Short 40 Part 1
You have a trusted friend whose guidance you believe is always reliable as it always seems to help. However, he is not Muslim. One day, he gives you some advice that you follow, not realizing it is against Islamic principles.
Which hadith would have warned you of this outcome?
The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said: "A man follows his friend's religion, so you should be careful who you make friends with."
This Hadith emphasizes the blessings and spiritual richness of a specific temporal window.
Hadith:
قال رسول الله ﷺ :اللهم بارك لأمتي في بكورها
The Prophet (PBUH) said: "O Allah, bless my people in their early mornings."
Which Hadith highlights that misdirection can be used as a valid tactic?
Hadith:
قال رسول الله ﷺ :الحَرْبُ خُدْعَةٌ
The Prophet (PBUH) said: "War is trick."
What was the Prophet ﷺ known for in his facial expression and treatment of people?
When people were in the presence of the Prophet ﷺ, they often felt at ease, and he would greet others warmly with kindness and a gentle expression.
English to Arabic:
The Prophet (PBUH) said: "Between a man and kufr and shirk, is the abandonment of Salah."
Arabic:
قال رسول الله ﷺ : بَيْنَ الرَّجُلِ وَبَيْنَ الشِّرْكِ وَالْكُفْرِ تَرْكُ الصَّلَاةِ
This Hadith highlights the contrast between worldly enjoyment and eternal rewards.
Hadith:
قال رسول الله ﷺ: الدُّنْيَا سِجْنُ المُؤْمِنِ وَجَنَّةُ الكَافِرِ
The Prophet (PBUH) said: "The world is a prison for the believer and paradise for the disbeliever."
This Hadith emphasizes that the accountability in Islam extends beyond human interactions, encompassing responsibility for all living beings.
Which Hadith emphasizes that the severity of heat is from the raging of the Hell-fire?
Hadith:
قال رسول الله ﷺ :أَبْرِدُوا بِالظُّهرِ
The Prophet (PBUH) said: "Delay Dhuhr prayer in hot weather.”
How is the Prophet ﷺ described physically in terms of height and body structure?
The Prophet ﷺ is described as having a balanced physique, not extremely tall nor short, but of a strong and well-proportioned build that carried dignity.
This Hadith teaches that making mistakes is part of being human and something all people do. However, it praises those who don’t stay in their mistakes.
Hadith:
قال رسول الله ﷺ : كل بني آدم خطاء، وخير الخطائين التوابون
The Prophet (PBUH) said: "All the sons of Adam are sinners, but the best of the sinners are those who repent often."
During a free period, a group of snickering students steal and mess with the belongings of a classmate who has left the room. The commotion causes you to look up, and though this is not the first time this has happened, you think nothing of it and put your head back down to sleep.
In which hadith does the Prophet (PBUH) discourage you—as a Muslim—from being a bystander?
The Prophet (PBUH) said: “Whoever amongst you notices something evil, should correct it with his own hands, and if he is unable to do so, he should prohibit the same with his tongue; if he is unable even to do this, then he should at least consider it as bad in his heart; this is the lowest degree of faith.”
At a community event, a student helping manage photos notices an embarrassing picture of another student taken by accident. Instead of sharing it, he quietly deletes it and tells others not to spread it. Meanwhile, someone else finds a small mistake made by a classmate and posts it online, where it quickly spreads and causes embarrassment.
Later, a speaker reminds everyone about respecting others’ dignity and mentions a Hadith about how our treatment of others’ faults will be reflected back to us.
Which Hadith is being recalled in association with concealing versus exposing the faults of others?
Hadith:
قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ: مَنْ سَتَرَ عَوْرَةَ أَخِيهِ الْمُسْلِمِ سَتَرَ اللَّهُ عَوْرَتَهُ يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ، وَمَنْ كَشَفَ عَوْرَةَ أَخِيهِ الْمُسْلِمِ كَشَفَ اللَّهُ عَوْرَتَهُ حَتَّى يَفْضَحَهُ فِي بَيْتِهِ
The Prophet PBUH said: He who conceals the faults of a Muslim, Allah would conceal his faults on the day of judgement, and he who exposes the faults of his Muslim brother, Allah will expose his faults even if he is in his house.
Zaher works with a small tech company. He finds out there’s a big problem in the system that could leak users’ private information. Fixing it would take a lot of time and money. When he tells his boss, the boss says, “We already tried our best — now we’ll just trust Allah. Let’s launch the app anyway. Rizq is from Allah.”
Zaher feels something is wrong. He reminds his boss of a Hadith. What Hadith did he say?
Hadith:
قال رسول الله ﷺ :اعقلها وتوكل
The Prophet (PBUH) said: "Tie it and rely on Allah."
What quality of humility and daily life practice is shown by the Prophet ﷺ?
Despite being the Messenger of Allah ﷺ, he would personally repair his sandals, sew his clothes, and assist in household tasks when needed.
At a small town, a student is about to take an important exam. On the way to school, he notices a black cat cross his path and immediately becomes nervous. He decides to turn back home, believing that continuing forward would bring bad luck and cause him to fail. His friend tries to convince him that success and failure are only from Allah, and that avoiding actions based on such beliefs has no real effect.
Later in class, the teacher addresses the students about relying on Allah alone and avoiding beliefs that attribute unseen power to objects or signs.
Which teaching of Islam is being highlighted here?
Hadith:
قال رسول الله ﷺ التَّطَيُّرُ شِرْكٌ
The Prophet PBUH said: Superstition is shirk
Raqif, a young professional, is offered a promotion at work, but the offer would require him to act in a way that creates internal doubt and unease. He feels embarrassed by the thought of others discovering his actions. Reflecting on this situation, which Hadith could guide Raqif's decision.
Hadith:
قال رسول الله ﷺ: البرُّ حسنُ الخلقِ، والإثمُ ما حاكَ في نفسِكَ، وكرهتَ أن يطَّلعَ عليه الناسُ
The Prophet (PBUH) said: "Righteousness is having noble behavior and sin is that which creates doubt in yourself and you do not want people to know of it."
At the farmer’s market, a vendor places the freshest fruit on top of each basket but hides the bruised and overripe ones underneath. When customers compliment him for selling such good quality produce, he smiles without correcting them. Later that day, a local Imam speaks about business ethics in Islam and recalls a Hadith. Which Hadith is being recalled in association to deceptive presentation?
Hadith:
قال رسول الله ﷺ: مَنْ حَمَلَ عَلَيْنَا اَلسِّلَاح فَلَيْسَ مِنَّا, ومن غشّنا فليس منّا
The Prophet (PBUH) said: "He who took up arms against us is not of us, and he who acted dishonestly towards us is not of us."
Which Hadith affirms an unseen danger; an invisible harm capable of affecting people without direct contact?
Hadith:
قال رسول الله ﷺ :العَيْنُ حَقٌّ
The Prophet (PBUH) said: "The eye is true."
What does Al-Shamā’il al-Muḥammadiyyah teach about the Prophet’s ﷺ behavior in gatherings and communication style?
The Prophet ﷺ would never leave someone feeling ignored in a gathering; he would divide his attention fairly, speak clearly and slowly, and ensure everyone present understood what was being said.
In which two Hadith does the Prophet (PBUH) emphasize the importance of controlling one's strong emotions?
Hadith 1:
Allah’s Messenger (PBUH) said: “The strong is not the one who overcomes the people by his strength, but the strong is the one who controls himself while in anger."
Hadith 2:
The Prophet of Allah (PBUH) said: "No judge must give judgment between two people when he is angry."
On your way home, you spot a feral baby kitty idle in the middle of your path. As you approach it, you hear it hiss and watch it struggle to flee. Too weak to resist, you’re able to take it home in hopes of helping it. Time passes, and your kindness is rewarded with a healthy and doting kitty. But that will not be your only reward.
Which hadith tells you that Allah (SWT) cherishes this caring behavior?
The Prophet of Allah (PBUH) said: "Indeed Allah loves gentleness in all matters."
At a small trading stall, a vendor is offered a high price for an item that cannot be used in a permissible way. The buyer insists that the payment is harmless since it is only money being exchanged. The vendor hesitates, unsure whether completing the transaction is acceptable, even though it seems profitable on the surface.
Later, during a discussion on lawful earnings, a reminder is given about a principle from the Prophet ﷺ regarding certain items and their value in trade.
Which Hadith is being referred to in this situation?
Hadith:
قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ: إِنَّ اللَّهَ إِذَا حَرَّمَ عَلَى قَوْمٍ أَكْلَ شَيْءٍ حَرَّمَ عَلَيْهِمْ ثَمَنَهُ
“The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: Indeed, when Allah forbids a people from consuming something, He also forbids its price.”
At a formal banquet, Amal is asked to pour drinks for a table of respected guests. She starts by offering the first glass to the eldest scholar present. However, one of her close friends sitting on her right interrupts and says, “You should serve me first — I’m on your right!”
Amal is unsure what to do when serving drinks. Which two Hadith should Amal be reminded of to help her resolve this confusion, and who should she serve first?
Answer:
Amal should consider the context. Since this is a formal banquet she should honor the elders first, but in a casual or everyday setting, she should begin with the person on the right.
Hadith 1:
The Prophet (PBUH) said: "The biggest then the big."
Hadith 2:
The Prophet (PBUH) said: "Right then right."
Which practice of the Prophet ﷺ related to ease in purification during ablution? (Give context regarding the situation.)
Wiping over the khuffayn (leather socks/footwear) during ablution instead of washing the feet, as an allowance for ease and practicality in purification.
Context: A ruler from Abyssinia once gifted the Prophet ﷺ a pair of plain black footwear. He wore them, performed ablution, and later wiped over them instead of removing them when renewing his purification.
A man, who has garnered fame and fortune, believes that the world’s eyes are all on him, but the All-Seeing may not even grace him with a glance.
Which Hadith might humble such a man?
Hadith:
Allah’s Messenger (PBUH) said: "Allah will not look, on the Day of Resurrection, at a person who drags his Izar (garment) (behind him) out of pride and arrogance."