Hadith 121 in Hisn al-Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim) is a powerful supplication (dua) taught by Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to seek refuge from overwhelming debt, anxiety, and helplessness. It is highly recommended to recite this dua to overcome financial burdens and debts.
Hadith of the Week 📖 The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) said: "Procrastination (delay) in paying debts by a wealthy person is injustice. So, if your debt is transferred from your debtor to a rich debtor, you should agree." [Sahih al-Bukhari] This hadith reminds us of the importance of fulfilling our financial obligations.
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ الْهَمِّ وَالْحُزْنِ وَالْعَجْزِ وَالْكَسَلِ وَالْبُخْلِ وَالْجُبْنِ وَضَلَعِ الدَّيْنِ وَغَلَبَةِ الرِّجَالِ “O Allah, I take refuge in You from anxiety and sorrow, weakness and laziness, miserliness and cowardice, the burden of debts and from being overpowered by men.” (Bukhari) ...
Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: "There are two which will not be rejected: du'aa at the time of the call (to prayer) and when it is raining.” (Narrated by Abu Dawood) Make as many du'aas as possible for yourself, your family, friends, and the Ummah the next time it rains.
In Islam, the three main forbidden times for optional (nafl) prayer are at sunrise, when the sun is at its zenith (midday), and as the sun is setting, with slight variations for specific times like after Asr until sunset and after Fajr until sunrise. These prohibitions, known as awqat al-karahiyyah, aim to prevent resemblance to sun worship and ensure prayers are offered at their designated, proper times, with exceptions for specific obligatory prayers like Asr if missed.
The seeker of knowledge can find out about the fabricated (mawdoo) and weak (daeef) ahadith very easily, by looking at the isnaads or chains of narrators, and finding out about the people mentioned there in the books of men i.e., narrators (kutub al-rijaal) and the books which state which narrators are sound or ...
One of the most venerated Islamic intellectual figures, ibn Hanbal is notable for his unmatched memorization of over one million prophetic narrations, an unprecedented number that has never been claimed by any other muhaddith.
Surah Waqiah
The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said, “Whoever recites Surah Al-Waqiah every night, he will never be afflicted by poverty.” Reciting this surah regularly can remove obstacles standing in the way of your wealth and attract financial blessings.
Please assist us in getting out of debt, and we particularly ask today that You help us and all who are struggling with debt to grow in perseverance in prayer. Help us to devote ourselves more fully to You each day of our lives. Give us the grace to trust You in all things.
The "777 rule" in Islam refers to a parenting guideline, derived from Hadith, that divides a child's upbringing into three seven-year stages: 0-7 years (play/master) for fun and building trust, 7-14 years (teach/slave) for education and discipline, and 14-21 years (befriend/advisor) for friendship and guidance as they become adults, emphasizing kindness and gradual transition from being a 'master' to a 'slave' (under guidance) to an 'advisor'.
How to Settle Debt in Islam
Major sins: Al-Kaba'ir
The reason behind considering this act as not recommended is manifold, the foremost being the issue of modesty, purification (Taharat) and cleanliness. In Twelver Shia Islam, oral sex is permitted as long as najasah (impurity) is not consumed.
The Sahih Bukhari collection of Hadiths is considered to be the most authentic collection of the teachings and sayings of the Prophet Muhammad SAW. These Prophetic traditions, or hadith, were collected by the Uzbek Muslim scholar Muhammad al-Bukhari, after being transmitted orally for generations.
The general sentiment among Western academics has been that the hadith do not constitute a reliable corpus of sources that go back to the historical Muhammad. This includes the body of legal hadith, which was hard to trace back to a time before the end of the first century after the death of Muhammad.
When praying, avoid showing off, using hypocritical or empty words, holding unforgiveness, having selfish motives, getting distracted (phones, TV), or making demands contrary to God's will, focusing instead on humble, sincere communication, trust, and aligning your heart with God's purpose, not personal performance or worldly gain.