Shaving the Head After Al-Udhiyah (Qurbani) on Eid
A number of scholars mention it is mustahab for men to shave the head after sacrificing on Eid Al-Adha, wherever they are.
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Being Two Faced to the Muslim Ruler
The immorality of being two-faced to the Muslim ruler, going behind his back.
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Letting Elders Enter First
As per general repect to elders, the Salaf would let someone who is older enter first, contrary to common practice today.
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Hafsah on Two Reasons to Marry
Umm Al-Muminin Hafsah advises her brother to marry, with good reasons.
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Seeking Reputation
Whoever seeks reputation through his deeds instead of being sincere to Allah, Allah will expose him and belittle him.
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Try to Meet Allah with This
Try to meet Allah having secured these three things for the Muslims.
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Following Hadith Exactly
Abū Ja’far reports: Whenever Ibn ‘Umar – Allāh be pleased with him – heard a ḥadīth from Allāh’s Messenger – Allāh’s praise and peace be upon him – he never went beyond it, and he never fell short of it. Ibn Mājah, Al-Sunan, ḥadīth #4. Shaykh Al-Albānī graded this narration ṣaḥīḥ in his edition of […]
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The Hated Muezzin
It is reported that a man once came to ‘Abdullāh b. ‘Umar – Allāh be pleased with him – and said: I love you for Allāh. Ibn ‘Umar replied: Then bear witness that I hate you for Allāh! The man asked, “Why?” He replied, “Because you sing in your adhān (call to prayer), and you […]
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The Recommendation for Men to Smell Pleasant [wearing perfume]
It is reported from Abī Qilābah that when Ibn ‘Abbās – Allāh be pleased with him – went out to the masjid, the neighbors knew that he had passed due the pleasant scent [of perfume] that came from him. It is reported that ‘Abdullāh [Ibn Masʿūd] used to use perfume that had musk in it. […]
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The Hunger of the Salaf and its Merits
It is reported from Ibn Sīrīn – Allāh have mercy on him – that a man once said to Ibn ‘Umar – Allāh be pleased with him: Can we offer you some Jawārish? He inquired, “And what is Jawārish?” The man replied, “It is something that will help you digest your food if you get […]