Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, the last messenger of Islam, is remembered not only for his devotion to Allah but also for his wisdom, mercy, and guidance for humanity. His sayings (Hadith) cover every aspect of life from kindness, justice, and honesty, to patience, family, and faith.
On Faith (Iman) and Worship
- “The best of you are those who learn the Qur’an and teach it.”
- “Prayer is the key to Paradise.”
- “The most beloved of deeds to Allah are those that are most consistent, even if they are few.”
- “Whoever prays Fajr is under the protection of Allah.”
- “Supplication is the essence of worship.”
- “The closest that a servant comes to his Lord is when he is prostrating.”
- “The one who repents from sin is like the one who never sinned.”
- “The strong person is not the one who can wrestle others down. The strong person is the one who controls himself when angry.”
- “Allah does not look at your appearance or wealth, but rather He looks at your hearts and deeds.”
- “Modesty is part of faith.”
On Good Character (Akhlaq)
- “The best among you are those who have the best manners and character.”
- “He who does not show mercy to our young, nor honor our elders, is not one of us.”
- “A good word is charity.”
- “The most perfect believer in faith is the one who is best in manners.”
- “Do not belittle any good deed, even meeting your brother with a cheerful face.”
- “The most beloved to me among you are those who are best in character.”
- “The believer is not one who taunts, curses, or uses obscene language.”
- “Kindness is a mark of faith, and whoever is not kind has no faith.”
- “He who truly believes in Allah and the Last Day should speak good or remain silent.”
- “The strongest bond of faith is loyalty for the sake of Allah and enmity for His sake.”
On Justice and Honesty
- “The most hated of men in the sight of Allah is the one who is the most quarrelsome.”
- “The signs of a hypocrite are three: when he speaks, he lies; when he makes a promise, he breaks it; and when he is entrusted, he betrays the trust.”
- “Give the worker his wages before his sweat dries.”
- “Honesty leads to righteousness, and righteousness leads to Paradise.”
- “The merchants will be raised on the Day of Judgment as sinners, except those who fear Allah, are honest, and speak the truth.”
- “Help your brother, whether he is an oppressor or oppressed. Stop him if he is an oppressor, and that is helping him.”
- “Whoever cheats us is not one of us.”
- “The best of people are those most beneficial to others.”
- “Wealth does not decrease by giving charity.”
- “The most perfect believer is he who is best in conduct and kindest to his family.”
On Family and Relationships
- “The best of you is the best to his family, and I am the best among you to my family.”
- “Paradise lies at the feet of your mother.”
- “A father gives his child nothing better than a good education.”
- “Whoever maintains the ties of kinship, Allah will maintain his ties with him.”
- “When a husband and wife look at each other with love, Allah looks at them with mercy.”
- “Exchange gifts, as that will increase your love for one another.”
- “The most complete of believers in faith are those with the best manners, and the best of you are those who are best to your women.”
- “Smiling at your brother is an act of charity.”
- “Do not sever the ties of kinship.”
- “Whoever does not show gratitude to people has not shown gratitude to Allah.”
On Patience and Trials
- “Patience is light.”
- “The real patience is at the first stroke of a calamity.”
- “Whoever is patient, Allah will give him patience. No one is given a blessing better and greater than patience.”
- “When Allah loves a servant, He tests him.”
- “No fatigue, nor disease, nor sorrow, nor sadness, nor hurt, nor distress befalls a Muslim, even if it were the prick he receives from a thorn, but Allah expiates some of his sins for that.”
- “The greater the trial, the greater the reward.”
- “Be in this world as though you were a stranger or a traveler.”
- “Richness is not having many possessions, but richness is being content with oneself.”
- “Do not be angry, and Paradise will be yours.”
- “Whoever bears hardship with patience, Allah raises his rank.”
On Mercy and Kindness
- “Allah is not merciful to those who are not merciful to mankind.”
- “Show mercy to those on Earth, and the One above the heavens will show mercy to you.”
- “Kindness is not to be found in anything but that it adds to its beauty.”
- “Whoever is deprived of gentleness is deprived of goodness.”
- “Charity does not decrease wealth.”
- “Feed the hungry, visit the sick, and free the captive.”
- “The best charity is that given in secret.”
- “Removing a harmful thing from the road is charity.”
- “Every act of kindness is charity.”
- “The best among you are those who bring greatest benefit to others.”
On Humanity and Brotherhood
- “None of you truly believes until he loves for his brother what he loves for himself.”
- “The believers are like one body; if one part feels pain, the whole body suffers.”
- “Do not envy one another, do not hate one another, do not turn away from one another.”
- “The Muslim is the one from whose tongue and hand other Muslims are safe.”
- “Do not look down upon any Muslim, for the most honored of you in the sight of Allah is the most righteous of you.”
- “The best of companions in the sight of Allah is the one who is best to his companion.”
- “Do not harm yourself or others.”
- “A true Muslim is he who does not harm others with his words or actions.”
- “Be servants of Allah as brothers.”
- “The most beloved people to Allah are those who are most beneficial to others.”
On Simplicity and Worldly Life
- “What is little but sufficient is better than that which is abundant but distracts.”
- “Be content with what Allah has given you and you will be the richest of people.”
- “This world is a prison for the believer and a paradise for the unbeliever.”
- “The most beloved of places to Allah are the mosques.”
- “The best wealth is the tongue that remembers Allah.”
- “Love people and you will be loved.”
- “Live in this world as if you are a traveler.”
- “Wealth is not abundance of possessions, but the richness of the soul.”
- “The dunya (world) is cursed, except for the remembrance of Allah and what follows it.”
- “Simplicity is part of faith.”
On Hope and Positivity
- “Give glad tidings, do not repel people away.”
- “Make things easy, not difficult.”
- “Speak good, or remain silent.”
- “A believer does not stung from the same hole twice.”
- “Whoever relieves a Muslim of distress, Allah will relieve him of distress on the Day of Judgment.”
- “The best of you are those who feed others and return greetings.”
- “He who guides to something good has a reward similar to the one doing it.”
- “Be optimistic, for optimism is from Allah.”
- “The best among you are those who bring joy to others.”
- “Do not despair of the mercy of Allah.”
On Responsibility and Accountability
- “Every one of you is a shepherd, and every one of you will be asked about his flock.”
- “The world is sweet and green, and Allah is going to make you vicegerents in it to see how you behave.”
- “The feet of a servant will not move on the Day of Judgment until he is asked about his life, his knowledge, his wealth, and his deeds.”
- “If a man dies, his deeds come to an end except for three: ongoing charity, beneficial knowledge, or a righteous child who prays for him.”
- “The strong believer is better and more beloved to Allah than the weak believer, though there is good in both.”
- “Every Muslim has five rights over another Muslim: greeting of peace, visiting the sick, following the funeral, accepting invitations, and saying ‘YarhamukAllah’ when he sneezes.”
- “Do not waste water even if you were at a running stream.”
- “The greatest Jihad is to battle your own soul, to fight the evil within yourself.”
- “A ruler who closes his door to the poor will find Allah closing His doors to him on the Day of Judgment.”
- “The best leaders are those whom the people love and who love the people.”
The sayings of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ are lessons for life, guiding humanity toward justice, compassion, and faith. His message remains a beacon of light for those who seek to live with purpose, humility, and peace.
As the Prophet ﷺ said: “The most beloved of people to Allah are those who bring the most benefit to others.”
