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| This section presents an anthology compiled from the Hadith or sayings of the Prophet Muhammad, an Islamic source second only to the Quran in religious importance. Although brief, it covers, directly or indirectly, the more important aspects of the Hadith’s Literature. |
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The present volume is an anthology compiled from the Hadith literature, an Islamic source second only to the Qur'an in religious importance. Although brief, it covers, directly or indirectly, the more important aspects of the Hadith's teachings. The sayings of the Prophet Muhammad have been handed down to posterity through both oral and written traditions, the foundations of which were laid by the Prophet's Companions, some of whom were also his scribes.
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| The following are some of the principles by which he sought to guide his followers. Eternal in essence, they are of value not only to Muslims, but to humanity at large. |
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- Anyone who befriends another
or makes an enemy,
gives or withholds,
has perfected his faith,
if what he does is done for the sake of
the Almighty.
HADITH OF AL-BUKHARI ON THE AUTHORITY OF ABU UMAMAH.
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- When the Prophet Muhammad was
asked by ‘Amr ibn ‘Abasah what
was meant by faith, he replied,
'Self-restraint and gentleness.'
HADITH OF MUSLIM.
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- One who is willing to accept
God as his Lord,
Islam as his religion
and Muhammad as God's Messenger
has savoured the taste of faith.
HADITH OF AL-BUKHARI AND MUSLIM ON THE AUTHORITY OF AL-'ABBAS IBN 'ABD AL-MUTTALIB.
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- Simplicity, too, is a part of faith.
HADITH OF ABU DAWOD
ON THE AUTHORITY OF ABU UMAMAH.
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- A man without trust
is a man without faith.
And a man who does not fulfill his
promises is a man without faith.
HADITH OF AHMAD IBN HANBAL
ON THE AUTHORITY OF ANAS IBN MALIK.
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