When a Person Seeks Something, He Should Ask For It Simply and Not Flatter!

When a Person Seeks Something, 

He Should Ask For It Simply and Not Flatter!

Imaam Bukhaari rahimahullah

Chapter 336:


779. (ATH 181) 'Abdullah said: "When one of you seeks something, he should ask for it simply. He will have what is decreed for him. None of you should go to your companion and then flatter him and thus break his back."



780. Abu 'Azza Yasar b. 'Abdullah al-Hudhali said: "The Prophet (صلي الله عليه وسلم) said, 'When Allah wants a slave to die in a particular land, He makes a need for him to be there.' "


Source: Al-Adab Al-Mufrad. A Code For Everyday Livings: THE EXAMPLE OF THE EARLY MUSLIMS. Imaam Bukhaari rahimahullah. {Book, Chapter: 336. Page: 153-154}.

A Man Saying, "Laa: Wa Abika, No: By Your Father"!

A Man Saying, "Laa: Wa Abika,

 No: By Your Father"!

Imaam Bukhaari rahimahullah

Chapter 335: A Man Saying, "Laa: Wa Abika, No: By Your Father"


778.  Abu Hurayra said: "A man came to the Messenger of Allah (صلي الله عليه وسلم) and said, 'Messenger of Allah, which sadaqa has the best reward?' He answered, 'Wa abika. By your father, you will learn of it. 'It is that you give sadaqa while you are healthy and avaricious, fearful of poverty and desirous of wealth. You should not delay it until you are at the point of death and then say, "This much is for so-and-so. This much is for so-and-so when it already belongs to so-and-so." ' "


Source: Al-Adab Al-Mufrad. A Code For Everyday Livings: THE EXAMPLE OF THE EARLY MUSLIMS. Imaam Bukhaari rahimahullah. {Book, Chapter: 335. Page: 153}.

ONE MAY NOT ACCEPT GIFTS IF IT LEADS TO HATRED!

ONE MAY NOT ACCEPT GIFTS IF

 IT LEADS TO HATRED!

Imaam Bukhaari rahimahullah

Chapter 270: One May Not Accept Gifts if it Leads to Hatred

596.   Abu Hurayra said: "A man from the Banu Fazaara gave a she-camel to the Prophet  (صلي الله عليه وسلم) and he gave him something in exchange for it. That angered the man and I heard the Prophet  (صلي الله عليه وسلم) say on the minbar, 'One of you gives a gift and I give him something I have in exchange and then he becomes angry. By Allah, after this year, I will never accept a gift from any Arab except from the Quraysh, the Ansaar, a Thaqafi or a Dawsi." *

*Because he knew their good nature, that they do not send presents in expectation of getting more in return.


Source: Al-Adab Al-Mufrad. A Code For Everyday Livings: THE EXAMPLE OF THE EARLY MUSLIMS. Imaam Bukhaari rahimahullah. {Book: Chapter 270: Page: 114}.

Hospitality Is For Three Days!

Hospitality Is For Three Days!

Imaam Bukhaari -rahimahullah-

Chapter 312: Hospitality Is For Three Days

742.   Abu Hurayra said: "The Messenger of Allah (صلي الله عليه وسلم) said, 'Hospitality is for three days. Whatever is more than that is sadaqa.' "


Source: Al-Adab Al-Mufrad. A Code For Everyday Livings: THE EXAMPLE OF THE EARLY MUSLIMS. Imaam Bukhaari rahimahullah. {Book, Chapter: 312. Page: 145}.

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WHAT A MAN DOES IN HIS HOUSE!

WHAT A MAN DOES IN HIS HOUSE!

Imaam Bukhaari -rahimahullah-.

Chapter 247: What a Man Does in His House

538. al-Aswad said: "I asked 'A'isha, may Allah be pleased with her, 'What did the Prophet (صلي الله عليه وسلم) do when he was with his family?' She said, 'He would do household tasks for his family and when it was time for the prayer, he would go out.' "


539. 'Urwa b. az-Zubayr said: "I asked 'A'isha, May Allah be pleased with her, 'What did the Prophet (صلي الله عليه وسلم) do in his house?' She said, 'He mended his sandals and worked as any man works in his house.' "


540. 'Urwa b. az-Zubayr said: "I asked 'A'isha, 'What did the Prophet (صلي الله عليه وسلم) do in his house?' She said, 'He did what any one of you would do in his house. He mended sandals and patched clothing and stitched.' "


541. 'Amra said: " 'A'isha, may Allah be pleased with her, was asked, 'What did the Messenger of Allah (صلي الله عليه وسلم) do in his house?' She said, 'He was a man like other men - he removed the fleas from his garment and milked his sheep.' "


Source: Al-Adab Al-Mufrad. A Code For Everyday Livings: THE EXAMPLE OF THE EARLY MUSLIMS. Imaam Bukhaari rahimahullah. {Book: Chapter 247: Page: 103}.

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EXTRAVAGANCE IN PROPERTY!

EXTRAVAGANCE IN PROPERTY!

Imaam Bukhaari -rahimahullah-

Chapter 207: Extravagance in Property

442.   Abu Hurayra said: "The Messenger of Allah (صلي الله عليه وسلم) said, 'Allah is pleased with you about three things and He is angry with you about three things. He is pleased that you worship Him, not associating anything with Him, that you all take hold of the rope of Allah and that you are sincere to those that Allah has put in authority over you. He dislikes you engaging in idle talk, asking too many questions and squandering wealth.' "

443.   (ATH 103) Ibn 'Abbaas commented about the words of Allah, the Mighty and Exalted: "Whatever you spend, He will replace and He  is the best of Providers' (34: 39), '(whatever you spend) without extravagance or stinginess.' "


Source: Al-Adab Al-Mufrad. A Code For Everyday Livings: THE EXAMPLE OF THE EARLY MUSLIMS. Imaam Bukhaari rahimahullah. {Book: Chapter 207: Page: 84}.


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