Hadiths on Excellence and Merits of Islam

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14 explained prophetic hadiths on "Excellence and Merits of Islam": Arabic text, translation, explanation and lessons, with authenticity grade and references.

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12 hadiths illustrate the merits of Islam: the charity due every day in all its forms, the reward continued during sickness and travel, the merit of planting a tree, the balance between the rights of Allah, of oneself, and of one's family, and forgiveness illustrated by the case of the thirsty dog.

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The list of hadiths on Excellence and Merits of Islam

Authentic hadith Once a dog was moving around a well, and it was about to die from thirst. When a prostitute from Children of Israel saw it, she removed her shoe, fill Authentic hadith People were commanded to make (Tawāf around) the Ka‘bah the last thing they do, but an exception was made for the menstruating woman Authentic If a person falls ill or travels, he shall be credited with whatever good deeds he used to perform while being at home and in good health Authentic There was a man who, as far as I know, lived farther from the mosque than anyone else, and he never missed a prayer Authentic hadith When one of you stands up for offering voluntary prayer at night and finds it difficult to recite the Qur'an accurately, and he is unaware of what he Authentic hadith No Muslim plants a tree except that whatever is eaten from it will be counted for him as charity, and whatever is stolen from it will be counted as ch Authentic There is a charity to be given for each joint of the human body Authentic hadith When one of you feels drowsy during prayer, let him lie down till drowsiness goes away from him Authentic Indeed, the religion is easy. No one overburdens himself in the religion except that he will be overwhelmed by it. So, seek uprightness (be moderate) Authentic hadith The Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) made a bond of brotherhood between Salmān and Abu Ad-Dardā'. Salmān paid a visit to Abu Ad-D Authentic hadith O Allah, bless the early morning hours for my Ummah Authentic O people, verily Allah has removed the arrogance of jāhiliyyah from you and their boastfulness about their forefathers Authentic There is a charity to be given for each joint of the human body Authentic hadith Allah admits to Paradise any Muslim whose goodness is testified to by four people

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Mon 21 Jumada al-Awwal
الاثنين 21 جمادى الأولى

إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ وَمَلَٰٓئِكَتَهُۥ يُصَلُّونَ عَلَى ٱلنَّبِىِّ ۚ يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ صَلُّوا۟ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلِّمُوا۟ تَسْلِيمًا

God and His angels shower their blessings on the Prophet. O believers, you should also send your blessings on him, and salute him with a worthy greeting.

Al-Ahzab 33:56

Blessings on the Prophet ﷺ