted i
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Hadith #3655 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
âAbdallah b. âAmr told that a man came to Godâs Messenger and asked his permission to take part in jihad. He asked him if his parents were still alive, and when he replied that they were, he told him to exert himself* on their behalf. *The point is not so clear in English as in Arabic. Jihad, while being the word for fighting against infidels, also means to strive or to exert oneself in general. The man wished to take part in jihad, and when the Prophet heard that his parents were still al
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Hadith #3656 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Ibn âAbbas reported the Prophet as saying on the day of the Conquest of Mecca, âThere is no emigration after the Conquest, but only jihad and some good intention; so when you are summoned to fight, go forth.â (Bukhari and Muslim.)
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Hadith #3657 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
âImran b Husain reported Godâs Messenger as saying, âA section, of my people will continue to fight for the right and overcome their opponents till the last of them fight with the antichrist.â Abu Dawud transmitted it.
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Hadith #3658 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Abu Umama reported the Prophet as saying, âHe who does not join a war-like expedition, or equip a warrior, or look well after a warriorâs family when he is away, will be smitten by God with a sudden calamity before the day of resurrection.â Abu Dawud transmitted it.
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Hadith #3659 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Anas reported the Prophet as saying, âUse your property, your persons and your tongues in striving with the polytheists.â Abu Dawud, Nasaâi and Darimi transmitted it.
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Hadith #3660 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Abu Huraira reported Godâs Messenger as saying, âIf you greet all and sundry, provide food, and strike the pates of enemies, you will be made heirs of paradise.â Tirmidhi transmitted it, saying this is a gharib tradition.
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Hadith #3661 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Fadala b. âUbaid reported Godâs Messenger as saying, âEveryone who dies will have fully completed his actions, except one who is on the frontier in Godâs path, for his deeds will be made to go on increasing for him till the day of resurrection, and he will be safe from the trial in the grave.â Tirmidhi and Abu Dawud transmitted it, and Darimi transmitted it on the authority of âUqba b. âAmir.
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Hadith #3662 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Muâadh b. Jabal told of his hearing Godâs Messenger say, âIf anyone fights in Godâs path as long as the time between two milkings of a she- camel* paradise will be assured for him; if anyone is wounded in Godâs path or suffers a misfortune, it will come on the day of resurrection as copious as possible, its colour saffron and its odour musk; and if anyone suffers from ulcers while in Godâs path, he will have on him the stamp of the martyrs.â * This refers particularly to the practi
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Hadith #3663 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Khuraim b. Fatik reported Godâs Messenger as saying, âIf anyone makes a contribution towards Godâs path, seven hundred times as much will be recorded to his credit.â Tirmidhi and Nasaâi transmitted it.
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Hadith #3664 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Abu Umama reported Godâs Messenger as saying, âThe best sadaqat are the shade of a large tent in Godâs path, the gift of a servant in Godâs path, or providing in Godâs path a she-camel old enough to be covered by a stallion.â Tirmidhi transmitted it.
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Hadith #3665 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Abu Huraira reported Godâs Messenger as saying, âNo one who weeps from fear of God will go into hell till the milk returns to the udder, and no servant of God will experience both dust in Godâs path and the smoke of jahannam.â Tirmidhi transmitted it, and Nasaâi added in another version, âever in a Muslimâs nostrils.â In another by him he added, âever in the belly of a servant of God; and stinginess and faith will never be combined in the heart of a servant of God.â
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Hadith #3666 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Ibn âAbbas reported Godâs Messenger as saying, âThere are two eyes which will never be touched by hell, an eye which weeps from fear of God and an eye which spends the night on guard in Godâs path.â Tirmidhi transmitted it.
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Hadith #3667 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Abu Huraira told that when one of Godâs Messengerâs companion came upon a mountain path containing a small spring of fresh water and was delighted by it, he expressed a desire to withdraw from the people and stay in that path. He mentioned that to Godâs Messenger, and he replied, âDo not do it, for when any of you remains in Godâs path it is more excellent than prayer in his house during seventy years. Do you not want* God to forgive you and bring you into paradise? Fight* in Godâs p
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Hadith #3668 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Uthman reported Godâs Messenger as saying, âA day on the frontier in Godâs path is better than a thousand days in any other place.â Tirmidhi and Nasaâi transmitted it.
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Hadith #3669 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
a martyr, a continent man who refrains from what is unlawful, and a slave who worships God well and serves his patrons sincerely.â Tirmidhi transmitted it.
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Hadith #3670 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
âAbdallah b. Hubshi told that the Prophet was asked which deed was most excellent and replied, âStanding long in prayer.â He was asked what sadaqa was most excellent and replied, âThe effort of one who possesses little.â He was asked what hijra was most excellent and replied, âThat of one who forsakes what God has prohibited.â He was asked what jihad was most excellent and replied, âThat of one who strives against the polytheists with his property and his person.â He was asked
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Hadith #3671 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
he is forgiven at the first shedding of his blood, he is shown his abode in paradise, he is preserved from the punishment in the grave, he is kept safe from the greatest terror2, he has placed on his head the crown of honour a ruby of which is better than the world and what it contains, he is married to seventy-two wives of the maidens with large dark eyes,3 and is made intercessor for seventy of his relatives.â 1. There seem to be seven things mentioned in this tradition. 2. Cf. Al-Qurâan;
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Hadith #3672 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Abu Huraira reported Godâs Messenger as saying, âIf anyone meets God with no mark of jihad, he will meet God with a flaw in him.â Tirmidhi and Ibn Majah transmitted it.
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Hadith #3673 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
He reported Godâs Messenger as saying, âThe martyr experiences no more pain in being killed than one of you experiences from a sting.â Tirmidhi, Nasaâi and Darimi transmitted it, Tirmidhi saying this is a hasan gharib tradition.
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Hadith #3674 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Abu Umama reported the Prophet as saying, âNothing is dearer to God than two drops and two marks, a drop of tears from fear of God and a drop of blood shed in Godâs path. Regarding the two marks, they are a mark received in Godâs path and one caused by observing one of the ordinances of God most high.â* * This is said to refer to such things as hacks in hands or feet through performing ablution in cold weather, or a mark on the forehead through prostrating oneself on hot ground, or havin
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Hadith #3675 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
âAbdallah b. âAmr reported Godâs Messenger as saying, âDo not sail on the sea except when going to perform the hajj, or the âumra, or when fighting in Godâs path, for under the sea there is a fire and under the fire there is a sea.â Abu Dawud transmitted it.
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Hadith #3676 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Umm Haram reported the Prophet as saying, âHe who becomes sick on a stormy sea will have the reward of a martyr, and he who is drowned will have the reward of two martyrs.â Abu Dawud transmitted it.
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Hadith #3677 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Abu Malik al-Ashâari told that he heard Godâs Messenger say, âHe who goes forth in Godâs path and dies, or is killed, or has his neck broken through being thrown by his horse or his camel, or is stung by a poisonous creature, or dies on his bed by any kind of death God wishes is a martyr and will go to paradise.â Abu Dawud transmitted it.
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Hadith #3678 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
âAbdallah b. âAmr reported Godâs Messenger as saying, âReturning home is like going on an expedition.â* * This is interpreted as referring to rewards. Returning after an expedition means that an opportunity is given for rest and refreshment before beginning another, so it merits reward similar to that for setting out. Abu Dawud transmitted it.
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Hadith #3679 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
He reported Godâs Messenger as saying, âThe fighter gets his reward, and the one who equips him gets his own reward and that of the fighter.â Abu Dawud transmitted it.
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Hadith #3680 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Abu Ayyub told that he heard the Prophet say, âCapitals will be conquered at your hands and you will have to raise companies in large armies. A man will be unwilling to join a company, so he will escape from his people and go round the tribes offering himself to them, seeking someone whose place he may take in such and such an expedition.* That man is a hireling to the last drop of his blood.â * This is the type of person who dislikes being sent on a warlike expedition, but who is quite will
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Hadith #3681 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Godâs Messenger announced an expedition, and as I was a very old man who had no servant I sought a hireling who would serve instead of me. I found a man to whom I offered three dinars, and when some booty arrived I wanted to give him his portion, so I went to the Prophet and mentioned the matter to him, but he said, âAll I can find for him regarding this expedition of his in this world and the next is the three dinars which were offered him.â Abu Dawud transmitted it.
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Hadith #3682 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Abu Huraira told that a man said, âMessenger of God, a man wishes to take part in jihad in Godâs path desiring some worldly advantage.â The Prophet replied, âHe will have no reward.â Abu Dawud transmitted it.
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Hadith #3683 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Muâadh reported Godâs Messenger as saying, âFighting is of two kinds. The one who seeks Godâs favour, obeys the leader, gives property he values, helps his associate and avoids doing mischief will have a reward for all the time he is asleep and awake, but the one who fights in a boasting spirit, for the sake of display and to gain a reputation, who disobeys the leader and does mischief in the earth will not return without credit or blame.ââ* * i.e. the wrong he has done exceeds the g
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Hadith #3684 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
âAbdallah b. âAmr told that he asked Godâs Messenger to tell him about jihad and he replied, âIf you fight with endurance, âAbdallah b. âAmr, seeking from God your reward, God will resurrect you showing endurance and seeking your reward from Him, but if you fight for vain show seeking to acquire much God will resurrect you making a vain show and seeking to acquire much. In whatever state you fight or are killed, âAbdallah b. âAmr, in that state God will resurrect you.â Abu Dawu
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Hadith #3685 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
âUqba b. Malik reported the Prophet as saying, âWhen I send out a man and he does not fulfil my command, are you unable to appoint in his place one who will fulfil my command?â Abu Dawud transmitted it.
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Hadith #3686 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
We went out with Godâs Messenger on an expedition and when a man came upon a cave containing some water and vegetables he felt inclined to stay in it and withdraw from the world, so he asked Godâs Messengerâs permission regarding that, but he replied, âI was not commissioned with Judaism, or Christianity, but with the easy Hanif religion. By Him in whose hand Muhammadâs soul is, a morning or an evening expedition in Godâs path is better than the world and what it contains, and for on
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Hadith #3687 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
âUbada b. as-Samit reported Godâs Messenger as saying, âHe who fights in Godâs path with no intention but getting a tethering rope will have what he intended.â* * This saying advocates the necessity of having proper motives. If all one wants is some material gain that is all he will get, for he will not deserve any eternal reward. Nasaâi transmitted it.
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Hadith #3688 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Abu Saâid reported Godâs Messenger as saying, âIf anyone is pleased with God as Lord, with Islam as religion and with Muhammad as Messenger, paradise will be assured to him.â Abu Saâid was delighted with this and asked him to repeat it. He did so and then said, âThere is also something else for which God will raise a servant in paradise a hundred degrees between each two of which there is a distance like that between heaven and earth.â He asked Godâs Messenger what it was and he
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Hadith #3689 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Abu Musa reported Godâs Messenger as saying, âThe gates of paradise are under the shadow of the swords.â A man with a ragged appearance got up and asked Abu Musa whether he had heard Godâs Messenger say that; and when he received the reply that he had, he returned to his companions, said, âI salute you,â then broke the scabbard of his sword and threw it away, then went towards the enemy with his sword and plied it till he was killed. Muslim transmitted it.
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Hadith #3690 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Ibn âAbbas reported Godâs Messenger as saying to his companions, âWhen your brethren were smitten at the battle of Uhud God put their spirits in the crops of green birds which go down to the rivers of paradise, eat its fruits and nestle in lamps of gold in the shade of the Throne. Then when they experienced the sweetness of their food, drink and rest they asked who would tell their brethren about them that they were alive in paradise in order that they might not cease to desire paradise or
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Hadith #3691 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
those who believe in God and His Messenger and do not doubt, but strive with their property and their persons in Godâs path; the man whom people trust with their property and their persons; then the man who, when he is about to display greed, abandons it for the sake of God who is great and glorious.â Ahmad transmitted it.
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Hadith #3692 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
âAbd ar-Rahman b. Abu âAmira* reported Godâs Messenger as saying, âNo Muslim soul which God takes wants to return to you and have the world and what it contains except the martyr.â Ibn Abu âAmira told that Godâs Messenger said, âThat I should be slain in Godâs path is dearer to me than to possess the nomads and the townsmen.â * On p. 725 the name appears as âAbd ar-Rahman b. Abu âAmra al-Ansari. Ibn âAbd al-Barr, Istiâab, p 395 treats the two as one man, quoting al-Wa
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Hadith #3693 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Hasnaâ daughter of Muâawiya said her paternal uncle told her he had asked the Prophet who were in paradise, and he replied, âProphets are in paradise, martyrs are in paradise, infants are in paradise, and children buried alive are in paradise.â Abu Dawud transmitted it.
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Hadith #3694 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
âAli, Abud Dardaâ, Abu Huraira, Abu Umama, âAbdallah b. âUmar, âAbdallah b. âAmr, Jabir b. âAbdallah and âImran b. Husain all reported Godâs Messenger as saying, âHe who sends a contribution towards Godâs path and stays in his house will have seven hundred dirhams for every dirham he contributes, but he who fights in person and contributes towards that expedition of his will have seven hundred thousand dirhams for every dirham he contributes.â Then he recited this verse,
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Hadith #3695 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
(1) a believing man whose faith is good who meets the enemy and is sincere towards God till he is killed, and that is the one to whom men will raise their eyes on the day of resurrection thus (raising his head till his cap fell off, but I do not know whether he meant âUmarâs cap or the Prophetâs cap); (2) a believing man whose faith is good, who meets the enemy and appears as if his skin had been torn by acacia thorns through cowardice, and then is killed by a random arrow, he being in the
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Hadith #3696 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
(1) a believer who strives with his property and person in Godâs path and when he meets the enemy fights till he is killed. (Of him the Prophet said that that martyr who has suffered trial is in Godâs tent under- His Throne and is not excelled by the prophets except in the degree of the prophetic office.) (2) A believer who mingles a good deed with another which is evil, who fights with his person and property in Godâs path, fighting till he is killed when he meets the enemy. (Of him the P
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Hadith #3697 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Ibn âAâidh told that Godâs Messenger went out to a manâs funeral, and when he was laid down âUmar b. al-Khattab said, âDo not pray over him, Messenger of God, for he was a wicked man. Thereupon Godâs Messenger turned to the people and asked whether any of them has seen him engaged in anything which indicated that he was a Muslim, and when a man replied, âYes, Messenger of God, he acted as guard one night in Godâs path,â he prayed over him, scattered dust over him, and then sa
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Hadith #3698 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
âUqba b. âAmir told that he heard Godâs Messenger say when he was on the pulpit, âPrepare for them as much strength as you can. Strength is shooting; strength is shooting; strength is shooting.â Muslim transmitted it.
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Hadith #3699 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
He told that he heard Godâs Messenger say, âThe Byzantines will be defeated at your hands and God will defend you, but let none of you be so careless as not to employ his arrows.â* * i.e. they must not neglect to practise archery. The idea is that although God defends them, this does not absolve them from effort. Muslim transmitted it.
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Hadith #3700 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
He told that he heard Godâs Messenger say, âIf anyone knows how to shoot and gives it up he does not belong to us,â or, âhe has been disobedient.â Muslim transmitted it.
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Hadith #3701 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Salama b. al-Akwaâ told that Godâs Messenger went out to some people of Aslam who were having a shooting match in the suq* and said, âShoot, sons of Ishmael, for your ancestor was an archer. I am supporting the B. so and so,â referring to one of the two parties. They then stopped, and when he asked what was the matter, they replied, âHow can we shoot when you are supporting the B. so and so?â He said, âShoot; I am supporting you all.â * Different explanations are given. It may be
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Hadith #3702 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Anas told that Abu Talha and the Prophet were both using one shield. Abu Talha was a good archer, and when he shot the Prophet looked over and watched where his arrows went. Bukhari transmitted it.
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Hadith #3703 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
He reported Godâs Messenger as saying, âBlessing rests on the forelocks of the horses.â (Bukhari and Muslim.)
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Hadith #3704 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Jarir b. âAbdallah told that he saw Godâs Messenger twisting his finger in a horseâs forelock and saying, âThe horses have good tied in their forelocks till the day of resurrection, i.e. reward and spoil.â Muslim transmitted it.
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Hadith #3705 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Abu Huraira reported Godâs Messenger as saying, âIf anyone reserves a horse in Godâs path with faith in God and belief in His promise, its food, drink, dung and urine will be in his scale on the day of resurrection.â Bukhari transmitted it.
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Hadith #3706 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
He said that Godâs Messenger disliked horses with shikal, which means a horse having a white mark on its right hind leg and left foreleg, or on its right foreleg and left hind leg. Muslim transmitted it.
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Hadith #3707 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
âAbdallah b. âUmar told that Godâs Messenger held race between the horses which had been made lean by training from al-Hafyaâ to Thaniyat al-Wadaâ, a distance of six miles, and he held a race between the horses which had not undergone such training from the thaniya* to the mosque of the B. Zuraiq, a distance of a mile. * Thaniya is a mountain pass. Thaniyat al-Wadaâ is a pass overlooking Medina by which people went on the road to Mecca. (Bukhari and Muslim)
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Hadith #3708 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Anas told that Godâs Messenger had a she-camel called al-âAdbaâ which had not been outstripped by any other, but a nomadic Arab came on a young riding camel of his and it outstripped it. That distressed the Muslims, but Godâs Messenger said, âIt is Godâs right that nothing should become exalted in the world without His lowering it.â Bukhari transmitted it.
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Hadith #3709 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
the maker when he has a good motive in making it, the one who shoots it, and the one who hands it; so shoot and ride, but your shooting is more appreciated by me than your riding. Everything with which a man amuses himself is vain, except his shooting with his bow, his training of his horse, and his playing with his wife, for they pertain to what is right.â Tirmidhi and Ibn Majah transmitted it, and Abu Dawud and Darimi added, âIf anyone abandons archery after becoming an adept through dista
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Hadith #3710 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Abu Najih as-Sulami told that he heard Godâs Messenger say, âHe who causes an arrow to hit its mark in Godâs path will have it count as a degree for him in paradise, if anyone shoots an arrow in Godâs path it is equivalent to his setting someone free, and if anyone develops a grey hair on behalf of Islam it will be a light for him on the day of resurrection.â Baihaqi transmitted it in Shuâab al-iman. Abu Dawud transmitted the first section, Nasaâi the first and second, and Tirmidhi
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Hadith #3711 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Abu Huraira reported Godâs Messenger as saying, âWagers are allowed only for shooting arrows, or racing camels or horses.â Tirmidhi, Abu Dawud and Nasaâi transmitted it.
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Hadith #3712 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
He reported Godâs Messenger as saying, âIf one enters a horse with two others there is no good in it if he is certain it cannot be beaten, but there is no harm if he is not.â It is transmitted in Sharh as-sunna. In Abu Dawudâs version he said, âIf one enters a horse with two others when he is not certain that it cannot be beaten, it is not gambling; but when one enters a horse with two others when he is certain it cannot be beaten, it is gambling.â
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Hadith #3713 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
âImran b. Husain reported Godâs Messenger as saying, âThere must be no shouting or leading another horse at oneâs side.â* Yahya added in his tradition, âwhen racing for a wager.â * There must be no shouting to urge oneâs horse on, and one must not take a horse alongside him to which he may transfer if he is afraid his horse may be beaten. Abu Dawud and Nasaâi transmitted it, and Tirmidhi transmitted it with an addition in the section on seizing forcibly.
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Hadith #3714 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Abu Qatada reported the Prophet as saying, âThe best type of horse is the black one with a blaze on its face and a white spot on its upper lip* next comes the horse with a blaze on its face and white on the legs, except on a right one. If it is not black, then a dark bay horse with those markings.â * Artham. This may mean either that it has a white spot on its upper lip, or on the point of its nose. Tirmidhi and Darimi transmitted it.
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Hadith #3715 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Abu Wahb al-Jushami reported Godâs Messenger as saying, ââKeep to every dark bay horse with a white blaze and white on the legs, or sorrel with a white blaze and white on the legs, or black with a white blaze and white on the legs.â Aba Dawud and Nasaâi transmitted it.
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Hadith #3716 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Ibn âAbbas reported Godâs Messenger as saying, âThe most favored horses are the sorrel.â Tirmidhi and Abu Dawud transmitted it.
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Hadith #3717 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
âUtba b. âAbd as-Sulami told that he heard Godâs Messenger say, âDo not cut the forelocks, manes, or tails of horses, for their tails are their means of driving off flies, their manes provide them with warmth, and blessing is tied to their forelocks.â Abu Dawud transmitted it.
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Hadith #3718 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Aba Wahb al-Jushami reported Godâs Messenger as saying, âTie the horses, rub down their forelocks and rumps (or he said, their buttocks), and put things on their necks, but do not put bowstrings.â* * The reason for this is that bowstrings may injure them. Abu Dawud and Nasaâi transmitted it.
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Hadith #3719 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Godâs Messenger was a servant under command who applied to us* only three things which he did not apply to the people in general. He ordered us to perform ablution fully, not to consume sadaqa, and not to make an ass cover a mare. * He means the members of the Prophetâs family. Tirmidhi and Nasaâi transmitted it.
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Hadith #3720 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
âAli told that Godâs Messenger was presented with a she-mule which he rode, so âAli said, âIf we made asses cover mares we would have animals of this type,â to which Godâs Messenger replied, âOnly those who do not know do that.â Abu Dawud and Nasaâi transmitted it.
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Hadith #3721 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Anas said the pommel of Godâs Messengerâs sword was of silver. Tirmidhi, Abu Dawud, Nasaâi and Darimi transmitted it.
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Hadith #3722 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Hud b, âAbdallah b. Saâd quoted his grandfather Mazida* as saying that on the day of the Conquest of Mecca Godâs Messenger entered with gold and silver on his sword. *i.e. on his motherâs side. Tirmidhi transmitted it, saying this is a gharib tradition.
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Hadith #3723 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
As-Saâib b. Yazid told that the Prophet wore two coats of mail at the battle of Uhud as a double protection. Abu Dawud and Ibn Majah transmitted it.
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Hadith #3724 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Ibn âAbbas said that the Prophetâs standard1 was black and his banner2 white. 1. Raya. 2. Liwaâ. The standard was larger than the banner. Tirmidhi and Ibn Majah transmitted it.
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Hadith #3725 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Musa b. âUbaida, client of Muhammad b. al-Qasim, told that Muhammad b. al-Qasim sent him to al-Baraâ b. âAzib to ask him about Godâs Messengerâs standard, and he said it was black and square, being made of a woollen rug. Ahmad, Tirmidhi and Abu Dawud transmitted it.
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Hadith #3726 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Jabir said that when the Prophet entered Mecca his banner was white. Tirmidhi, Abu Dawud and Ibn Majah transmitted it.
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Hadith #3727 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Anas said that, after women, nothing was dearer to Godâs Messenger than horses. Nasaâi transmitted it.
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Hadith #3728 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
âAli told that Godâs Messenger had in his hand an Arab bow, and on seeing a man with a Persian bow in his hand he said, âWhat is this? Throw it away. Keep* to this and such like, and to spears with shafts, for God will help you to support the religion with them and establish you in the land.â * This verb is in the plural, indicating that, after the man is told to throw away the bow he is carrying, a general command is given to the people. Ibn Majah transmitted it.
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Hadith #3729 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Kaâb b. Malik said that the Prophet set out on a Thursday in the expedition to Tabuk and that he used to like to set out on a Thursday. Bukhari transmitted it.
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Hadith #3730 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
âAbdallah b. âUmar reported Godâs Messenger as saying, âIf people knew what I know about the dangers of being alone, no rider would travel alone at night.â Bukhari transmitted it.
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Hadith #3731 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Abu Huraira reported Godâs Messenger as saying, âThe angels do not go along with a travelling company in which there is a dog or a bell.â Muslim transmitted it.
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Hadith #3732 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
He reported Godâs Messenger as saying, âThe bell is the devilâs pipes.â Muslim transmitted it.
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Hadith #3733 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Abu Bashir al-Ansari told that when he was with Godâs Messenger on one of his journeys Godâs Messenger sent one to say, âNo necklace of bowstring or anything else must be left on a camelâs neck, but must be cut off.â (Bukhari and Muslim.)
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Hadith #3734 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Abu Huraira reported Godâs Messenger as saying, âWhen you travel in fertile country give the camels their due from the ground, and when you travel in time of drought make them go quickly. When you encamp at night keep away from the roads, for they are where the beasts pass and are the resort of insects at night.â A version has, âWhen you travel in time of drought hasten with them while they have their marrow.â Muslim transmitted it.
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Hadith #3735 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
While we were on a journey with Godâs Messenger a man came on a riding beast and began to turn right and left,* whereupon Godâs Messenger said, âHe who has an extra mount should lend it to him who has none, and he who has extra provision should give it to him who has none.â He said that he mentioned various kinds of property till they began to think none of them had a right to anything extra. * The camel was evidently tired, and the man seems to have been looking around to see whether he
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Hadith #3736 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Abu Huraira reported Godâs Messenger as saying, âTravel is a piece of punishment which deprives a man of his sleep, food and drink; so when he accomplishes his purpose where he has gone he should hasten to his family.â (Bukhari and Muslim.)
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Hadith #3737 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
When Godâs Messenger arrived after a journey he was met by the children of his household. Once when he arrived after a journey I was the first to meet him and he lifted me in front of him. Then one of Fatimaâs two sons was brought along and he set him behind him, and we were brought into Medina, three on one beast. Muslim transmitted it.
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Hadith #3738 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Anas told that he and Abu Talha arrived with Godâs Messenger who had Safiya riding behind him on his mount. Bukhari transmitted it.
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Hadith #3739 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
He said that Godâs Messenger did not come to his family during the night, but was accustomed to enter only in the morning or in the evening. (Bukhari and Muslim.)
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Hadith #3740 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Jabir reported Godâs Messenger as saying, âWhen one of you has been away from home for a long time he must not come to his family during the night.â (Bukhari and Muslim.)
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Hadith #3741 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
He reported the Prophet as saying, âWhen you arrive during the night do not go in to your family till the woman whose husband has been away cleans herself and the dishevelled woman combs herself.â (Bukhari and Muslim.)
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Hadith #3742 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
He told that when the Prophet came to Medina he slew a camel or a cow.* * There seems to be no certainty as to whether this refers to the arrival at the time of the Hijra, or whether the tradition means to indicate a general practice. It is said that the sunna requires one who returns from a journey to provide such entertainment as is within his means. If the use of âorâ in the tradition does not indicate a doubt on the part of the transmitter as to which word is correct, but is a real alter
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Hadith #3743 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Kaâb b. Malik said that the Prophet used to arrive from a journey only in the daytime during the forenoon, and that when he arrived he went first to the mosque where he prayed two rakâas, after which he sat in it and gave audience to the people. (Bukhari and Muslim.)
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Hadith #3744 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
I was with the Prophet on a journey, and when we came to Medina he said to me, âEnter the mosque and pray two rakâas in it.â Bukhari transmitted it.
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Hadith #3745 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Sakhr b. Wadaâa al-Ghamidi reported Godâs Messenger as saying, âO God, bless my people in their early morning.â When he sent out a detachment or an army he sent them at the beginning of the day. Sakhr was a merchant, and he would send off his merchandise at the beginning of the day; and he became rich and had much wealth. Tirmidhi, Abu Dawud and Darimi transmitted it.
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Hadith #3746 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Anas reported Godâs Messenger as saying, âKeep to travelling by night, for the earth is traversed * by night.â *Literally âthe earth is folded up.â The idea is that at night the journey seems shorter. Abu Dawud transmitted it.
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Hadith #3747 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
âAmr b. Shuâaib, on his fatherâs authority, told that his grandfather reported Godâs Messenger as saying, âA single rider is a devil and a pair of riders are a pair of devils, but three are a company of riders.â Malik, Tirmidhi, Abu Dawud and Nasaâi transmitted it.
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Hadith #3748 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Abu Saâid al-Khudri reported Godâs Messenger as saying, âWhen three are on a journey they should appoint one of them as their commander.â Abu Dawud transmitted it.
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Hadith #3749 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Ibn âAbbas reported the Prophet as saying, âThe best number of companions is four, the best number in expeditions four hundred, and the best number in armies four thousand; and twelve thousand will not be overcome through smallness of numbers.â Tirmidhi, Abu Dawud and Darimi transmitted it, Tirmidhi saying this is a gharib tradition.
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Hadith #3750 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Jabir told that Godâs Messenger used to keep to the rear when traveling and urge on the weak. He would take someone up behind him and would make supplication for them all. Abu Dawud transmitted it.
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Hadith #3751 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Abu Thaâlaba al-Khushani said that when the people encamped they scattered in the glens and wadis, but when Godâs Messenger said, âYour scattering in these glens and wadis is only of the devil,â they afterwards kept close together when they encamped to such an extent that it used to be said that if a cloth were spread over them it would cover them all. Abu Dawud transmitted it.
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Hadith #3752 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
At the battle of Badr there was one camel to every three men of us. Abu Lubaba and âAli b. Abu Talib were the travelling companions of Godâs Messenger, and when his turn to dismount came they would offer to walk instead of him, but he would reply, âYou are not stronger than I am, and I am not more able to dispense with the reward* than you are.â * i.e. the reward in the next world for walking part of the way. It is transmitted in Sharh as-sunna.
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Hadith #3753 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Abu Huraira reported the Prophet as saying, âDo not treat the backs of your beasts as pulpits, for God most high has made them subject to you only to convey you to a town which you could not reach without difficulty; and He has appointed the earth for you, so conduct your business on it.â Abu Dawud transmitted it.
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Hadith #3754 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
When we encamped we did not glorify God* till we had loosened the saddles. * This is explained as meaning to perform the salat. Cf. Mirqat, iv, 218. Abu Dawud transmitted it.
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Hadith #3755 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Buraida told that while Godâs Messenger was walking a man who had an ass came to him and, moving to the back of the animal, invited him to mount, but he said, âNo; you have more right to ride in front on your animal unless you grant that right to me.â The man replied that he did, and so he mounted. Tirmidhi and Abu Dawud transmitted it.
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Hadith #3756 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Saâid b. Abu Hind told that Abu Huraira reported Godâs Messenger as saying, âThere are camels which belong to devils and houses which belong to devils.â He1 said he had seen the devilsâ camels; one goes out with fine she-camels which he has fattened, neither riding any of them nor giving a lift to a tired brother whom he meets, but he had not seen the devilsâ houses. Saâid used to say he thought they were those cages which concealed people2 with brocade. 1. It is commonly held tha
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Hadith #3757 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
We went on an expedition with the Prophet and the people occupied so much space that they encroached on the road,* so Godâs Prophet sent a man to announce among the people, âThose who occupy much space or encroach on the road will not be credited with jihad.â * This refers to times when they were encamping. Abu Dawud transmitted it.
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Hadith #3758 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Jabir reported the Prophet as saying, âThe best time for a man to go in to his family on returning from a journey is at the beginning of the night.â Abu Dawud transmitted it.
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Hadith #3759 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Abu Qatada told that when Godâs Messenger encamped at night on a journey he lay down on his right side, and when he encamped a little before morning he raised his forearm and placed his head on the palm of his hand. Muslim transmitted it.
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Hadith #3760 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Ibn âAbbas told that the Prophet sent âAbdallah b. Rawaha with a detachment and that happened to be on a Friday. His companions set off in the morning, but he decided to stay behind and catch up on them after saying the prayer along with Godâs Messenger. When he did so he saw him and asked him what had prevented him from going out in the morning with his companions. He replied, âI wanted to pray along with you and then catch up with them,â whereupon he said, âIf you were to contribut
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Hadith #3761 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Abu Huraira reported Godâs Messenger as saying, âThe angels do not go with a travelling company in which there is a panther skin.â Abu Dawud transmitted it.
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Hadith #3762 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Sahl b. Saâd reported Godâs Messenger as saying, âThe lord of the people on a journey is their servant,* and he who precedes them in service will not be preceded by them on account of any deed but martyrdom.â * This is said to mean either that the leader must look after the interests of his followers, or that even the humblest member who serves the others is rewarded by God as if he were the dealer. Baihaqi transmitted it in Shuâab al-iman.
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Hadith #3763 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
In the name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful. From Muhammad, Godâs servant and Messenger, to Hiraql1 chief of the Byzantines. Peace be to those who follow the guidance. To proceed: I send you the summons to accept Islam (bi daâiyat al-islam). If you accept Islam you will be safe, and if you accept Islam God will bring you your reward twofold; but if you turn away you will be guilty of the sin of your followers (al-arisiyin).2 â0 people of the Book, come to a word which is common bet
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Hadith #3764 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
He told that Godâs Messenger sent his letter to Kisra with âAbdallah b. Hudhafa as-Sahmi, ordering him to hand it to the governor of al- Bahrain. The governor of al-Bahrain conveyed it to Kisra, and when he read it he tore it up. Ibn al-Musayyib said that Godâs Messenger then invoked a curse on them to the effect that they might be torn into little pieces. Bukhari transmitted it.
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Hadith #3765 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Anas told that the Prophet wrote to Kisra, Qaisar, the Najashi, and every powerful man, summoning them to God, but it was not the Najashi on whom the Prophet invoked a blessing.* * It says that the Najashi (Negus) of Abyssinia to whom this letter was sent was not the same as the one who ruled at the time when the early emigration from Mecca to Abyssinia took place. Muslim transmitted it.
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Hadith #3766 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Sulaiman b. Buraida told on his fatherâs authority that when Godâs Messenger appointed a commander over an army or a detachment he instructed him to fear God himself and consider the welfare of the Muslims who were with him. He then said, âGo forth in Godâs name in Godâs path and fight with those who disbelieve in God. Go forth and do not be unfaithful regarding booty, or treacherous, or mutilate anyone, or kill a child. When you meet the polytheists who are your enemy summon them to t
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Hadith #3767 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
âAbdallah b. Abu Aufa told that at one of his battles in which Godâs Messenger met the enemy he waited till the sun declined, then stood up among the people and said, âYou people must not desire to meet the enemy, but must ask God for wellbeing, and when you meet them show endurance and know that paradise is under the shadows of the swords.â He then said, âO God, who sendest down the Book, makest the clouds to travel and routest the confederates, rout them and give us victory over them
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Hadith #3768 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
When the Prophet took us out on an expedition against a people he did not set out with us till the morning. He would look at them, and if he heard a call to prayer he refrained from them, but if he did not hear any he attacked them. We went out to Khaibar and reached them by night, but when the morning came and he heard no call to prayer he mounted. I mounted behind Abu Talha and my foot was touching Godâs Prophetâs They came out to us with their large baskets and their spades, and when they
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Hadith #3769 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
An-Nuâman b. Muqarrin said he was present at fighting along with Godâs Messenger, and when he did not fight at the beginning of the day he waited till the winds blew and the time of prayer came. Bukhari transmitted it.
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Hadith #3770 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
An-Nuâman b. Muqarrin said he was present at fighting along with Godâs Messenger, and when he did not fight at the beginning of the day he waited till the sun had passed the meridian, the winds blew and help came down. Abu Dawud transmitted it.
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Hadith #3771 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
I went on an expedition with Godâs Messenger, and when dawn came he waited till the sun rose and when it rose he fought. Then when midday came he stopped till the sun passed the meridian and when it had done so he fought till the afternoon, when he stopped till he prayed the afternoon prayer, and then fought. Qatada told that it used to be said that the winds of victory blew at that time and the believers made supplication for their armies during their prayer. Tirmidhi transmitted it.
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Hadith #3772 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Godâs Messenger sent us in a detachment and said, âWhen you see a mosque or hear a muâadhdhin (The one who makes the call to prayer) do not kill anyone.â Tirmidhi and Abu Dawud transmitted it.
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Hadith #3773 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
In the name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful. From Khalid b. al-Walid to Rustum and Mihâan among the nobles of Persia. Peace be to those who follow the guidance. To proceed: We summon you to Islam, but if you refuse then pay the jizya in subjection feeling humbled (Cf. Al-Qurâan, 9:29). If you refuse to do that, I have with me people who love being killed in Godâs path as the Persians love wine. Peace be to those who follow the guidance. It is transmitted in Sharh as-sunna.
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Hadith #3774 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Jabir told that a man said to the Prophet at the battle of Uhud, âTell me where I shall be if I am killed,â and that when he replied that he would be in paradise he threw away some dates he had in his hand and fought till he was killed. (Bukhari and Muslim.)
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Hadith #3775 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
When Godâs Messenger intended to go on an expedition he always pretended to be going somewhere else till that expedition, meaning the one to Tabuk. Godâs Messenger undertook it in extreme heat, facing a long journey, desert country and a numerous enemy. He made clear to the Muslims what they were about to do in order that they might get ready the equipment for their expedition, telling them where he was going. Bukhari transmitted it.
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Hadith #3776 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Jabir reported Godâs Messenger as saying, âWar is deception.â (Bukhari and Muslim.)
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Hadith #3777 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Anas told that when Godâs Messenger went on an expedition he took Umm Sulaim, and he had some women of the Ansar who supplied water and tended the wounded when he made an expedition. Muslim transmitted it.
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Hadith #3778 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
I went on seven expeditions with Godâs Messenger and stayed behind to look after the baggage, prepare food for them, tend the wounded and look after the sick. Muslim transmitted it.
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Hadith #3779 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
âAbdallah b. âUmar said Godâs Messenger forbade killing women and children. (Bukhari and Muslim.)
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Hadith #3780 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
As-Saâb b. Jaththama told that Godâs Messenger was asked about the polytheists whose settlements were attacked at night when some of their women and offspring were smitten, and replied that they were of their number. A version has it that they were regarded in the same way as their parents. (Bukhari and Muslim.)
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Hadith #3781 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
The nobles of the B. Luâayy treated lightly a widely dispersed conflagration in al-Buwaira. Concerning that came down, âThe palm-trees you cut down or left standing on their roots, it was by Godâs permissionâ (Al-Quran 59:5). (Bukhari and Muslim.)
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Hadith #3782 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
âAbdallah b. âAun said that Nafiâ wrote to tell him that Ibn âUmar informed him the Prophet made an attack on the B. al-Mustaliq attacking their camels in al-Muraisiâ.* He killed the fighting men and took the children captive. * Ibn Ishaq says this expedition took place in Shaâban, 6 A.H., but this has been questioned, Muraisiâ was a watering-place belonging to the B. al-Mustaliq. (Bukhari and Muslim.)
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Hadith #3783 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Abu Usaid reported the Prophet as saying to them at the battle of Badr when they drew up in line to meet Quraish and they drew up in line to meet them, âWhen they come near you shoot arrows at them.â A version has, âWhen they come near you shoot at them, but do not use all your arrows.â Bukhari transmitted it.
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Hadith #3784 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
âAbd ar-Rahman b. âAuf told that at Badr the Prophet equipped hem at night for battle. Tirmidhi transmitted it.
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Hadith #3785 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Al-Muhallab reported Godâs Messenger as saying, âIf the enemy attacks you at night let your war-cry be Haâ Mimâ. They will not be helpedâ.â* *These words may be taken from sura 41 which is one beginning with Ha Mim. The other words are in verse 16 of that sura. Cf. 44: 41. Tirmidhi and Abu Dawud transmitted it.
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Hadith #3786 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Samura b. Jundub said that the war-cry of the Emigrants was âAbdallah and that of the Helpers âAbd ar-Rahman. Abu Dawud transmitted it.
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Hadith #3787 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
We went on an expedition with Abu Bakr in the time of the Prophet. We attacked the enemy by night and killed them, and our war-cry that night was âPut to death; put to death.â Abu Dawud transmitted it.
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Hadith #3788 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Qais b. âUbad said that Godâs Messengerâs companions disliked shouting while fighting. Abu Dawud transmitted it.
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Hadith #3789 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Samura b. Jundub reported the Prophet as saying, âKill the old men who are polytheists, but spare their sharkh i.e., their children. Tirmidhi and Abu Dawud transmitted it.
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Hadith #3790 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
âUrwa said Usama told him that Godâs Messenger enjoined him to attack Ubna in the morning and burn the place. Abu Dawud transmitted it.
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Hadith #3791 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Abu Usaid reported Godâs Messenger as saying at the battle of Badr, âWhen they come near you shoot at them, but do not draw your swords till they are close upon you.â Abu Dawud transmitted it.
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Hadith #3792 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
When we were with Godâs Messenger on an expedition he saw some people collected together over something and sent a man whom he told to see what these people were collected around. When he came and told him they were round a woman who had been killed he said, âThis is not one with whom fighting should have taken place.â Khalid b. al-Walid was in charge of the van, so he sent a man to tell him not to kill a woman or a hired servant. Abu Dawud transmitted it.
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Hadith #3793 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Anas reported Godâs Messenger as saying, âGo in Godâs name, trusting in God, and adhering to the religion of Godâs Messenger. Do not kill a decrepit old man, or a young infant, or a woman; do not be dishonest about booty, but collect your spoils, do right and act well, for God loves those who do well.â* * Cf. Al-Qurâan; 2: 195; 5:13. Abu Dawud transmitted it.
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Hadith #3794 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
At the battle of Badr âUtba b. Rabiâa came forward followed by his son and his brother and cried out, âWho will engage in single combat?â Some young men of the Helpers responded to his call, but when he asked them who they were and they told him he said, âI have no use for you; I want only my cousins on my fatherâs side.â Godâs Messenger then said, âGet up, Hamza; get up, âAli; get up, âUbaida b. al-Harith.â Hamza went forward to âUtba, I went forward to Shaiba, and aft
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Hadith #3795 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Godâs Messenger sent us with a detachment and the people wheeled round in flight, so when we came to Medina we hid in it thinking that we had become corrupted.1 Then we went to Godâs Messenger and told him we were those who had fled, but he replied, âNo, you are the ones who return to fight after wheeling away, and I am your main body.â2 1. Literally âhad perished.â They thought that they had committed a serious sin by turning in flight. 2. The word fiâa is here used. The suggestio
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Hadith #3796 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Thauban b. Yazid told that the Prophet set up the ballista when attacking the people of at-Taâif. Tirmidhi transmitted it in mursal form.
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Hadith #3797 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
Abu Huraira reported the Prophet as saying, âGod is charmed with people who will enter paradise in chains.â* A version has, âwho will be led to paradise in chains.â *This is explained as meaning non-Muslims who are taken prisoner and accept Islam. Bukhari transmitted it.
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Hadith #3798 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
A spy of the polytheists who came to the Prophet when he was on a journey sat and talked with his companions and afterwards withdrew. The Prophet then said, âLook for him and kill him,â so I killed him and the Prophet gave me the spoil taken from him. (Bukhari and Muslim.)
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Hadith #3799 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
We went on an expedition with Godâs Messenger against Hawazin, and while we were having a meal in the forenoon with Godâs Messenger a man came on a red camel, and after he had made it kneel he began to look around. Now we were in a weak condition and in a poor way with regard to mounts, and some of us were on foot. He went out in a hurry and coming to his camel made it go and it went off quickly with him. I hastened out and catching the camelâs nose-rein I made it kneel, then drew my sword
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Hadith #3800 - Mishkat al-Masabih (Mishkat al-Masabih)
When the B. Quraiza surrendered agreeing to have their fate decided by Saâd b. Muâadh Godâs Messenger sent for him and he came on an ass. When he drew near Godâs Messenger said, âRise up in respect to your chief.â Then when he had come and sat down Godâs Messenger said, âThese people have surrendered agreeing that you should decide their fate,â so he said, âI decide that the fighting men be killed and that the offspring be taken into captivity.â He then declared, âYou hav
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