Hadiths on Virtues and Manners

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751 explained prophetic hadiths on "Virtues and Manners": Arabic text, translation, explanation and lessons, with authenticity grade and references.

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975 hadiths are grouped here in 5 subcategories: Virtues, Jurisprudence of Ethics, Shariah-approved Manners, Jurisprudence of Supplications and Remembrance of Allah, along with Heart-Softeners and Sermons. The hadiths of the category deal with concrete daily matters: licking the fingers after eating, the gold ring, the prohibition of silk, love for one's brother, and the regard due to the people of the Prophet's house (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him).

Updated on 24 September 2026 at 12:34 AM

The list of hadiths on Virtues and Manners

Authentic hadith If a man says: People are ruined, he himself will be the most ruined among them all Authentic hadith When two people insult each other, the one who started will be the sinner until the oppressed exceeds the limits Authentic hadith If you pursue the faults of the Muslims, you will surely corrupt them, or you will nearly corrupt them Authentic hadith A man was brought to him, and it was said: This is so-and-so, and his beard is dripping with wine. Thereupon he said: We have been prohibited from spy Authentic hadith It is unlawful for a Muslim to abandon his brother for more than three (days); so whoever abandons more than three then dies will enter the Hellfire Authentic hadith Whoever incites a woman against her husband or a slave against his master is not one of us Authentic hadith Whoever forsakes his brother for a year is like shedding his blood Authentic Verily, the devil has lost hope of being worshiped by those who engage in prayer in the Arabian Peninsula, but has not lost hope of sowing dissension Authentic hadith Bear in mind, O Abu Mas‘ūd, that Allah has more power over you than you have over this boy. I said: I will never beat a slave ever again Authentic Verily, Allah tortures those who torture people in this world Authentic hadith Whoever beats his slave boy or slaps him for something that he has not done, then the expiation for that is to set him free Authentic hadith Why do you sit in pathways? Avoid sitting in pathways Authentic hadith The son of Adam has been destined his share of fornication, which he will inevitably acquire. The eyes fornicate by looking, the ears fornicate by lis Authentic hadith The first to be judged on the Day of Judgment is a man who was martyred. He will be brought and Allah will remind him of His favor [upon him], which h Authentic hadith What do you think of a man who does a good deed and people praise him for it? He said: That is instant good news for the believer Authentic hadith The sanctity of the wives of the Mujāhids for those who stay behind is like the sanctity of their own mothers Authentic I asked the Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) about the sudden glance, and he commanded me to avert my gaze Authentic There are two types of the dwellers of Hellfire whom I have not seen: people with whips like the tails of cows with which they beat people, and women Authentic A man must not look at another man's ‘Awrah (must-cover body part), nor must a woman look at another woman's ‘Awrah Authentic The Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) forbade qaza‘ (shaving part of one's head and leaving other parts unshaven) Authentic hadith Cover the vessels, fasten the waterskins, close the doors, and extinguish the lamps, for, indeed, the devil does not loosen waterskins, nor open doors Authentic hadith Do not keep the fire burning in your homes when you go to bed Authentic hadith O people, he who knows about something, let him say it. And he who does not know should say: Allah knows best. It is part and parcel of knowledge that Authentic hadith The Messenger of Allah (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) forbade that a man wears his shoes while standing Authentic We were with ‘Umar, and he said: "We were forbidden from the affectation Authentic hadith The bell is the musical instrument of the Satan Authentic hadith O Allah, I ask You for its good and the good of what is in it and the good of the purpose for which it was sent; and I seek Your refuge from its evil Authentic hadith The wind is from the blessings of Allah. It brings mercy, and it brings punishment. When you see it, do not swear at it, but ask Allah for its goodnes Authentic hadith Do not curse the rooster, for indeed it awakens (people) for prayer Authentic hadith Do not curse the fever, for it removes the sins of the children of Adam the same way the bellows remove the impurities of iron Authentic hadith Do not call a hypocrite a master, for if he is a master, you will have angered your Almighty Lord
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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