Nasihah (Advice): The Believers are Trustworthy Sayyiduna Anas ibn Malik Radhiyallahu Anhu reported: Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam said, “The believer is one who is trusted by people. The Muslim is one from whose tongue and hand other Muslims are safe. The emigrant is one who emigrates away from evil. …
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Nasihah (Advice): Honesty leads to Paradise Sayyiduna Abdullah Ibn Masood radiyallahu anhu reported that Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) said: “You must be truthful. Verily, truthfulness leads to righteousness and righteousness leads to Paradise. A man continues to be truthful and encourages honesty until he is recorded with Allah as …
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Nasihah (Advice): Gifting creates Love Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah Radiyallahu anhu reported that Rasulullah Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam said, “Give each other gifts and you will love each other.” [al-Adab al-Mufrad] ______________________________ Question and Answer: Can my ex-husband take back a car he gifted me while we were …
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Nasihah (Advice): Repaying a Loan Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah radiyallahu anhu reported that Rasulullah Sallahu Alaihi Wassallam sought a loan for a camel, and he repaid it with a better camel, saying, “The best of you is the one who is excellent in repayment.” (Sahih Muslim) ______________________________ Question and Answer: I …
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Nasihah (Advice): Gifting creates love amongst one another Rasulullah Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam said, “Exchange gifts, you will generate mutual love.” [Sahih Bukhari] __________________________________ Question and Answer: If someone says they intend to gift $100 to another person, stating they want to give up all ownership and allow …
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Nasihah (Advice): Fulfill your Trusts Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah Radhiyallahu Anhu reports that Nabi Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam said, “Give back what has been entrusted (to you) to him who has entrusted you, and do not violate the trust of him who violates your trust.” (Sunan Tirmidhi) ______________________________ Question and Answer: …
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Nasihah (Advice): Trade with Mutual Consent “O believers! Do not devour one another’s wealth illegally but rather trade by mutual consent. And do not kill each other or yourselves. Surely Allah Ta’ala is ever Merciful to you.” (Quram – 4:29) ______________________________ Question and Answer: Is it permissible in …
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Nasihah (Advice): Honesty in trade Sayyiduna Hakeem ibn Hizaam Radiyallahu anhu reported that Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wa sallam said, “The two parties to a transaction have the option (of cancelling it) until they part. If they are honest and disclose any defects, their transaction will be blessed, but if they …
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Nasihah (Advice): Honesty leads to Paradise Sayyiduna Abdullah Ibn Masood radiyallahu anhu reported that Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) said: “You must be truthful. Verily, truthfulness leads to righteousness and righteousness leads to Paradise. A man continues to be truthful and encourages honesty until he is recorded with Allah as …
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Nasihah (Advise): Be lenient when transacting Sayyiduna Jabir bin Abdullah Radiyallahu anhu narrates that Rasulullah Sallahu alaihi wa sallam said, “May Allah’s mercy be upon him who is lenient in his buying, selling and in demanding back his money.” (Sahih Bukhari) __________________________________ Question and Answer: An …
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