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Spending on One’s Family

Let him who has abundant means spend accordingly; and whoever is granted his provision in (narrower) measure, let him spend out of what Allah has granted him. Allah does not charge a soul with a duty except in what He has (already) granted it (of capacity to discharge that duty). (at-

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The Rights of a Husband from His Wife

Men (those who are able to carry out their responsibilities) are the protectors and maintainers of women inasmuch as Allah has endowed some of people (in some respects) with greater capacity than others, and inasmuch as they (the men) spend of their wealth (for the family’s maintenanc

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Treating Women Well

Consort with them (women) in a good manner. (an-Nisa 4:19)   154. Abu Hurayra, may Allah be pleased with him, reported that the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “A believing man should not hate a believing woman. If he dislikes something in her character

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Taking Care of the Needs of the Muslims

Do (all the other commands of your Religion, which are all) good, so that you may prosper. (al-Hajj 22:77)   144. Ibn Umar, may Allah be pleased with him, reported that the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The Muslim is the brother of the Muslim. He sho

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Veiling the Faults of Muslims and the Prohibition against Divulging Them without Necessity

Those who love that indecency should spread among those who believe, surely for them is a painful punishment in the world and the Hereafter. Allah knows (the exact truth and nature of all matters), but you do not know. (an-Nur 24:19)   142. Abu Hurayra, may Allah be pleased with

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Respecting the Rights of the Muslims, and Having Compassion and Mercy for Them

He who kills a soul unless it be (in legal punishment) for murder or for causing disorder and corruption on the earth will be as if he had killed all humankind; and he who saves a life will be as if he had saved the lives of all humankind. (al-Maedah 5:32)   129. An-Nu’man ibn Ba

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To Deliver Trusts

Allah commands you to deliver trusts (including public and professional duties of service) to those entitled to them. (an-Nisa 4:58)   124. Abdullah ibn Amr ibn al-As, may Allah be pleased with him, reported that the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “A Muslim is so

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Enjoining Good and Forbidding Evil

There must be among you a community calling to good, and enjoining and actively promoting what is right, and forbidding and trying to prevent evil (in appropriate ways). They are those who are the prosperous. (Al Imran 3:104)   106. Abu Said al-Khudri, may Allah be pleased with h

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Sincere Advice

I am a trustworthy counselor to you. (al-A’raf 7:68)   103. Abu Ruqayya Tamim ibn Aws ad-Dari, may Allah be pleased with him, reported the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The religion is good counsel.” We said, “For whom?” He said, “For Allah, His Book, His Messe

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