Introduction
The Hadith, sayings and actions of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), play a crucial role in understanding and practicing Islam. They offer guidance on various aspects of life and help Muslims align their actions with the principles of the faith. Here are ten authentic Ahadees that every Muslim should know, as they encompass fundamental aspects of faith, morality, and daily living.
1. The Pillars of Islam
Narrated by Ibn Umar: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said:
“Islam is based on five (principles): To testify that none has the right to be worshipped but Allah and Muhammad is Allah’s Messenger, to offer the (compulsory congregational) prayers dutifully and perfectly, to pay Zakat (i.e. obligatory charity), to perform Hajj (i.e. Pilgrimage to Mecca), and to observe fast during the month of Ramadan.” (Sahih Bukhari: 8)
2. Intention Matters
Narrated by Umar bin Al-Khattab: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said:
“The reward of deeds depends upon the intentions and every person will get the reward according to what he has intended. So whoever emigrated for worldly benefits or for a woman to marry, his emigration was for what he emigrated for.” (Sahih Bukhari: 1)
3. The Golden Rule
Narrated by Anas: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said:
“None of you truly believes until he loves for his brother what he loves for himself.” (Sahih Bukhari: 13)
4. Maintaining Good Conduct
Narrated by Abu Huraira: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said:
“He who believes in Allah and the Last Day must either speak good or remain silent.” (Sahih Muslim: 47)
5. Importance of Seeking Knowledge
Narrated by Abu Huraira: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said:
“He who follows a path in quest of knowledge, Allah will make the path of Jannah easy for him.” (Sahih Muslim: 2699)
6. Prohibition of Harm
Narrated by Ibn Abbas: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said:
“There should be neither harming nor reciprocating harm.” (Sunan Ibn Majah: 2340)
7. Mercy to All
Narrated by Abdullah bin Amr: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said:
“The merciful are shown mercy by The Merciful. Be merciful on the earth, and you will be shown mercy from above.” (Jami` at-Tirmidhi: 1924)
8. Honesty and Truthfulness
Narrated by Abdullah: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said:
“Truthfulness leads to righteousness, and righteousness leads to Paradise. A man keeps on telling the truth until he becomes a truthful person. Falsehood leads to Al-Fajur (i.e. wickedness, evil-doing), and Al-Fajur leads to the (Hell) Fire, and a man may keep on telling lies till he is written before Allah, a liar.” (Sahih Bukhari: 6094)
9. The Best Deeds
Narrated by Abu Huraira: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said:
“The most beloved of deeds to Allah are the most consistent of them, even if they are few.” (Sahih Bukhari: 6464)
10. Kindness to Parents
Narrated by Abdullah bin Mas’ud: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said:
“The best of the deeds or deed is the (observance of) prayer at its proper time and kindness to the parents.” (Sahih Muslim: 85)
