Hadith -- Do not ask for death

Narrated Sa'd bin Ubaid:

the Messenger of Allah (salAllahu alayhi wa sallam) said:

"None of you should long for death, for if he is a good man, he may increase his good deeds, and if he is an evil-doer, he may stop the evil deeds and repent."

[Sahih Bukhari - Book 90 - Hadith 341]

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Prophetic (PBUH) Commentary on the Qur'an

Narrated Abu Huraira (Radi-Allahu 'anhu):

Allah's Apostle (Sallallahu 'Alaihi Wa Sallam) said, "When the Imam says: 'Ghair-il-Maghdubi 'Alaihim Walad-Dallin (i.e. not the path of those who earn Your Anger, nor the path of those who went astray (1.7)), then you must say, 'Ameen', for if one's utterance of 'Ameen' coincides with that of the angels, then his past sins will be forgiven."

Bukhari Vol. 6 : No. 2

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Hadith -- Safa and Marwa

Narrated 'Asim bin Sulaiman (Radi-Allahu 'anhu):

I asked Anas bin Malik about Safa and Marwa. Anas replied, "We used to consider (i.e. going around) them a custom of the Pre-islamic period of Ignorance, so when Islam came, we gave up going around them. Then Allah revealed" "Verily, Safa and Marwa (i.e. two mountains at Makkah) are among the Symbols of Allah. So it is not harmful of those who perform the Hajj of the House (of Allah) or perform the 'Umra to ambulate (Tawaf) between them." (2.158)

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Hadith -- Do not enter houses from back

Narrated Al-Bara (Radi-Allahu 'anhu):

In the Pre-lslamic Period when the people assumed Ihram, they would enter their houses from the back. So Allah revealed:--

"And it is not righteousness that you enter houses from the back, but the righteous man is he who fears Allah, obeys His Orders and keeps away from what He has forbidden. So enter houses through their doors." (2.189)

Bukhari Vol. 6 : No. 39

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Hadith -- Prophetic (PBUH) Commentary on the Qur'an

Narrated Ibn 'Abbas (Radi-Allahu 'anhu):

'Ukaz, Mijanna and Dhul-Majaz were markets during the Pre-islamic Period. They (i.e. Muslims) considered it a sin to trade there during the Hajj time (i.e. season), so this Verse was revealed:-- "There is no harm for you if you seek of the Bounty of your Lord during the Hajj season." (2.198)

Bukhari Vol. 6 : No. 44

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Hadith -- What Allah swt has prepared for His righteous slaves

Narrated Abu Huraira (Radhi-Allah-hu 'anhu):

The Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wa sallam) said:

"Allah said, "I have prepared for My righteous slaves (such excellent things) as no eye has ever seen, nor an ear has ever heard nor a human heart can ever think of.' "

[Sahih Bukhari - Book #93 - Hadith #589]

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Hadith -- Spend (in charity) of that which you love

Narrated Anas bin Malik (Radi-Allahu 'anhu):

Out of all the Ansar, living in Medina, Abu Talha had the largest number of (date palm trees) gardens, and the most beloved of his property to him was Bairuha garden which was standing opposite the Mosque (of the Prophet). Allah's Apostle (Sallallahu 'Alaihi Wa Sallam) used to enter it and drink of its good water. When the Verse:--"By no means shall you attain righteousness unless you spend (in charity) of that which you love." (3.92) Abu Talha got up and said, "O Allah's Apostle, Allah says:--"By no means shall you attain righteousness unless you spend (in charity) of that which you love." (3.92) and the most beloved of my property to me is the Bairuha garden, so I give it (as a charitable gift) in Allah's Cause and hope to receive good out of it, and to have it stored for me with Allah. So, O Allah's Apostle! Dispose it of (i.e. utilize it) in the way Allah orders you (to dispose it of)." Allah's Apostle (Sallallahu 'Alaihi Wa Sallam) said, "Bravo! That is a fruitful property! That is a fruitful property! I have heard what you have said and I think that you should distribute that (garden) amongst your relatives." The Abu Talha distributed that garden amongst his relatives and his cousins.

Bukhari Vol. 6 : No. 76

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