"Everyone enters Jannah except those who refuse"

Messenger of Allah (SAWS) said,
"Everyone of my Ummah will enter Jannah except those who refuse". He was asked: "Who will refuse?'' He (PBUH) said, "Whoever obeys me, shall enter Jannah, and whosoever disobeys me, refuses to (enter Jannah)".
[Al-Bukhari]

Commentary: The word "Ummah" here stands for the community which accepted the invitation of the Prophet (SAWS), that is to say, the people who on his call embraced Islam. Out of this community who follow him i.e. his Sunnah faithfully will go to Jannah.

Do not ask too many questions

The Prophet (SAWS) said,
"Do not ask me unnecessarily about the details of the things which I do not mention to you. Verily, the people before you were doomed because they were used to putting many questions to their Prophets and had differences about their Prophets. Refrain from what I forbid you and do what I command you to the best of your ability and capacity".

[Al-Bukhari and Muslim]

Commentary: To be unnecessarily inquisitive and create differences and confusion in the Injunctions of Allah and His Prophet (SAWS) leads to destruction. The safest course lies only in following the Orders of Allah and His Prophet (SAWS) without `ifs' and `buts.' Hairsplitting in religious issues falls in this category.

The Prophet SAWS said,
"Allah has disliked that (A) you talk too much about others (B), ask too many questions (in religion), or (C) waste your property."
[Bukhari]

Hadith: "I am catching hold of your waist ties to save you from fire but you slip away"

Messenger of Allah (SAWS) said,

"My parable and that of yours is like a man who kindled a fire. When it has illuminated all around him, the moths and grasshoppers began to fall therein. He tried to push them away, but they overcame him and jumped into it. I am catching hold of your waists ties (to save you) from fire, but you slip away from my hands".

[Muslim]

Commentary: This Hadith mentions the extreme kindness which the Prophet (SAWS) had for the welfare of his followers. It also mentions the misfortune of those who would become the fuel of Hell for not accepting Islam in spite of the utmost affection and ardour of the Prophet (PBUH) to bring them in the fold of Islam. People who fail to accept Islam would fall in the Hell-fire in the same way moths fall in the fire.

"Let these words be your last" - Hadith

Al-Bara' bin `Azib (May Allah be pleased with them) said:

Messenger of Allah (SAWS) asked me to recite whenever I go to bed:

"Allahumma aslamtu nafsi ilaika, wa wajjahtu wajhi ilaika, wa fawwadtu amri ilaika, wal-ja'tu zahri ilaika, raghbatan wa rahbatan ilaika, la malja wa la manja minka illa ilaika. Amantu bikitabikal-ladhi anzalta, wa nabiyyikal-ladhi arsalta

(O Allah! I have submitted myself to You, I have turned my face to You, entrusted my affairs to You; and committed my back to You out of desire for You and fear of You; expecting Your reward and fearing Your punishment. There is no refuge and no place of safety from You but with You. I believe in the Book You have revealed and in the Prophet You have sent.)''

Messenger of Allah (SAWS) that if anyone recited these words and died that night, he would die in the true religion. In case he remains alive till morning, he will obtain good.
[Al-Bukhari and Muslim]

In another narration: He reported Messenger of Allah (SAWS) as saying: "If you go to bed, perform the Salat Wudu', lie down on your right side and say [the above Du`a (supplication)] and let these words be your last".

Commentary: It is better to make Wudu' before going to sleep. Similarly, it is also meritorious to recite the invocation mentioned in the Hadith before one goes to bed, because it is a prayer for the renewal of Islam and Faith and request for grant of peace and security.

People with Hearts of Birds will enter Jannah

"If you all depend on Allah with due reliance, He would certainly give you provision as He gives it to birds who go forth hungry in the morning and return with full belly at dusk".
[At-Tirmidhi]

Commentary: Trust in Allah does not mean that one should not give any importance to material resources. What it really means is that along with their due importance, one should have full trust in Allah. Without His Will, material resources are of no avail. But nevertheless it is necessary to have material resources because their procurement is also ordained by Him. Birds do not keep sitting in their nests for food but fly out in search of it.

Prophet (SAWS) said,
"A group of people (both men and women) whose hearts will be like the hearts of birds, will enter Jannah".
[Muslim]

It has been interpreted that such people are those who put their trust in Allah; another interpretation is that these people are tender-hearted.

One brother earned a living & the other studied religious knowledge..

There were two brothers in the days of the Prophet (SAWS). One of them used to attend the Prophet's circle (to acquire knowledge) and the other used to earn their living. Once the latter complained to the Prophet (SAWS) against the former (for not earning his living).
He (SAWS) replied, "Perhaps you are being provided because of him".

[At-Tirmidhi]

Commentary: This Hadith evidently shows that it is permissible and desirable to devote oneself or make someone else to devote himself for religious knowledge. Such students of religious knowledge should not be considered a burden. Similarly, one should also not ignore those students and scholars who are devoted to such knowledge because Allah makes their help a means of increasing the donor's sources of subsistence.

Charity equal to a small date will become like a Mountain : Hadith

The Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said:

“Whoever gives charity equal to a date from pure (halal) earnings – for Allaah does not accept anything but that which is pure – Allaah will take it in His right hand and tend it for the one who gave it, as any one of you tends his foal, until it becomes like a mountain.”

(Narrated by al-Bukhaari and Muslim)

Commentary: Here, an Attribute of Allah, His Hand, has been mentioned. We are supposed to believe in it without interpretation or comparison; that is to say that Allah has Hands as befit His Glory. We cannot compare his essential attributes to anything, nor can we describe them.

It is evident from this Hadith that Allah increases the reward of charity which is given from lawfully-earned money until it becomes like a mountain in greatness.

Allah has disliked 3 things for you

The Prophet SAWS said,
"Allah has disliked that (A) you talk too much about others (B), ask too many questions (in religion), or (C) waste your property."
[Bukhari]

Happiness is for the one who......

Messenger of Allah (SAWS) said "Happiness is for him who is guided to Islam and has provision that is sufficient for him for his day and remains content.''
[At-Tirmidhi]

This Hadith tells us that richness does not depend on how much property one possesses, the real richness is the contentment of the soul.

Few morsels of food are enough : Hadith

Messenger of Allah (SAWS) said: "No man fills a container worse than his stomach. A few morsels that keep his back upright are sufficient for him. If he has to, then he should keep one-third for food, one-third for drink and one-third for his breathing.''
[At-Tirmidhi]

Commentary: This Hadith discourages us from overeating as this causes laziness and affects one's health.

Simplicity is part of Faith! Simplicity is part of Faith!

The Companions of Messenger of Allah (SAWS) mentioned the life of the world before him. He (PBUH) said, "Do you not hear? Do you not hear? Simplicity (in life) is part of Faith, simplicity is part of Faith.''
[Abu Dawud]

Commentary: This Hadith invites our attention to a simple way of living - ordinary dress and simple and non-rich food - and discourages us from use of costly dress, delicious and rich food and other dainties of life. The more a man stays away from the trappings and accessories of worldly life, the better engaged will he be in getting ready for the Hereafter.

It is like possessing the WHOLE world!

Messenger of Allah (SAWS) said,
"Whosoever begins the day feeling family security and good health; and having provision (food) for his day is like he possessed the whole world.''
[At-Tirmidhi]

Commentary: To have one-day food and to enjoy peace and health is indeed a great blessing. If one lacks peace and health, the treasures of the whole world will be of no use because the heaps of wealth cannot provide peace of mind to one, nor can it make one enjoy sound health.

The Hadith also implies an advice to man that instead of running after wealth, he should endeavour to seek patience and contentment which alone can guarantee him peace and satisfaction.

Keeping extra wealth leads to evil : Hadith

Messenger of Allah (SAWS) said, "O son of Adam, if you spend the surplus (i.e. extra wealth), it will be better for you; and if you keep it with you, it will be evil for you. You will not be reprimanded for storing what is enough for your need. First of all spend upon those who are your dependents.''
[At-Tirmidhi].

Commentary: The Muslims have been allowed, rather emphatically told and commanded, to possess as much wealth as could meet their personal and family needs. Yet, they have also been advised to spend the spare money on the needy.

In the Hereafter, the result of stinginess will be definitely bad as the Qur'an says:

"The things which they covetously withheld shall be tied to their necks like a collar on the Day of Resurrection.'' (3:180)

If somebody pays Zakat and yet retains enough money with him, and there are some needy people also in his knowledge, then he will be bound to spend on them. At-Tirmidhi quoted a Hadith in which Messenger of Allah (SAWS) said, "Indeed there is a right (for poor) in the wealth in addition to Zakat.''

Two Drops & Two marks Loved by Allah

The Prophet (S.A.W.S.) said: "Nothing is dearer to Allah than two drops and two marks: A drop of tears shed out of fear of Allah and a drop of blood shed in Allah's way. Regarding the two marks, they are: Marks left in the Cause of Allah and a mark left in observing one of the obligatory act of worship of Allah, the Exalted".
[At-Tirmidhi].

Commentary: This Hadith mentions the merits of the following:

1. Weeping out of fear of Allah.

2. The blood which flows in the way of Allah.

3. The marks of injuries which are left on the bodies of those who take part in Jihad.

4. The marks of wounds received in the performance of obligations.