Explore profound lessons from the sayings of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
Repentance (توبة)
“إن الله يقبل توبة العبد ما لم يغرغر”
(Indeed, Allah accepts the repentance of the servant as long as his soul has not reached his throat.) — Tirmidhi: 3537
Explanation: Sincere repentance must occur before death, as procrastination leads to regret. Allah’s mercy is vast, always inviting His servants to return.
Quranic References:
وَمَن يَعْمَلْ سُوٓءًا أَوْ يَظْلِمْ نَفْسَهُۥ ثُمَّ يَسْتَغْفِرِ ٱللَّهَ يَجِدِ ٱللَّهَ غَفُورًۭا رَّحِيمًۭا
“And whoever does wrong or wrongs himself, then seeks forgiveness from Allah, will find Allah Forgiving and Merciful.” (Surah An-Nisa, 4:110)
Mindful Speech (كلام طيب)
“من كان يؤمن بالله واليوم الآخر فليقل خيرا أو ليصمت”
(Whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day, let him speak good or remain silent.) — Bukhari: 6475
Explanation: Our words hold weight. Thoughtful speech avoids harm and promotes kindness. Say only what benefits others or choose silence.
Quranic References:
مَّا يَلْفِظُ مِن قَوْلٍ إِلَّا لَدَيْهِ رَقِيبٌ عَتِيدٌ
“Not a word does he utter except that there is a watcher ready [to record it].” (Surah Qaf, 50:18)
Patience (صبر)
“إنما الصبر عند الصدمة الأولى”
(Verily, true patience is at the first stroke of a calamity.) — Bukhari: 1302
Explanation: Real patience is shown immediately upon facing adversity. Believers should place their trust in Allah and stay steadfast in trials.
Quranic References:
وَبَشِّرِ ٱلصَّـٰبِرِينَ ٱلَّذِينَ إِذَآ أَصَـٰبَتْهُم مُّصِيبَةٌۭ قَالُوٓا۟ إِنَّا لِلَّهِ وَإِنَّآ إِلَيْهِ رَٰجِعُونَ
“Give glad tidings to those who are patient, who say, ‘Indeed, we belong to Allah, and indeed to Him we will return.'” (Surah Al-Baqarah, 2:155-156)
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