Faith (Iman) is the foundation of a Muslim’s life. The Ahadees of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ beautifully explain what true Iman is and how it should reflect in our actions, character, and worship. The Prophet ﷺ taught that Iman is not only belief in the heart but also words on the tongue and actions of the limbs.
In one famous Hadith, the Prophet ﷺ said that Iman has many branches—some are related to belief, some to speech, and some to actions. Even simple acts like removing harm from the road and showing kindness to others are part of Iman. This shows that faith is alive and active in everyday life.
The Ahadees also teach that true believers love for others what they love for themselves, speak good or remain silent, and trust Allah in every situation. Strong Iman brings peace to the heart, patience in hardship, and gratitude in ease.
Through the teachings of the Prophet ﷺ, we learn that Iman grows with obedience and weakens with sin. Therefore, Muslims are encouraged to strengthen their faith through prayer, remembrance of Allah, learning the Qur’an, and following the Sunnah.
In short, the Ahadees about Iman guide us to live a life of sincerity, good character, and complete reliance on Allah.
What is Ahadees?
A Hadeeth (or Hadith) is a record of the sayings, actions, approvals, and silent teachings of the Prophet Muhammad, serving as a crucial secondary source of guidance for Muslims after the Quran, providing context, clarification, and practical examples for Islamic belief, law, and daily life. These narrations, collected centuries after the Prophet’s passing, are vital for understanding his character, emulating his conduct, and interpreting the Quran, forming the foundation of the Sunnah (the Prophet’s way). Each Hadith has a chain of narrators (isnad) and a body of text (matn) that scholars meticulously analyze for authenticity.
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1. Islam is based on five things: the testimony that there is no god but Allah and that Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) is His servant and messenger, the observance of the prayer, the payment of Zakat, the pilgrimage, and the fast during Ramadan.
(Bukhari, Muslim).
(Sayings of Muhammad. by Prof. Ghazi Ahmad).
2. The Muslim is he from whose tongue and hand the Muslims are safe, and the Emigrant is he who abandons what God has prohibited.
(Bukhari).
(Sayings of Muhammad. by Prof. Ghazi Ahmad).
3. None of you believes till I am dearer to him than his father, his child and all mankind.
(Bukhari, Muslim).
(Sayings of Muhammad. by Prof. Ghazi Ahmad)
4. He who is not trustworthy has no Faith, and he who does not keep his Covenant has no religion.
(Baihaqi).
(Sayings of Muhammad. by Prof. Ghazi Ahmad).
5. What is Faith? When your good deed pleases you and your evil deed grieves you, you are a believer. What is Sin? When a thing disturbs (the peace of) your heart, give it up.
(Ahmad).
(Sayings of Muhammad. by Prof. Ghazi Ahmad)