Hadith on prayer

The place of the five daily prayers in Islam: the pillar of the religion and the first deed to be judged. 18 hadith.

1. Actions are judged by intentionsEvery deed, prayer included, is judged by the intention behind it.Umar ibn al-KhattabSahih al-Bukhari 1, Sahih Muslim 1907
2. Islam is built on fivePrayer is the second pillar of Islam, right after the testimony of faith.Abdullah ibn UmarSahih al-Bukhari 8, Sahih Muslim 16
3. Five prayers in a day and nightA man asked what Allah requires of him; the first answer was the five daily prayers.Talhah ibn UbaidullahSahih al-Bukhari 46, Sahih Muslim 11
4. Five prayers with the reward of fiftyOn the night of the Mi'raj the prayers were made five, with the reward of fifty.Anas ibn Malik, from Abu DharrSahih al-Bukhari 349, Sahih Muslim 162
5. The first call after the testimony of faithWhen the Prophet ﷺ sent Mu'adh to Yemen, the five prayers were the first duty to teach.Abdullah ibn AbbasSahih al-Bukhari 1395, Sahih Muslim 19
6. The deed most beloved to AllahAsked which deed Allah loves most, the Prophet ﷺ said: prayer on time.Abdullah ibn Mas'udSahih al-Bukhari 527, Sahih Muslim 85
7. The first deed to be judgedOn the Day of Judgement the first deed to be checked is the prayer.Abu HurairahJami' at-Tirmidhi 413
8. The line between faith and disbeliefAbandoning the prayer is what stands between a person and disbelief.Jabir ibn AbdullahSahih Muslim 82
9. The covenant between us and themThe prayer is the covenant that marks out the believers.Buraidah ibn al-HusaibJami' at-Tirmidhi 2621, Sunan an-Nasa'i 463, Sunan Ibn Majah 1079
10. Prayer is the pillar of the religionThe head of the matter is Islam, its pillar is prayer.Mu'adh ibn JabalJami' at-Tirmidhi 2616
11. A promise for those who guard the five prayersWhoever keeps the five prayers properly has a covenant with Allah to enter Paradise.Ubadah ibn as-SamitSunan Abi Dawud 1420, Sunan an-Nasa'i 461
12. A river at your doorThe five prayers wash away sins like bathing five times a day removes dirt.Abu HurairahSahih al-Bukhari 528, Sahih Muslim 667
13. Expiation from one prayer to the nextThe five prayers and the Friday prayers wipe out the sins between them.Abu HurairahSahih Muslim 233
14. Prayer is lightPurity is half of faith, and the prayer is a light.Abu Malik al-Ash'ariSahih Muslim 223
15. The comfort of my eyes is in prayerThe Prophet ﷺ said the coolness of his eyes was placed in the prayer.Anas ibn MalikSunan an-Nasa'i 3939
16. Give us rest with it, O BilalThe Prophet ﷺ found rest in prayer, not rest from prayer.Salim ibn Abi al-Ja'd (from a Companion)Sunan Abi Dawud 4985
17. His last advice: the prayer, the prayerAmong the very last words of the Prophet ﷺ was a reminder about prayer.Ali ibn Abi TalibSunan Abi Dawud 5156, Sunan Ibn Majah 2698
18. Teach children to pray at sevenChildren should be taught and told to pray from the age of seven.Abdullah ibn Amr ibn al-AsSunan Abi Dawud 495

Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha: their times, their virtues and the warning against missing them. 16 hadith.

1. Jibril taught the prayer timesAngel Jibril led the Prophet ﷺ in prayer at the start and end of each time.Abdullah ibn AbbasSunan Abi Dawud 393, Jami' at-Tirmidhi 149
2. Under the protection of AllahWhoever prays Fajr is in Allah's care for the whole day.Jundab ibn AbdullahSahih Muslim 657
3. The two cool prayersWhoever prays Fajr and Asr will enter Paradise.Abu Musa al-Ash'ariSahih al-Bukhari 574, Sahih Muslim 635
4. Before sunrise and before sunsetNo one who prays before sunrise and sunset will enter the Fire.Umarah ibn RuwaybahSahih Muslim 634
5. The angels meet at Fajr and AsrAngels of the night and day gather at Fajr and Asr and report that we were praying.Abu HurairahSahih al-Bukhari 555, Sahih Muslim 632
6. You will see your LordSeeing Allah in Paradise is linked to guarding the prayers before sunrise and sunset.Jarir ibn AbdullahSahih al-Bukhari 554, Sahih Muslim 633
7. Isha and Fajr in congregationIsha in congregation is like praying half the night; with Fajr, the whole night.Uthman ibn AffanSahih Muslim 656
8. Isha and Fajr: the test of sincerityThe hardest prayers for the hypocrites are Isha and Fajr.Abu HurairahSahih al-Bukhari 657, Sahih Muslim 651
9. Missing AsrWhoever misses Asr is like one who has lost his family and wealth.Abdullah ibn UmarSahih al-Bukhari 552, Sahih Muslim 626
10. Leaving Asr wastes deedsWhoever leaves the Asr prayer, his deeds are made void.Buraidah ibn al-HusaibSahih al-Bukhari 553
11. The prayer of the hypocriteDelaying Asr until sunset and pecking through it is the hypocrite's prayer.Anas ibn MalikSahih Muslim 622
12. Delay Dhuhr in intense heatIn extreme heat, Dhuhr may be delayed until it gets cooler.Abu HurairahSahih al-Bukhari 533, Sahih Muslim 615
13. Catching one rak'ah before the time endsWhoever catches one rak'ah of Fajr before sunrise has caught Fajr.Abu HurairahSahih al-Bukhari 579, Sahih Muslim 608
14. A forgotten prayerWhoever forgets or sleeps through a prayer should pray it as soon as he remembers.Anas ibn MalikSahih al-Bukhari 597, Sahih Muslim 684
15. Sleeping before Isha and talking after itThe Prophet ﷺ disliked sleeping before Isha and chatting after it.Abu Barzah al-AslamiSahih al-Bukhari 568, Sahih Muslim 647
16. Times when prayer is not offeredNo voluntary prayer after Fajr until sunrise, nor after Asr until sunset.Abu Sa'id al-KhudriSahih al-Bukhari 586, Sahih Muslim 827

Ablution before prayer, the siwak, and how wudu washes away sins. 12 hadith.

1. No prayer without purificationAllah does not accept a prayer offered without wudu.Abdullah ibn UmarSahih Muslim 224
2. Make wudu again after breaking itThe prayer of one whose wudu has broken is not accepted until he renews it.Abu HurairahSahih al-Bukhari 135, Sahih Muslim 225
3. The key to prayerThe key to prayer is purity; it begins with takbir and ends with taslim.Ali ibn Abi TalibSunan Abi Dawud 61, Jami' at-Tirmidhi 3
4. Wudu like the Prophet ﷺWudu done properly followed by two focused rak'ahs forgives past sins.Uthman ibn AffanSahih al-Bukhari 159, Sahih Muslim 226
5. Sins leave even from under the nailsWith good wudu, sins leave the body down to beneath the nails.Uthman ibn AffanSahih Muslim 245
6. The eight gates of ParadiseSaying the shahadah after wudu opens all eight gates of Paradise.Umar ibn al-Khattab and Uqbah ibn AmirSahih Muslim 234
7. Bright faces from the traces of wuduThe Ummah will be known on the Day of Resurrection by the light of wudu.Abu HurairahSahih al-Bukhari 136, Sahih Muslim 246
8. What wipes out sins and raises ranksGood wudu in hardship, many steps to the masjid, and waiting for the next prayer.Abu HurairahSahih Muslim 251
9. The siwak at every prayerThe Prophet ﷺ would have ordered the siwak before every prayer if it were not hard.Abu HurairahSahih al-Bukhari 887, Sahih Muslim 252
10. Woe to the heelsWash the feet completely; dry heels are warned of the Fire.Abdullah ibn AmrSahih al-Bukhari 60, Sahih Muslim 241
11. Bilal's footsteps in ParadiseBilal prayed after every wudu, and his steps were heard in Paradise.Abu HurairahSahih al-Bukhari 1149, Sahih Muslim 2458
12. The earth is a masjid and purifierThe whole earth was made a place of prayer, and its soil a means of purity.Jabir ibn AbdullahSahih al-Bukhari 335, Sahih Muslim 521

The call to prayer, the reward of the muezzin and what to say when you hear it. 12 hadith.

1. If people knew the reward of the Azan and the first rowPeople would draw lots for the Azan and the first row if they knew their reward.Abu HurairahSahih al-Bukhari 615, Sahih Muslim 437
2. The longest necksThe muezzins will have the longest necks on the Day of Resurrection.Mu'awiyah ibn Abi SufyanSahih Muslim 387
3. Everything that hears the Azan will testifyEvery jinn, human and thing that hears the muezzin will bear witness for him.Abu Sa'id al-KhudriSahih al-Bukhari 609
4. Shaytan runs from the AzanWhen the Azan is called, Shaytan flees so as not to hear it.Abu HurairahSahih al-Bukhari 608, Sahih Muslim 389
5. Repeat after the muezzinRepeat the words of the Azan, send blessings on the Prophet ﷺ and ask for al-Wasilah.Abdullah ibn Amr ibn al-AsSahih Muslim 384
6. The dua after the AzanWhoever says this dua after the Azan earns the intercession of the Prophet ﷺ.Jabir ibn AbdullahSahih al-Bukhari 614
7. Pleased with Allah as LordSaying these words when hearing the muezzin brings forgiveness.Sa'd ibn Abi WaqqasSahih Muslim 386
8. Dua between the Azan and IqamahThe supplication between the Azan and the Iqamah is not rejected.Anas ibn MalikSunan Abi Dawud 521, Jami' at-Tirmidhi 212
9. A prayer between every Azan and IqamahBetween every Azan and Iqamah there is a voluntary prayer, for whoever wishes.Abdullah ibn MughaffalSahih al-Bukhari 627, Sahih Muslim 838
10. Walk to the Iqamah with calmWhen the Iqamah is called, walk with calm; pray what you catch and complete the rest.Abu HurairahSahih al-Bukhari 636, Sahih Muslim 602
11. Do you hear the call?A blind man asked for permission to pray at home; the Prophet ﷺ asked if he heard the Azan.Abu HurairahSahih Muslim 653
12. Hearing the call and not comingWhoever hears the call and does not come without excuse has missed the reward.Abdullah ibn AbbasSunan Ibn Majah 793

Praying together in the masjid, the first row, straight rows and following the imam. 17 hadith.

1. Twenty-seven times betterPrayer in congregation is twenty-seven degrees better than praying alone.Abdullah ibn UmarSahih al-Bukhari 645, Sahih Muslim 650
2. A severe warning about missing the congregationThe Prophet ﷺ was close to burning the houses of men who stayed away from the prayer.Abu HurairahSahih al-Bukhari 644, Sahih Muslim 651
3. The wolf eats the stray sheepStay with the congregation; Shaytan takes those who pray alone.Abu ad-DardaSunan Abi Dawud 547, Sunan an-Nasa'i 847
4. More people, more rewardPraying with one person is better than alone, and with two better still.Ubayy ibn Ka'bSunan Abi Dawud 554, Sunan an-Nasa'i 843
5. Forty days with the first takbirForty days of congregational prayer from the first takbir: freedom from the Fire and hypocrisy.Anas ibn MalikJami' at-Tirmidhi 241
6. Straighten your rowsStraight rows are part of the perfection of the prayer.Anas ibn MalikSahih Muslim 433
7. Straight rows or divided heartsCrooked rows lead to Allah putting differences between the hearts.an-Nu'man ibn BashirSahih al-Bukhari 717, Sahih Muslim 436
8. Close the gapsStand shoulder to shoulder and leave no gaps for Shaytan.Abdullah ibn UmarSunan Abi Dawud 666
9. Complete the front row firstFill the first row, then the next; any gap should be in the last row.Anas ibn MalikSunan Abi Dawud 671
10. Allah and His angels bless the first rowsAllah and His angels send blessings on those in the first rows.al-Bara ibn AzibSunan Abi Dawud 664, Sunan an-Nasa'i 811
11. The imam is to be followedFollow the imam; do not go ahead of him or differ from him.Abu HurairahSahih al-Bukhari 722, Sahih Muslim 414
12. Racing ahead of the imamA strong warning for whoever raises his head before the imam.Abu HurairahSahih al-Bukhari 691, Sahih Muslim 427
13. Say Amin with the angelsWhoever's Amin matches the angels' Amin is forgiven his past sins.Abu HurairahSahih al-Bukhari 780, Sahih Muslim 410
14. Rabbana wa lakal-hamdSaying "Our Lord, to You is praise" with the angels brings forgiveness.Abu HurairahSahih al-Bukhari 796, Sahih Muslim 409
15. Imams, keep the prayer lightThe imam should shorten the prayer because the weak, sick and old pray behind him.Abu HurairahSahih al-Bukhari 703, Sahih Muslim 467
16. Who should lead the prayerThe one who knows the Qur'an best should lead the people.Abu Mas'ud al-AnsariSahih Muslim 673
17. Do not prevent women from the masjidsWomen must not be stopped from going to the masjids of Allah.Abdullah ibn UmarSahih al-Bukhari 900, Sahih Muslim 442

Building, walking to and sitting in the houses of Allah. 16 hadith.

1. The most beloved places to AllahThe masjids are the most beloved places to Allah; the markets the most disliked.Abu HurairahSahih Muslim 671
2. Build a masjid, receive a house in ParadiseWhoever builds a masjid for Allah, Allah builds him a house in Paradise.Uthman ibn AffanSahih al-Bukhari 450, Sahih Muslim 533
3. A place prepared in ParadiseEvery trip to the masjid prepares hospitality for you in Paradise.Abu HurairahSahih al-Bukhari 662, Sahih Muslim 669
4. One step removes a sin, the other raises a rankWalking from home in wudu to the masjid: every step counts.Abu HurairahSahih Muslim 666
5. Every step raises a rankWalking to the masjid only for prayer: each step raises a rank and removes a sin.Abu HurairahSahih al-Bukhari 647, Sahih Muslim 649
6. The farthest walk, the greatest rewardThose who walk the farthest to the masjid get the greatest reward.Abu Musa al-Ash'ariSahih al-Bukhari 651, Sahih Muslim 662
7. Light for those who walk in darknessGlad tidings of complete light on the Last Day for walking to the masjid in the dark.Buraidah ibn al-HusaibSunan Abi Dawud 561, Jami' at-Tirmidhi 223
8. Like a pilgrim in ihramLeaving home in wudu for an obligatory prayer has the reward of a pilgrim.Abu UmamahSunan Abi Dawud 558
9. The angels pray for youThe angels ask Allah to forgive you while you stay in your place of prayer.Abu HurairahSahih al-Bukhari 445
10. A heart attached to the masjidsAmong the seven under Allah's shade: one whose heart is attached to the masjids.Abu HurairahSahih al-Bukhari 660, Sahih Muslim 1031
11. Two rak'ahs before sittingOn entering the masjid, pray two rak'ahs before you sit down.Abu QatadahSahih al-Bukhari 444, Sahih Muslim 714
12. The dua for entering and leaving the masjidEnter asking for mercy, leave asking for bounty.Abu Humaid or Abu UsaidSahih Muslim 713
13. A thousand prayers in the Prophet's masjidOne prayer in the Prophet's masjid is better than a thousand elsewhere, except Makkah.Abu HurairahSahih al-Bukhari 1190, Sahih Muslim 1394
14. The three masjidsJourneys for worship are made only to three masjids.Abu HurairahSahih al-Bukhari 1189, Sahih Muslim 1397
15. Prayer in Masjid QubaA prayer in Masjid Quba is like an Umrah.Usaid ibn Zuhair al-AnsariJami' at-Tirmidhi 324, Sunan Ibn Majah 1411
16. Come to the masjid smelling cleanWhoever has eaten raw garlic or onion should keep away from the masjid.Jabir ibn AbdullahSahih al-Bukhari 855, Sahih Muslim 564

Al-Fatihah, bowing, prostration, the tashahhud and praying the way the Prophet ﷺ prayed. 17 hadith.

1. Pray as you have seen me prayThe Prophet's own prayer is the model for every Muslim's prayer.Malik ibn al-HuwairithSahih al-Bukhari 631
2. Go back and pray, you have not prayedThe man who prayed in a hurry was told three times to pray again.Abu HurairahSahih al-Bukhari 757, Sahih Muslim 397
3. No prayer without al-FatihahReciting Surah al-Fatihah is essential in every rak'ah.Ubadah ibn as-SamitSahih al-Bukhari 756, Sahih Muslim 394
4. The prayer divided between Allah and His servantAllah answers each verse of al-Fatihah as we recite it.Abu HurairahSahih Muslim 395
5. Raising the handsThe Prophet ﷺ raised his hands at the start, before bowing and on rising.Abdullah ibn UmarSahih al-Bukhari 735, Sahih Muslim 390
6. Glorifying Allah in bowing and prostrationIn ruku the Prophet ﷺ said Subhana Rabbiyal-Azim, and in sujud Subhana Rabbiyal-A'la.Hudhaifah ibn al-YamanSahih Muslim 772
7. Glorify in bowing, supplicate in prostrationBowing is for glorifying Allah; prostration is for earnest dua.Abdullah ibn AbbasSahih Muslim 479
8. Closest to Allah in prostrationThe servant is nearest to his Lord when prostrating, so make much dua.Abu HurairahSahih Muslim 482
9. Prostrating on seven partsProstration is on the forehead and nose, both hands, both knees and both feet.Abdullah ibn AbbasSahih al-Bukhari 812, Sahih Muslim 490
10. Every prostration raises a rankProstrate much, for each prostration raises you a rank and removes a sin.ThawbanSahih Muslim 488
11. Help me with much prostrationRabi'ah asked to be with the Prophet ﷺ in Paradise; the answer was to pray much.Rabi'ah ibn Ka'b al-AslamiSahih Muslim 489
12. The tashahhudThe words the Prophet ﷺ taught for the sitting of the prayer.Abdullah ibn Mas'udSahih al-Bukhari 831, Sahih Muslim 402
13. Four refuges before the salamAfter the last tashahhud, seek refuge in Allah from four things.Abu HurairahSahih Muslim 588
14. A dua to say in prayerThe dua the Prophet ﷺ taught Abu Bakr to say in his prayer.Abu Bakr as-SiddiqSahih al-Bukhari 834, Sahih Muslim 2705
15. How to begin a duaStart with praise of Allah, then blessings on the Prophet ﷺ, then ask.Fadalah ibn UbaidJami' at-Tirmidhi 3477, Sunan Abi Dawud 1481
16. When you doubt how many rak'ahsIn doubt, build on what you are sure of and make two prostrations of forgetfulness.Abu Sa'id al-KhudriSahih Muslim 571
17. Do not pass in front of someone prayingWaiting forty would be better than walking in front of a person praying.Abu JuhaimSahih al-Bukhari 510, Sahih Muslim 507

Standing before Allah with a present heart, and the things that spoil a prayer. 7 hadith.

1. In prayer you speak with your LordWhoever stands in prayer is in private conversation with Allah.Anas ibn MalikSahih al-Bukhari 531
2. Should I not be a thankful servant?The Prophet ﷺ prayed at night until his feet swelled, out of gratitude.al-Mughirah ibn Shu'bahSahih al-Bukhari 1130, Sahih Muslim 2819
3. When something worried him, he prayedThe Prophet's first response to stress and trouble was prayer.Hudhaifah ibn al-YamanSunan Abi Dawud 1319
4. Do not look up in prayerA severe warning against raising the eyes to the sky while praying.Anas ibn MalikSahih al-Bukhari 750
5. Looking around in prayerTurning to look around is something Shaytan steals from the prayer.AishahSahih al-Bukhari 751
6. Not when food is served or nature callsDo not pray while food is ready or while holding back the toilet.AishahSahih Muslim 560
7. When drowsy, sleepA person too sleepy to know what he says should sleep, then pray.AishahSahih al-Bukhari 212, Sahih Muslim 786

What to say after the salam, and when supplication is most likely to be answered. 7 hadith.

1. Astaghfirullah three times after the salamAfter the salam the Prophet ﷺ sought forgiveness three times and said: Allahumma antas-salam.ThawbanSahih Muslim 591
2. 33, 33, 33 and oneTasbih, tahmid and takbir thirty-three times each after prayer forgive sins.Abu HurairahSahih Muslim 597
3. O Allah, help me remember YouThe Prophet ﷺ told Mu'adh never to leave this dua after every prayer.Mu'adh ibn JabalSunan Abi Dawud 1522
4. The Mu'awwidhat after every prayerRecite the surahs of seeking refuge after each prayer.Uqbah ibn AmirSunan Abi Dawud 1523
5. When is dua most heard?In the last part of the night and after the obligatory prayers.Abu UmamahJami' at-Tirmidhi 3499
6. Sitting until sunrise after FajrFajr in congregation, dhikr until sunrise, then two rak'ahs: a complete Hajj and Umrah.Anas ibn MalikJami' at-Tirmidhi 586
7. The prayer of IstikharahThe Prophet ﷺ taught asking Allah's guidance in all matters through two rak'ahs.Jabir ibn AbdullahSahih al-Bukhari 6382

Voluntary prayers: the regular sunnah, Duha, Witr and Tahajjud. 21 hadith.

1. Twelve rak'ahs, a house in ParadiseTwelve voluntary rak'ahs every day earn a house in Paradise.Umm HabibahSahih Muslim 728
2. The ten rak'ahs of the Prophet ﷺIbn Umar memorised the regular sunnah prayers of the Prophet ﷺ.Abdullah ibn UmarSahih al-Bukhari 1180
3. Better than the world and all in itThe two rak'ahs before Fajr are better than the whole world.AishahSahih Muslim 725
4. The sunnah he never leftNo voluntary prayer was kept more regularly than the two rak'ahs before Fajr.AishahSahih al-Bukhari 1163, Sahih Muslim 724
5. Four before and four after DhuhrWhoever keeps four rak'ahs before Dhuhr and four after is kept from the Fire.Umm HabibahSunan Abi Dawud 1269, Jami' at-Tirmidhi 428
6. Four before AsrThe Prophet ﷺ prayed for mercy on whoever prays four rak'ahs before Asr.Abdullah ibn UmarSunan Abi Dawud 1271, Jami' at-Tirmidhi 430
7. Charity for every jointTwo rak'ahs of Duha are enough as charity for every joint of the body.Abu DharrSahih Muslim 720
8. The prayer of those who turn back to AllahThe best time for Duha is when the sun has grown hot.Zaid ibn ArqamSahih Muslim 748
9. Three things the Prophet ﷺ advisedFast three days a month, pray Duha, and pray Witr before sleeping.Abu HurairahSahih al-Bukhari 1981, Sahih Muslim 721
10. Night prayer is two by twoPray the night prayer in pairs, then one rak'ah of Witr before dawn.Abdullah ibn UmarSahih al-Bukhari 990, Sahih Muslim 749
11. Make Witr your last prayerEnd your night prayers with Witr.Abdullah ibn UmarSahih al-Bukhari 998, Sahih Muslim 751
12. Witr is one rak'ahWitr is a single rak'ah at the end of the night.Abdullah ibn UmarSahih Muslim 752
13. Allah is One and loves WitrO people of the Qur'an, pray Witr, for Allah is One and loves what is odd.Ali ibn Abi TalibSunan Abi Dawud 1416, Jami' at-Tirmidhi 453
14. The best prayer after the obligatoryPrayer in the night is the best voluntary prayer.Abu HurairahSahih Muslim 1163
15. Allah descends in the last third of the nightIn the last third of every night Allah calls: who will ask, that I may give?Abu HurairahSahih al-Bukhari 1145, Sahih Muslim 758
16. Shaytan's three knotsWaking with dhikr, wudu and prayer undoes Shaytan's three knots.Abu HurairahSahih al-Bukhari 1142, Sahih Muslim 776
17. Waking the family for night prayerAllah's mercy on the husband and wife who wake each other to pray.Abu HurairahSunan Abi Dawud 1308, Sunan an-Nasa'i 1610
18. Missed your night prayer?Whoever sleeps through his night portion and makes it up in the morning keeps its reward.Umar ibn al-KhattabSahih Muslim 747
19. Pray in your houses tooOffer some of your prayers at home; do not make houses like graves.Abdullah ibn UmarSahih al-Bukhari 432, Sahih Muslim 777
20. Voluntary prayers are best at homeA man's best prayer is in his house, except the obligatory prayer.Zaid ibn ThabitSahih al-Bukhari 731, Sahih Muslim 781
21. Praying voluntary prayers sittingA voluntary prayer sitting has half the reward of standing.Imran ibn HusainSahih al-Bukhari 1115

The best day of the week, the Friday prayer, the khutbah and the hour of answered prayer. 10 hadith.

1. The best day the sun rises onFriday is the best day: Adam was created on it, and the Hour will come on it.Abu HurairahSahih Muslim 854
2. Going early to Jumu'ahComing early on Friday is like sacrificing a camel; the angels then close their books.Abu HurairahSahih al-Bukhari 881, Sahih Muslim 850
3. Forgiven from Friday to FridayGhusl, perfume, coming quietly and listening to the khutbah forgive the week's sins.Salman al-FarisiSahih al-Bukhari 883
4. Ten days of forgivenessGood Friday manners bring forgiveness for the week plus three days.Abu HurairahSahih Muslim 857
5. Silence during the khutbahEven saying "Be quiet" during the khutbah is idle talk.Abu HurairahSahih al-Bukhari 934, Sahih Muslim 851
6. Two light rak'ahs during the khutbahSomeone arriving during the khutbah should pray two short rak'ahs first.Jabir ibn AbdullahSahih Muslim 875
7. The hour of answered prayer on FridayThere is an hour on Friday in which every dua for good is answered.Abu HurairahSahih al-Bukhari 935, Sahih Muslim 852
8. Send many blessings on FridayIncrease salawat on the Prophet ﷺ on Fridays; it is shown to him.Aws ibn AwsSunan Abi Dawud 1047
9. Neglecting Jumu'ah seals the heartPeople must stop leaving Jumu'ah, or Allah will seal their hearts.Abdullah ibn Umar and Abu HurairahSahih Muslim 865
10. Missing three FridaysWhoever misses three Jumu'ahs out of carelessness has his heart sealed.Abu al-Ja'd ad-DamriSunan Abi Dawud 1052, Jami' at-Tirmidhi 500, Sunan an-Nasa'i 1369

Fasting and standing in prayer in Ramadan and on Laylat al-Qadr. 4 hadith.

1. Fasting Ramadan with faithFasting Ramadan with faith and hope of reward forgives past sins.Abu HurairahSahih al-Bukhari 38, Sahih Muslim 760
2. Standing in prayer in RamadanNight prayer (Taraweeh) in Ramadan with faith forgives past sins.Abu HurairahSahih al-Bukhari 37, Sahih Muslim 759
3. Pray Taraweeh until the imam finishesPraying with the imam until he leaves counts as a whole night of prayer.Abu DharrJami' at-Tirmidhi 806, Sunan Abi Dawud 1375, Sunan an-Nasa'i 1364
4. Laylat al-QadrStanding in prayer on the Night of Decree with faith forgives past sins.Abu HurairahSahih al-Bukhari 35, Sahih Muslim 760

Shortening prayer on a journey, praying when ill, the funeral and eclipse prayers, Istikharah. 5 hadith.

1. Pray standing, sitting, or on your sideWhoever cannot stand may pray sitting, and whoever cannot sit may pray lying down.Imran ibn HusainSahih al-Bukhari 1117
2. Shortening the prayer is a giftShortening the prayer on a journey is charity from Allah; accept it.Ya'la ibn Umayyah, from UmarSahih Muslim 686
3. The reward of the funeral prayerAttending a funeral prayer earns a qirat; staying for the burial two qirats, like two mountains.Abu HurairahSahih al-Bukhari 1325, Sahih Muslim 945
4. Forty people praying over the deadWhen forty believers pray over a Muslim, Allah accepts their intercession.Abdullah ibn AbbasSahih Muslim 948
5. The eclipse prayerWhen you see an eclipse, pray and supplicate until it clears.al-Mughirah ibn Shu'bahSahih al-Bukhari 1043, Sahih Muslim 915

Every good deed is charity: smiles, good words, feeding people. 13 hadith.

1. Small deeds done regularlyThe deeds Allah loves most are those done consistently, even if small.AishahSahih al-Bukhari 6464, Sahih Muslim 783
2. Every good deed is charityEvery act of goodness counts as charity.Jabir ibn Abdullah and HudhaifahSahih al-Bukhari 6021, Sahih Muslim 1005
3. A good word is charityA kind word is charity.Abu HurairahSahih al-Bukhari 2989, Sahih Muslim 1009
4. Your smile is charitySmiling at your brother is charity.Abu DharrJami' at-Tirmidhi 1956
5. Removing harm from the roadClearing something harmful from the path is charity.Abu HurairahSahih Muslim 1009
6. Do not belittle any good deedEven a cheerful face is a good deed not to be looked down on.Abu DharrSahih Muslim 2626
7. Charity does not decrease wealthGiving charity never makes you poorer.Abu HurairahSahih Muslim 2588
8. Even half a dateProtect yourself from the Fire, even with half a date in charity.Adi ibn HatimSahih al-Bukhari 1417, Sahih Muslim 1016
9. Three deeds that never endOngoing charity, useful knowledge and a righteous child keep rewarding after death.Abu HurairahSahih Muslim 1631
10. Guiding to goodWhoever guides someone to good gets the same reward as the doer.Abu Mas'ud al-AnsariSahih Muslim 1893
11. Relieve a hardshipWhoever relieves a believer's hardship, Allah relieves his on the Last Day.Abu HurairahSahih Muslim 2699
12. Feed the hungry, visit the sickFeed the hungry, visit the sick and free the captive.Abu Musa al-Ash'ariSahih al-Bukhari 5649
13. Enter Paradise in peaceGreet with peace, feed people, keep family ties and pray at night.Abdullah ibn SalamJami' at-Tirmidhi 2485

Honesty, mercy, neighbours, parents and controlling anger. 18 hadith.

1. Love for your brotherNone truly believes until he loves for his brother what he loves for himself.Anas ibn MalikSahih al-Bukhari 13, Sahih Muslim 45
2. The best of youThe best people are those with the best character.Abdullah ibn AmrSahih al-Bukhari 3559
3. Heaviest on the scaleNothing is heavier on the scale than good character.Abu ad-DardaJami' at-Tirmidhi 2002, Sunan Abi Dawud 4799
4. The most complete faithThe most complete believers have the best character.Abu HurairahSunan Abi Dawud 4682, Jami' at-Tirmidhi 1162
5. Say good or keep silentA believer speaks good or stays silent.Abu HurairahSahih al-Bukhari 6018, Sahih Muslim 47
6. Safe from his tongue and handA Muslim is one from whose tongue and hand others are safe.Abdullah ibn AmrSahih al-Bukhari 10, Sahih Muslim 40
7. The neighbour's rightHe does not believe whose neighbour is not safe from his harm.Abu ShuraihSahih al-Bukhari 6016
8. True strengthThe strong one controls himself when angry.Abu HurairahSahih al-Bukhari 6114, Sahih Muslim 2609
9. Make things easyMake things easy, not hard; give good news, do not drive people away.Anas ibn Malik and Abu MusaSahih al-Bukhari 69, Sahih Muslim 1734
10. Allah looks at heartsAllah looks at your hearts and deeds, not your looks or wealth.Abu HurairahSahih Muslim 2564
11. Allah is beautifulAllah is beautiful and loves beauty; arrogance is rejecting truth.Abdullah ibn Mas'udSahih Muslim 91
12. Mercy for mercyWhoever does not show mercy to people is not shown mercy by Allah.Jarir ibn AbdullahSahih al-Bukhari 7376, Sahih Muslim 2319
13. Your mother, then your motherThe person most deserving of your good company is your mother.Abu HurairahSahih al-Bukhari 5971, Sahih Muslim 2548
14. Thanking peopleWhoever does not thank people has not thanked Allah.Abu HurairahSunan Abi Dawud 4811, Jami' at-Tirmidhi 1954
15. Dua for your brotherA prayer for a brother in his absence is answered, and an angel says: and for you the same.Abu ad-DardaSahih Muslim 2732
16. Follow a bad deed with a good oneFear Allah, follow a sin with a good deed, and treat people well.Abu Dharr and Mu'adh ibn JabalJami' at-Tirmidhi 1987
17. Be mindful of AllahGuard Allah's commands and He will protect you.Abdullah ibn AbbasJami' at-Tirmidhi 2516
18. True wealthReal wealth is a contented heart.Abu HurairahSahih al-Bukhari 6446, Sahih Muslim 1051

Words of remembrance that are light on the tongue and heavy on the scale. 4 hadith.

1. Light on the tongue, heavy on the scaleSubhanAllahi wa bihamdihi, SubhanAllahil-Azim.Abu HurairahSahih Muslim 2694
2. A hundred times a daySubhanAllahi wa bihamdihi a hundred times forgives sins like sea foam.Abu HurairahSahih al-Bukhari 6405, Sahih Muslim 2691
3. The Qur'an will intercedeRead the Qur'an; it will intercede for its companions.Abu UmamahSahih Muslim 804
4. The best of you learn the Qur'anThe best are those who learn the Qur'an and teach it.Uthman ibn AffanSahih al-Bukhari 5027