1) Retaliation (on the Day of Judgement)
باب قِصَاصِ الْمَظَالِمِ
And the Statement of Allah تعالى: "Consider not that Allah is unaware of that which the Zalimun do... Certainly Allah is All-Mighty, All-Able of Retribution." (14:42-47)
وَالْغَصْبِ وَقَوْلِ اللَّهِ تَعَالَى وَلَا تَحْسَبَنَّ اللَّهَ غَافِلًا عَمَّا يَعْمَلُ الظَّالِمُونَ ...
2440
Retaliation (on the Day of Judgement)
Narrated by Abu Sa`id Al-Khudri
حَدَّثَنَا إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، أَخْبَرَنَا مُعَاذُ بْنُ هِشَامٍ، ...
When the believers pass safely over Hell, they will be stopped at a bridge between Hell and Paradise where they will retaliate upon each other for injustices done among them in the world. When they are purified, they will be admitted into Paradise.
How to Apply This in Life
Apply this Hadith by settling wrongs, apologizing, and restoring rights in this world before the final reckoning.
Reference :
Sahih al-Bukhari 2440
In-book reference :
Book 46, Hadith 1
USC-MSA web (English) reference :
Vol. 3, Book 43, Hadith 620
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2) The Statement of Allah تعالى: "... No doubt! The curse of Allah is on the Zalimun."
بَابُ قَوْلِ اللَّهِ تَعَالَى: {أَلاَ لَعْنَةُ اللَّهِ عَلَى الظَّالِمِينَ}
2441
The Statement of Allah تعالى: "... No doubt! The curse of Allah is on the Zalimun."
Narrated by Safwan bin Muhriz Al-Mazini
حَدَّثَنَا مُوسَى بْنُ إِسْمَاعِيلَ، حَدَّثَنَا هَمَّامٌ، ...
Ibn `Umar narrated that Allah will bring a believer near, screen him, and forgive his sins, while the witnesses will say about the disbelievers and hypocrites: these are the people who lied against their Lord, and the curse of Allah is on the wrongdoers.
How to Apply This in Life
Apply this Hadith by fearing ظلم in every form and hoping for Allah’s concealment only through repentance and truthfulness.
Reference :
Sahih al-Bukhari 2441
In-book reference :
Book 46, Hadith 2
USC-MSA web (English) reference :
Vol. 3, Book 43, Hadith 621
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3) A Muslim should not oppress another Muslim
باب لاَ يَظْلِمُ الْمُسْلِمُ الْمُسْلِمَ وَلاَ يُسْلِمُهُ
2442
A Muslim should not oppress another Muslim
Narrated by `Abdullah bin `Umar
حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ بُكَيْرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا اللَّيْثُ، ...
A Muslim is the brother of another Muslim, so he should not oppress him nor hand him over to an oppressor. Whoever fulfills the need of his brother, Allah will fulfill his need.
How to Apply This in Life
Apply this Hadith by refusing to wrong, abandon, expose, or betray fellow Muslims in their time of need.
Reference :
Sahih al-Bukhari 2442
In-book reference :
Book 46, Hadith 3
USC-MSA web (English) reference :
Vol. 3, Book 43, Hadith 622
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4) Help your brother
باب أَعِنْ أَخَاكَ ظَالِمًا أَوْ مَظْلُومًا
2443
Help your brother (1)
Narrated by Anas bin Malik
حَدَّثَنَا عُثْمَانُ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا هُشَيْمٌ، ...
Allah's Messenger said, "Help your brother, whether he is an oppressor or he is an oppressed one."
How to Apply This in Life
Apply this Hadith by supporting the oppressed and restraining the oppressor from wrongdoing.
Reference :
Sahih al-Bukhari 2443
In-book reference :
Book 46, Hadith 4
USC-MSA web (English) reference :
Vol. 3, Book 43, Hadith 623
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2444
Help your brother (2)
Narrated by Anas
حَدَّثَنَا مُسَدَّدٌ، حَدَّثَنَا مُعْتَمِرٌ، عَنْ حُمَيْدٍ، ...
When asked how to help an oppressor, the Prophet said: by preventing him from oppressing others.
How to Apply This in Life
Apply this Hadith by understanding that true loyalty includes stopping someone you love from committing injustice.
Reference :
Sahih al-Bukhari 2444
In-book reference :
Book 46, Hadith 5
USC-MSA web (English) reference :
Vol. 3, Book 43, Hadith 624
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5) To help the oppressed
باب نَصْرِ الْمَظْلُومِ
2445
To help the oppressed (1)
Narrated by Muawiya bin Suwaid
حَدَّثَنَا سَعِيدُ بْنُ الرَّبِيعِ، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، ...
Al-Bara' said that the Prophet ordered seven things, including helping the oppressed.
How to Apply This in Life
Apply this Hadith by making support for the oppressed part of daily Muslim character, not an optional extra.
Reference :
Sahih al-Bukhari 2445
In-book reference :
Book 46, Hadith 6
USC-MSA web (English) reference :
Vol. 3, Book 43, Hadith 625
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2446
To help the oppressed (2)
Narrated by Abu Musa
حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْعَلاَءِ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو أُسَامَةَ، ...
A believer to another believer is like a building whose parts support one another.
How to Apply This in Life
Apply this Hadith by strengthening others with your words, help, protection, and moral support.
Reference :
Sahih al-Bukhari 2446
In-book reference :
Book 46, Hadith 7
USC-MSA web (English) reference :
Vol. 3, Book 43, Hadith 626
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6) To retaliate upon an oppressor
بَابُ الاِنْتِصَارِ مِنَ الظَّالِمِ
As is referred to in this Statement of Allah: "Allah does not like that the evil should be uttered in public except by him who has been wronged..." (4:148), and "those who, when oppressive wrong is done to them, take revenge." (42:39)
لِقَوْلِهِ جَلَّ ذِكْرُهُ: {لاَ يُحِبُّ اللَّهُ الْجَهْرَ بِالسُّوءِ ...} {وَالَّذِينَ إِذَا أَصَابَهُمُ الْبَغْيُ هُمْ يَنْتَصِرُونَ}.
7) Forgiveness granted by the oppressed person
بَابُ عَفْوِ الْمَظْلُومِ
As is referred to by the Statement of Allah: "Whether you disclose a good deed or conceal it or pardon an evil..." (4:149) and "whoever forgives and makes reconciliation, his reward is with Allah..." (42:40-44).
لِقَوْلِهِ تَعَالَى: {إِنْ تُبْدُوا خَيْرًا أَوْ تُخْفُوهُ أَوْ تَعْفُوا عَنْ سُوءٍ ...}.
8) Az-Zulm (oppression) will be a darkness
باب الظُّلْمُ ظُلُمَاتٌ يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ
2447
Az-Zulm (oppression) will be a darkness
Narrated by Ibn `Umar
حَدَّثَنَا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ يُونُسَ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْعَزِيزِ الْمَاجِشُونُ، ...
The Prophet said, "Oppression will be a darkness on the Day of Resurrection."
How to Apply This in Life
Apply this Hadith by fearing ظلم in speech, property, power, relationships, and judgment.
Reference :
Sahih al-Bukhari 2447
In-book reference :
Book 46, Hadith 8
USC-MSA web (English) reference :
Vol. 3, Book 43, Hadith 627
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9) The curse of the oppressed
باب الاِتِّقَاءِ وَالْحَذَرِ مِنْ دَعْوَةِ الْمَظْلُومِ
2448
The curse of the oppressed
Narrated by Ibn `Abbas
حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ مُوسَى، حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ، ...
The Prophet sent Mu`adh to Yemen and said, "Be afraid of the invocation of the oppressed, for there is no screen between it and Allah."
How to Apply This in Life
Apply this Hadith by fearing the dua of anyone you wrong, even if they appear weak or voiceless.
Reference :
Sahih al-Bukhari 2448
In-book reference :
Book 46, Hadith 9
USC-MSA web (English) reference :
Vol. 3, Book 43, Hadith 628
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10) If the oppressed one forgives the oppressor
باب مَنْ كَانَتْ لَهُ مَظْلَمَةٌ عِنْدَ الرَّجُلِ فَحَلَّلَهَا لَهُ، هَلْ يُبَيِّنُ مَظْلَمَتَهُ
2449
If the oppressed one forgives the oppressor
Narrated by Abu Huraira
حَدَّثَنَا آدَمُ بْنُ أَبِي إِيَاسٍ، حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ أَبِي ذِئْبٍ، ...
Whoever has oppressed another person concerning his reputation or anything else should ask him to forgive him before the Day of Resurrection, when there will be no money, only good deeds and sins transferred.
How to Apply This in Life
Apply this Hadith by seeking pardon from people you wronged before the account becomes only in hasanat and sins.
Reference :
Sahih al-Bukhari 2449
In-book reference :
Book 46, Hadith 10
USC-MSA web (English) reference :
Vol. 3, Book 43, Hadith 629
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11) If the oppressed person forgives the oppressor, he has no right to back out
باب إِذَا حَلَّلَهُ مِنْ ظُلْمِهِ فَلاَ رُجُوعَ فِيهِ
2450
If the oppressed person forgives the oppressor, he has no right to back out
Narrated by Aisha
حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدٌ، أَخْبَرَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ، ...
Regarding the verse about a wife fearing cruelty or desertion from her husband, she may give up some of her rights so he does not divorce her. The verse was revealed about that.
How to Apply This in Life
Apply this Hadith by honoring lawful settlements and waivers once sincerely agreed.
Reference :
Sahih al-Bukhari 2450
In-book reference :
Book 46, Hadith 11
USC-MSA web (English) reference :
Vol. 3, Book 43, Hadith 630
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12) If a person allows another to have his right
باب إِذَا أَذِنَ لَهُ أَوْ أَحَلَّهُ وَلَمْ يُبَيِّنْ كَمْ هُوَ
2451
If a person allows another to have his right
Narrated by Sahl bin Sa`d As-Sa`idi
حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ يُوسُفَ، أَخْبَرَنَا مَالِكٌ، ...
A drink was brought to the Prophet. A boy sat on his right and old men on his left. The Prophet asked the boy if he would allow him to give it to the elders, but the boy refused, so the Prophet gave it to the boy.
How to Apply This in Life
Apply this Hadith by respecting personal rights and not overriding them without permission, even when courtesy is involved.
Reference :
Sahih al-Bukhari 2451
In-book reference :
Book 46, Hadith 12
USC-MSA web (English) reference :
Vol. 3, Book 43, Hadith 631
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13) The sin of him who usurps the land of others
باب إِثْمِ مَنْ ظَلَمَ شَيْئًا مِنَ الأَرْضِ
2452
The sin of him who usurps the land of others (1)
Narrated by Sa`id bin Zaid
حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو الْيَمَانِ، أَخْبَرَنَا شُعَيْبٌ، ...
Whoever usurps the land of somebody unjustly, his neck will be encircled with it down the seven earths on the Day of Resurrection.
How to Apply This in Life
Apply this Hadith by never seizing land, boundaries, or property rights unjustly, even in the smallest measure.
Reference :
Sahih al-Bukhari 2452
In-book reference :
Book 46, Hadith 13
USC-MSA web (English) reference :
Vol. 3, Book 43, Hadith 632
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2453
The sin of him who usurps the land of others (2)
Narrated by Abu Salama
حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو مَعْمَرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْوَارِثِ، ...
Aisha told Abu Salama to avoid taking land unjustly, for the Prophet said whoever usurps even one span of land will be encircled with it down the seven earths.
How to Apply This in Life
Apply this Hadith by taking disputes over land and boundaries with extreme seriousness.
Reference :
Sahih al-Bukhari 2453
In-book reference :
Book 46, Hadith 14
USC-MSA web (English) reference :
Vol. 3, Book 43, Hadith 633
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2454
The sin of him who usurps the land of others (3)
Narrated by Salim's father (`Abdullah)
حَدَّثَنَا مُسْلِمُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ الْمُبَارَكِ، ...
Whoever takes a piece of land of others unjustly will sink down the seven earths on the Day of Resurrection.
How to Apply This in Life
Apply this Hadith by refusing to benefit from stolen or encroached land, however small.
Reference :
Sahih al-Bukhari 2454
In-book reference :
Book 46, Hadith 15
USC-MSA web (English) reference :
Vol. 3, Book 43, Hadith 634
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14) If somebody allows another to do something
باب إِذَا أَذِنَ إِنْسَانٌ لآخَرَ شَيْئًا جَازَ
2455
If somebody allows another to do something (1)
Narrated by Jabala
حَدَّثَنَا حَفْصُ بْنُ عُمَرَ، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ جَبَلَةَ، ...
Ibn `Umar used to remind people that the Prophet forbade eating two dates at a time unless one takes permission from one's companion.
How to Apply This in Life
Apply this Hadith by seeking permission in shared food and shared rights instead of assuming entitlement.
Reference :
Sahih al-Bukhari 2455
In-book reference :
Book 46, Hadith 16
USC-MSA web (English) reference :
Vol. 3, Book 43, Hadith 635
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2456
If somebody allows another to do something (2)
Narrated by Abu Mas`ud
حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو النُّعْمَانِ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو عَوَانَةَ، ...
A man followed the Prophet to a meal though he had not been invited. The Prophet asked the host if he allowed him to share the meal, and he said yes.
How to Apply This in Life
Apply this Hadith by recognizing the host's right and asking permission rather than imposing.
Reference :
Sahih al-Bukhari 2456
In-book reference :
Book 46, Hadith 17
USC-MSA web (English) reference :
Vol. 3, Book 43, Hadith 636
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15) The Statement of Allah تعالى: "Yet he is the most quarrelsome of the opponents..."
باب قَوْلِ اللَّهِ تَعَالَى {وَهُوَ أَلَدُّ الْخِصَامِ}
2457
The Statement of Allah تعالى: "Yet he is the most quarrelsome of the opponents..."
Narrated by `Aisha
حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو عَاصِمٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ جُرَيْجٍ، ...
The Prophet said, 'The most hated person in the sight of Allah is the most quarrelsome person.'
How to Apply This in Life
Apply this Hadith by avoiding argument for ego, domination, and endless hostility.
Reference :
Sahih al-Bukhari 2457
In-book reference :
Book 46, Hadith 18
USC-MSA web (English) reference :
Vol. 3, Book 43, Hadith 637
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16) The sin of a man who quarrels unjustly
باب إِثْمِ مَنْ خَاصَمَ فِي بَاطِلٍ وَهْوَ يَعْلَمُهُ
2458
The sin of a man who quarrels unjustly
Narrated by Um Salama
حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْعَزِيزِ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، ...
The Prophet heard people quarreling and said he is only human; perhaps one may present his case more eloquently so he may judge for him wrongly. Whoever gets the right of another Muslim by such a judgment receives only a portion of Fire.
How to Apply This in Life
Apply this Hadith by never using eloquence, manipulation, or legal skill to seize what is not yours.
Reference :
Sahih al-Bukhari 2458
In-book reference :
Book 46, Hadith 19
USC-MSA web (English) reference :
Vol. 3, Book 43, Hadith 638
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17) The person who behaves impudently
باب إِذَا خَاصَمَ فَجَرَ
2459
The person who behaves impudently
Narrated by `Abdullah bin `Amr
حَدَّثَنَا بِشْرُ بْنُ خَالِدٍ، أَخْبَرَنَا مُحَمَّدٌ، ...
The Prophet said that among the signs of hypocrisy is that when a person quarrels, he behaves in an evil and insulting manner.
How to Apply This in Life
Apply this Hadith by keeping adab, truth, and restraint even when angry in disputes.
Reference :
Sahih al-Bukhari 2459
In-book reference :
Book 46, Hadith 20
USC-MSA web (English) reference :
Vol. 3, Book 43, Hadith 639
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18) The retaliation of the oppressed person
باب قِصَاصِ الْمَظْلُومِ إِذَا وَجَدَ مَالَ ظَالِمِهِ
Ibn Sirin said, "The oppressed person can take what is equal to the amount taken by the oppressor." He then recited: "And if you punish, then punish with the like of that with which you were afflicted..." (16:126)
وَقَالَ ابْنُ سِيرِينَ يُقَاصُّهُ وَقَرَأَ: {وَإِنْ عَاقَبْتُمْ فَعَاقِبُوا بِمِثْلِ مَا عُوقِبْتُمْ بِهِ}.
2460
The retaliation of the oppressed person (1)
Narrated by Aisha
حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو الْيَمَانِ، أَخْبَرَنَا شُعَيْبٌ، ...
Hind bint `Utba said Abu Sufyan was miserly. The Prophet told her there was no harm in taking reasonably from his wealth to feed herself and her children.
How to Apply This in Life
Apply this Hadith by taking only what is justly due in cases of denied maintenance, and only within known limits.
Reference :
Sahih al-Bukhari 2460
In-book reference :
Book 46, Hadith 21
USC-MSA web (English) reference :
Vol. 3, Book 43, Hadith 640
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2461
The retaliation of the oppressed person (2)
Narrated by `Uqba bin 'Amir
حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ يُوسُفَ، حَدَّثَنَا اللَّيْثُ، ...
The Prophet told his companions that if people do not honor the right of a guest, then they may take from them the right of the guest.
How to Apply This in Life
Apply this Hadith by knowing that rights denied may be restored, but only with justice and within lawful bounds.
Reference :
Sahih al-Bukhari 2461
In-book reference :
Book 46, Hadith 22
USC-MSA web (English) reference :
Vol. 3, Book 43, Hadith 641
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19) About sheds
باب مَا جَاءَ فِي السَّقَائِفِ
The Prophet ﷺ along with his companions sat in the shed of Bani Sa'ida.
وَجَلَسَ النَّبِيُّ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ وَأَصْحَابُهُ فِي سَقِيفَةِ بَنِي سَاعِدَةَ.
2462
About sheds
Narrated by `Umar
حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ سُلَيْمَانَ، ...
When the Prophet died, the Ansar gathered in the shed of Bani Sa`ida, and `Umar went there with Abu Bakr.
How to Apply This in Life
Apply this Hadith by understanding how public gathering spaces can become places of serious communal decision.
Reference :
Sahih al-Bukhari 2462
In-book reference :
Book 46, Hadith 23
USC-MSA web (English) reference :
Vol. 3, Book 43, Hadith 642
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20) Not to prevent a neighbour from fixing a peg
باب لاَ يَمْنَعُ جَارٌ جَارَهُ أَنْ يَغْرِزَ خَشَبَهُ فِي جِدَارِهِ
2463
Not to prevent a neighbour from fixing a peg
Narrated by Al-Araj from Abu Huraira
حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ مَسْلَمَةَ، عَنْ مَالِكٍ، ...
Allah's Messenger said, 'No one should prevent his neighbor from fixing a wooden peg in his wall.'
How to Apply This in Life
Apply this Hadith by facilitating reasonable neighborly benefit and not blocking others out of stubbornness.
Reference :
Sahih al-Bukhari 2463
In-book reference :
Book 46, Hadith 24
USC-MSA web (English) reference :
Vol. 3, Book 43, Hadith 643
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21) Spilling wine on the way
باب صَبِّ الْخَمْرِ فِي الطَّرِيقِ
2464
Spilling wine on the way
Narrated by Anas
حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الرَّحِيمِ أَبُو يَحْيَى، ...
When wine was prohibited, Abu Talha ordered it to be spilled, and it flowed in the streets of Medina.
How to Apply This in Life
Apply this Hadith by obeying Allah’s command immediately when something unlawful becomes clear.
Reference :
Sahih al-Bukhari 2464
In-book reference :
Book 46, Hadith 25
USC-MSA web (English) reference :
Vol. 3, Book 43, Hadith 644
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22) Open courtyards of houses and sitting on the ways
باب أَفْنِيَةِ الدُّورِ وَالْجُلُوسِ فِيهَا وَالْجُلُوسِ عَلَى الصُّعُدَاتِ
Narrated 'Aishah: Abu Bakr built a mosque in front of his house and used to pray and recite Qur'an there.
وَقَالَتْ عَائِشَةُ فَابْتَنَى أَبُو بَكْرٍ مَسْجِدًا بِفِنَاءِ دَارِهِ ...
2465
Open courtyards of houses and sitting on the ways
Narrated by Abu Sa`id Al-Khudri
حَدَّثَنَا مُعَاذُ بْنُ فَضَالَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو عُمَرَ، ...
The Prophet said, 'Beware! Avoid sitting on the roads.' When people said they had to, he said: give the road its rights, including lowering the gaze, not harming others, returning greetings, enjoining good and forbidding evil.
How to Apply This in Life
Apply this Hadith by treating public space as a place of rights, restraint, and ethics.
Reference :
Sahih al-Bukhari 2465
In-book reference :
Book 46, Hadith 26
USC-MSA web (English) reference :
Vol. 3, Book 43, Hadith 645
Scheme :
(deprecated numbering scheme)
23) The digging of wells on the ways
باب الآبَارِ عَلَى الطُّرُقِ إِذَا لَمْ يُتَأَذَّ بِهَا
2466
The digging of wells on the ways
Narrated by Abu Huraira
حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ مَسْلَمَةَ، عَنْ مَالِكٍ، ...
A thirsty man found a well, drank, then watered a thirsty dog. Allah thanked him and forgave him. The Prophet said there is reward for serving any living being.
How to Apply This in Life
Apply this Hadith by making public ways and shared resources places of mercy, not neglect.
Reference :
Sahih al-Bukhari 2466
In-book reference :
Book 46, Hadith 27
USC-MSA web (English) reference :
Vol. 3, Book 43, Hadith 646
Scheme :
(deprecated numbering scheme)
24) To remove harmful things from the roads
بَابُ إِمَاطَةِ الأَذَى
Abu Hurairah narrated from the Prophet ﷺ: "To remove harmful things from the roads is Sadaqa."
وَقَالَ هَمَّامٌ عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ ... «يُمِيطُ الأَذَى عَنِ الطَّرِيقِ صَدَقَةٌ».
25) Looking or not looking upon other houses
باب الْغُرْفَةِ وَالْعُلِّيَّةِ الْمُشْرِفَةِ وَغَيْرِ الْمُشْرِفَةِ فِي السُّطُوحِ وَغَيْرِهَا
2467
Looking or not looking upon other houses (1)
Narrated by Usama bin Zaid
حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ عُيَيْنَةَ، ...
The Prophet stood atop one of the buildings of Medina and said he could see the spots of afflictions among the houses like raindrops.
How to Apply This in Life
Apply this Hadith by being cautious about privacy, fitnah, and the moral effects of what enters homes.
Reference :
Sahih al-Bukhari 2467
In-book reference :
Book 46, Hadith 28
USC-MSA web (English) reference :
Vol. 3, Book 43, Hadith 647
Scheme :
(deprecated numbering scheme)
2468
Looking or not looking upon other houses (2)
Narrated by `Abdullah bin `Abbas
حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ بُكَيْرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا اللَّيْثُ، ...
Ibn `Abbas narrated the long story of `Umar asking about the Prophet’s wives, the upper room, the month of abstention, and the verse of choice.
How to Apply This in Life
Apply this Hadith by respecting household privacy, emotional balance, and the sanctity of family matters.
Reference :
Sahih al-Bukhari 2468
In-book reference :
Book 46, Hadith 29
USC-MSA web (English) reference :
Vol. 3, Book 43, Hadith 648
Scheme :
(deprecated numbering scheme)
2469
Looking or not looking upon other houses (3)
Narrated by Anas
حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ سَلاَمٍ، حَدَّثَنَا الْفَزَارِيُّ، ...
The Prophet took an oath not to go to his wives for one month, stayed in an upper room for twenty-nine days, then came down and went to them.
How to Apply This in Life
Apply this Hadith by handling domestic tension with measured boundaries, not chaos.
Reference :
Sahih al-Bukhari 2469
In-book reference :
Book 46, Hadith 30
USC-MSA web (English) reference :
Vol. 3, Book 43, Hadith 649
Scheme :
(deprecated numbering scheme)
26) Whoever tied his camel at the gate of the mosque
باب مَنْ عَقَلَ بَعِيرَهُ عَلَى الْبَلاَطِ أَوْ باب الْمَسْجِدِ
2470
Whoever tied his camel at the gate of the mosque
Narrated by Jabir
حَدَّثَنَا مُسْلِمٌ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو عَقِيلٍ، ...
The Prophet entered the Mosque and I tied the camel at the pavement of the Mosque. He later said, 'Both the camel and its price are for you.'
How to Apply This in Life
Apply this Hadith by handling property, gifts, and public-space etiquette with care and clarity.
Reference :
Sahih al-Bukhari 2470
In-book reference :
Book 46, Hadith 31
USC-MSA web (English) reference :
Vol. 3, Book 43, Hadith 650
Scheme :
(deprecated numbering scheme)
27) Standing and urinating at the dumps
باب الْوُقُوفِ وَالْبَوْلِ عِنْدَ سُبَاطَةِ قَوْمٍ
2471
Standing and urinating at the dumps
Narrated by Hudhaifa
حَدَّثَنَا سُلَيْمَانُ بْنُ حَرْبٍ، عَنْ شُعْبَةَ، ...
He saw Allah’s Messenger coming to the dump of some people and urinating there while standing.
How to Apply This in Life
Apply this Hadith by understanding fiqh from real prophetic practice and not turning every exception into rigid denial.
Reference :
Sahih al-Bukhari 2471
In-book reference :
Book 46, Hadith 32
USC-MSA web (English) reference :
Vol. 3, Book 43, Hadith 651
Scheme :
(deprecated numbering scheme)
28) Removing a thing from the way which harms the people
باب مَنْ أَخَذَ الْغُصْنَ وَمَا يُؤْذِي النَّاسَ فِي الطَّرِيقِ فَرَمَى بِهِ
2472
Removing a thing from the way which harms the people
Narrated by Abu Huraira
حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ، أَخْبَرَنَا مَالِكٌ، ...
A man found a thorny branch on the road and removed it. Allah thanked him and forgave him.
How to Apply This in Life
Apply this Hadith by removing harm from people’s path as a quiet act of worship.
Reference :
Sahih al-Bukhari 2472
In-book reference :
Book 46, Hadith 33
USC-MSA web (English) reference :
Vol. 3, Book 43, Hadith 652
Scheme :
(deprecated numbering scheme)
29) When there is a dispute about a public way
بَابُ إِذَا اخْتَلَفُوا فِي الطَّرِيقِ الْمِيتَاءِ ...
2473
When there is a dispute about a public way
Narrated by Abu Huraira
حَدَّثَنَا مُوسَى بْنُ إِسْمَاعِيلَ، حَدَّثَنَا جَرِيرُ بْنُ حَازِمٍ، ...
The Prophet judged that seven cubits should be left as a public way when there was a dispute about the land.
How to Apply This in Life
Apply this Hadith by preserving access and public right-of-way in construction and land disputes.
Reference :
Sahih al-Bukhari 2473
In-book reference :
Book 46, Hadith 34
USC-MSA web (English) reference :
Vol. 3, Book 43, Hadith 653
Scheme :
(deprecated numbering scheme)
30) Robbing away somebody's property publicly
باب النُّهْبَى بِغَيْرِ إِذْنِ صَاحِبِهِ
`Ubada said: "We gave the pledge to the Prophet that we would not commit robbery."
وَقَالَ عُبَادَةُ بَايَعْنَا النَّبِيَّ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ أَنْ لاَ نَنْتَهِبَ.
2474
Robbing away somebody's property publicly (1)
Narrated by `Abdullah bin Yazid Al-Ansari
حَدَّثَنَا آدَمُ بْنُ أَبِي إِيَاسٍ، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، ...
The Prophet forbade robbery and also forbade mutilation.
How to Apply This in Life
Apply this Hadith by rejecting looting, mob-seizure, and public taking of property without right.
Reference :
Sahih al-Bukhari 2474
In-book reference :
Book 46, Hadith 35
USC-MSA web (English) reference :
Vol. 3, Book 43, Hadith 654
Scheme :
(deprecated numbering scheme)
2475
Robbing away somebody's property publicly (2)
Narrated by Abu Huraira
حَدَّثَنَا سَعِيدُ بْنُ عُفَيْرٍ، ...
The Prophet said that when a robber robs while people are looking at him, he is not a believer at the time of doing robbery.
How to Apply This in Life
Apply this Hadith by recognizing the spiritual ugliness of open theft and violent seizure.
Reference :
Sahih al-Bukhari 2475
In-book reference :
Book 46, Hadith 36
USC-MSA web (English) reference :
Vol. 3, Book 43, Hadith 655
Scheme :
(deprecated numbering scheme)
31) The breaking of the cross and the killing of the pigs
باب كَسْرِ الصَّلِيبِ وَقَتْلِ الْخِنْزِيرِ
2476
The breaking of the cross and the killing of the pigs
Narrated by Abu Huraira
حَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، ...
The Prophet said the Hour will not be established until the son of Mary descends as a just ruler, breaks the cross, kills the pigs, and abolishes the jizya, and money will become abundant.
How to Apply This in Life
Apply this Hadith by affirming prophetic news with humility and correct creed.
Reference :
Sahih al-Bukhari 2476
In-book reference :
Book 46, Hadith 37
USC-MSA web (English) reference :
Vol. 3, Book 43, Hadith 656
Scheme :
(deprecated numbering scheme)
32) To break the pots containing wine
بَابُ هَلْ تُكْسَرُ الدِّنَانُ الَّتِي فِيهَا الْخَمْرُ أَوْ تُخَرَّقُ الزِّقَاقُ
A case of a drum broken by somebody was presented to Shuraih who did not impose compensation on the one who broke it.
فَإِنْ كَسَرَ صَنَمًا أَوْ صَلِيبًا أَوْ طُنْبُورًا ... فَلَمْ يَقْضِ فِيهِ بِشَيْءٍ.
2477
To break the pots containing wine (1)
Narrated by Salama bin Al-Akwa`
حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو عَاصِمٍ الضَّحَّاكُ بْنُ مَخْلَدٍ، ...
On the day of Khaibar, the Prophet ordered the contents of the pots cooking donkey meat to be thrown away and the pots to be washed.
How to Apply This in Life
Apply this Hadith by removing unlawful use from vessels and property when required by the law of Allah.
Reference :
Sahih al-Bukhari 2477
In-book reference :
Book 46, Hadith 38
USC-MSA web (English) reference :
Vol. 3, Book 43, Hadith 657
Scheme :
(deprecated numbering scheme)
2478
To break the pots containing wine (2)
Narrated by `Abdullah bin Mas`ud
حَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، ...
When the Prophet entered Mecca, there were 360 idols around the Ka`ba, and he struck them with a stick saying: Truth has come and falsehood has vanished.
How to Apply This in Life
Apply this Hadith by honoring tawhid and rejecting symbols of shirk.
Reference :
Sahih al-Bukhari 2478
In-book reference :
Book 46, Hadith 39
USC-MSA web (English) reference :
Vol. 3, Book 43, Hadith 658
Scheme :
(deprecated numbering scheme)
2479
To break the pots containing wine (3)
Narrated by Al-Qasim from Aisha
حَدَّثَنَا إِبْرَاهِيمُ بْنُ الْمُنْذِرِ، حَدَّثَنَا أَنَسُ بْنُ عِيَاضٍ، ...
Aisha hung a curtain with pictures, and the Prophet tore it. She then made two cushions from it which remained in the house.
How to Apply This in Life
Apply this Hadith by correcting what is unsuitable in the home with wisdom and practical adjustment.
Reference :
Sahih al-Bukhari 2479
In-book reference :
Book 46, Hadith 40
USC-MSA web (English) reference :
Vol. 3, Book 43, Hadith 659
Scheme :
(deprecated numbering scheme)
33) One who fights to protect his property
باب مَنْ قَاتَلَ دُونَ مَالِهِ
2480
One who fights to protect his property
Narrated by `Abdullah bin `Amr bin Al-`As
حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ يَزِيدَ، حَدَّثَنَا سَعِيدٌ ...
The Prophet said, 'Whoever is killed while protecting his property then he is a martyr.'
How to Apply This in Life
Apply this Hadith by recognizing the legitimacy of defending your property against unjust aggression.
Reference :
Sahih al-Bukhari 2480
In-book reference :
Book 46, Hadith 41
USC-MSA web (English) reference :
Vol. 3, Book 43, Hadith 660
Scheme :
(deprecated numbering scheme)
34) If a person breaks something belonging to somebody
باب إِذَا كَسَرَ قَصْعَةً أَوْ شَيْئًا لِغَيْرِهِ
2481
If a person breaks something belonging to somebody
Narrated by Anas
حَدَّثَنَا مُسَدَّدٌ، حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، ...
One of the Mothers of the Believers sent a bowl of food. Another wife broke it. The Prophet gathered the food, told them to eat, and later gave an unbroken bowl to the servant while keeping the broken one.
How to Apply This in Life
Apply this Hadith by compensating damage fairly when you break or ruin what belongs to another.
Reference :
Sahih al-Bukhari 2481
In-book reference :
Book 46, Hadith 42
USC-MSA web (English) reference :
Vol. 3, Book 43, Hadith 661
Scheme :
(deprecated numbering scheme)
35) If one pulls down a wall, should build a similar one in its place
باب إِذَا هَدَمَ حَائِطًا فَلْيَبْنِ مِثْلَهُ
2482
If one pulls down a wall, should build a similar one in its place
Narrated by Abu Huraira
حَدَّثَنَا مُسْلِمُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، حَدَّثَنَا جَرِيرُ بْنُ حَازِمٍ، ...
The Prophet told the story of Juraij, whose hermitage was demolished by people after a false accusation, and later they offered to rebuild it in gold but he asked for mud only.
How to Apply This in Life
Apply this Hadith by restoring what you destroy and by not humiliating the innocent with reckless accusation.
Reference :
Sahih al-Bukhari 2482
In-book reference :
Book 46, Hadith 43
USC-MSA web (English) reference :
Vol. 3, Book 43, Hadith 662
Scheme :
(deprecated numbering scheme)
