Easy Hadith Learning (1)

1. Deeds Depend On Intentions
‘Umar Ibn Al-Khattab (SM) said: “I heard Allaah’s Messenger (SM) saying: “Deeds depend upon intentions and every person will get that which he intended. So whoever migrates for worldly benefits or for a woman to marry, his emigration will be for that which he migrated to.” (Narrated by Al-Bukhaari and Muslim)

♣ Lessons from This Hadith

• Allah judges our (good) deeds based on our intentions.
• Our deeds are rewarded according to our intentions.
• We are allowed to migrate or move for worldly reasons.
• The best reason to migrate or move is for the sake of
• increasing or protecting our Iman.

2. Pillars of Islam

It is reported on the authority of Ibn ‘Umar (R) that he said: “Allaah’s Messenger (SM) said: “Islaam is built upon five (pillars):

1. To testify that none is worthy of worship but Allaah and that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allaah.

2. To perform prayers.

3. To pay zakaah

4. (To perform) Hajj

5. To fast the month of Ramadhaan.” (Narrated by Al-Bukhaari and Muslim)

♣ Lessons from This Hadith

• That there are five pillars of Islam.
• That the shahaadah is a pillar of Islaam.
• That prayer is a pillar of Islaam.
• That zakaah is a pillar of Islaam.
• That performing Hajj is a pillar of Islaam.
• That fasting the month of Ramadhaan is a pillar of Islaam.

3. Mention the Name of Allah

On the authority of ‘Umar ibn Abi Salamah (R), (it is reported that he said): “I was a boy under the care of Allah’s Messenger (SM) and my hand used to go around the dish; so Allah’s Messenger (SM) said to me: “Oh, boy! Mention the name of Allah, eat with your right hand and eat from the dish what is nearest to you.” Since then, this has been my manner of eating.” (Narrated by Al-Bukhaari)

♣ Lessons from This Hadith

• We must begin eating by mentioning Allah’s Name.
• We must eat with our right hand.
• We should eat the food that is in front of us or nearest to us first.
• It is preferred to share with others and eat from one communal dish rather than separate plates or dishes.