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9 Rabi al-Thani 1448Maghrib

Hadith

Moderate

9 sayings

  1. The Holy Prophet [s] said

    How nice is it to be moderate in affluence, in poverty and in worshiping (God)!

    Nahj al Fasahah; Tradition No. 932; Page No. 131 link

  2. The Holy Prophet [s] said

    God has commanded me to behave moderately with people, as he has commanded me to perform my obligations.

    Nahj al Fasahah; Tradition No. 702; Page No. 101 link

  3. The Holy Prophet [s] said

    God provides the moderate ones with abundance, afflicts the extravagant with poverty, grants to the humble sublimity, and makes the arrogant face ruin.

    Nahj al Fasahah; Tradition No. 729; Page No. 105 link

  4. The Holy Prophet [s] said

    Be lenient to people, and they will be lenient to you.

    Nahj al Fasahah; Tradition No. 290; Page No. 46 link

  5. The Holy Prophet [s] said

    Be moderate and avoid harshness and abuse.

    Nahj al Fasahah; Tradition No. 291; Page No. 46&47 link

  6. The Holy Prophet [s] said

    Be moderate in friendship, lest your friend should turn out to a foe in future, and do the same in enmity, lest your foe should turn out to a friend in like manner.

    Nahj al Fasahah; Tradition No. 292; Page No. 47 link

  7. The Holy Prophet [s] said

    Be moderate in seeking the (material) world, for everybody gains his (destined) share.

    Nahj al Fasahah; Tradition No. 293; Page No. 47 link

  8. Imam Sadiq (as.) said

    "Moderation is best liked by Allah and He does not like extravagance even though it be equal to a few seeds of dates and a little leftover water."

    Sawab al-A`amal, Page 239 link

  9. The Holy Prophet [s] said

    Follow moderateness in life, for everything gets beautified with it and debased without it.

    Nahj al Fasahah; Tradition No. 623; Page No. 90 link

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