‘Umar met the man whom he appointed Governor of Makkah, which was inhabited by the most honourable of people. His governor told him that he deputized a person who was not of the nobility. ‘Umar expressed disapproval, fearing that this might cause some problem. When his governor told him that the man he deputized knew the Qur’an by heart, ‘Umar no longer disapproved. He confirmed what the governor did and cited the Prophet’s hadith that the Qur’an elevates some people and brings down others.
God, Exalted and Supreme, states that He defends His friends and He is always close to His devout servants. He also states how much He loves them.
The Prophet (peace be upon him) mentions that the action God loves best is offering prayers on time. Next comes dutifulness to one’s parents, followed by striving for God’s cause.
The Prophet (peace be upon him) mentions the great merit of helping people in their life’s affairs. He says that God will help a person as long as that person helps his brother. The Prophet then mentions the exceptional merit of seeking knowledge and that its pursuer will receive God’s mercy as well as a feeling of serenity. God will mention him to the Highest Company. The Prophet then states that what elevates people is their deeds, not their lineage.
The Prophet (peace be upon him) mentioned some of the doors of goodness that will weigh heavily on the scale of a servant on the Day of Judgment. And he mentioned that the destinies of people are in their own hands, so there are those who save themselves and others who destroy themselves.
The Prophet (peace be upon him) mentions certain types of believers who enjoy God’s shade on the Day of Judgement, protecting them from the heat of the sun and the heat emitted by Hell. These are: a just ruler, a devout young man, one who loves the mosques, people who love each other for God’s sake, the one who rejects illegitimate sex out of fear of God, the one who gives charity in secret, and the one who, in seclusion, is tearful in awe of God.
The blessings and rewards of Sadaqah (charity).
The righteous deeds during the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah are incomparable to any other deeds performed outside of these ten days, except for a person who spends his wealth and sacrifices himself in the way of Allah and attains martyrdom.
Initiating with the right hand is sunnah (a Prophetic tradition).
The Prophet, peace be upon him, was diligent in instructing his Ummah (community) on the supplication of istikhara (seeking guidance from Allah) and the steps to take when they are indecisive about a certain matter.
When Al-Nawwas asked the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) about the meaning of "Al-Bir" (righteousness) and "Al-Ithm" (sin), the Prophet informed him that righteousness is reflected in good character and righteous actions. As for sin, it encompasses actions that create doubt, unrest, and fear of others finding out about them.
In the hadith, it is explained the generosity and mercy of Allah towards His servants, as He rewards them for their intention to do good deeds even if they do not actually do them. He multiplies the rewards for their acts of obedience. Similarly, if they refrain from a bad deed that they had intended to do, He rewards them for it, and if they actually commit it, it is counted as one without multiplication.
Summary Al-Mughirah reported that the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, used to say the following remembrance after prayer. He also learned from him that he would discourage unnecessary speech and excessive questioning that does not lead to benefit. The Prophet also forbade wasting money on sinful acts and extravagance in permissible matters. He prohibited disobedience to parents, burying daughters alive, seeking what does not belong to you, and withholding what is obligatory to give.
The Prophet, peace be upon him, informs us that Allah, glorified be He, overlooks by His grace what passes through our minds of desires, wishes, thoughts, and reflections. We are not held accountable for anything that we do not speak or act upon.
Those who advocate Islam, inviting people to believe in God, earn the greatest reward. They have the reward of their deeds in full, and they also earn a similar reward to that given to everyone who follows them. The people who advocate error are the most wretched because they have to carry their own burdens and a burden similar to that of everyone who follows their example.
When God’s boundaries are respected, and what is lawful is enjoined while wrongdoing is censured, all people will be safe. Otherwise, they will all suffer: the sinful because of what they commit, and the ones who remain silent because they abandon their duty of censuring evil and enjoining right.
It is not right for a believer to see something wrongful being committed without changing it. If he is able to accomplish this physically, without causing harm or trouble, he should do so. If not, then verbally, giving admonition and speaking properly to the person concerned. Otherwise, he should denounce the deed privately, making clear that he personally disapproves of it.
The Prophet (peace be upon him) states that the religion of Islam will continue until the end of time. It will be upheld by people who will advocate it, unperturbed by whoever opposes them or tries to suppress them.
As the Day of Judgment draws near, the authenticity of the visions seen by Muslims increases. The more truthful a person's speech is, the more truthful their visions become. Righteous visions are one of the characteristics of prophethood. Visions can be categorized into three types: glad tidings from Allah, distress caused by Satan, and the reflection of one's own thoughts. If someone sees something in their dream that they dislike, they should perform ablution and pray for what they desire, without disclosing it to anyone, as it will not harm them.
The Prophet (peace be upon him) states that prayers, ṣadaqah or charity, and good deeds wipe away committed sins. He also states that temptations may occur to a person. If one yields to them, his heart will blacken so that he no longer recognizes right from wrong. He will only follow his own desire. If he steers away from them, his heart will be clear, unperturbed.
