HADITH Teachings and Practices 1-5

Teachings and practices
20 Hadith for deeper study and understanding

Hadith format
(i)Main teachings of Hadith
• Teachings it contains regarding Muslims believe and practices
• The implications for the Muslim individual & community?
• Cross Reference either here
or in (ii): from Quran or Sunnah
(ii) Muslims should put these teachings in to action
• The teachings in this hadith can be applied to our lives
• Advantages for the community & individual
•Modern Day example if any.
Topics of hadiths
1. Sincerity in all walks of life
2. Brother hood on the basis of equality
3. Best use of two powers; the hand and speech identifies a believer.
4. Deeds which paves the way to paradise
5. Importance of Sadqa in Islam
6. Use of power and abilities to eliminate evil
7. Who are the best in Uma ; one strives hard
8. How one can achieve the status of martyrdom
9. Reward for help is equal to obligatory acts
10. Those who manage affairs of others, Allah Himself manages theirs
11. Reward for bringing up an orphan
12. Duty of officials
13. Need to recite Quran daily
14. Rules for business
15. Mercy
16. Muslims are a single unit
17. Modesty
18. Islam condemns pride
19. Reality of this world
20. Criteria of piety
Hadith 1
a) Important teaching
 It tells about sincerity towards the three articles and people of community.
 1stly towards Allah , means following His commands
 2ndly towards the Prophet, means his obedience
 Ref: obey Allah and obey the Messenger (64 : 11)
 3rdly towards the leaders which means obey the rules set for good governance and
 4thly toward the fellow beings, helping and taking care of those around you
b) Action required
Example from the life of the Prophet /caliphs/or daily lives
 Holy prophet conveyed Allah’s message
 His companions followed him
 When Hz. Abu Bakr took the office he said, follow me if I am right, and correct me if I am
wrong.
Hadith: 2
a) Important teachings
 Teaching of Islam for a believer
 Importance of brotherhood and fraternity
 Islamic teachings of love and sharing can only be developed when one is loyal
 Ref: Muslims are a single brotherhood (Al Hujrat: 10)
 One must think about others and give preference to others basic needs upon personal
luxuries
b) Action required
 Love and care imparted by the Prophet
 Example of Muhajareen and Ansar
 We should follow it like did in 2005 and 07
Hadith: 3
 Describes some of the qualities of a believer
 Use of two of the gifts of Allah
 Rights of guests and neighbours
 Must take good care of guests and share the food with neighbours.
 Ref Al Maun:5-7 says Allah cursed the people who do not share daily things and Al Baqara:
83 says speak kindly to mankind
 Rewards for these simple acts are matchless
b) Action required
 Holy prophet never indulged in vane talk
 Told us to take good care of guests and share the food with neighbours.
 Holy prophet presented all the milk to his guest
We should take care of our neighbours, visit them specially when they need our help.
Hadith: 4
 Describes some deeds which may lead to paradise
 Performance of pillars
 Ref: One who gives up prayer has no believe
 Write briefly about fasting
 Awareness of lawful and unlawful
b) Action required
 One should be regular and punctual in prayers and Fasting
 One should be well aware what is permissible and what is forbidden
 Holy prophet was loyal to religion and honest in all spheres of life
Hadith: 5
 Explains about charity
 One needs to perform some acts on daily basis which are for Allah using all available
sources
 2: 83 speak kindly to mankind
 An easy way to earn Allah’s pleasure and blessings
b) Action required
 Muslims should a habit of performing deeds which are Sadaqas
 Specially in affairs of justice
 Example of the Prophet when a rich women brought in his court in case of theft
 Should meet our brothers with smile on the face and respect in hearts
 Voluntary help should be our regular practice
Hadith: 6
 Describes the ways to encounter the evil
 Guidelines to establish justice
 Main concept of Islam is to stop evil by using the ability one have
 Ref: Al Anaam: 100 ….enjoin what is right and forbid what is wrong
 At least dislike what is evil and wrong ,else deprived of faith
b) Action required
 Muslims as an obligation should favour the truth and protest against the wrong
 Life of Holy prophet is the best example
 He utilized all resources to condemn the wrong first through preaching then using power
 We should stand against evil and help the victims availing the potential one have
Hadith: 7
 Describes who is the excellent amongst believers
 Striving hard / take part in Jihad for Allah’s cause
 Muslim believe to sacrifice all for the cause of Islam
 Need to learn that to present whatever one have for Allah will bring blessings which are
beyond explanation
 Ref An Nisa: 74 who give their lives for Allah their reward is with Allah
b) Action required
 One should be ready to fight in the way of Allah
 An important duty is to protect religion and state
 Holy prophet fought battles to protect Madina
 Companions participated in wars and then helped through their positions
 Like Tabuk expedition
Hadith: 8
 This hadith is to enlighten the concept in believers that how can they attain the status of a
martyr even if they end up with a natural death
 Many ways are mentioned whish lead to death are stated
 The teaching focused is one must live a righteous life
 Ref : the greatest jihad is to fight against the evil passion of one self
b) Action required
 Muslims should live a righteous life
 Should pray to end up with true belief and striving for Allah
 If suffering from any disease have faith in Allah ,pray for health and if death approaches it
would be rewarded as martyrdom
 Example of Hz. Umar(RZ) who went to Jerusalem although it was effected by the epidemic
of pelage
Hadith: 9
 Earning livelihood honestly is the first practical principle to be acted upon after 5 pillars of
Islam
 Muslim’s belief is to earn livelihood through lawful means i.e work & labor where as they
need to abhor to earn livelihood from unlawful means like gambling, theft, interest etc.
 Allah blesses those who earn livelihood through lawful means.
 Ref: “The sins of a person who returns home exhausted in search of lawful earning are
forgiven by Allah.” (Agreed)
 Therefore Muslims are required to earn their livelihood earnestly.
b) Action required
 Muslims should work for their livelihood and live an independent life
 Shouldn’t be ashamed of earning livelihood through labor or hard work.
 Should never indulge in unlawful means of earning.
 Should not beg or being dependent on others.
 Example: Companions query to Holy Prophet (SAW) about a better person in two: One
who is dependent on others but pious other who performs obligations and fulfill his
responsibilities of earning either.
Hadith: 10
 Muslims believe that helping poor & needy people is as worthy as walking in the
way of Allah or worshipping Him
 Islam teaches us to be kind and generous towards fellow beings.
 Ref: “…Treat with kindness your parents & kindred & orphans &those in need” (2:83)
 Those who manage affairs of others, Allah Himself manages theirs
b) Action required
 Muslims should help and support those who lack in worldly means.
 Should support poor and needy economically, socially and morally.
 Muslims leaders should also take care of the poor of the community.
 Example: Hazrat Omar (RA) the second Caliph of Islam when found out about a widow
and her children weeping due to hunger and the unavailability of food, He himself
brought food for them, cooked and asked the widow to fed her children.
 Should treat them kindly
 Shouldn’t be pretentious in helping out needy & helpless.
HISTORY AND IMPORTANCE OF HADITH

Teachings and practices
20 Hadith for deeper study and understanding
Hadith format
(i)Main teachings of Hadith
• Teachings it contains regarding Muslims believe and practices
• The implications for the Muslim individual & community?
• Cross Reference either here
or in (ii): from Quran or Sunnah
(ii) Muslims should put these teachings in to action
• The teachings in this hadith can be applied to our lives
• Advantages for the community & individual
•Modern Day example if any.
Topics of hadiths
21. Sincerity in all walks of life
22. Brother hood on the basis of equality
23. Best use of two powers; the hand and speech identifies a believer.
24. Deeds which paves the way to paradise
25. Importance of Sadqa in Islam
26. Use of power and abilities to eliminate evil
27. Who are the best in Uma ; one strives hard
28. How one can achieve the status of martyrdom
29. Reward for help is equal to obligatory acts
30. Those who manage affairs of others, Allah Himself manages theirs
31. Reward for bringing up an orphan
32. Duty of officials
33. Need to recite Quran daily
34. Rules for business
35. Mercy
36. Muslims are a single unit
37. Modesty
38. Islam condemns pride
39. Reality of this world
40. Criteria of piety
Hadith 1
a) Important teaching
 It tells about sincerity towards the three articles and the people of the community.
 1stly towards Allah, means following His commands
 2ndly towards the Prophet, means his obedience
 Ref: obey Allah and obey the Messenger (64 : 11)
 3rdly towards the leaders which means obey the rules set for good governance and
 4thly toward the fellow beings, helping and taking care of those around you
b) Action required
Examples from the life of the Prophet /caliphs/or daily lives
 Holy prophet conveyed Allah’s message
 His companions followed him
 When Hz. Abu Bakr took the office he said, follow me if I am right, and correct me if I am
wrong.
Hadith: 2
 Teaching of Islam for a believer
 Importance of brotherhood and fraternity
 Islamic teachings of love and sharing can only be developed when one is loyal
 Ref: Muslims are a single brotherhood (Al Hujrat: 10)
 One must think about others and give preference to others basic needs upon personal
luxuries
b) Action required
 Love and care imparted by the Prophet
 Example of Muhajareen and Ansar
 We should follow it like did in 2005 and 07
Hadith: 3
 Describes some of the qualities of a believer
 Use of two of the gifts of Allah
 Rights of guests and neighbours
 Must take good care of guests and share the food with neighbours.
 Ref Al Maun:5-7 says Allah cursed the people who do not share daily things and Al Baqara:
83 says speak kindly to mankind
 Rewards for these simple acts are matchless
b) Action required
 Holy prophet never indulged in vane talk
 Told us to take good care of guests and share the food with neighbours.
 Holy prophet presented all the milk to his guest
We should take care of our neighbours, visit them specially when they need our help.
Hadith: 4
 Describes some deeds which may lead to paradise
 Performance of pillars
 Ref: One who gives up prayer has no believe
 Write briefly about fasting
 Awareness of lawful and unlawful
b) Action required
 One should be regular and punctual in prayers and Fasting
 One should be well aware what is permissible and what is forbidden
 Holy prophet was loyal to religion and honest in all spheres of life
Hadith: 5
 Explains about charity
 One needs to perform some acts on daily basis which are for Allah using all available
sources
 2: 83 speak kindly to mankind
 An easy way to earn Allah’s pleasure and blessings
b) Action required
 Muslims should a habit of performing deeds which are Sadaqas
 Specially in affairs of justice
 Example of the Prophet when a rich women brought in his court in case of theft
 Should meet our brothers with smile on the face and respect in hearts
 Voluntary help should be our regular practice
Hadith: 6
 Describes the ways to encounter the evil
 Guidelines to establish justice
 Main concept of Islam is to stop evil by using the ability one have
 Ref: Al Anaam: 100 ….enjoin what is right and forbid what is wrong
 At least dislike what is evil and wrong ,else deprived of faith
b) Action required
 Muslims as an obligation should favour the truth and protest against the wrong
 Life of Holy prophet is the best example
 He utilized all resources to condemn the wrong first through preaching then using power
 We should stand against evil and help the victims availing the potential one have
Hadith: 7
 Describes who is the excellent amongst believers
 Striving hard / take part in Jihad for Allah’s cause
 Muslim believe to sacrifice all for the cause of Islam
 Need to learn that to present whatever one have for Allah will bring blessings which are
beyond explanation
 Ref An Nisa: 74 who give their lives for Allah their reward is with Allah
b) Action required
 One should be ready to fight in the way of Allah
 An important duty is to protect religion and state
 Holy prophet fought battles to protect Madina
 Companions participated in wars and then helped through their positions
 Like Tabuk expedition
Hadith: 8
 This hadith is to enlighten the concept in believers that how can they attain the status of a
martyr even if they end up with a natural death
 Many ways are mentioned whish lead to death are stated
 The teaching focused is one must live a righteous life
 Ref : the greatest jihad is to fight against the evil passion of one self
b) Action required
 Muslims should live a righteous life
 Should pray to end up with true belief and striving for Allah
 If suffering from any disease have faith in Allah ,pray for health and if death approaches it
would be rewarded as martyrdom
 Example of Hz. Umar(RZ) who went to Jerusalem although it was effected by the epidemic
of pelage
Hadith: 9
 Earning livelihood honestly is the first practical principle to be acted upon after 5 pillars of
Islam
 Muslim’s belief is to earn livelihood through lawful means i.e work & labor where as they
need to abhor to earn livelihood from unlawful means like gambling, theft, interest etc.
 Allah blesses those who earn livelihood through lawful means.
 Ref: “The sins of a person who returns home exhausted in search of lawful earning are
forgiven by Allah.” (Agreed)
 Therefore Muslims are required to earn their livelihood earnestly.
b) Action required
 Muslims should work for their livelihood and live an independent life
 Shouldn’t be ashamed of earning livelihood through labor or hard work.
 Should never indulge in unlawful means of earning.
 Should not beg or being dependent on others.
 Example: Companions query to Holy Prophet (SAW) about a better person in two: One
who is dependent on others but pious other who performs obligations and fulfill his
responsibilities of earning either.
Hadith: 10
 Muslims believe that helping poor & needy people is as worthy as walking in the
way of Allah or worshipping Him
 Islam teaches us to be kind and generous towards fellow beings.
 Ref: “…Treat with kindness your parents & kindred & orphans &those in need” (2:83)
 Those who manage affairs of others, Allah Himself manages theirs
b) Action required
 Muslims should help and support those who lack in worldly means.
 Should support poor and needy economically, socially and morally.
 Muslims leaders should also take care of the poor of the community.
 Example: Hazrat Omar (RA) the second Caliph of Islam when found out about a widow
and her children weeping due to hunger and the unavailability of food, He himself
brought food for them, cooked and asked the widow to fed her children.
 Should treat them kindly
 Shouldn’t be pretentious in helping out needy & helpless.
Hadith: 11
 Islam puts so much emphasis on the rights of orphans & treatment with them
 Muslims are asked to treat them kindly.
 Ref: “The best Muslim house is that in which an orphan is weel treated and the worst
Muslim house is the in which an orphan is illtreated” (Ibne Majah)
 Muslim believe that treating orphans kindly & bringing them up fairly would benefit them
with the nearness of Holy Prophet (SAW) in paradise.
 Those nearest to Holy Prophet (SAW) would be rewarded with same inconceivable
bounties which Holy Prophet (SAW) would have.
b) Action required
 Muslims should help the orphans as much as they can
 Muslims should be generous towards them by being fair and kind
 Muslims should also highly support & love those who lack supervision and care.
 Example: The holy Prophet (SAW) took care of Hazrat Zaid bin Harith in a way when Hzarat
Zaid’s father came to take him, he refused to go back and decided to stay with the H0ly
Prophet (SAW)
 If orphans have property Muslims should take care of I honestly until their youth.
Hadith: 12
 Iman’s Hear tends with ease & kind-heartedness so Muslims are taught to be kind to
others rather than being harsh.
 Muslims believe to produce ease for people and being gentle to them.
 Ref: “Make things easy and do not make them hard & cheer up people and do not repel
them.” (Agreed)
 Muslims’ kind treatment makes others listen and follow them whereas repelling causes ill
in others’ hearts about Islam.
b) Action required
 Muslims should be kind & gentle when they preach.
 Example: Hazrat Nuh (A.S) responded to the obstinate disbeliever’s arguments gently and
politely called them to worship Allah.
 Only kindness touches the heart & makes one to accept the suggestion.
 This is why Allah asked Hazrat Musa & Haroon (A.S) to be kind to Pharaoh in speech.
 Muslims should also be tolerant.
 Example: When a Bedouin urinated in the mosque & the companions rushed to beat him,
Holy Prophet (SAW) ordered them to leave him & pour a bucket of water over the place
where he urinated.
 Muslims shouldn’t introduce Islam as a sophisticated and complex religion to follow.
 Muslims should never try to thrust their opinion on others.
Hadith: 13
 Quran is the only book in the work that can be committed to memory
 Continuous virtues of learning the Quran by heart are mentioned in Hadith.
 Ref: “The noblest of my community are those who carry the Quran (in their memories)” (Al
Behaqi)
 Muslims believe as its virtuous to learn it, remembering it is also absolutely necessary.
 It gradually slips out of mind if it isn’t revised the same is animals run away if it isn’t kept.
b) Action required
 Muslims should make the habit of regularly recitation of the Quran.
 Huffaz should also listen to it during Ramadan in Tarawih & also recite it.
 If the hafaz e Quran doesn’t revise, it slips out of their mind.
 The more you revise, the stronger it is kept in memory so Muslims should never stop
revising whatever part they have learned of Quran.
Hadith: 14
 Islam teaches business conduct not with honesty & Justice alone but also with kindness
 Muslims' belief is to be kind during business dealings as well so as to receive Allah’s mercy.
 Kindness in selling means not storing commodities for earning higher prices; not hiding
defects of the commodities.
 Ref: “Whoever sells anything with a defect in it which he doesn’t make known will remain
hated of God.” (Ibne Majahh)
 Kindness in buying means not buying items until they reach the market, to avoid
bargaining against his brother’s bargain.
 Kindness in demanding the money back s to be considerate & forgiving when the debtor is
in straitened circumstances.
b) Action required
 Muslims are required to be kind in business connections.
 Prophet was know as Sadiq and Ameen from his youth
 Businesses shouldn’t be run on a monopoly basis.
 Muslim seller should take back their sold items if the buyer isn’t satisfied or wants to
return them in any case.
 Muslim buyers should wait for their turn and shouldn’t irritate the salesperson.
 Muslim should never give & take loans on interest.
Hadith: 15
 Muslims believe that being forgiven and merciful to others rewards them with Mercy of
Allah
 Merciful means to love His creatures; being affectionate to younger ones & honor the
elder ones.
 Mingling in people and being compassionate to them is better than being reserved and
impatient.
 Ref: “The Muslim who mixes with the people & hears them patiently is better than he who
doesn’t mix with them and not bears with them patiently.” (Ibne Majah)
 Compassionate is one who does good to the people even if he doesn’t get treated well and
maintains the ties of the relationship.
b) Action required
 Muslims should be compassionate & merciful to the creatures of Allah
 Muslims should be forgiven towards men.
 Muslims should also be kind towards other creatures than humans. It also causes God’s
Wrath or Mercy
 Example: Two women who are rewarded with Heaven & Hell due to their attitude towards
God’s creatures. The one who gave water to the thirsty dog goes to Heaven & the other
who was harsh to the cat goes to Hell Fire.
 Muslims shouldn’t expect any compensation from men in turn of their favors to them.

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