Hadiths on Religious Obligations

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6 explained prophetic hadiths on "Religious Obligations": Arabic text, translation, explanation and lessons, with authenticity grade and references.

Short answer

The chapter of inheritance gathers 7 hadiths divided into 5 subcategories: the conditions of inheritance, the cases that bar from it (3 reports), the male relatives known as Al-'Asabah (Agnates), namely the children of the deceased or his relatives on the father's side, the inheritance shares of blood relatives (Mirath Dhawy Al-Arham), and that of the embryo (Mirath Al-Haml). Each section brings the prophetic text on its subject. The whole covers the conditions required to inherit, the impediments, and the various groups of heirs.

Updated on 24 September 2026 at 12:34 AM

The list of hadiths on Religious Obligations

Authentic hadith My heirs should not take a dinar or dirham. Whatever I leave behind, excluding the provision for my wives and my employees, should be spent in charity Authentic Give the prescribed shares (of inheritance) to those who are entitled to them, and whatever remains goes to the nearest male relative Authentic hadith A Muslim cannot inherit from a disbeliever nor can a disbeliever inherit from a Muslim Good hadith People of two different religions do not inherit from one another Good hadith If anyone leaves behind a debt or a helpless family, I shall be responsible. But if anyone leaves wealth, it goes to his heirs. I am the heir of him w Authentic hadith A newborn who cries after birth is entitled to inheritance

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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