IslamWhy Aisha was called 'Umm Abdullah': the hadith behind her kunya
Though she had no children, Aisha took the kunya Umm Abdullah on the Prophet's advice, after her sister's son Abdullah ibn al-Zubayr; Sunan Abu Dawud and Musnad Ahmad record it.
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IslamWhen Islam permits a lie: the hadith and what scholars say
Lying is condemned in Islam, but hadith allow it in three cases, making peace between people, in war and in expressing love between spouses, and never to deceive or take another's rights, a Dhaka mufti explains.
IslamWorldly thoughts during prayer? How to bring the mind back
Thoughts that come unbidden do not spoil a prayer; Our Islam advises turning back to the verse, tasbih or supplication being recited, learning their meanings and performing each posture without hurry.
IslamTen blessings of marriage in the light of the Quran and hadith
In Islam marriage is not only a social custom but part of a life lived by the Sunnah; the Quran and hadith speak of the peace, love, chastity, mutual support and righteous children it brings.
Islam'Subhanallahi wa bihamdihi': the words hadith calls most beloved to God
Supplication is a believer's refuge; hadith describe 'Subhanallahi wa bihamdihi, Subhanallahil Azim' as the words most beloved to God, and say sins are forgiven for those who say it a hundred times a day.
IslamMarriage in the Quran and Hadith: tranquillity, duty and the family
Islam treats marriage as more than a social bond: the Quran calls the marital bond one of tranquillity, love and mercy, and a hadith urges young people who can afford it to marry.
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The Prophet's prayer for protection from four dangers
Narration 960 in Sahih Ibn Hibban records a supplication for protection from bad character, base desires, evil deeds and serious illness.
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Speak good or stay silent: Islam's etiquette of speech
A hadith in Sahih al-Bukhari instructs believers to speak good or keep silent; speakers answer for every word, written or spoken, including on social media.
IslamOn sleepless, anxious nights, prayer is the believer's refuge
Verse 153 of Surah Al-Baqarah and hadiths from Hudhayfah and Sunan an-Nasa'i point to seeking patience and peace through prayer.
IslamStaying Steadfast in Faith: Deeds and Supplications and Their Sources
An October 2021 Jagonews24 guide named three practices for staying firm in faith, holding to the Quran and Sunnah, keeping company with the truthful and remembering Allah, and seven supplications; each is traced here to its Quran verse or hadith collection.
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The Importance of Tree Planting in Islam
An essay on the Quranic verses and hadiths that encourage Muslims to plant and care for trees and warn against cutting them down without need.