Ahadiths

a) Belief (Teachings)- theme

b) Actions – What to do
Hadith 1 ‘Religion is sincerity.’ We said: ‘To whom?’ The Prophet
said: ‘To Allah, His book, His Messenger, the leaders of the
Muslims and to their common people.’

(a) The important teaching of this hadith is that Muslims

must sincerely follow the teachings of Islam. Muslims need
to put their belief into action by sincerely following the five
Pillars of Islam.
They are not only sensitive to the needs of other people but
also obey their leaders as loyal members of their
community.
The Holy Quran says, “O you who believe, Obey Allah, and
obey the messenger and those charged with authority
among you…” This means that obeying Allah, and His
prophets and the pious leaders is imperative.
(b) Muslims can put into practice the teachings of this
hadith by following the teachings of Islam.
A good Muslim obeys the commands of the Qur’an
and the Prophet in their daily lives e.g Offer regular
prayers and fast in the month of Ramadan.
Muslims should respect their elders as the Holy
Prophet (PBUH) showed respect for leaders of his time
when he wrote to bring them to Islam. He wrote to
them kindly despite having differences with them.
Muslims should act in a way to maintain good in the
society e.g taking care of neighbours, guests and even
strangers.
Hadith No 2 “None of you believes until he wants for his brother
what he wants for himself”.

(a) Concern for the well being of others is an important

aspect of faith and the core teaching of this Hadith.
 Islam is a religion of social justice and asks its followers
to practice their faith by putting the values of care,
understanding and respect into action.
 Belief can only be sincere when put into action and this
Hadith is asking all Muslims to show sincere faith by
wanting the best for others.
The Holy Prophet (PBUH) said, “ You cannot enter
paradise until you are believers and you cannot be true
believers unless there is mutual love between you”.
(b) Muslims should always respond to the need of
others. Care for others is a basic part of faith for which
Muslims will be rewarded.
This Hadith implicates that we should be sympathetic
with the less fortunate for e.g: In case of natural
disasters like floods or earthquakes, we should
understand the pain of victims and help them in their
rehabilitation.
This can be seen with the Holy Prophet’s example of
creation of brotherhood between Ansar of Madinah
and Muhajirun of Makkah.
Therefore, this creates a harmonious and selfless
society which is free from greed and egoism.
Hadith No 3 “Let him who believes in Allah and the Last Day
either speak good or keep silent, and let him who believes in
Allah and the Last Day be generous to his neighbor, and let him
who believes in Allah and the Last Day be generous to his guest”.

(a) The teachings of this Hadith is that the foremost

prerequisite of being a Muslim are belief in God and
the Last Day. Three aspects:
 Firstly, to speak wisely, speak the truth, and speak
without taking sides. The Holy Prophet (PBUH) said,
“ A Muslim is he from whose tongue and hands
Muslims are safe”.
The second aspect is about living in a community and
caring for ones neighbors. The importance of
neighbors is emphasized by the Holy Prophet (PBUH)
so much that the companions started feeling that
neighbors will also be made the rightful heirs to the
property of deceased.
The third aspect is of generosity and hospitality
towards guests. This Hadiths emphasizes in the rights
and duties towards guests.
(b) Belief in Allah and the day is an integral part of Muslim
belief. All Muslims must follow Allah’s will as they are all
accountable to Him.
They must refrain from idle talk or such conversations
which may offend others. E.g They should not use
abusive language nor indulge in back biting etc.
They should be kind and considerate to neighbours e.g
We should avoid playing loud music which may disturb
the neighbors. The Holy Prophet (PBUH) said, “ None
of you truly believes until he wants his brother what he
wants for himself”.
Similarly, guests should be welcomed whole heartedly
and be served generously. It will create a polite and
civilised society.
Hadith No. 4 A man asked the Messenger of Allah (May Allah bless him and
give him peace): Do you think that if I perform the obligatory prayers, fast in
Ramadan, treat as lawful that which is lawful and treat as forbidden that
which is forbidden, and do nothing further, I shall enter paradise? He said:
Yes.

(a) The hadiths clearly outlines the basic requirements

of being a good Muslim. One may do as much as
possible to attain Allah’s pleasure, but it also shows
that Allah does not burden mankind with the
impossible.
 The importance of prayer and fasting is highlighted
here as pillars of Islam.
There are very clear rules in Islam about what is lawful
and what is not (Halal and Haram) and He expects
Muslims to live accordingly.
Following the basic principles of Islam attains
paradise and is confirmed by the Prophet.
In another Hadith, the Holy prophet (PBUH) assured
an Arab that he would enter paradise if he had pure
belief in Allah and followed the pillars of Islam like
prayer , zakat and fasting which proves that these are
the pre requisites for the success in the hereafter.
(b) Muslims can put the teachings of this Hadith into
practice by being obedient to God and by following the
Pillars of Islam so that they can be blessed with
paradise.
 However, Muslims need to be mindful of what is
Halal and Haram. E.g: they must avoid alcohol,
gambling and riba based transactions as such actions
are forbidden in Islam. The Holy Quran says, “Allah
has allowed trade and banned usury”.
Living the lives following the straight path as shown
by Allah through the Holy Quran and Sunnah will
surely bring success in the hereafter.
Hadith 5 Every person’s every joint must perform a charity every
day the sun comes up: to act justly between two people is a
charity; to help a man with his mount, lifting him onto it or
hoisting up his belongings onto it is a charity; a good word is a
charity; every step you take to prayers is a charity; and removing
a harmful thing from the road is a charity.
(a) Social responsibility is the core teaching of this hadith.
Muslims should care for the needs of others around them
and everyday acts of kindness carry the reward of charity.
 Charity does not only refer to giving financial aid to a
needy person, but concern for fellow beings at all times is
also deemed as charity.
 Another aspect is Allah’s acceptance and the recognition
of goodness. He sees the intention as good deeds as well.
(b) Muslims should practice different acts of charity in
their everday life e.g they should attend to the sick,
help the blind to cross the road and protect the
children from the traffic rush.
If there is any conflict between our class fellows,
instead of taking side of our friends , we should act
fairly.
Such acts will be blessed by Allah and will help create
a pious society. The Holy Prophet (PBUH) not only
showed how to worship Allah by prayer, fasting etc but
also how to serve humanity (modesty, kindness,
justice etc.)
Hadith 6 Whosoever of you sees an evil action, let him change it with his
hand, and if he is unable to do so then with his tongue, and if he is unable to
do so then with his heart, and that is the weakest of faith.

a) The main teaching of this hadith is that Muslims must never

allow evil to take place in any circumstance and if they see it
happening they must do all that is in their power to stop it. If
they are unable to do so for whatever reasons, they must speak
out against it but never condone it and always deem it as an
injustice.
 The Hadith very clealry clarifies the moral obligation that
Muslims have to promote good and forbid evil as the Holy
Quran says, “ Help one another in matters of goodness and
piety but do not help one another in matters of sins and
transgression”.
 Once a person declares they are a Muslim they have to verify
their faith through actions. i.e do good and forbid the wrong.
b) Muslims must resist/fight evil however they can, with
their hands, wealth, voice or thoughts. E.g: we should
stop our friends from cheating in tests.
Similarly, we should condemn backbiting and lying etc
to prove that we are true Muslims.
Such acts will promote modesty and purity in the
society.
Hadith 7 It was said: O Messenger of Allah, who is the most excellent of men?
The Messenger of Allah (May Allah bless him and give him peace) said: ‘The
believer who strives hard in the way of Allah with his person and his
property’.

a) The teaching of this hadith says that a Muslim who is

willing to do his best himself and his wealth in God’s
cause is the best amongst believers.
 The Holy Quran says, “ And whatsoever you spend of
anything (in Allah’s cause) He will replace it”.
 One who spends in the way of Allah will be rewarded
as well as the one who fights in the way of Allah will
also be granted the best recompense.
b) Sacrificing one’s time, money and, if need be, one’s life
in the way of God is one way of putting the teaching of
this hadith into action. E.g A true believer rises before
Fajr to offer Tahajjud prayers, or sits in itikaf in the
month of Ramadan or finances the Hajj of a less
fortunate Muslim, they are all performing jihad.
However, A Muslim must firstly fulfil the pillars of
Islam sincerely first.
Muslims are required to use his wealth to establish a
just society based on good principles e.g The Holy
prophet (PBUH) and his companions were always ready
to strive for Islam like the companions generously
contributed at the time of Tabuk expedition.
Hadith No 8 The Messenger of Allah (May Allah bless him and give him peace)
said: ‘Whom do you count to be a martyr among you?’ They said: ‘O
Messenger of Allah, whoever is killed in the way of Allah is a martyr.’ He said:
‘In that case the martyrs of my community will be very few! He who is killed
in the way of Allah is a martyr, he who dies a natural death in the way of
Allah is a martyr, he who dies in the plague in the way of Allah is a martyr, he
who dies of cholera in the way of Allah is a martyr.’
The Hadith clarifies the concept of martyrdom. A martyr is the
one who voluntarily gives his life for the sake of Allah while
fighting on the battlefield.
The Hadith however mentions more categories of martyrs who
will be rewarded on the day of judgment. These categories
include one who dies naturally in the cause of Allah. All those
who live righteous lives and spend their lives in the way of God
will be regarded as martyrs (spiritual or mental jihad).
The Hadith also includes persons who die as a result of a serious
disease or those who meet a sudden death due to a catastrophe.
b) A Muslim who wants to attain the status of a martyr
must always be busy in doing things that will please
God.
They must be true believers and practicing Muslims
i.e they live their lives following the teachings of Islam
e.g prayer, zakat, fasting etc and by fulfilling the rights
of fellow beings like parents, neighbours, strangers etc.
In such a case if death approaches them, whether
natural or accidental , they will be rewarded as
martyrs.
Hadith 9 No one eats better food than that which he
eats out of the work of his hand.
a) Earning honestly and lawfully is the teaching of this
simple Hadith. Lawful earnings, no matter how
meagre, have a high position in Islam. Muslims are
encouraged to earn their daily wage honestly and
through their own efforts.
 Beggary, reliance on others and earning unlawfully
are condemned in Islam. Muslims must take
responsibility for earning their own livelihood.
 Prophets also earned their living through their own
work. The Holy Prophet (PBUH) appreciated the
hard work by saying “ One who earns his living by
the sweat of his brow is a friend of Allah”.
b) A Muslim should support himself and his family
through his own hard work.
It is better for a Muslim to live within his means, even
if it is humbly, than to earn unlawfully e.g we should
not indulge in taking bribes etc. Even modest jobs like
salesmen and waiters are preferred than other
unlawful jobs.
Beggary is increasing in our society, we should
condemn and discourage it.
Self sufficiency must be promoted which is good for
an individual and community aswell.
Hadith No 10 One who manages the affairs of the widow and the poor man is
like the one who exerts himself in the way of Allah, or the one who stands for
prayer in the night or fasts in the day.

a) Islam strongly encourages its followers to care for the

needs of others especially the vulnerable in society.
 Although, only the words ‘widow’ and ‘poor’ have been
mentioned, they cover the whole range of needy
people in the community.
 Efforts for their care and welfare have been regarded
equivalent to Jihad.
 It clarifies that worship in not restricted to prayers and
fasting, but it covers every good deed. The Holy Quran
orders believers to look after the weak and vulnerable
“ Therefore, treat not the orphan with oppression
and repulse not the beggar”.
b) Helping others in need is as important as fighting a
jihad or practicing a pillar of Islam. Muslims must
always be ready and willing to help those in need e.g
financial assistance for the poor students to complete
their education.
Acts of charity of a Muslim earns Allah’s pleasure.
Looking after the less fortunate holds the reward
equivalent to performance of pillars of Islam or Jihad.