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40 Essential Hadith

Learn the most important sayings of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) with Arabic text, translations, and detailed explanations

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Actions are by Intentions
Faith & Worship
إِنَّمَا الأَعْمَالُ بِالنِّيَّاتِ وَإِنَّمَا لِكُلِّ امْرِئٍ مَا نَوَى
"Actions are only by intentions, and every person will have only what they intended."

Narrated by:

Umar ibn Al-Khattab (رضي الله عنه) - Sahih Al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim

Explanation:

This is one of the most fundamental hadith in Islam. It teaches us that the value of our actions depends on our intentions. If we do good deeds with pure intentions for Allah's sake, we will be rewarded. However, if we do the same actions for worldly gain or to show off, we won't receive the same reward.

Key Lessons:

  • Always check your intentions before doing any action
  • Seek Allah's pleasure in all your deeds
  • Don't do good deeds just to show off to others
  • Even small actions can be great if done with pure intentions
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Five Pillars of Islam
Faith & Worship
بُنِيَ الإِسْلاَمُ عَلَى خَمْسٍ شَهَادَةِ أَنْ لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ اللَّهُ وَأَنَّ مُحَمَّدًا رَسُولُ اللَّهِ وَإِقَامِ الصَّلاَةِ وَإِيتَاءِ الزَّكَاةِ وَالْحَجِّ وَصَوْمِ رَمَضَانَ
"Islam is built upon five: testifying that there is no deity except Allah and that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah, establishing prayer, giving zakat, performing Hajj, and fasting Ramadan."

Narrated by:

Abu Hurairah (رضي الله عنه) - Sahih Al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim

Explanation:

This hadith outlines the five fundamental pillars that form the foundation of Islamic practice. These are not just rituals but essential practices that strengthen our faith and connect us with Allah and the Muslim community.

Key Lessons:

  • Shahada (Declaration of Faith) - The foundation of belief
  • Salah (Prayer) - Direct connection with Allah
  • Zakat (Charity) - Helping those in need
  • Hajj (Pilgrimage) - Unity of the Muslim community
  • Sawm (Fasting) - Self-discipline and empathy
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Rights of Parents
Family & Relationships
أُمُّكَ أُمُّكَ أُمُّكَ ثُمَّ أَبُوكَ
"Your mother, your mother, your mother, then your father."

Narrated by:

Abu Hurairah (رضي الله عنه) - Sahih Muslim

Explanation:

When someone asked the Prophet (ﷺ) who deserves the most kindness, he repeated "your mother" three times before mentioning the father. This emphasizes the special status of mothers in Islam due to their immense sacrifices in pregnancy, childbirth, and raising children.

Key Lessons:

  • Mothers have the highest right to kindness and respect
  • We must be grateful for our parents' sacrifices
  • Taking care of parents is a religious obligation
  • Paradise lies at the feet of mothers
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Truthfulness
Character & Ethics
عَلَيْكُمْ بِالصِّدْقِ فَإِنَّ الصِّدْقَ يَهْدِي إِلَى الْبِرِّ وَإِنَّ الْبِرَّ يَهْدِي إِلَى الْجَنَّةِ
"You must be truthful, for truthfulness leads to righteousness, and righteousness leads to Paradise."

Narrated by:

Abdullah ibn Mas'ud (رضي الله عنه) - Sahih Al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim

Explanation:

This hadith establishes a clear connection between truthfulness and Paradise. Being truthful in all situations, even when it's difficult, leads to righteousness in character, which ultimately leads to Paradise. Truthfulness is not just about not lying, but about being honest in all aspects of life.

Key Lessons:

  • Always speak the truth, even when it's difficult
  • Truthfulness is a path to righteousness
  • Being honest builds trust and respect
  • Truthfulness is a key to Paradise
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Seeking Knowledge
Knowledge & Learning
طَلَبُ الْعِلْمِ فَرِيضَةٌ عَلَى كُلِّ مُسْلِمٍ
"Seeking knowledge is obligatory upon every Muslim."

Narrated by:

Anas ibn Malik (رضي الله عنه) - Ibn Majah

Explanation:

This hadith emphasizes that seeking knowledge is not optional but obligatory for every Muslim. This includes both religious knowledge and beneficial worldly knowledge. The pursuit of knowledge is a lifelong journey that benefits both the individual and society.

Key Lessons:

  • Learning is a religious obligation
  • Knowledge should be shared with others
  • Both religious and worldly knowledge are important
  • Learning is a continuous process

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