Hazrat Muhammad Mustafa [s]

4860 sayings · page 94 of 122

The best type of knowledge is that which benefits.
Amali al-Saduq, p. 394, no. 1; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 527 · permalink
Greet (people) back, control (your) eyes, and utter good words.
Nahj al Fasahah; Tradition No. 841; Page No. 119 · permalink
The Holy Prophet (s.a.w.s.) was asked regarding the fast of Rajab. He replied, "Why don't you care for the fasts of Shaban?"
Sawab al-A`amal, Page 94 · permalink
Usama bin Zaid says that the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.s.) used to fast so much that people used to say that you are always fasting and whenhe did not fast, people used to say that he won't fast now. The narrator asked, "Is there any month in which the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.s.) used to fast a lot?" He replied, "In the month of Shaban. Shaban is a month falling between Rajab and Ramadan. People are unaware of its excellence. The record of deeds of people is sent to Almighty Allah in this month. I wish I am fasting when my record of deeds is being sent."
Sawab al-A`amal, Page 94 · permalink
The Holy Prophet (s.a.w.s.) was asked, "Which fast is supreme?" He said "The fasts of Shaban for the welcoming of Ramadan."
Sawab al-A`amal, Page 94 · permalink
The Holy Prophet (s.a.w.s.) did not use to fast for a whole month except in Shaban, which he used to link with Ramadan.
Sawab al-A`amal, Page 94 · permalink
It is narrated from Ibne Abbas that the companions of the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.s.) were discussing the brilliance of the month of Shaban. The Holy Prophet (s.a.w.s.) said, "This is a blessed month and my month. The people of heavens consider it holy and honor it. The earnings of believers are increased during this month for the month of Ramadan and Gardens of Paradise are decorated for them. It is called Shaban because the earnings of believers are increased in it. The deeds performed in this month are counted in multiples of seventy. Calamities end, sins are wiped off, good deeds are accepted and Allah becomes proud of His slaves in this month. He sees those who fast and worship Him from Divine throne and expresses His Pride in front of the people of heaven." Ali (a.s.) stood up and asked, "O Messenger of Allah! May my parents be sacrificed for you, please narrate some excellences of fasting in the month of Shaban so that we are motivated to fast and perform Allah's worship and stay awake during nights." The Holy Prophet (s.a.w.s.) said, "One who fasts for one day in Shaban, Allah writes from him seventy rewards and each reward will be equal to that of worshipping Allah for a year. One who fasts for two days, He would save him from those sins, which destroy a person. One who fasts for three days, his position in Paradise would increased by seventy levels with pearls and rubies. One who fasts for four days in Paradise his earnings would increase greatly. One who fasts for five days would be loved by the people. One who fasts for six days, Allah would keep away seventy types of calamities from him. One who fasts for seven days he would remain safe from the mischief and evil thoughts of Satan and his gangs. One who fasts for eight days won't go thirsty from this world and would be satisfied by a pure cistern. One who fasts for nine days, Munkir and Nakir would be lenient with him while questioning in the grave. One who fasts for ten days his grave would expand by seventy spans. One who fasts for eleven days his grave would be lit up by eleven minarets of light. One who fasts for twelve days seventy thousand angels would visit his grave every day till the Day of Judgment. One who fasts for thirteen days angels of all seven heavens would repent for him. One who fasts for fourteen days all the terrestrial and aquatic animals will be ordered to seek forgiveness for him. One who fasts for fifteen days, the Almighty Allah calls out, 'I assure you by My Honor that I won't burn you in the fire of Hell'. One who fasts for sixteen days, seventy rivers of fire will be extinguished for him. One who fasts for seventeen days all the doors of Hell would be closed for him. One who fasts for eighteen days in Shaban all the doors of Paradise would be opened for him. One who fasts for nineteen days would be given seventy thousand palaces made of pearls and rubies in Paradise. One who fasts for twenty days would be married to seventy thousand Hoorul Ein. One who fasts for twenty-one, days angels would congratulate him and keep moving their wings on his body. One who fasts for twenty-two days would be made to wear seventy thousand dresses made of satin and brocade. One who fasts for twenty-three days would be made to sit on a bright mount and roam throughout Paradise. One who fasts for twenty-four days would intercede for seventy thousand people who believed in the Oneness of Allah. One who fasts for twenty-five days hypocrisy would be kept away from him. One who fasts for twenty-six days Allah would give him permit to pass through the Sirat Bridge. One who fasts for twenty-seven days Allah orders to give him freedom from Hell. One who fasts for twenty-eight days his face would be illuminated and light would emanate from his face. One who fasts for twenty-nine days Almighty Allah would please him. One who fasts for thirty days in Shaban Jibraeel (a.s.) would stand in front of Divine throne and call out, 'O person! Your deeds have a new beginning for your pasts sins have been forgiven'. The Almighty Allah would say, 'I would forgive you even if the number of your sins is equal to the number of stars in the skies, or drops of rain, or leaves of trees, or grains of sand, or drops of dew or number of days of the world. This reward and forgiveness for fasting in the month of Shaban is not much for Allah." Ibne Abbas says that this reward is for the month of Shaban only.
Sawab al-A`amal, Page 94/95/96/97 · permalink
Whoever looks at what other people possess, his sorrow endures and his regret is continuous
A`alam al-Din, no. 294; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 883 · permalink
Many a desire lasting but an hour brings about enduring sorrow.
Amali al-Tusi, p. 533, no. 1162; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 884 · permalink
Fasting is a shield against God's punishment.
Nahj al Fasahah, Tradition No. 593, Page No. 86 · permalink
Refrain from aggression, for its punishment is the most immediate.
Nahj al Fasahah; Tradition No. 1622; Page No. 230 · permalink
Verily for every essential truth is a reality and a servant has not reached the reality of sincerity until he dislikes to be praised [by others] for any act that he does for the sake of Allah
Bihar al-Anwar, v. 72, p. 304, no. 51; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 858 · permalink
When God wishes goodness for someone, He unlocks his heart and sets therein certainty and honesty, making his heart conscious of his behavior, giving him a peaceful mind, as sincere tongue, sound morality, heedful ears and watchful eyes.
Nahj al Fasahah; Tradition No. 2823. · permalink
When God wishes greatness for a people, He bestows munificence and chastity on them, and when his grace ceases to be theirs, He opens the doors of treachery to them.
Nahj al Fasahah; Tradition No. 2824. · permalink
When one of you gets angry, s(he) should sit down if in standing position, and lie (on the ground) if in sitting position.
Nahj al Fasahah; Tradition No. 2831. · permalink
When one's knowledge gives him no fruit, his ignorance burns his root.
Nahj al Fasahah; Tradition No. 2832. · permalink
When somebody longs for something, s(he) should be heedful of his (her) longing, for s(he) knows not what of his (her) longing will be recorded in his (her) book of deeds.
Nahj al Fasahah; Tradition No. 2836. · permalink
When someone dies, let him/her be at ease, and speak not badly of him/her.
Nahj al Fasahah; Tradition No. 2837. · permalink
When someone goes on a pilgrimage to Mecca by means of unlawfully - earned money, God will reject and leave unanswered his invocation, "O God! I accepted what you made lawful and unlawful", saying, "yours failed and are back to you".
Nahj al Fasahah; Tradition No. 2838. · permalink
When someone is back from a trip, s(he) should have a souvenir with him (her), even if it is a piece of stone.
Nahj al Fasahah; Tradition No. 2839. · permalink
When someone of equal status (with you) asks your daughter in marriage, marry her to him and leave not her affair to coming events.
Nahj al Fasahah; Tradition No. 2840. · permalink
When someone tells you something while looking (worriedly) all around, you should hold his saying in trust.
Nahj al Fasahah; Tradition No. 2841. · permalink
When someone wants to sell his house, he should first offer it to his neighbors.
Nahj al Fasahah; Tradition No. 2842. · permalink
When someone's child dies, God asks His angels, "Did you take back the soul of My servant's child?" "Yes we did," they reply.(Then), God asks, "What did my servant say?" The angels say: "S(he) praised you and said, ?from God we are and to Him shall we return.'" Then God says to His angels, "Build my servant a house in Paradise and name it "the house of praise".
Nahj al Fasahah; Tradition No. 2843. · permalink
When the Exalted God created man, He prescribed for Him with His own hand `the priority of His mercy over His wrath' for Himself.
Nahj al Fasahah; Tradition No. 2844. · permalink
When the Exalted God created the world, He turned away from it and looked not at it, for it was highly insignificant to Him.
Nahj al Fasahah; Tradition No. 2845. · permalink
When the learned and the righteous arrive at the Bridge (in the Last Day), the righteous are called to cross onto Paradise, while the learned are allowed to stop right there, interceding whomsoever they like, and thus the latter stands with the prophets.
Nahj al Fasahah; Tradition No. 2846. · permalink
When the sins of a God's servant increase in number, and his good deeds do not suffice to make amends for them, God will cause him to suffer grief instead.
Nahj al Fasahah; Tradition No. 2847. · permalink
When three people gather together, any two of them are not allowed to start talking without the participation of the third (unless they join other people), for this will bring the latter grief.
Nahj al Fasahah; Tradition No. 2848. · permalink
When three people gather together, it is not good for any two of them to whisper.
Nahj al Fasahah; Tradition No. 2849. · permalink
The worst of matters are the innovations. Certainly, every innovation is a [source of] error and every error is destined for Hell
Amali al-Mufid, p. 188, no. 14; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 458 · permalink
Never start a practice based on an innovation; for a man who initiates a bad practice will incur its sin and the sins of the people who imitate him
Bihar al-Anwar, v. 77, p. 104, no. 1; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 458 · permalink
A man who smiles at an innovator has aided the destruction of his own religion.
Bihar al-Anwar, v. 47, p. 217, no. 4; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 460 · permalink
When a man acts in accordance with an innovation, Satan will leave him to worship and incite tears and emotion in him [i.e. that he may continue in its performance].
Bihar al-Anwar, v. 72, p. 216, no. 8; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 460 · permalink
Little worship following a correct [Prophetic] practice is better than a lot of worship following an innovation.
Amali al-Tusi, p. 385, no. 838; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 460 · permalink
Allah denies the innovator a chance to repent
Bihar al-Anwar, v. 72, p. 216, no. 8; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 460 · permalink
The Prophet (SAWA), when `Aa' isha asked him about what to supplicate on the grand Night of Ordainment (laylat al-qadr), replied, 'You should say O Allah verily you are all-pardoning and You love to pardon, so pardon me.'
Sunan Ibn Maaja, no. 3850; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 677 · permalink
It is narrated in Tanbih al-Khawatir that a bedouin once asked the Prophet, 'O Prophet of Allah, who will hold creation to account on the Day of Resurrection' to which he replied, 'Allah, Mighty and Exalted.' He said, 'By the Lord of the Ka' ba, we will be saved indeed!' The Prophet asked, 'And how is that O bedouin friend' He replied, 'Because the Generous One will pardon since He has the power to do so.'
Tanbih al-Khawatir, v. 1, p. 9; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 677 · permalink
The wise man is almost a prophet.
Kanz al-`Ummal, no. 44123; Mizan ul Hikmah page No. 991 · permalink
Whoever is bigoted or partial [to a false cause], or incites partisanship around himself and his own causes [unlawfully], the knot binding him to faith is untied from around his neck
al-Kafi, v. 2, p. 308, no. 2; Mizan ul Hikmah, page No. 678 · permalink

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