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A Collection of References from the Quraan and Hadith about the Rights of Women guaranteed by
Islam:
Spiritual Equality of Women and Men
Allah has got ready forgiveness and tremendous rewards for the Muslim men and women; the believing
men and women; the devout men and women; the truthful men and women; the patiently suffering
men and women; the humble men and women; the almsgiving men and women; the fasting men and
women, the men and women who guard their chastity; and the men and women who are exceedingly
mindful of Allah. (Al-Ahzab 33:35)
Attitudes towards women
O ye who believe! Ye are forbidden to inherit women against their will. Nor should ye treat them with
harshness, that ye may take away part of the dower ye have given them,-except where they have been
guilty of open lewdness; on the contrary live with them on a footing of kindness and equity. If ye take a
dislike to them it may be that ye dislike a thing, and Allah brings about through it a great deal of good.
(An-Nisa 4:19)
Collaboration and consultation
The believing men and women, are associates and helpers of each other. They (collaborate) to promote
all that is beneficial and discourage all that is evil; to establish prayers and give alms, and to obey Allah
and his Messenger. Those are the people whom Allah would grant mercy. Indeed Allah is Mighty and
Wise. (Al-Taubah 9:71)
Examples of Consensual Decision Making
If both spouses decide, by mutual consent and consultation, on weaning [their baby], there is no blame
on either. If you want to have your babies breastfed by a foster mother you are not doing anything
blame-worthy provided you pay to the fostermother what you had agreed to offer, in accordance with
the established manner. Fear Allah and know that Allah is aware it what you are doing". (Al-Baqarah,
2:233)
Women's Right to Attend Mosques
Narrated Ibn Umar: The Prophet (p.b.u.h) said, "Allow women to go to the Mosques at night." (Bukhari
Volume 2, Book 13, Number 22)
Narrated Ibn Umar: One of the wives of Umar (bin Al-Khattab) used to offer the Fajr and the 'Isha'
prayer in congregation in the Mosque. She was asked why she had come out for the prayer as she knew
that Umar disliked it, and he has great ghaira (self-respect). She replied, "What prevents him from
stopping me from this act?" The other replied, "The statement of Allah's Apostle (p.b.u.h) : 'Do not stop
Allah's women-slave from going to Allah s Mosques' prevents him." (Bukhari Volume 2, Book 13,
Number 23)
Ibn 'Umar reported: Grant permission to women for going to the mosque in the night. His son who was
called Waqid said: Then they would make mischief. He (the narrator) said: He thumped his (son's) chest
and said: I am narrating to you the hadith of the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him), and you
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say: No! (Sahih Muslim Book 004, Number 0890)
Ibn Umar reported: The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) said: Do not deprive women of
their share of the mosques, when they seek permission from you. Bilal said: By Allah, we would certainly
prevent them. 'Abdullah said: I say that the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) said it and you
say: We would certainly prevent them! (Sahih Muslim Book 004, Number 0891)
Yahya related to me from Malik from Yahya ibn Said that Atika bint Zayd ibn Amr ibn Nufayl, the wife of
Umar ibn al-Khattab, used to ask Umar ibn al-Khattab for permission to go to the mosque. He would
keep silent, so she would say, "By Allah, I will go out, unless you forbid me," and he would not forbid
her. (Sunan Abu Dawud Book 14, Number 14.5.14)
The Common Performance of Ablutions
Narrated Ibn Umar: "It used to be that men and women would perform ablutions together in the time of
the Messenger of Allah's assembly." (Bukhari: 1: Ch. 45, Book of Ablution)
Women's Right of Proposal
Narrated Sahl: A woman came to the Prophet, and presented herself to him (for marriage). He said, "I
am not in need of women these days." Then a man said, "O Allah's Apostle! Marry her to me." The
Prophet asked him, "What have you got?" He said, "I have got nothing." The Prophet said, "Give her
something, even an iron ring." He said, "I have got nothing." The Prophet asked (him), "How much of the
Quran do you know (by heart)?" He said, "So much and so much." The Prophet said, "I have married her
to you for what you know of the Quran." (Bukhari Volume 7, Book 62, Number 72)
Women's Right of Permission
Narrated Abu Huraira: The Prophet said, "A matron should not be given in marriage except after
consulting her; and a virgin should not be given in marriage except after her permission." The people
asked, "O Allah's Apostle! How can we know her permission?" He said, "Her silence (indicates her
permission)." (Bukhari Volume 7, Book 62, Number 67)
Narrated Khansa bint Khidam Al-Ansariya that her father gave her in marriage when she was a matron
and she disliked that marriage. So she went to Allah's Apostle and he declared that marriage invalid.
(Bukhari Volume 7, Book 62, Number 69)
The Right of Women not to be Forced
Narrated Ibn 'Abbas: Barira's husband was a slave called Mughith, as if I am seeing him now, going
behind Barira and weeping with his tears flowing down his beard. The Prophet said to 'Abbas, "O 'Abbas
! are you not astonished at the love of Mughith for Barira and the hatred of Barira for Mughith?" The
Prophet then said to Barira, "Why don't you return to him?" She said, "O Allah's Apostle! Do you order
me to do so?" He said, "No, I only intercede for him." She said, "I am not in need of him." (Bukhari:
Volume 7, Book 63, Number 206)
Asserting Women's Rights
Ibn Al-Jauzi narrated the virtues and merits of Umar bin Al-Khattab (Allah bless him) in the following
words: Umar forbade the people from paying excessive dowries and addressed them saying: "Don't fix
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the dowries for women over forty ounces. If ever that is exceeded I shall deposit the excess amount in
the public treasury". As he descended from the pulpit, a flat-nosed lady stood up from among the
women audience, and said: "It is not within your right". Umar asked: "Why should this not be of my
right?" she replied: "Because Allah has proclaimed: 'even if you had given one of them (wives) a whole
treasure for dowry take not the least bit back. Would you take it by false claim and a manifest sin'". (Al
Nisa, 20). When he heard this, Umar said: "The woman is right and the man (Umar) is wrong. It seems
that all people have deeper insight and wisdom than Umar". Then he returned to the pulpit and
declared: "O people, I had restricted the giving of more than four hundred dirhams in dowry.
Whosoever of you wishes to give in dowry as much as he likes and finds satisfaction in so doing may do
so". quoted in: "On the Position and Role of Women in Islam and Islamic Society"
Seeking advice and comfort
Narrated 'Aisha (the mother of the faithful believers): ... Then Allah's Apostle returned with the
Inspiration and with his heart beating severely. Then he went to Khadija bint Khuwailid and said, "Cover
me! Cover me!" They covered him till his fear was over and after that he told her everything that had
happened and said, "I fear that something may happen to me." Khadija replied, "Never! By Allah, Allah
will never disgrace you. You keep good relations with your kith and kin, help the poor and the destitute,
serve your guests generously and assist the deserving calamity-afflicted ones." Khadija then
accompanied him to her cousin Waraqa bin Naufal bin Asad bin 'Abdul 'Uzza ... (Bukhari Volume 1, Book
1, Number 3)
The Characteristics of a Believing Man
Narrated AbuHurayrah: Allah's Messenger (pbuh) said: a believing man should not hate a believing
woman; if he dislikes one of her characteristics, he will be pleased with another. (Muslim Book 8,
Number 3469)
The Education of Women
Narrated Abu Said: A woman came to Allah's Apostle and said, "O Allah's Apostle! Men (only) benefit by
your teachings, so please devote to us from (some of) your time, a day on which we may come to you so
that you may teach us of what Allah has taught you." Allah's Apostle said, "Gather on such-and-such a
day at such-and-such a place." They gathered and Allah's Apostle came to them and taught them of
what Allah had taught him. (Bukhari Volume 9, Book 92, Number 413)
On the Treatment of Women
Narrated Mu'awiyah al-Qushayri: I went to the Apostle of Allah (pbuh) and asked him: "What do you say
(command) about our wives?" He replied: "Give them food what you have for yourself, and clothe them
by which you clothe yourself, and do not beat them, and do not revile them." (Sunan Abu Dawud: Book
11, Number 2139) "The best of you is one who is best towards his family and I am best towards the
family". (At-Tirmithy). "None but a noble man treats women in an honourable manner. And none but an
ignoble treats women disgracefully". (At-Tirmithy).
A Husband must keep the Privacy of his Wife
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Narrated AbuSa'id al-Khudri: Allah's Messenger (peace_be_upon_him) said: The most wicked among the
people in the eye of Allah on the Day of Judgement is the man who goes to his wife and she comes to
him, and then he divulges her secret. (Muslim Book 8, Number 3369)
A Husband's Attitude
'Umar ibn al-Khattab (RA) said that a man came to his house to complain about his wife. On reaching the
door of his house, he hears 'Umar's wife shouting at him and reviling him. Seeing this, he was about to
go back, thinking that 'Umar himself was in the same position and, therefore, could hardly suggest any
solution for his problem. 'Umar (RA) saw the man turn back, so he called him and enquired about the
purpose of his visit. He said that he had come with a complaint against his wife, but turned back on
seeing the Caliph in the same position. 'Umar (RA) told him that he tolerated the excesses of his wife for
she had certain rights against him. He said, "Is it not true that she prepares food for me, washes clothes
for me and suckles my children, thus saving me the expense of employing a cook, a washerman and a
nurse, though she is not legally obliged in any way to do any of these things? Besides, I enjoy peace of
mind because of her and am kept away from indecent acts on account of her. I therefore tolerate all her
excesses on account of these benefits. It is right that you should also adopt the same attitude." quoted
in Rahman, Role of Muslim Women page 149
The Prophet's Disapproval of Women Beaters
Patient behavior was the practice of the Prophet, even when his wife dared to address him harshly.
Once his mother-in-law- saw her daughter strike him with her fist on his noble chest. When the enraged
mother -in-law began to reproach her daughter, the Prophet smilingly said, "Leave her alone; they do
worse than that." And once Abu Bakr, his father-in-law, was invited to settle some misunderstanding
between him and Aishah. The Prophet said to her, "Will you speak, or shall I speak?" Aisha said, "You
speak, but do not say except the truth." Abu Bakr was so outraged that he immediately struck her
severely, forcing her to run and seek protection behind the back of the Prophet. Abu Bakr said, "O you
the enemy of herself! Does the Messenger of Allah say but the truth?" The Prophet said, "O Abu Bakr,
we did not invite you for this [harsh dealing with Aishah], nor did we anticipate it." quoted in: Mutual
Rights and Obligations
And Allah (swt) knows best. Minorities rights in Islam:
The relationship between the Muslim community and the non-Muslim minority is based on Allah's rule
that says: {Allah forbids you not, with regard to those who fight you not for (your) Faith nor drive you
out of your homes, from dealing kindly and justly with them: for Allah loveth those who are just.} [Al-
Mumtahanah: ].
Minorities' right to freedom of belief
"There is no coercion in religion" [Al-Baqarah: 256].
Hazrat Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: "and a Jew or a Christian who embraces Islam becomes
one of the believers, having their rights and duties; and the one who remains Jewish or Christian should
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not be forced to disband his religion.."[ Ibn Hajar Al-Asqalani's Al-Talkhis Al-Habir, 4/315.]
Human beings have the right to life and existence irrespective of their religion. In this regard, the
Prophet (peace be upon him) says:"whoever kills a contracting man (a non-Muslim protected by the
state or an agreement) he will not smell the Paradise".[Abu-Dawud (2760)]
Warning against injustice done to non-Muslims
The Prophet (peace be upon him) warned against commitment of injustice against non-Muslims and
diminishment of their rights. He vowed to be the opponent of their aggressors. He said: "Beware, if
anyone wrongs a contracting man, or diminishes his right, or forces him to work beyond his capacity, or
takes from him anything without his consent, I shall plead for him on the Day of Judgment."[Al-Silsilah
Al-Sahihah (445)]
One of the good stances of the Prophet (peace be upon him) in this regard is what happened with Al-
Ansar in Khaybar, as Abdullah ibn Sahl Al-Ansari (May Allah be pleased with him) was killed in the lands
of the Jews. It was mostly expected that one of the Jews killed him. However, there was no evidence.
Therefore, the Prophet (peace be upon him) did not punish the Jews, but he asked them to take an oath.
Sahl ibn Abu Hathma (May Allah be pleased with him) narrated that a number of people from his tribe
went to Khaybar and dispersed, and then they found one of them murdered. They said to the people
with whom the corpse had been found, "You have killed our companion!" Those people said, "Neither
have we killed him, nor do we know his killer." The bereaved group went to the Prophet and said, "O
Allah's Messenger! We went to Khaybar and found one of us murdered." The Prophet said, "Let the
older among you come forward and speak." Then the Prophet said, to them, "Bring your proof against
the killer." They said "We have no proof." The Prophet said, "Then they (the defendants) will take an
oath." They said, "We do not accept the oaths of the Jews." Allah's Messenger did not like that the
blood-money of the killed one be lost without compensation, so he paid one-hundred camels out of the
camels of Zakat (to the relatives of the deceased) as Diya (blood-money).[Narrated by Al-Bukhari,
chapter of Al-Diyat (blood-money) (6502)]
Protection of non-Muslims' funds
The Islamic law has guaranteed the right to protect the funds of non-Muslims. It prohibited taking or
seizing these funds unjustly through theft, usurpation, damage or any form of injustice. This was
practically applied the Prophet's (peace be upon him) promise to the people of Najran, as he said: "The
people of Najran and their surrounding areas would be under the protection of Allah and His Prophet
Muhammad; their funds, religion, trade and everything small or big would be also safe"*Ibn Sa'd, Al-
Tabaqat Al-Kubra 1/288.]
Moreover, a non-Muslim minority has the right to be guaranteed by the Islamic state from the state
treasury Bayt Al-Mal (House of funding) in case of inability, old age or poverty, as the Prophet (peace
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be upon him) says: "Everyone of you is a guardian and is responsible for his charge"[Muslim, book of Al-
Imarah (1829)] on the consideration that they are citizens just like Muslims, and the state is responsible
for all of them before Allah (be He Exalted).
In this regard, Abu Ubayd narrated in his book Al-Amwal (funds) on the authority of Sa'id ibn Al-Musayib
that he said: "The Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him) gave alms to a Jewish family, so alms could be
given to them."[Tamam Al-Minnah, p389.]
What expresses the greatness of Islam and the humanity of the Islamic civilization in this regard is the
story mentioned in the Sunnah (Prophet's traditions) books. The story says a funeral procession passed
in front of the Prophet (peace be upon him) and he stood up. When he was told that it was a funeral of a
Jew, he said, "Is it not a living being (soul)?"[Ahmad (23893)]
These were the rights of non-Muslim minorities in Islam and the Islamic civilization. The rule is to
respect every human being as long as he/she does not commit injustice or enmity.Hijab
"Why do Muslim women have to cover their heads?" This question is one which is asked by Muslim and
non-Muslim alike. For many women it is the truest test of being a Muslim.
The answer to the question is very simple - Muslim women observe HIJAB (covering the head and the
body) because Allah has told them to do so.
"O Prophet, tell your wives and daughters and the believing women to draw their outer garments
around them (when they go out or are among men). That is better in order that they may be known (to
be Muslims) and not annoyed..." [Noble Quran 33:59]
The word "Hijab" comes from the Arabic word "hajaba" meaning to hide from view or conceal. In the
present time, the context of Hijab is the modest covering of a Muslim woman. The question now is what
is the extent of the covering? The Quran says:
"Say to the believing man that they should lower their gaze and guard their modesty; that will make for
greater purity for them; and Allah is well acquainted with all that they do. And say to the believing
women that they should lower their gaze and guard their modesty; and that they should not display
their beauty and ornaments except what must ordinarily appear thereof; that they should draw their
veils over their bosoms and not display their beauty except to their husbands..." [Noble Quran 24:30-31]
Ayshah reported that Asma' the daughter of Abu Bakr came to the Messenger of Allah (peace and
blessings be upon him) while wearing thin clothing. He approached her and said: 'O Asma'! When a girl
reaches the menstrual age, it is not properthat anything should remain exposed except this and this. He
pointed to theface and hands." [Abu Dawud]
The Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) stated that in later generations of his
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Ummah there would be
"women who would be dressed but naked and on top of their heads (what looks like) camel humps.
Curse them for they are truly cursed." [Muslim]
Requirements in clothing for women:
(a) Women must not dress so as to appear as men.
"Ibn Abbas narrated: 'The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) cursed the men who appear like
women and the women who appear like men.'" [Bukhari]
(b) Women should not dress in a way similar to the unbelievers.
(c) The clothing should be modest, not excessively fancy and also not excessively ragged to gain others
admiration or sympathy.
The basic requirement of the Muslim woman's dress apply to the Muslim man's clothing with the
difference being mainly in degree. Modesty requires that the area between the navel and the knee be
covered in front of all people except the wife. The clothing of men should not be like the dress of
women, nor should it be tight or provocative. A Muslim should dress to show his identity as a Muslim.
Men are not allowed to wear gold or silk. However, both are allowed for women.
For both men and women, clothing requirements are not meant to be a restriction but rather a way in
which society will function in a proper, Islamic manner. The Quraan and Hadith on Mothers
The Quraan
1. "We have enjoined on man kindness to his parents; in pain did his mother bear him, and in pain did
she give him birth" (46:15).
2. "Thy Lord hath decreed that ye worship none but Him, and that ye be kind to parents. Whether one
or both of them attain old age in thy life, say not to them a word of contempt, nor repel them, but
address them in terms of honor. And out of kindness, lower to them the wing of humility, and say: My
Lord! bestow on them Thy Mercy even as they cherished me in childhood' "(17:23-24).
3. "We have enjoined on man and woman kindness to parents; but if they (either of them) strive (to
force) thee to join with Me anything of which thou hast no knowledge, obey them not'" (29:8).
4. "We have enjoined on man and woman (to be good) to his/her parents; show gratitude to Me and to
thy parents; to Me is (thy final) Goal. If they (parents) strive to make thee join in worship with Me things
of which thou hast no knowledge, obey them not; yet bear them company in this life with justice (and
consideration) and follow the way of those who turn to Me (in love)" (31:14-15).
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The Hadith
1. The Prophet Muhammad said, may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him: Your Heaven lies under
the feet of your mother (Ahmad, Nasai).
2. A man came to the Prophet and said, O Messenger of God! Who among the people is the most
worthy of my good companionship? The Prophet said: Your mother. The man said, Then who?' The
Prophet said: Then your mother. The man further asked, Then who?' The Prophet said: Then your
mother. The man asked again, Then who?' The Prophet said: Then your father. (Bukhari, Muslim).
3. Abu Usaid Saidi said: We were once sitting with Rasulullah when a man from the tribe of Salmah came
and said to him: O Messenger of Allah! do my parents have rights over me even after they have died?
And Rasulullah said: Yes. You must pray to Allah to bless them with His Forgiveness and Mercy, fulfill the
promises they made to anyone, and respect their relations and their friends (Abu Dawud and Ibn
Majah).
4. Abdullah ibn Amr related that the Messenger of Allah said: The major sins are to believe that Allah has
partners, to disobey one's parents, to commit murder, and to bear false witness (Bukhari, Muslim).
5. It is narrated by Asma bint Abu Bakr that during the treaty of Hudaibiyah, her mother, who was then
pagan, came to see her from Makkah. Asma informed the Messenger of Allah of her arrival and also that
she needed help. He said: Be good to your mother (Bukhari, Muslim). Animal Rights in Islam
Islam not only has laid down the rights for humans regardless of race, color, language and riches, but
has also laid down the rights for animals. Animals, like humans are one of the creations of Allah(swt).
Prophet Muhammad(saw) was not only sent as a mercy to Mankind but as a blessing to all creatures as
the Quran testifies:
We sent thee not, but as a Mercy for all creatures. [Quraan 21:107]
It is encouraged for Muslim to let Animals eat of the plants that they have planted. Prophet
Muhammad(saw) is reported to have said:
Narated By Anas bin Malik: The Prophet said, "If any Muslim plants any plant and a human being or an
animal eats of it, he will be rewarded as if he had given that much in charity." [Bukhari Vol. 8, Book 73,
#41] Even if an animal eats from a plant which has been planted by man, the person will receive rewards
for it. Moreover, another hadith is as follows:
Narated By Abu Huraira: Allah's Apostle said, "While a man was walking on a road. he became very
thirsty. Then he came across a well, got down into it, drank (of its water) and then came out. Meanwhile
he saw a dog panting and licking mud because of excessive thirst. The man said to himself "This dog is
suffering from the same state of thirst as I did." So he went down the well (again) and filled his shoe
(with water) and held it in his mouth and watered the dog. Allah thanked him for that deed and forgave
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him." The people asked, "O Allah's Apostle! Is there a reward for us in serving the animals?" He said,
"(Yes) There is a reward for serving any animate (living being)." [Bukhari Vol. 8, Book 73, #38] &
[Muslim Book 26, Chapter 39, # 5577]
Narated By Salim: That Ibn 'Umar disliked the branding of animals on the face. Ibn 'Umar said, "The
Prophet forbade beating (animals) on the face." [Bukhari Vol.7, Book 67, #449] & [Muslim Book 24,
Chapter 21, #5281]
Narated By Ibn Umar: The Prophet cursed the one who did Muthla to an animal (i e., cut its limbs or
some other part of its body while it is still alive). [Bukhari Vol. 7, Book 67, #424]
Narated By Hisham bin Zaid: Anas and I went to Al-Hakam bin Aiyub. Anas saw some boys shooting at a
tied hen. Anas said, "The Prophet has forbidden the shooting of tied or confined animals." [Bukhari
Vol. 7, Book 67, #421; #422]
Narated By 'Abdullah bin 'Umar : Allah's Apostle said, "A lady was punished because of a cat which she
had imprisoned till it died. She entered the (Hell) Fire because of it, for she neither gave it food nor
water as she had imprisoned it, nor set it free to eat from the vermin of the earth." [Bukhari Vol.4,
Book 56, #689]
Ibn Mughaffal reported: Allah's Messenger (may peace be upon him) ordered the killing of dogs and
then said: what is the trouble with them (the people of Medina)? How dogs are nuisance to them (the
citizens of Medina)? He then permitted keeping of dogs for hunting and (the protection of) herds. In the
hadith transmitted on the authority of Yahya, he (the Holy Prophet) permitted the keeping of dogs for
(the protection of) herds, for hunting and (the protection of) cultivated land. [Muslim Book 10,
Chapter 31, #3814]
The earth has been made for all the creatures that inhabit it and thus they are given their due rights by
Islam.
And the earth hath He appointed for (His) creatures. [Quran 55:10] Finality of the Prophet (pbuh)
Muhammad is not the father of any of your men, but (he is) the Messenger of Allah, and the Seal of the
Prophets: and Allah has full knowledge of all things.
(The Holy Quran, Al-Ahzab 33:40)
This day have I perfected your religion for you, completed my favor upon you and have chosen for you
Islam as your religion.
(The Holy Quran, Al-Maidah 5:3)
Ahadith
01. My position in relation to the prophets who came before me can be explained by the following
example: A man erected a building and adorned this edifice with great beauty, but he left an empty
niche, in the corner where just one brick was missing. People looked around the building and marveled
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at its beauty, but wondered why a brick was missing from that niche? I am like unto that one missing
brick and I am the last in the line of the Prophets.
(Bukhari, Muslim,Tirmidhi, Musnad Ahmad, Tirmizi, Babu Khatimin-Nabiyyin, Musnad Abu Dawud
Tayalisi)
02. God has bestowed upon me six favors which the former Prophets did not enjoy:
I have been endowed with the gift of pithy and perfect speech.
I was granted victory owing to my awe.
The spoils of war were made lawful unto me.
03. The whole earth has been made the place of worship for me and it has become the means of
purification for me also. In other words, in my religion, offering of prayers is not confined to certain
specified places of worship. Prayers can be offered at any place over the earth. And in case water is not
available, it is lawful for my people to perform ablutions with earth (Tayammum) and to cleanse
themselves with the soil, if water for bathing is scarce.
04. I have been sent by Allah to carry His Divine message to the whole world.
And the line of prophets has come to its final end in me.
(Muslim, Tirmidhi, Ibn Majah)
05. I am Muhammad, I am Ahmad, I am the effacer and infidelity shall be erased through me; I am the
assembler. People shall be assembled on Doomsday after my time. And I am the last in the sense that no
prophet shall succeed me.
(Bukhari, Muslim, Tirmidhi, Muatta')
06. You (Hazrat Ali) are related to me as Aaron was related to Moses (pbuh). But no Apostle will come
after me.
(Bukhari, Muslim
Musnad recorded a similar hadith ending in 'Behold there is no prophethood after me.')
07. If ever there arose a person from among my people who would hold communion with God, it would
be none else but 'Umar bin Khattab.
(Bukhari , Muslim, Tirmidhi)
08. We are the last (ummah) but will precede all on the Day of Resurrection except that the Book was
given to them before us.
(Bukhari, Muslim)
09. The tribe of Israel was guided by prophets. When a prophet passed away, another prophet
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succeeded him. But no prophet will come after me; only caliphs will succeed me.
(Bukhari)
10. I am the last in line of the prophets of God and my Masjid is the last Masjid.
(Muslim)
11. The chain of Messengers and Prophets has come to an end. There shall be no Messenger nor
Prophet after me.
(Tirmidhi, Musnad Ahmad, Anas bin Malik)
12. There will arise thirty impostors in my Ummah and each one of them will pronounce to the world
that he is a prophet, but I am the last in the line of the Prophets of God and no Prophet will come after
me.
(Abu Dawood, Tirmizi)
13. Allah will send no Apostle after me, but only Mubashshirat (Good vision or pious vision).
(Musnad Ahmad, Abu Tufail, Nasa'i, Abu Dawud)
14. No Prophet will come after me and there will, therefore, be no other community of followers of any
new Prophet.
(Baihaqi, Tabarani)
15. God Almighty hath sent unto the world no apostle who did not warn his people about the
appearance of Dajjal (Anti-Christ, but Dajjal did not appear in their time). I am the last in the line of
Prophets and you are the last community of believers. Without doubt, then, Dajjal shall appear from
amongst you.
(Ibn Majah)
16. I am Muhammad, the unlettered prophet of Allah. I am Muhammad, the unlettered prophet of
Allah. I am Muhammad, the unlettered prophet of Allah. There will be no prophet after me.
(Musnad Ahmad)
17. These are just a brief listing of the authentic teachings of Hazrat Muhammad(SAW) available on the
issue of the Finality of Prophethood; should a true believer have any doubt about the Finality of
Prophethood?
18. It is not fitting for a Believer, man or woman, when a matter has been decided by Allah and His
Messenger to have any option about their decision: if any one disobeys Allah and His Messenger, he is
indeed on a clearly wrong Path.
(The Holy Quran, Al-Ahzab 33:36) Divorce in the Quran
Divorce must be resorted to only in exceptional circumstances. The laws relating to divorce together
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with the relevant verses from the Quran are given below:
Appoint an arbitrator
If a couple fears separation, you shall appoint an arbitrator from his family and an arbitrator from her
family; if they decide to reconcile, GOD will help them get together. GOD is Omniscient, Cognizant.
[4:35]
Wait 4 months cooling off before divorce
Those who intend to divorce their wives shall wait four months (cooling off); if they change their minds
and reconcile, then GOD is Forgiver, Merciful. If they go through with the divorce, then GOD is Hearer,
Knower. [2:226-227]
If the estranged couple chooses separation they must go through with it equitably. There must be two
equitable witnesses witness the divorce before GOD
Once the interim is fulfilled, you may reconcile with them equitably, or go through with the separation
equitably. You shall have two equitable witnesses witness the divorce before GOD. This is to enlighten
those who believe in GOD and the Last Day. Anyone who reverences GOD, He will create an exit for him.
[65:2]
Divorced women to observe an interim period
The divorced women shall wait three menstruations (before marrying another man). It is not lawful for
them to conceal what GOD creates in their wombs, if they believe in GOD and the Last Day. (In case of
pregnancy,) the husband's wishes shall supersede the wife's wishes, if he wants to remarry her. The
women have rights, as well as obligations, equitably. Thus, the man's wishes prevail (in case of
pregnancy). GOD is Almighty, Most Wise. [2:228]
As for the women who have reached menopause, if you have any doubts, their interim shall be three
months. As for those who do not menstruate, and discover that they are pregnant, their interim ends
upon giving birth. Anyone who reverences GOD, He makes everything easy for him. This is GOD's
command that He sends down to you. Anyone who reverences GOD, He remits his sins, and rewards him
generously. [65:4-5]
Exception for observing interim period
O you who believe, if you married believing women, then divorced them before having intercourse with
them, they do not owe you any waiting interim (before marrying another man). You shall compensate
them equitably, and let them go amicably. [33:49]
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After the fulfilment of the interim the divorced woman is free to do whatever she wants.
Although the following verse is in context of widows, it appears to be applicable to a divorcees too.
You Shall Observe the Pre-Marriage Interims
"Those who die and leave wives, their widows shall wait four months and ten days (before they
remarry). Once they fulfill their interim, you commit no error by letting them do whatever righteous
matters they wish to do. GOD is fully Cognizant of everything you do." [2:234]
"You commit no sin by announcing your engagement to the women, or keeping it secret. GOD knows
that you will think about them. Do not meet them secretly, unless you have something righteous to
discuss. Do not consummate the marriage until their interim is fulfilled. You should know that GOD
knows your innermost thoughts, and observe Him. You should know that GOD is Forgiver, Clement."
[2:235]
Divorced women have to be provided for
This is probably one of the abused laws in the Quran. But God holds us responsible for our innermost
thoughts. If one observes Gods laws then God makes it easy for him / her.
"The rich husband shall provide support in accordance with his means, and the poor shall provide
according to the means that GOD bestowed upon him. GOD does not impose on any soul more than He
has given it. GOD will provide ease after difficulty." [65:7]
Alimony For Widows and Divorcees
"Those who die and leave wives, a will shall provide their wives with support for a year, provided they
stay within the same household. If they leave, you commit no sin by letting them do whatever they wish,
so long as righteousness is maintained. GOD is Almighty, Most Wise." [2:240]
"The divorcees also shall be provided for, equitably. This is a duty upon the righteous." [2:241]
Compensation when marriage is not consummated
Breaking the Engagement
"You commit no error by divorcing the women before touching them, or before setting the dowry for
them. In this case, you shall compensate them - the rich as he can afford and the poor as he can afford -
an equitable compensation. This is a duty upon the righteous." [2:236]
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"If you divorce them before touching them, but after you had set the dowry for them, the compensation
shall be half the dowry, unless they voluntarily forfeit their rights, or the party responsible for causing
the divorce chooses to forfeit the dowry. To forfeit is closer to righteousness. You shall maintain the
amicable relations among you. GOD is Seer of everything you do." [2:237]
Divorced women entitled to stay in the same house she stayed before divorce
Do Not Throw the Divorcees Out Onto the Streets
"If you divorce the women, once they fulfill their interim (three menstruations), you shall allow them to
live in the same home amicably, or let them leave amicably. Do not force them to stay against their will,
as a revenge. Anyone who does this wrongs his own soul. Do not take GOD's revelations in vain.
Remember GOD's blessings upon you, and that He sent down to you the scripture and wisdom to
enlighten you. You shall observe GOD, and know that GOD is aware of all things." [2:231]
"You shall allow them to live in the same home in which they lived with you, and do not make life so
miserable for them that they leave on their own. If they are pregnant, you shall spend on them until
they give birth. If they nurse the infant, you shall pay them for this service. You shall maintain the
amicable relations among you. If you disagree, you may hire another woman to nurse the child." [65:6]
Divorce can be retracted twice:
In other words, if the couple reconciles after the first divorce and wish to be husband and wife again,
they can re-marry. This is allowed for two divorce only. If the couple divorces third time they have to
observe God's commandment in 2:230 (quoted below.) God makes it not-so-easy for the couple to
divorce. This law serves as a deterrent for those who want a divorce for the third time and they would
be very careful to take this step.
"Divorce may be retracted twice. The divorced woman shall be allowed to live in the same home
amicably, or leave it amicably. It is not lawful for the husband to take back anything he had given her.
However, the couple may fear that they may transgress GOD's law. If there is fear that they may
transgress GOD's law, they commit no error if the wife willingly gives back whatever she chooses. These
are GOD's laws; do not transgress them. Those who transgress GOD's laws are the unjust." [2:229]
"If you divorce the women, once they fulfill their interim, do not prevent them from remarrying their
husbands, if they reconcile amicably. This shall be heeded by those among you who believe in GOD and
the Last Day. This is purer for you, and more righteous. GOD knows, while you do not know." [2:232]
"If he divorces her (for the third time), it is unlawful for him to remarry her, unless she marries another
man, then he divorces her. The first husband can then remarry her, so long as they observe GOD's laws.
These are GOD's laws; He explains them for people who know." [2:230]
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Also note the words "It is not lawful for the husband to take back anything he had given her." in 2:229.
In case there is a baby during the interim:
If during the observation of the interim period it is discovered that the divorced women is pregnant then
as stated in 65:4 the interim ends upon giving birth. God has decreed the following law dealing with the
infant:
"Divorced mothers shall nurse their infants two full years, if the father so wishes. The father shall
provide the mother's food and clothing equitably. No one shall be burdened beyond his ability. No
mother shall be harmed on account of her infant, nor shall the father be harmed because of his infant.
(If the father dies), his inheritor shall assume these responsibilities. If the infant's parents mutually agree
to part, after due consultation, they commit no error by doing so. You commit no error by hiring nursing
mothers, so long as you pay them equitably. You shall observe GOD, and know that GOD is Seer of
everything you do." [2:233]
Under what conditions can a woman divorce her husband.?
Whichever party chooses for divorce must obey the laws as aforesaid. Normally divorce is mutually
decided by the couple. If the aforesaid laws are observed, there could be a situation where either of the
spouse may not give their consent but if the arbitrators from both the families decide that divorce is the
best solution for the estranged couple then they would, nevertheless go through divorce. The divorce
laws are applicable to both man and woman (4:35 and 2:237 indicate this) except that there are certain
additional laws which a divorced woman has to observe.
The following seem to be the only conditions where a believing women leaves her husband without
observing the above laws. In fact, I think in this case even a formal divorce is not required under Quran.
However if the law of the land requires a formal divorce then one must follow suit.
In Case of War
"O you who believe, when believing women (abandon the enemy and) ask for asylum with you, you shall
test them. GOD is fully aware of their belief. Once you establish that they are believers, you shall not
return them to the disbelievers. They are not lawful to remain married to them, nor shall the
disbelievers be allowed to marry them. Give back the dowries that the disbelievers have paid. You
commit no error by marrying them, so long as you pay them their due dowries. Do not keep disbelieving
wives (if they wish to join the enemy). You may ask them for the dowry you had paid, and they may ask
for what they paid. This is GOD's rule; He rules among you. GOD is Omniscient, Most Wise. Rights of
Neighbours
Allah, the Exalted, says:
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"Worship Allah and join none with Him (in worship); and do good to parents, kinsfolk, orphans, Al-
Masakin (the poor), the neighbour who is near of kin, the neighbour who is a stranger, the companion
by your side, the wayfarer (you meet), and those (slaves) whom your right hands possess.'' (4:36)
Hadith:
Ibn `Umar and `Aishah (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said,
"Jibril kept recommending treating neighbours with kindness until I thought he would assign a share of
inheritance".
[Al-Bukhari and Muslim].
Commentary: This Hadith illustrates the importance of nice treatment to neighbours in Islam.
Hadith:
Abu Dharr (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Messenger of Allah (PBUH) commanded me thus,
"O Abu Dharr! Whenever you prepare a broth, put plenty of water in it, and and give some of it to your
neighbours".
[Muslim].
In another narration of Muslim, narrated Abu Dharr (May Allah be pleased with him): My friend,
(Messenger of Allah (PBUH)) advised me saying, "Whenever you prepare a broth, put plenty of water in
it, and give some to your neighbours and then give them out of this with courtesy.''
Commentary: This Hadith makes it clear that Islam does not like a Muslim to ignore his poor neighbour
and eat up everything himself. It stresses that one must take care of his poor neighbours. If a person is
not in a position to do more, he should at least add some water in the broth he cooks for his own food
and send a portion of it to his deserving neighbour. It leads us to the conclusion that a Muslim should in
no case be unmindful of his neighbour and if he is well-to-do, he should be all the more charitable to his
neighbours.
Hadith:
Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet (PBUH) said, "By Allah, he is not a
believer! By Allah, he is not a believer! By Allah, he is not a believer.'' It was asked, "Who is that, O
Messenger of Allah?'' He said, "One whose neighbour does not feel safe from his evil".
[Al-Bukhari and Muslim].
Another narration of Muslim is: Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "He will not enter Jannah whose
neighbour is not secure from his wrongful conduct".
Commentary: This Hadith reveals that hurting or troubling a neighbour is such a serious offence that it
causes Allah's Wrath, and thus punishment in Hell.
Hadith:
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Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "O Muslim
women! No one of you should consider insignificant (a gift) to give to her neighbour even if it is (a gift
of) the trotters of a sheep".
[Al-Bukhari and Muslim].
Commentary: This Hadith means that neighbours should present gifts to each other. The rich men and
the poor according to their means. One who is poor should not think that what he is presenting to his
neighbour is not worthy of giving. Even his humble gift, provided it is presented with sincerity, will find
acceptance with Allah. According to the Noble Qur'an: "So whosoever does good equal to the weight of
an ant (or a small ant) shall see it.'' (99:7)
It is, however, better for a rich person to present a gift which goes well with his means. He should not
give anything to his neighbour which is stale or which he does not like for himself because apart from
insincerity, such a thing shows his contempt for the neighbour while gift is, in fact, a token of sincerity
and brotherhood.
Hadith:
Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "No one
should prohibit his neighbour from placing a peg in his wall". Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with
him) added: Now I see you turning away from this (Sunnah), but by Allah, I shall go on proclaiming it.
[Al-Bukhari and Muslim].
Commentary: The importance of the injunction contained in this Hadith comes into prominence in
localities comprising huts and tents, or at places where the two neighbours still have common walls
between their houses. (In big cities each house has its own independent walls.) In any case, it is evident
from this Hadith that a Muslim should be considerate of his neighbours. Islam ordains us to co-operate
and sympathize with them. All Muslims are likened to a body each organ of which is linked with the
other. In the light of this injunction, one can very well understand the rights of the neighbours in Islam.
Hadith:
Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "He who
believes in Allah and the Last Day let him not harm his neighbour; and he who believes in Allah and the
Last Day let him show hospitality to his guest; and he who believes in Allah and the Last Day let him
speak good or remain silent".
[Al-Bukhari and Muslim].
Commentary: This Hadith unfolds the fruits of Faith. One who does not have the qualities mentioned in
it, is deprived of the blessings of the Faith. Faith of such a person is like a fruitless tree, or a flower
without fragrance, or a body without soul.
Hadith:
Abu Shuraih Al-Khuza`i (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet (PBUH) said, "He who
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believes in Allah and the Last Day, let him be kind to his neighbour; and he who believes in Allah and the
Last Day, let him show hospitality to his guest; and he who believes in Allah and the Last Day, let him
either speak good or remain silent".
[Muslim].
Hadith:
Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) reported: I said, "O Messenger of Allah (PBUH), I have two
neighbours, to which of them should I send a present?'' He (PBUH) replied, "To the one whose door is
nearer to you".
[Al-Bukhari]
Commentary: When a Muslim does not have the means to present gifts to his neighbours and wants to
present a gift only to one of them, he should go by the principle laid down in this Hadith. The principle
enunciated here is: "One who is the nearest neighbour, should have precedence over all others.''
Hadith:
Abdullah bin `Umar (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "The
best of companions with Allah is the one who is best to his companions, and the best of neighbours to
Allah is the one who is the best of them to his neighbour".
[At-Tirmidhi].
Commentary: Companion is a common word which covers companions in journey and stay. Muslims are
ordained to treat all of them nicely. But one's neighbour has precedence over others. Nice treatment to
him is the best means to attain a distinctive place with AllahQuranic Verses on Riba
(Interest/Usury)
(1) "Those who swallow down usury cannot arise except as one whom Shaitan has prostrated by
(his) touch does rise. That is because they say, trading is only like usury; and Allah has allowed
trading and forbidden usury. To whomsoever then the admonition has come from his Lord, then
he desists, he shall have what has already passed, and his affair is in the hands of Allah; and
whoever returns (to it)-- these arc the inmates of the fire; they shall abide in it." (Al-Baqara,
Chapter #2, Verse 275)
(2) "Allah does not bless usury, and He causes charitable deeds to prosper, and Allah does not
love any ungrateful sinner. " (Al-Baqara, Chapter #2, Verse #276)
(3) "O you who believe! Be careful of (your duty to) Allah and relinquish what remains (due)
from usury, if you are believers." (Al-Baqara, Chapter #2, Verse #278)
(4) "O you who believe! do not devour usury, making it double and redouble, and be careful of
(your duty to) Allah, that you may be successful." (Aal-e-Imran, Chapter #3, Verse #130)
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(5) "And their taking usury though indeed they were forbidden it and their devouring the
property of people falsely, and We have prepared for the unbelievers from among them a painful
chastisement." (An-Nisa, Chapter #4, Verse #161)
(6) "And whatever you lay out as usury, so that it may increase in the property of men, it shall
not increase with Allah; and whatever you give in charity, desiring Allah's pleasure-- it is these
(persons) that shall get manifold." (Ar-Room, Chapter #30, Verse #39)
Ahadith on Riba
1. Narrated by Abu Juhaifa The Prophet forbade the use of the price of blood and the price of a
dog, the one who takes (eats) usury the one who gives usury, the woman who practises tattooing
and the woman who gets herself tattooed. (Sahih Al-Bukhari Hadith 7.829)
2. Narrated byAbuHurayrah Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him) said, "On the night when I
was taken up to Heaven I came upon people whose bellies were like houses and contained snakes
which could be seen from outside their bellies. I asked Gabriel who they were and he told me
that they were people who had practised usury." Ahmad and Ibn Majah transmitted it. (Al-
Tirmidhi Hadith 2828 )
3. Narrated byAbuHurayrah Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him) said, "Usury has seventy
parts, the least important being that a man should marry his mother." Ibn Majah and Bayhaqi,
transmitted it in Shu'ab al-Iman. (Al-Tirmidhi Hadith 2826)
4. Narrated byAbdullah ibn Hanzalah ; Abdullah ibn Abbas Allah's Messenger (peace be upon
him) said, "A dirham which a man knowingly receives in usury is more serious than thirty-six
acts of fornication." Ibn Abbas's version adds that he said, "Hell is more fitting for him whose
flesh is nourished by what is unlawful." Ahmad and Daraqutni transmitted it. Bayhaqi
transmitted in Shu'ab al-Iman on the authority of Ibn Abbas. (Al-Tirmidhi Hadith 2825)
5. What Is Not Permitted of Free Loans Malik related to me that he had heard that Abdullah ibn
Masud used to say, "If someone makes a loan, they should not stipulate better than it. Even if it
is a handful of grass, it is usury." Malik said, "The generally agreed on way of doing things
among us is that there is no harm in borrowing any animals with a set description and
itemisation, and one must return the like of them. This is not done in the case of female slaves. It
is feared about that that it will lead to making halal what is not halal, so it is not good. The
explanation of what is disapproved of in that, is that a man borrow a slave-girl and have
intercourse with her as seems proper to him. Then he returns her to her owner. That is not good
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and it is not halal. The people of knowledge still forbid it and do not give an indulgence to any
one in it." (Al-Muwatta Hadith 31.95)
6. Narrated byAbu Juhaifa The Prophet cursed the lady who practices tattooing and the one who
gets herself tattooed, and one who eats (takes) Riba' (usury) and the one who gives it. And he
prohibited taking the price of a dog, and the money earned by prostitution, and cursed the makers
of pictures. (Sahih Al-Bukhari Hadith 7.259)
7. Narrated byIbn Abbas The last Verse (in the Qur'an) revealed to the Prophet was the Verse
dealing with usury (i.e. Riba). (Sahih Al-Bukhari Hadith 6.67 )
8. Narrated byAbu Huraira The Prophet said, "Avoid the seven great destructive sins." They (the
people) asked, "O Allah's Apostle! What are they?" He said, "To join partners in worship with
Allah; to practice sorcery; to kill the life which Allah has forbidden except for a just cause
(according to Islamic law); to eat up usury (Riba), to eat up the property of an orphan; to giveone's back to the enemy and fleeing from the battlefield at the time of fighting and to accuse
chaste women who never even think of anything touching chastity and are good believers."
(Sahih Al-Bukhari Hadith 8.840)
9. Narrated bySa'id ibn Zayd The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: The most prevalent kind of
usury is going to lengths in talking unjustly against a Muslim's honour. (Sunan of Abu-Dawood
Hadith 4858 )
10. Narrated byAbu Burda When I came to Medina, I met Abdullah bin Salam. He said, "Will
you come to me so that I may serve you with Sawiq (i.e. powdered barley) and dates, and let youenter a (blessed) house that in which the Prophet entered?" Then he added, "You are in a country
where the practice of Riba (i.e. usury) is prevalent; so if somebody owes you something and he
sends you a present of a load of chopped straw or a load of barley or a load of provender then do
not take it, as it is Riba." (Sahih Al-Bukhari Hadith 5.159 )
11. Narrated byAbdullah ibn Mas'ud The Apostle of Allah (peace be upon him) cursed the one
who accepted usury, the one who paid it, the witness to it, and the one who recorded it. (Sunan of
Abu-Dawood Hadith 3327 )
12. Narrated byAbuUmamah The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: If anyone intercedes for his
brother and he presents a gift to him for it and he accepts it, he approaches a great door of the
doors of usury. (Sunan of Abu-Dawood Hadith 3534 )
13. Narrated byAbuHurayrah The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: A time is certainly coming
to mankind when only the receiver of usury will remain, and if he does not receive it, some of its
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vapour will reach him. Ibn Isa said: Some of its dust will reach him. (Sunan of Abu-Dawood
Hadith 3325)
14. Narrated byAli ibn AbuTalib Ali heard Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him) curse those
who took usury, those who paid it, those who recorded it, and those who refused to give sadaqah.
And he used to prohibit wailing. Nasa'i transmitted it. (Al-Tirmidhi Hadith 2829) Quraanic Verses
on Forgiveness
1. Whether you reveal a good act or keep it hidden, or pardon an evil act, Allah is Ever-Pardoning, All-
Powerful. (Surat An-Nisa, 149)
2. Make allowances for people, command what is right, and turn away from the ignorant. (Surat Al-Araf,
199)
3. That is so. And if anyone inflicts an injury the same as the one done to him and then is again
oppressed, Allah will come to his aid. Allah is All-Pardoning, Ever-Forgiving. (Surat Al-Hajj, 60)
4. Those of you possessing affluence and ample wealth should not make oaths that they will not give to
their relatives and the very poor and those who have made hijra in the way of Allah.* They should rather
pardon and overlook. Would you not love Allah to forgive you? Allah is Ever-Forgiving, Most Merciful.
(Surat An-Nur, 22)
5. The repayment of a bad action is one equivalent to it. But if someone pardons and puts things right,
his reward is with Allah. Certainly He does not love wrongdoers. (Surat Ash-Shura, 40)
6. Allah does not impose on any self any more than it can stand. For it is what it has earned; against it,
what it has merited. Our Lord, do not take us to task if we forget or make a mistake! Our Lord, do not
place on us a load like the one You placed on those before us! Our Lord, do not place on us a load we
have not the strength to bear! And pardon us; and forgive us; and have mercy on us. You are our Master
, so help us against the people of the kafirun. (Surat Al-Baqara, 286)
7. Those of you who turned their backs on the day the two armies clashed it was Shaytan who made
them slip for what they had done. But Allah has pardoned them. Allah is Ever-Forgiving, All-Forbearing.
(Surat Al Imran, 155)
8. It may well be that Allah will pardon them. Allah is Ever-Pardoning, Ever-Forgiving. (Surat An-Nisa, 99)
9. The People of the Book will ask you to bring down a Book from heaven to them. They asked Musa for
even more than that. They said, Let us see Allah with our own eyes. So the lightning-bolt struck them
down for their wrongdoing. Then they adopted the Calf after the Clear Signs had come to them, but We
pardoned them for that and gave Musa clear authority. (Surat An-Nisa, 153)
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10. But because of their breaking of their covenant, We have cursed them and made their hearts hard.
They distort the true meaning of words and have forgotten a good portion of what they were reminded
of. You will never cease to come upon some act of treachery on their part, except for a few of them. Yet
pardon them, and overlook. Allah loves good-doers. (Surat Al-Maida, 13)
11. You who believe! do not ask about matters which, if they were made known to you, would make
things difficult for you. If you do ask about them when the Quran is being sent down, they will be made
known to you. Allah has ignored them. Allah is Ever-Forgiving, All-Forbearing. (Surat Al-Maida, 101)
12. Allah pardon you! Why did you excuse them until it was clear to you which of them were telling the
truth and until you knew the liars? (Surat At-Tawba, 43)
13. It is He Who accepts repentence from His servants and pardons evil acts and knows what they do.
(Surat Ash-Shura, 25)
14. Any disaster that strikes you is through what your own hands have earned and He pardons much.
(Surat Ash-Shura, 30)
15. Or He wrecks them for what they have earned though He pardons much. (Surat Ash-Shura, 34)
16. Those of you who divorce your wives by equating them with your mothers, they are not your
mothers.Your mothers are only those who gave birth to you. What you are saying is wrong and a
slanderous lie.But Allah is Ever-Pardoning, Ever-Forgiving. (Surat Al-Mujadala, 2)
17. You who believe! some of your wives and children are an enemy to you, so be wary of them.But if
you pardon and exonerate and forgive,Allah is Ever-Forgiving, Most Merciful. (Surat At-Taghabun, 14)
18. Those are the people who will have blessings and mercy from their Lord; they are the ones who are
guided. (Surat Al-Baqara, 157)
19. Your God is One God. There is no god but Him, the All-Merciful, the Most Merciful. (Surat Al-Baqara,
163)
20. He has only forbidden you carrion, blood and pork and what has been consecrated to other than
Allah. But anyone who is forced to eat it without desiring it or going to excess in it commits no crime.
Allah is Ever-Forgiving, Most Merciful. (Surat Al-Baqara, 173)
21. Those are the ones who have sold guidance for misguidance and forgiveness for punishment. How
steadfastly they will endure the Fire! (Surat Al-Baqara, 175)
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22. You who believe! retaliation is prescribed for you in the case of people killed: free man for free man,
slave for slave, female for female. But if someone is absolved by his brother, blood-money should be
claimed with correctness and paid with good will. That is an easement and a mercy from your Lord.
Anyone who goes beyond the limits after this will receive a painful punishment. (Surat Al-Baqara, 178)
23. But if someone fears bias or wrongdoing on the part of the person making the will, and puts things
right between the people involved, in that case he has not committed any crime. Allah is Ever-Forgiving,
Most Merciful. (Surat Al-Baqara, 182)
24. But if they cease, Allah is Ever-Forgiving, Most Merciful. (Surat Al-Baqara, 192)
25. Then press on from where the people press on and ask Allahs forgiveness. Allah is Ever-Forgiving,
Most Merciful. (Surat Al-Baqara, 199)
26. Those who believe and make hijra and do jihad in the Way of Allah can expect Allahs mercy. Allah is
Ever-Forgiving, Most Merciful. (Surat Al-Baqara, 218)
27. Allah will not take you to task for inadvertent statements in your oaths, but He will take you to task
for the intention your hearts have made. Allah is Ever-Forgiving, All-Forbearing. (Surat Al-Baqara, 225)
28. Those who swear to abstain from sexual relations with their wives can wait for a period of up to four
months. If they then retract their oath, Allah is Ever-Forgiving, Most Merciful. (Surat Al-Baqara, 226)
29. Correct and courteous words accompanied by forgiveness are better than sadaqa followed by
insulting words. Allah is Rich Beyond Need, All-Forbearing. (Surat Al-Baqara, 263)
30. Shaytan promises you poverty and commands you to avarice. Allah promises you forgiveness from
Him and abundance. Allah is All-Encompassing, All-Knowing. (Surat Al-Baqara, 268)
31. If you make your sadaqa public, that is good. But if you conceal it and give it to the poor, that is
better for you, and We will erase some of your bad actions from you. Allah is aware of what you do.
(Surat Al-Baqara, 271)
32. Our Lord, do not make our hearts swerve aside after You have guided us. And give us mercy from
You. You are the Ever-Giving. (Surat Al Imran, 8)
33. Those who say, Our Lord, we believe, so forgive us our wrong actions and safeguard us from the
punishment of the Fire. (Surat Al Imran, 16)
34. The steadfast, the truthful, the obedient, the givers, and those who seek forgiveness before dawn.
(Surat Al Imran, 17)
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35. Say, If you love Allah, then follow me and Allah will love you and forgive you for your wrong actions.
Allah is Ever-Forgiving, Most Merciful. (Surat Al Imran, 31)
36. Those who give in times of both ease and hardship, those who control their rage and pardon other
people Allah loves the good-doers(Surat Al Imran, 134)
37. If you are killed in the Way of Allah or if you die, forgiveness and mercy from Allah are better than
anything you can acquire. (Surah Al Imran, 157)
38. If You punish them, they are Your servants. If you forgive them, You are the Almighty, the All-Wise.
(Surat Al-Maida, 118)
39. He said, I will ask my Lord to pardon you. He is Ever-Forgiving, Most Merciful. (Surah Yusuf, 98) In
Praise Of Oor Beloved Prophet MUHAMMAD S.A.W
HIS EXALTED STATUS
1. He is Nur (Sacred Light) (5:15)
2. Allah blesses him (33:56)
3. Mercy for all the worlds (21:107)
4. His name is Muhammad (Meaning the Most Praised One) (47:2)
5. Allah has exalted his Zikr (remembrance) (94:1-4)
6. His exaltation on the Night of Miraj: his heavenly ascent (53:8-9)
7. His Station of Praise (Al-Maqam al-Mahmud) (17:79)
THE BELOVED OF ALLAH
1. If you want to gain the love of Allah, follow him (3:31)
2. Allah addresses him with love and affection (20:1) (36:1) (73:1) (74:1)
3. Allah says: Realize that My Prophetic Messenger himself is with you (49:7)
4. Allah describes him with His Own Attributes of Rauf (Most Kind) and Rahim (Merciful) (9:128)
5. Allah Himself praises him (33:45-47)
6. Possessor of Allahs Grace (4:113)
7. He is a special favour of Allah (Subhanahu wa Taala) (3:164)
8. Allah does not punish people if he is in their midst (8:33)
9. Allegiance to him is allegiance to Allah (48:10)
HE RECEIVED THE HOLY QUR'AN
1. Allah gave him Surah al-Fatiha and the whole Quran (15:87)
2. Totally inspired (53:3-4)
3. Allah revealed the Noble Quran on his blessed heart (26:192-197)
4. The first revelation he received (96:1)
5. Teaches the Holy Quran and Hadith Sharif (Wisdom) and purifies people (62:2)
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AMONG THE PROPHETS ('Alayhimussalam)
1. He is the Final Prophet (Sallallahu alayhi wa Sallam) (33:40)
2. Mentioned first among the greatest Prophets (Alayhimussalam) (33:7) (4:163)
3. A Prophet whom Allah appointed with proven prophecies (30:1-6) (48:1) (48:27) (61:13)
4. Given the knowledge of the unseen (3:179)
5. Nabi Ibrahim (Alayhissalam) prayed for his coming (2:129)
6. Foretold by Nabi Isa (Jesus) (Alayhissalam) (61:6)
7. Allah asks all the Prophets to believe in him (3:81)
8. Confirms the previous (Prophetic) Messengers of Allah (37:37)
SERVES ONLY ALLAH (THE GLORIFIED AND THE EXALTED)
1. Worships only Allah (Subhanahu wa Taala) (72:19-20)
2. Puts total trust in Allah (Subhanahu wa Taala) (9:129)
3. Selflessly labours for Allah, asks for no reward (25:57) (42:23)
4. Rewarded by Allah (68:3) (108:1)
HIS EXEMPLARY CHARACTER
1. Most examplary character (33:21) (68:4)
2. Sadiq (Truthful) (33:22)
3. Final judge and arbiter (4:65) (24:51)
4. Honoured, Noble (69: 40)
5. Forgiving (7:199)
6. He is Burhan (Clear Proof) (4:174)
7. Brave: Commands Muslims in battle (3:121)
PREACHES ISLAM
1. Established the correct Message of Islam (6:161-163) (39:11-12)
2. Preacher to all humanity (4:170) (25:1) (34:28)
3. He is Bashir and Nadhir (Bearer of glad tidings and a warner) (5:19)
4. Invites people to Islam (12:108)
5. Even the jinn respond to his call (46:29-31)
6. He brought the truth (17:81) (39:33)
7. He brought a new law (Sharia) (7:157)
8. A perfect guide to be followed (7:158)
9. He calls you to that which gives you life (8:24)
10. Brings people from the darkness (of Ignorance) to the Light (of Islam) (65:11)
11. His religion prevails over all religion (48:28)
HIS BLESSED FAMILY AND COMPANIONS (Rady Allahu 'Anhum)
1. His Family purified by Allah (Subhanahu wa Taala) (33:33)
2. His Companions praised by Allah (Subhanahu wa Taala) (48:29)
3. His Companions: The Muhajirin and the Ansar (8:74) (9:100) (59:8-9)
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4. His Companions pledge allegiance to him (48:18)
BELIEVE, HONOUR, LOVE, RESPECT AND OBEY HIM
1. Believe, honour and respect him (48:9) (61:11)
2. Love Allah and His Beloved Prophet more than anything else (9:24)
3. He is closer to the believers than their own selves (33:6)
4. Respect him (49:1-3)
5. Obey Allah (Taala) and His Beloved Prophet (Sallallahu alayhi wa Sallam)
(3:132) (4:13) (4:59) (4:69) (4:80) (9:71) (24:52) (24:54) (24:56) (33:71) (49:14) (64:12)
6. Follow the Commands of Allah (Subhanahu wa Taala)
and of His Beloved Prophet (Sallallahu alayhi wa Sallam) (33:36)
7. Whatever he gives you, take it (59:7)
8. The reward of believing in him (57:28)
WAGED JIHAD AMIDST PERSECUTION
1. Non-believers plot to kill him (8:30)
2. His persecution (22:39-40)
3. Commanded to fight alone for Allah (Subhanahu wa Taala) (4:84)
4. He led Muslims in prayer while in battle (4:102)
5. Allah asks him to seek peace (8:61)
6. Allah helped him in Jihad (33:9)
7. Allah made him victorious (110:1)
HIS MIRACLES
1. Living miracle: The Holy Quran (2:23) (17:88) (52:34)
2. Human miracle: he was the wasila (means) through whom peoples hearts were transformed (5:83)
3. Heavenly miracle: Isra and Miraj (his heavenly ascent) (17:1) (53:8-18)
4. Historic miracle: Hijra; escaped while surrounded (9:40)
5. The miracle of the Battle of Badr: Victory against all odds (3:123-125)
6. The splitting of the moon (54:1-2)
INTERCESSOR (SHAFI')
1. Allah appointed him as an intercessor to plead for peoples forgiveness (3:159) (4:64) (60:12)
2. An accepted intercessor (19:87) (20:109)
3. His supplication a relief for hearts (9:103) Multiple Qura'anic references
Know Each Other
O mankind! We created you from a single (pair) of a male and a female And made you into nations and
tribes That ye may know each other (not that ye may despise each other) Verily the most honored of
you in the sight of Allah is (he who is) the most righteous of you. And Allah has full knowledge and is well
acquainted (with all things). Qur'an 49:13
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Righteousness
It is not righteousness
That ye turn your faces toward East or West;
But it is righteousness -
To believe in Allah (The One and Only God)
And the Last Day
And the Angels
And the Book
And the Messengers;
To spend of your substance out of love for Him
For your kin
For orphans
For the needy
For the wayfarer
For those who ask,
And for the ransom of slaves;
To be steadfast in prayer
And practice regular charity;
To fulfil the contracts which ye have made;
And to be firm and patient in pain (or suffering) and adversity
And throughout all periods of panic.
Such are the people of truth the Allah-fearing (God-conscious). (2:177)
Forgiveness and a Vast Reward for Men and Women
Lo! men who surrender unto Allah, and women who surrender,
And men who believe and women who believe,
And men who obey and women who obey,
And men who speak the truth and women who speak the truth,
And men who persevere (in righteousness) and women who persevere,
And men who are humble and women who are humble,
And men who give alms and women who give alms,
And men who fast and women who fast,
And men who guard their modesty and women who guard (their modesty),
And men who remember Allah much and women who remember--
Allah hath prepared for them forgiveness and a vast reward. (33:35)
Modesty: Men and Women
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Say to the believing men that they should lower their gaze and guard their modesty:
That will make for greater purity for them:
And Allah is well acquainted with all that they do.
And say to the believing women that they should lower their gaze and guard their modesty;
That they should not display their beauty and ornaments except what (must ordinarily) appear thereof;
That they should draw their veils over their bosoms and not display their beauty
Except to their husbands their fathers their husbands' fathers
Their sons their husbands' sons
Their brothers or their brothers' sons or
Their sisters' sons or their women or
The slaves whom their right hands possess or
Male servants free of physical needs or
Small children who have no sense of the shame of sex;
And that they should not strike their feet in order to draw attention to their hidden ornaments.
And O ye Believers! turn ye all together towards Allah that ye may attain Bliss. (24:30-31)
No Distinction Between Prophets
Say (O Muhammad): "We believe in Allah and in what has been revealed to us
and what was revealed to Abraham, Isma'il, Isaac, Jacob and the Tribes,
and in (Books) given to Moses, Jesus and the Prophets from their Lord;
we make no distinction between one and another among them
and to Allah do we bow our will (in Islam)."
If anyone desires a religion other than Islam (submission to Allah) never will it be accepted of him;
and in the Hereafter he will be in the ranks of those who have lost (all spiritual good). (3:84-85)
The Major Sin
Allah forgiveth not (the sin of) joining other gods (partners) with Him:
but He forgiveth whom He pleaseth other sins than this:
one who joins other gods (partners) with Allah hath strayed far far away (from the right path). (4:116)
No Compulsion In Religion
There is no compulsion in religion.
The right direction is henceforth distinct from error.
And he who rejecteth false deities and believeth in Allah hath grasped a firm handhold which will never
break.
Allah is Hearer, Knower. (2:256)
On Charity
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They ask thee how much they are to spend (in charity);
say: "What is beyond your needs."
Thus doth Allah make clear to you His Signs: in order that ye may consider. (2:219)
On Suspicion
O ye who believe! avoid suspicion as much (as possible):
for suspicion in some cases is a sin:
and spy not on each other nor speak ill of each other behind their backs.
Would any of you like to eat the flesh of his dead brother?
Nay ye would abhor it...but fear Allah:
for Allah is Oft-Returning Most Merciful.. (49:12)
On Intoxicants and Gambling
O ye who believe!
intoxicants and gambling, (dedication of) stones and (divination by) arrows
are an abomination of Satan's handiwork:
shun such (abomination) that ye may prosper. (5:90)
*****
They ask thee concerning wine (strong drink) and gambling.
Say: "In them is great sin and some profit for men;
but the sin is greater than the profit."
They ask thee how much they are to spend (in Charity);
say: "What is beyond your needs."
Thus doth Allah make clear to you His Signs: in order that ye may consider.(2:219)
Forbidden Food
Forbidden to you (for food) are: dead meat, blood, the flesh of swine
and that on which hath been invoked the name of other than Allah
that which hath been killed by strangling or by a violent blow or by a headlong fall or by being gored to
death;
that which hath been (partly) eaten by a wild animal;
unless ye are able to slaughter it (in due form);
that which is sacrificed on stone (altars);
(forbidden) also is the division (of meat) by raffling with arrows: that is impiety.
This day have those who reject faith given up all hope of your religion: yet fear them not but fear Me.
This day have I perfected your religion for you completed my favor upon you and have chosen for you
Islam as your religion.
But if any forced by hunger with no inclination to transgression Allah is indeed Oft-Forgiving Most
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Merciful. (5:3)
All Things Good and Pure Lawful
This day are (all) things good and pure made lawful unto you.
The food of the People of the Book is lawful unto you and yours is lawful unto them.
(Lawful unto you in marriage) are (not only) chaste women who are believers
but chaste women among the People of the Book revealed before your time
when ye give them their due dowers
and desire chastity not lewdness nor secret intrigues.
If anyone rejects faith fruitless is his work
and in the Hereafter he will be in the ranks of those who have lost (all spiritual good). (5:5) Verses in the
Quran about justice
"You who believe! be upholders of justice, bearing witness for Allah alone, even against yourselves or
your parents and relatives. Whether they are rich or poor, Allah is well able to look after them. Do not
follow your own desires and deviate from the truth. If you twist or turn away, Allah is aware of what you
do." (Surat an-Nisa, 135)
"Among those We have created there is a community who guide by the Truth and act justly according to
it." (Surat al-Araf, 181)
"If you do judge, judge between them justly. Allah loves the just." (Surat al-Maida, 42)
"You who believe! show integrity for the sake of Allah, bearing witness with justice. Do not let hatred for
a people incite you into not being just. Be just. That is closer to taqwa. Fear [and respect] Allah. Allah is
aware of what you do." (Surat al-Maida, 8)
"Every nation has a Messenger and when their Messenger comes everything is decided between them
justly. They are not wronged." (Surah Yunus, 47)
"We sent Our Messengers with the Clear Signs and sent down the Book and the Balance with them so
that mankind might establish justice." (Surat al-Hadid, 25)
"Say: My Lord has commanded justice (Surat al-A raf, 29)
"So call and go straight as you have been ordered to. Do not follow their whims and desires but say, I
have iman in a Book sent down by Allah and I am ordered to be just between you. Allah is our Lord and
your Lord. We have our actions and you have your actions. There is no debate between us and you.
Allah will gather us all together. He is our final destination." (Surat ash-Shura, 15)
"Among those We have created there is a community who guide by the Truth and act justly according to
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it." (Surat al-A raf, 181)
"Those with faith, those who are Jews, and the Christians and Sabaeans, all who believe in Allah and the
Last Day and act rightly, will have their reward with their Lord. They will feel no fear and will know no
sorrow. (Surat al-Baqara, 62)
"Call to the way of your Lord with wisdom and fair admonition, and argue with them in the kindest
way." (Surat an-Nahl, 125)
"Is it not likely that, if you did turn away, you would cause corruption in the earth and sever your ties of
kinship? Such are the people Allah has cursed, making them deaf and blinding their eyes." (Surah
Muhammad, 22-23)
"Allah does not forbid you from being good to those who have not fought you in the deen or driven you
from your homes,or from being just towards them. Allah loves those who are just. Allah merely forbids
you from taking as friends those who have fought you in the religion and driven you from your homes
and who supported your expulsion. Any who take them as friends are wrongdoers." (Surat al-
Mumtahana, 8-9)
"As for those who reject Allahs Signs, and kill the Prophets without any right to do so, and kill those who
command justice, give them news of a painful punishment." (Surah Al Imran, 21
Ahadith about justice
Whoever has oppressed another person concerning his reputation or anything else, he should beg him
to forgive him before the Day of Resurrection when there will be no money (to compensate for wrong
deeds), but if he has good deeds, those good deeds will be taken from him according to his oppression
which he has done, and if he has no good deeds, the sins of the oppressed person will be loaded on
him." (Sahih Al-Bukhari. Hadith 3.629. Narrated by Abu Huraira)
"Any man whom Allah has given the authority of ruling some people and he does not look after them in
an honest manner, will never have even the smell of Paradise."(Al-Bukhari).
"Behold! The Dispensers of Justice will be seated on the pulpits of light beside God, on the right side of
the Merciful, Exalted and Glorious. Either side of the Being is the right side both being equally
meritorious. (The Dispensers of Justice are) those who do justice in their rules, in matters relating to
their families and in all that they undertake to do."
(Sahih Muslim Hadith 4493.Narrated by Abdullah ibn Umar)
"If anyone seeks the office of judge among Muslims till he gets it and his justice prevails over his
tyranny, he will go to Paradise; but the man whose tyranny prevails over his justice will go to Hell."
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(Sunan of Abu-Dawood. Hadith 3568. Narrated by Abu Hurayrah)
"The best fighting (jihad) in the path of Allah is (to speak) a word of justice to an oppressive ruler".
(Sunan of Abu-Dawood. Hadith 4330. Narrated by AbuSa'id al-Khudri)
"The Quraish (the tribe of our beloved prophet) people became very worried about the Makhzumiya
lady who had committed theft. They said, "Nobody can speak (in favor of the lady) to Allah's Apostle and
nobody dares do that except Usama who is the favorite of Allah's Apostle." When Usama spoke to
Allah's Apostle about that matter, Allah's Apostle said, "Do you intercede (with me) to violate one of the
legal punishment of Allah?" Then he got up and addressed the people, saying, "O people! The nations
before you went astray because if a noble person committed theft, they used to leave him, but if a weak
person among them committed theft, they used to inflict the legal punishment on him. By Allah, if
Fatima, the daughter of Muhammad committed theft, Muhammad will cut off her hand!" (Sahih Al-
Bukhari. Hadith 8.779. Narrated by Aisha)Seeking Knowledge
"Allah will exalt those who believe among you, and those who have been granted knowledge to
high ranks."(Qur'an)
"Verily We have created man into toil and struggle Have We not made for him a pair of eyes;
and a tongue, and a pair of lips; and shown him the two ways (obedience and disobedience)?"
(Qur'an, Al-Balad 90:4-10)
"So know that there is no god save Allah, ask forgiveness for your sins and for the believing men
and the believing women. Allah knows well your moving and your place of rest." (Qur'an,Muhammad 47:19)
"And say: My Lord increase me in knowledge." (Qur'an, Ta-Ha 20:114)
"Verily the most honoured of you in the sight of Allah is he who has most taqwah." (Qur'an, Al-
Hujurat 49:13)
"Allah will raise up, to (suitable) ranks and (degrees), those of you who believe and who have
been granted knowledge. And Allah is well-acquainted with all you do." (Qur'an, Al-Mujadilah
58:11)
"There is no one worthy of worship but He: That is the witness of Allah, His angels and those
endowed with knowledge, Standing firm in Justice (or maintaining His Creation in Justice).
There is no god but He, the Exalted in power, the Wise." (Qur'an, Al-'Imran 3:18)
"It is only those who have knowledge among His servants that fear Allah."(Qur'an, Fatir 35:28)
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Ahadith on Seeking Knowledge
"Seeking knowledge is obligatory upon every Muslim (male and female)." (Hadith)
Ibn Mas'ud relates that the Prophet said, "Only two persons are worthy of being envied; a person
upon whom Allah bestows riches and gives him the power to spend it in a righteous cause; and aperson upon whom Allah bestows wisdom by which he judges and which he teaches." (Related
by Bukhari and Muslim)
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: "The seeking of knowledge is obligatory for
every Muslim." - Al-Tirmidhi, Hadith 74
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: One who treads a path in search of
knowledge has his path to Paradise made easy by God - Riyadh us-Saleheen, 245
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: "A servant of God will remain standing onthe Day of Judgment until he is questioned about his (time on earth) and how he used it; about
his knowledge and how he utilized it; about his wealth and from where he acquired it and in what
(activities) he spent it; and about his body and how he used it." - Al-Tirmidhi, Hadith 148
The Prophet also said: "Knowledge from which no benefit is derived is like a treasure out of
which nothing is spent in the cause of God." - Al-Tirmidhi, Hadith 108
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: "God, His angels and all those in Heavens
and on Earth, even ants in their hills and fish in the water, call down blessings on those who
instruct others in beneficial knowledge." - Al-Tirmidhi, Hadith 422
The Prophet also said: "Acquire knowledge and impart it to the people." - Al-Tirmidhi, Hadith
107
***********Verses of Wisdom
"For this We sent a Messenger to you from among you to recite our Verses to you and purify you and
teach you the Book and Wisdom (Hikma) and teach you things you did not know before." (Qur'an
2:151)
"This is part of the wisdom (Hikma / ) Allah has revealed to you. Do not set up other god together
with Allah and so be thrown into Hell, blamed and driven out." (Qur'an 17:39)
"These are the verses of a Wise Book" (Qur'an 31:2)
"[Wives of the Prophet], Remember what is recited (yuthla / ) in your houses of Allah's Verses
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( / ayaat Allah) and Wisdom (Hikma / ), for Allah is All-Sublte, All-Aware." (Qur'an 33:34)
"We sent our messengers with clear Revelations, and we sent down the Book and Balance so that
people could uphold justice."
"Remember, Allah's blessing on you and the Book and Wisdom He has sent down to you to admonish
you. Have fear of Allah and know that Allah has knowledge of all things." (Qur'an 2:231)
Remember when Allah made a covenant with the prophets 'Now that We have given you a share of the
Book and Wisdom, and then a messenger comes to you confirming what is with you, you must believe in
him and help him.' (Qur'an 3:81)
(Ibrahim said), 'Our Lord, raise up among them a Messenger from them to recite Your verses to them
and teach them the Book and Wisdom and purify them. You are the almighty, the All-Wise.' (Qur'an
2:129)
"Or do they in fact envy other people for the bounty Allah has granted them? We gave the family o