Advice of the Prophet

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Companion of Prophet Muhammad , Khalid ibn El Waleed narrated the following:

A Bedouin came one day to the Prophet and said to him, "O, Messenger of God! I've come to ask you a few questions about the affairs of this life and the Hereafter. "

The Prophet responded Ask what you wish.

Bedouin: I'd like to be the most learned of men.
Prophet: Fear God, and you will be the most learned of men.

Bedouin: I wish to be the richest man in the world.
Prophet: Be contented, and you will be the richest man in the world.

Bedouin: I'd like to be the most just man.
Prophet: Desire for others what you desire for yourself, and you will be the most just of men.

Bedouin: I want to be the best of men.
Prophet: Do good to others and you will be the best of men.

Bedouin: I wish to be the most favored by God.
Prophet: Engage much in God's praise, and you will be most favored by Him.

Bedouin: I'd like to complete my faith.
Prophet: If you have good manners you will complete your faith.

Bedouin: I wish to be among those who do good.
Prophet: Adore God as if you see Him. If you don't see Him, Know that He sees you. In this way you will be among those who do good.

Bedouin: I wish to be obedient to God.
Prophet: If you observe God's commands you will be obedient.

Bedouin: I'd like to be free from all sins.
Prophet: Bathe yourself from impurity and you will be free from all sins.

Bedouin: I'd like to be raised on the Day of Judgment in the light.
Prophet: Don't wrong yourself or any other creature, and you will be raised on the Day of Judgment in the light.

Bedouin: I'd like God to bestow His mercy on me.
Prophet: If you have mercy on yourself and on others, God will grant you mercy on the Day of Judgment.

Bedouin: I'd like my sins to be very few.
Prophet: If you seek the forgiveness of God as much as you can, your sins will be very few.

Bedouin: I'd like to be the most honorable man.
Prophet: If you do not complain to any fellow creature, you will be the most honorable of men.

Bedouin: I'd like to be the strongest of men.
Prophet: If you put your trust in God, you will be the strongest of men.

Bedouin: I'd like to enlarge my provision.
Prophet: If you keep yourself pure, God will enlarge your provision.

Bedouin: I'd like to be loved by God and His messenger.
Prophet: If you love what God and His messenger love, you will be among their beloved ones.

Bedouin: I wish to be safe from God's wrath on the Day of Judgment.
Prophet: If you do not lose your temper with any of your fellow creatures, you will be safe from the wrath of God on the Day of Judgment.

Bedouin: I'd like my prayers to be responded.
Prophet: If you avoid forbidden actions your prayers will be responded.

Bedouin: I'd like God not to disgrace me on the Day of Judgment.
Prophet: If you guard your chastity, God will not disgrace you on the Day of Judgment.

Bedouin: I'd like God to provide me with a protective covering on the Day of Judgment.
Prophet: Do not uncover your fellow peoples faults, and God will provide you with a covering protection on the Day of Judgment.

Bedouin: What will save me from sins?
Prophet: Tears, humility and illness.

Bedouin: What are the best deeds in the eyes of God?
Prophet: Gentle manners, modesty and patience.

Bedouin: What are the worst evils in the eyes of God?
Prophet: Hot temper and miserliness.

Bedouin: What alleviates the wrath of God in this life and in the Hereafter?
Prophet: Concealed charity and kindness to relatives.

Bedouin: What extinguishes hell's fires on the Day of Judgment?
Prophet: Patience in adversity and misfortunes.

Imam El Mustaghfiri said: "I have never heard a tradition more comprehensive of the beauties of religion, and more beneficial than this hadith. It collects all the good things of Islam but not put to use." (Related by Imam Ibn Hambal)

NOTE: This is a widely quoted narration but according to some sources it does not have an "Isnad" (chain of narrators). Hadith scholars note that this is possibly a collection and compilation of the meanings of several well-known hadiths and reports.


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Older Comments:
HAFEEZ RAHMAN said:
Masha ALLAH , Great work
2017-11-19

RENE QUIJADA FROM CANADA said:
SubhanaAllah!!!!SuabhanaAllah!!!!!!How wonderful the kind of treasures these golden advices enclose.....Alabado sea nuestro altisimo padre Allah..S.W.T.A.) Amin
2014-11-21

A K M MOHIUDDIN FROM BANGLADESH said:
SuhanAllah. What a Hadith! Is not this one Hadith enough to convince one that Muhammad sallallahu alayhi wa sallam was a genuine Messenger of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala? What an amazing questioner!
2014-11-17

BABANDI A. GUMEL FROM U.K said:
You are certainly upon a sublime Character ie Prophet Muhammad
(S.A.W) as Allah mentioned in His Holy Book Al Quran.The Prophet
was asked what good attribute has been given to man and he
answered :Good conduct..Subhanallah what beautiful concise and
brief answer .This is why He said in another Hadith I have been
sent to perfect good conduct.Also He is reported to have said
What will be heaviest in the Balance (on the the Day Judgement)
He said it will be good conduct. Abu Huraira asked Rasululah
What is good conduct ? He said Keep tie of relationship with one
who cuts it off,forgive one who oppresses you,give (charity
gift) to one who deprives you.Now who can do that only true
believer who follows the teachings of our beloved Prophet of
Islam based on justice can do these. May Allah give us taufiq to
have the Akhalaq of the Prophet (S.A.W) who has perfect sublime
Character as Allah Himself praised him but effort is
required.They are attributes which will take people to Paradise
mainly which of course included the God Fear and Good manners.SO
we must be good examples for others to follow.
2014-11-17

JIL FROM UNITED STATES said:
If everyone on this earth followed these instructions, it would be paradise.
2010-02-22

SYED FROM USA said:
It is subhanallah the best and may Allah reward for your good work and keep it up.

Wassalaam
2010-02-22

SYED SHAHZAD ALI TIRMIZI FROM USA said:
I am so thankful to Allah Pak for bringing me into this world a Muslim, a day does not pass, unless, I thank Allah Pak for His beautiful Dunya we live & enjoy to the fullest. How unfortunate are those that cannot fathom the thought of being close to the Almight Allah Pak. One must enter with his/her whole heart in the remembrance of the AlMighty Allah Pak & he/she will find spiritual guidance from the AlMighty, Merciful & very kind Allah Pak. We all go through ups & downs in life, but if you sincerely, seek guidance, than seek from no other than the SOURCE (ALLAH PAK). I believe anyone can experience spiritual joy, so long as they involve Allah Pak. Saying beautiful things about Allah Pak takes the spirit to the highest level. May Allah Pak continue to give me guidance in becoming a better Muslim,always be kind & good to others. May Allah Pak guide & forgive us all Ameen.
2010-02-21

HABIB FROM AFGHANISTAN said:
great , this is a very comprehensive hadith and also very motivitional one.
2009-03-28

FAEL KHAYR FROM USA said:
Jazakumullah Khayran..I was checking authenticity and I found this..Hope u can read arabic http://www.islamweb.net/ver2/Fatwa/ShowFatwa.php?lang=A&Id=28262&Option=FatwaId
2009-03-09

ABU ADAM FROM HOLLAN said:
Salaam aleikoem

|Its beautiful, Can I get the saying in arabic from you. I'd like to ponder it more.

Djzak ALLAH Ghaira
aleikoem salaam
2009-02-27

UMMABRAHMAN FROM US said:
Concise and excellent narration. It's strike cord with me. Lately, i have been checking on a comprehensive yet summmary of my belief, now i got it. May Allah bless the one who put this up. Islamicity good job!
2009-02-26

IBRAHIM SIDDIQ FROM SAUDI ARABIA said:
This hadeeth and the advices in it should be
disseminated throughout several phases of our
lives. Firstly, it should be a mainstay in all
Muslim curricula at the earliest levels. Since
the age of distinction is suggested at 10 years
old since that is when the child is expected to
be more consistent with prayer, that might be a
good first phase.

Then the young Muslims entering puberty &
adolescence should be reminded with more focus on
their insight on the meanings of the advice in
their lives as they try to determine if, what,
and how they will practice their faith.

Finally, we adults could stand a healthy dose of
reminder of this wisdom to help us at times when
we just plain forget.

Allah guide us to practice of this faith as You
intended us to practice it.
2009-02-25

MIR MAHBOOB ALI FROM BANGLADESH said:
I do not consider myself capable of commenting on Hadiths, however, I would take this opportunity to laud the effort of "Islamicity" as through it I have come to know of such a beautiful comprehensive hadith.

My conviction that Islam provides all answers to a good life here and in hereafter has been greatly strengthened.
2009-02-23

MS FROM USA said:
Absolutely beautiful.
2009-02-22

YAKUBU USMAN FROM NIGERIA said:
Allahu akbar, The hadith has captured the very essence of Human existince on this temporal earth, the transition period and finally our soujourn to the permanent abode of the hereafter. May Allah grand us the grace to imbibe the teachings of this hadith so that we may be successful. (Amin)
2009-02-19

AHMAD FROM CANADA said:
I loved this narration, it touched me deeply. Truly, it's worthy of printing and pasting on a wall to look at each day to supplement very positive feelings towards one's life and afterlife. Inshallah.

Thanks for the post, JazakumAllahuKhayr
2009-02-19

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Ma Assalam
2009-02-18

TEARS FROM USA said:
Asalamolakom

"Allah The Greatest".
Very spiritual an true.Thank you for this article.

Wasalaam
2009-02-14

NAJA'ATU ABBA AHMED FROM NIGERIA said:
May ALLAH's Peace and Blessings be upon HIS noble Messenger Muhammad.
2009-02-13

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2009-02-10

BABANDI A. GUMEL FROM USA said:
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2009-02-10

HALIMA KOKO FROM NIGERIA said:
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2009-02-09

EISA FROM ASIA PACIFIC said:
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2009-02-09

DAWUD FROM NIGERIA said:
What a noble advice from the noble prophet.May Allah SWT bless Muhammad SAW and his progeny.
2009-02-07

SALEEMA MOKGELE FROM SOUTH AFRICA said:
SALAAM,THIS IS REALLY GOOD KEEP ON SPREADING THE WORD OF ALLAH, MAY ALLAH BLESS YOU SO THAT YOU WILL BE ONE OF THE DWELLERS OF PARADISE
2009-02-07

KAMRUL FROM USA said:
thank you-I have been looking for this
2009-02-07

AKHLAQ FROM UK said:
Beautiful advice
2009-02-06