MAIN THEMES AND PRACTICE OF AHADITH-E-NABVI.

HADITH#1
Part A :
∙ Intention and sincerity is the essence of Islam.
∙ This hadith deals with the personal and communal life of a Muslim.
∙ Obedience of Allah, worship Him only and accept His will wholeheartedly.
∙ Belief in Muhammad (pbuh) as last messenger of Allah is an essential part of our faith. ∙ Muslims
have to obey him and follow his Sunnah.
∙ A Muslim must believe that the Holy Quran is the direct revelation of God and act upon it. ∙
Humbleness to the righteous ruler as long as they abide Islam.
∙ Public welfare is encouraged. We should respect fellow human beings.
Ref: “Allah does not see your outward appearance and possession but He sees what is in
your hearts and deeds”.
Part B :
∙ Good deeds must be done with sincerity.
∙ To gain the pleasure of Allah would be the ultimate goal in all virtue.
∙ The Quran should be believed strongly and implemented in practical life.
∙ Hadith and Sunnah must be understood and practiced.
∙ Muslims must support righteous leaders.
∙ Welfare of human beings must be focused.
∙ Examples of any sincere leader or social worker can be added.
∙ Examples of the companions of the Prophet [pbuh] can also be added that how they supported the
Prophet [pbuh] throughout the period of his mission.
Ref: The Holy Quran says,” And they were ordered only to worship Allah, believing in Him-
devoted solely (to Him)”. (98:5)

HADITH#2
Part A :
∙ Brotherhood amongst Muslims is the main theme of this hadith.
∙ This bond is established by Allah and His prophet in Madinah.
∙ Equality.
∙ Avoidance of selfishness.
∙ It is essential for Muslims to be cooperative and kind to each other.
∙ He is required to wish for the welfare of his Muslim brothers.
∙ Caring, helping and being kind towards fellow human beings are the signs of true faith. ∙ Their loyalty
results in the communal strength and unity of ummah.
Ref: “Muslims are brothers to each other” (49:10)
Part B :
∙ Muslims have to behave well and develop love towards other Muslims.
∙ They must work for the welfare of their Muslim brothers.
∙ They must stand for each other during need and difficulty.
∙ Support each other morally and financially.
∙ Muslims must not break relationships and show jealousy towards others.
∙ Must protect the dignity and honor of other Muslims.
∙ Examples of brotherhood in Madina, support of Pakistan towards the Afghan Muhajirin when Russia
attacked upon their state and towards the Muslims of Barma and Kashmir can be added.
Ref: prophet (pbuh) said, “A Muslim is the brother of another Muslim, so he should not
oppress him, or look down on him”. (Bukhari)

HADITH#3
Part A :
∙ Distinctive attributes of believers are addressed here.
∙ Muslims must talk with responsibility and care, backbiting and gossip should not be the part of their
speech.
∙ Generosity towards others.
∙ Rights of neighbors, to help them in every possible manner.
∙ Rights of guests.
∙ Concept of judgment day.
∙ These attributes are the signs of true belief.
∙ This hadith is dealing with the communal life of Muslims.
Ref: The Holy Prophet (pbuh) said, “One who remains silent succeeds”. (tirmizi)
Part B :
∙ Muslims must not talk needlessly; it causes loss of respect and dignity.
∙ It can cause them to indulge in negative conversation like backbiting and gossip.
∙ Muslims must be good neighbors and courteous to guests as these are the signs of faith. ∙ Muslims
must be soft spoken and kind to others.
∙ They should give good advice to each other.
∙ Must not cause harm to their neighbors.
∙ Send them food and help them in need in every possible manner.
∙ Examples of Pakistani Muslims at the time of the migration from India to Pakistan can be added that
they had provided food, clothing and shelter to the emigrants.
Ref: prophet (pbuh) said, “He will not enter Paradise whose neighbor is not secure from
his wrongful conduct”.

HADITH#4
Part A :
∙ This Hadith explains the importance of obligatory duties, namaz, zakat and fasting. ∙ These are pillars
of Islam and it is the duty of every Muslim to perform them to strengthen the structure of Islam.
∙ Avoidance of unlawful acts and things.
∙ Concept of Haram and Halal.
∙ Reward for worship is promised.
∙ Concept of Paradise.
∙ Dealing with both, individual and communal aspects of human life.
Ref: “Prayers are the key to Paradise”.
Part B :
∙ Every Muslim must perform prayer and keep fast to develop self-discipline and piety. ∙ They must
refrain from everything that is unlawful.
∙ Performance of obligatory acts will take us to Paradise.
∙ Avoidance of unlawful acts reduces corruption, gambling and adultery from society. ∙ Fasting develops
sympathy for others.
∙ Success in the Hereafter.
∙ Examples of Sunnah fast of “Ayam e bais” of Monday and Thursday can be added.
Ref: Allah says, “Indeed the prayer stops from indecency and evil”. (29:45)

HADITH#5
Part A :
∙ Importance of charity and helping others.
∙ Charity does not require any monetary expenditure.
∙ Importance of justice. Resolve others' disputes justly.
∙ Vast concept of charity and worship in Islam.
∙ Helping others is also a form of charity.
∙ Every good act is charity and will be rewarded in akhirah.
Ref: “the best of people is one who is a source of benefit to others”. (Bukhari)
Part B :
∙ Muslims should take care of every member of the society.
∙ They must help others on a daily basis in every possible manner.
∙ They must invite each other towards good and obligatory prayer.
∙ Muslims must avoid selfishness, greed and materialism.
∙ They must help others for small matters and avoid disputes and quarrels.
∙ Even meeting each other with a smiling face is charity.
∙ Examples of free food distributions, clothing and shelter by the “Bait us Salam” can be added.
Ref: prophet (pbuh) said,” Every good deed is charity”.

HADITH#6
Part A :
∙ To enjoin good in society and to forbid evil.
∙ Each Muslim should take measures to stop evil and eradicate evil and shameful practices from
society. ∙ Muslims must promote good and oppose evil to the extent of his ability and capability.
∙ If we see an evil action, we should stop it.
∙ To consider evil as evil and try to stop it in every possible manner.
∙ Muslims must perform all kinds of Jihad for the betterment of society.
∙ We should not permit evil as it destroys the moral health of society.
Ref: Prophet (pbuh) said, “The best among the people are those who are the source of
benefit to others”.
Part B :
∙ Muslim government must remove evil with force from society and they should support it. ∙ Muslims
should condemn it, encourage and motivate others to avoid it.
∙ They must invite people towards the path of Allah.
∙ They must stop the oppressor from oppressing others.
∙ If Muslims are the witness of evil, cannot stop it, they must consider it evil by heart. ∙ Practice of this
Hadith develops a peaceful, stable and balanced society.
∙ Examples of famous religious scholars like Mufti Taqi Usmani, Musti Rafi Usmani and Molana Satar
can be added.
ref: The Holy Quran says, “You are the best among all the nations that were raised among
mankind, you enjoin good deeds and forbid immorality and you believe in Allah”. (3:110)

HADITH#7
Part A :
∙ Significance of jihad bin nafs, jaan and maal.
∙ Jihad is an important part of Islam.
∙ Highly meritorious and an honored act in Islam.
∙ Superiority and high status of mujahidin.
∙ Sacrifice to promote the mission of Allah.
∙ Financial, physical and personal sacrifices for Islam.
∙ Efforts against poverty and ignorance.
Ref: The Holy Quran says, “Fight in the cause of Allah with those who fight against you but
do not transgress limits”. (2:190)
Part B :
∙ Muslims must perform jihad with wealth, and exert with utmost capacity in the way of Allah. ∙ In case
of aggression against a Muslim state, it is obligatory for Muslims to defend it even at the cost of his
life and property.
∙ Muslims must contribute generously for mental and physical jihad.
∙ It also intends to resist one’s self from enjoying evil such as backbiting, lying, cheating and stealing. ∙
For example, Pakistani soldiers performed physical Jihad in 1965 and 1971 war and the general public
supported them with wealth and moral support.
∙ Examples of great amounts of charity for the construction of mosques and other welfare work can
also be added.
Ref: The Quran says, “And strive and struggle with your goods and your persons in the
cause of Allah. That is best for you if you knew”. (9:41)

HADITH#8
Part A :
∙ Wide application and significance of martyrdom.
∙ Only those who fight in jihad are not martyr, but also those who die because of natural disaster,
calamities and natural death in the way of Allah.
∙ Muslims are highly anxious to embrace martyrdom.
∙ Prophet (pbuh) explained that the entire life of a Muslim is spent in any form of Jihad which may be
spiritual, mental or physical jihad so that whenever he dies, he dies in the way of Allah to earn
martyrdom.
∙ Muslims should not hesitate to participate in any struggle against injustice and aggression.
∙ however, the status of those who are slain in the battlefield, fighting for the cause of Allah stands
higher.
Ref: “you should help your brother bystopping himfromdoing injustice.
Part B :
∙ Muslims must indulge themselves in any kind of Jihad to die in Allah’s way as a martyr. ∙ Those who
do not have the opportunity to participate in physical jihad should not lose hope.
∙ We must pray to be among the martyrs of Muslim community.
∙ We should not take sickness as a calamity; it is an examination from Allah to elevate our status in the
Hereafter.
∙ Muslims should always endure hardships or adversities with patience.
∙ Examples of Junaid Jamshed can be added that he left for a mission of preaching and received
martyrdom in the way of Allah.
∙ Those working honestly, for the cause of Allah or to spread good in society and died are also
considered martyrs.
Ref: “Nobody who enters Paradise likes to go back to the world even if he got everything
on the earth, except a mujahid who wishes to return to the world so that he may be
martyred ten times because of the dignity he receives from Allah.” (Sahih Bukhari)

HADITH#9
Part A :
∙ This Hadith is dealing with the individual and communal life of a Muslim.
∙ Its emphasis is upon the dignity of labour and hard work.
∙ Prophet (pbuh) strictly condemns idleness and begging.
∙ Respecting manual work is another theme of this Hadith.
∙ Islam orders lawful earning through lawful profession.
∙ Allah does not accept the prayers of a person who eats haram.
Ref: The Quran says,” On earth will be your dwelling place and your means of livelihood.”
(2:36)
Part B :
∙ Muslims are encouraged to engage themselves and work hard to earn.
∙ They should not be a burden on the shoulders of others.
∙ They should not avoid working as a manual worker.
∙ Muslims must adopt lawful means of bread.
∙ They must avoid gambling, bribery, begging and theft.
∙ They should avoid greediness and materialism and respect manual workers.
∙ Examples of the Prophet [pbuh] or any religious scholar can be given that they work for the cause of
Allah but take part in economical and welfare activities also.
Ref: “To search for lawful earning is compulsory after the obligatory acts.” (Baihaiqi)

HADITH#10
Part A :
∙ Importance of rights of widow and poor.
∙ It develops a sense of helping and looking after those who depend upon others.
∙ Importance of Jihad and worship of Allah in Tahajud.
∙ To look after the poor, widows and orphans is equal to jihad and obligatory worship. ∙ Islam has taken
care of all individuals in the society.
∙ Allah loves the person very much who is helpful to others, particularly widows and poor.
Ref: “To spend your substance out of love for Him, for your kin, for orphans, for the
needy”. (2:177)
Part B :
∙ Muslims should not be indifferent in society.
∙ They must be generous and social and should not leave the poor and widows helpless. ∙ Poor should
be treated with kindness and mercy.
∙ This hadith shows that worship is not restricted to a few rituals only.
∙ Welfare of other human beings will be rewarded, as praying and fasting will be rewarded. ∙ We should
help widows and the poor of our society in every possible manner to gain the pleasure of Allah
Almighty.
∙ Examples of Abu Bakr [R.A] can be added who milk the goats of an old widow to help her in her
domestic chores.
Ref: the holy Prophet (pbuh) said, “He who fills the need of any of my people to please
him, has pleased me and he who has pleased me, pleases Allah and who pleases Allah will
be brought by Him into Paradise.” (Ahya-e –Uloom)
HADITH # 11
Part A :
∙ Islam confers great rights on the helpless and distressed persons.
∙ This hadith promises paradise to a person who brings up an orphan.
∙ They will be as close to the Holy Prophet (pbuh) in paradise as first and second fingers of the hand. ∙
Allah instructs Muslims to treat orphans with politeness and humility in the Holy Quran. ∙ Only sincere
and kind attitude can decrease the sorrow of an orphan and can make them a successful member of
the society.
∙ Prophet (pbuh) repeatedly asked Muslims to treat orphans with utmost kindness and promised his
companionship in paradise.
Ref: The Holy Quran says, “Therefore do not oppress the orphan.” (93:9)
Part B :
∙ Muslims should take special care of orphans and treat them with love and affection. ∙ They must
provide them with food, shelter and education.
∙ The guardian of the orphans should manage the property to the best of his ability and should not
mix it with his own.
∙ The property should be restored as soon as the orphan reaches adulthood.
∙ Orphan should be brought up with proper care and financial and moral support.
∙ Examples of arrangements of orphan girl’s marriage or education can be added.
Ref: The Holy Prophet (pbuh) said, “The best house is that in which an orphan is well
treated and the worst Muslim house is that in which an orphan is ill-treated.” (Majma Az-
Zawad)

HADITH # 12
Part A :
∙ This hadith provides excellent guidelines for the rulers regarding their duties.
∙ In Islam government officials are required to work for the good of the people with sincerity. ∙ To
provide ease and comfort to the common people is their basic responsibility.
∙ They are not allowed to be very strict with people unnecessarily.
∙ They need to keep their doors open for common people.
∙ Rulers should be humble, midland sympathetic and should not oppress people.
∙ Cruelty of rulers makes the people's life miserable which creates unrest and disobedience in society.
Ref: The Holy Prophet (pbuh) said,” O Allah who is with authority to rule over my ummah
is hard for them, be Thou hard with him and he who is entrusted in any way with the
affairs of my ummah and treats them kindly, show kindness to him.” (sahih Muslim)
Part B :
∙ Muslim rulers must be kind and sympathetic.
∙ Kindness and gentleness with the people is the moral system of the political system of Islam. ∙
Governors should not be harsh and arrogant.
∙ They should not regard their rule as a means of terrorizing people and collecting wealth. ∙ They must
establish peace and attach people with them.
∙ Muslim leaders must treat their Muslim and non- Muslim citizens equally.
∙ Examples of muadh ibn jabal [R.A] can be added that he recited long surah in prayer and the
Prophet [pbuh] advised him to recite short surahs to comfort the people. Any other relevant example
from the period of the Prophet [pbuh] or rightly guided caliphs can be added.
Ref: The Holy Prophet (pbuh) said, “Give ease and not contempt, give tranquility and not
oppression.” (lanzul Ummal)

HADITH # 13
Part A :
∙ This hadith teaches us to have a strong and constant attachment with the Holy Quran. ∙ The Quran is
the ultimate source of guidance and should not be forgotten.
∙ Regular recitation of the Holy Quran is a source of blessing and spiritual growth. ∙ Memorization of the
Quran is important to get attached with it.
∙ Muslims must know its meanings and mould their lives accordingly.
Ref: The Holy Prophet (pbuh) said, “keep on reciting the Quran, for, by Him in whose Hand
my life is, Quran runs away (forgotten) faster than camels that are released from their
tying ropes.” (sho’b ul Iman)
Part B :
∙ Muslims should uphold great attachment and love to the Holy Quran.
∙ They should recite and memorize the Holy Quran.
∙ When the recitation of the Holy Quran is neglected, it could slip out of one’s mind.
∙ Muslims should wholeheartedly try to implement its teachings in their lives.
∙ They should propagate its teachings to others too.
∙ Muslims should encourage people to learn it by heart.
∙ It is mandatory to re-read and hold the memorized portions otherwise it is forgotten soon. ∙ Examples
of daily revision of the Quran by the Huffaz, in tarawih prayers annually can be added.
Ref: The Holy Prophet (pbuh) said,” Keep your houses enlightened by the prayers and
recitation of the Quran”. (Tirimizi)

HADITH # 14
Part A :
∙ Business must be conducted with honesty, justice and kindness.
∙ Islam strongly disapproves of all transactions which are unjust.
∙ Both parties are required to be sympathetic and considerate towards each other.
∙ If someone cannot pay back the loan on time, then the creditor is instructed to be kind and gentle to
him. ∙ He should not demand for interest in loan as it is haram.
∙ If he needs money back, he must give him some time and be flexible in his approach.
Ref: The Holy Prophet (pbuh) said,” Whoever has a claim (like a debt) on a brother which
is payable, and he allows respite to the debtor in his payments, he will be given the
reward of charity”. (Sahih Muslim)
Part B :
∙ Muslims should adopt an attitude of mildness and forbearance in business dealings. ∙ Muslims sellers
must never think that he should deceive the people and consider that he is at liberty to demand as
much as possible from the buyer.
∙ He should fix reasonable rates.
∙ Buyers should not try to deceive the seller by lying.
∙ Both should be honest to each other.
∙ The debtor should pay back the loan on time.
∙ The creditor should not be strict in taking it back.
∙ Examples of Usman [R.A] that he used to give more in measures and weights when he was selling or
Imam Abu Hanifa’s honesty as a trader can be added.
Ref: The Holy Prophet (pbuh) said, “Allah will protect him from the agonies of the day of
the judgment who allows respite to poor and indigent persons in payment of his debt or
writes it off”. (Sahih Muslim)

HADITH# 15
Part A :
∙ The most deserving of Allah’s mercy are kind-hearted people.
∙ Sympathy and compassion towards others caused Allah’s blessings for us.
∙ Kindness is the best human characteristic.
∙ Allah will be merciful and forgiving to those who love and show care and sympathy to His creations. ∙
Rudeness and cruelty cause deprivation of Allah’s mercy and blessings.
Ref: The Holy Prophet (pbuh) said, “Treat the dwellers of the earth, He who dwells in
heaven will treat you kindly.” (Abu Daud)
Part B :
∙ Muslims should treat others kindly.
∙ Muslims should extend kindness to all people without distinction.
∙ This includes not only Muslims but also the infidels and men of all faiths and nationalities;
irrespective of their cast, colour and creed.
∙ Even animals deserve kindness and compassion.
∙ We should forgive others' mistakes, feed the hungry and look after the sick and disabled. ∙ Treating
servants and dependants kindly, fulfilling their needs, meeting them with smiling face, removing
harmful objects from road are the acts of kindness.
∙ Examples of the Prophet [pbuh] on the occasion of conquest of Makkah or visit of Taif can be added. ∙
Examples of treatment of an injured animal and bird cured by us can also be added.
Ref: The Holy Prophet (pbuh) said, “He who is devoid of kindness is devoid of (all) good”. (
sahih Bukhari)

HADITH # 16
Part A :
∙ The Holy Prophet (pbuh) joined the Muslims in a bond of Islamic brotherhood and fraternity. ∙ The
Holy Quran also describes believers as brothers.
∙ This relationship is worthy of respect.
∙ Muslim Ummah is similar to a human body; the pain of one of the parts of the body affect the others
body parts too.
∙ They must feel each other’s pain and come for rescue.
Ref: “The believers are not but a single Brotherhood: So make peace and reconciliation
between your two (contending) brothers.” (49:20)
Part B :
∙ Islamic brotherhood lays certain responsibilities on its members.
∙ Muslims must behave kindly and lovingly to each other, and help those who are in need and difficulty.
∙ They must rush to help those who are in distress and pain.
∙ They must share their happiness with each other.
∙ They must sacrifice their wealth and comfort for others as Ansars of Madinah did for Muhajirin. ∙
Examples of Muslim’s help to the flood victims can be added.
Ref: The Holy Prophet (pbuh) said, “The Muslim society is like a body in respect of mutual
love and sympathy, if a limb in the body suffers pain, the whole body responds to it by
sleeplessness and fever.” (Bukhari)
HADITH # 17
Part A :
∙ Modesty is an important feature of Islam and has a vital significance in character building. ∙ Modesty
means decency and moderation in speech, manners, dress and attitude towards life. ∙ It restrains a
person from behaving in an undesirable manner and acts as a shield against immorality. ∙ It is a strong
force against evils and obscenity.
∙ Modesty is a branch of faith, either both are present in an individual of a community or none of
them.
Ref:” Every religion has a distinctive quality and the distinctive quality of Islam is
modesty”. (Muatta, Ibn- Majah)
Part B :
∙ Muslims must avoid immoral and indecent acts.
∙ They should be intolerant of everything that is undesirable and produces a reaction of disgust. ∙
Modesty and simplicity, and trust in Allah should be a part of Muslims personality. ∙ They must shun
everything which is displeasing to God.
∙ Muslims must exhibit modesty in their dress, and behavior.
∙ They must not be boastful and proud.
∙ Examples of the modesty of Usman [R.A] or any other companion or our current religious scholars
can be added.
Ref:” And do thou [O Muhammad] remember thy Lord within thyself humbly and with awe,
below thy breath, at morning and evening”. (7:205)

HADITH #18
Part A :
∙ Importance of faith is the main theme of this hadith as the smallest amount of it will lead to Paradise.
∙ Avoidance of pride as tiny amount of it can take to the Hell.
∙ This hadith affirms that the sinful believers will not remain in Hell forever.
∙ Faith is the key to Paradise.
∙ Pride is the negation of faith, worst attribute of an individual.
∙ Satan was cursed and thrown out of Heaven because of his pride.
Ref: “Indeed Allah does not like any boastful, proud person”.
Part B :
∙ Muslims must avoid pride and arrogance.
∙ They must not feel proud of their wealth, status and race.
∙ They are commanded to be humble and down to earth in their dealings.
∙ Muslims must be very careful about their faith and avoid every act which can destroy their faith. ∙
They must know the value of Islam and practice it.
∙ Examples of Iblis can be added that his thousand year’s worship had been destroyed due to
arrogance and pride.
Ref: “Allah the Most High says, pride is my cloak and greatness My robe, and he who
competes with Me in respect of either of them I shall cast him into Hell-fire”.

HADITH # 19
Part A :
∙ A prisoner is not allowed to do anything at his own, similarly a Muslim has to live in the set limits of
Almighty Allah.
∙ He has to carry out the commands in all matters.
∙ A believer is restricted to move in this world within the limits of Islam.
∙ Similarly , staying in this world is temporary as in prison it is not permanent.
∙ Unbelievers treats this life as Paradise as they do not believe in Hereafter.
∙ They will realize it when they will be punished in Hell and the happiness and joy of this world will
appear to them as Paradise.
∙ They live their lives without any laws as they follow their wishes.
Ref: “The world is the believer’s prison and famine, but when he leaves the world he
leaves the prison and the famine”. (Tirmizi)
Part B :
∙ Muslims must abide by the limits set by shariah.
∙ They must shun all kinds of evil deeds and avoid all sinful acts.
∙ They must refrain from adultery, drinking, theft lying, cheating and backbiting.
∙ They must consider this world as a testing ground.
∙ They must be focused on the Hereafter.
∙ They must not restrain from the path of Allah for the joy and pleasure of this world. ∙ Examples of the
simple lifestyle of Hazrat Umar [R.A] can be added.
Ref:”Live in this world as if you were a stranger”.

HADITH # 20
Part A :
∙ Importance of sincerity and good intention.
∙ A Muslim’s heart must be free from all such things that destroy noble deeds.
∙ Hypocrisy, greed and show off fall in the category of such evil.
∙ Allah rewards and punishes on the basis of one’s intention and sincerity.
∙ Without sincerity no good deeds will be accepted.
Ref: “Whether you hide what is in your hearts or reveal it, Allah, knows it all”. (3:29)
Part B:
∙ Allah looks and appreciates the sincerity of intention and piety of deeds.
∙ Muslims must not be worried about their shortcomings, physical faults and natural incapability. ∙ They
must perform as much as good deeds they can perform.
∙ They must avoid showing off and material benefits.
∙ Sincerity gains the pleasure of Almighty Allah and reward in Hereafter.
∙ Example of Hazrat Bilal [R.A] can be added that he was considered inferior according to the Arab’s
set measures of beauty and wealth, but Islam had given him so much respect that he had been
appointed as the first moazin of Islam due to his sincerity and love towards the religion and the
Prophet [pbuh].
Ref:” And whether you speak softly or proclaim it aloud; He indeed knows what lies within
the hearts”. (Bukhari)