15 Authentic Hadith with Arabic, Transliteration & Translation
Each hadith below is given in Arabic with an English transliteration so you can read it aloud without Arabic script, followed by the translation, the companion who narrated it, its collection reference and authenticity grade.
Topics covered
- Sincerity & Intention
- Good Character
- Seeking Knowledge
- Kindness & Compassion
- Self-Control
- Brotherhood & Community
- Speech & Mindfulness
- Generosity & Charity
- Purity & Spiritual Hygiene
- Mutual Support
- Patience & Gratitude
- Remembrance of Allah
- Universal Mercy
- Legacy & Continuous Reward
- Honor to Parents
1. Actions are by Intentions
Sincerity & Intentionإِنَّمَا الأَعْمَالُ بِالنِّيَّاتِ، وَإِنَّمَا لِكُلِّ امْرِئٍ مَا نَوَى
Innamal a'malu bin-niyyat, wa innama likulli imri'in ma nawa
Actions are judged by intentions, and every person will get what they intended.
Narrated by 'Umar ibn Al-Khattab (R.A.) · Sahih al-Bukhari 1, Sahih Muslim 1907 · Sahih (Authentic)
2. Best Among You in Character
Good Characterإِنَّ مِنْ خِيَارِكُمْ أَحْسَنَكُمْ أَخْلاَقًا
Inna min khiyarikum ahsinakum akhlaqa
The best among you are those who have the best character and manners.
Narrated by 'Abdullah ibn 'Amr (R.A.) · Sahih al-Bukhari 3559 · Sahih (Authentic)
3. Path to Knowledge & Paradise
Seeking Knowledgeمَنْ سَلَكَ طَرِيقًا يَلْتَمِسُ فِيهِ عِلْمًا سَهَّلَ اللَّهُ لَهُ بِهِ طَرِيقًا إِلَى الْجَنَّةِ
Man salaka tareeqan yaltamisu feehi 'ilman sahhalallahu lahu bihi tareeqan ilal Jannah
Whoever treads a path in search of knowledge, Allah will make easy for him a path to Paradise.
Narrated by Abu Hurairah (R.A.) · Sahih Muslim 2699 · Sahih (Authentic)
4. Smiling is Charity
Kindness & Compassionتَبَسُّمُكَ فِي وَجْهِ أَخِيكَ لَكَ صَدَقَةٌ
Tabassumuka fee wajhi akheeka laka sadaqah
Your smile for your brother is a charitable act for you.
Narrated by Abu Dharr (R.A.) · Jami' at-Tirmidhi 1956 · Hasan (Good)
5. The Strong Believer Controlling Anger
Self-Controlلَيْسَ الشَّدِيدُ بِالصُّرَعَةِ، إِنَّمَا الشَّدِيدُ الَّذِي يَمْلِكُ نَفْسَهُ عِنْدَ الْغَضَبِ
Laysash-shadeedu bis-sura'ati, innamash-shadeedul-ladhee yamliku nafsahu 'indal-ghadab
The strong person is not the one who can wrestle others down; the strong person is the one who controls himself in a fit of anger.
Narrated by Abu Hurairah (R.A.) · Sahih al-Bukhari 6114, Sahih Muslim 2609 · Sahih (Authentic)
6. Loving for Others What You Love for Yourself
Brotherhood & Communityلاَ يُؤْمِنُ أَحَدُكُمْ حَتَّى يُحِبَّ لأَخِيهِ مَا يُحِبُّ لِنَفْسِهِ
La yu'minu ahadukum hatta yuhibba li-akheehi ma yuhibbu li-nafsih
None of you truly believes until he loves for his brother what he loves for himself.
Narrated by Anas ibn Malik (R.A.) · Sahih al-Bukhari 13, Sahih Muslim 45 · Sahih (Authentic)
7. Speaking Good or Remaining Silent
Speech & Mindfulnessمَنْ كَانَ يُؤْمِنُ بِاللَّهِ وَالْيَوْمِ الآخِرِ فَلْيَقُلْ خَيْرًا أَوْ لِيَصْمُتْ
Man kana yu'minu billahi wal-yawmil-akhiri fal-yaqul khayran aw li-yasmut
Whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day should speak good or remain silent.
Narrated by Abu Hurairah (R.A.) · Sahih al-Bukhari 6018, Sahih Muslim 47 · Sahih (Authentic)
8. Charity Does Not Decrease Wealth
Generosity & Charityمَا نَقَصَتْ صَدَقَةٌ مِنْ مَالٍ
Ma naqasat sadaqatun min mal
Charity does not decrease wealth in any way.
Narrated by Abu Hurairah (R.A.) · Sahih Muslim 2588 · Sahih (Authentic)
9. Cleanliness is Half of Faith
Purity & Spiritual Hygieneالطَّهُورُ شَطْرُ الإِيمَانِ
At-tahooru shatrul-eeman
Purity (cleanliness) is half of faith.
Narrated by Abu Malik Al-Ash'ari (R.A.) · Sahih Muslim 223 · Sahih (Authentic)
10. Relieving a Believer's Hardship
Mutual Supportمَنْ نَفَّسَ عَنْ مُؤْمِنٍ كُرْبَةً مِنْ كُرَبِ الدُّنْيَا نَفَّسَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ كُرْبَةً مِنْ كُرَبِ يَوْمِ الْقِيَامَةِ
Man naffasa 'an mu'minin kurbatan min kurabid-dunya naffasallahu 'anhu kurbatan min kurabi yawmil-qiyamah
Whoever relieves a believer of a distress in this world, Allah will relieve him of a distress on the Day of Resurrection.
Narrated by Abu Hurairah (R.A.) · Sahih Muslim 2699 · Sahih (Authentic)
11. The Believer's Whole Affair is Good
Patience & Gratitudeعَجَبًا لأَمْرِ الْمُؤْمِنِ إِنَّ أَمْرَهُ كُلَّهُ خَيْرٌ وَلَيْسَ ذَاكَ لأَحَدٍ إِلاَّ لِلْمُؤْمِنِ
Ajaban li-amril-mu'min, inna amrahu kullahu khayr, wa laysa dhaka li-ahadin illa lil-mu'min
How wonderful is the affair of the believer! Everything that happens to him is good, and this is for no one except the believer.
Narrated by Suhaib (R.A.) · Sahih Muslim 2999 · Sahih (Authentic)
12. The Best Remembrance (Dhikr)
Remembrance of Allahأَفْضَلُ الذِّكْرِ لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ اللَّهُ وَأَفْضَلُ الدُّعَاءِ الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ
Afdaludh-dhikri La ilaha illallah, wa afdalud-du'a-i Al-hamdulillah
The best remembrance is 'La ilaha illallah' (There is no god but Allah), and the best supplication is 'Alhamdulillah' (Praise be to Allah).
Narrated by Jabir ibn 'Abdullah (R.A.) · Jami' at-Tirmidhi 3383, Sunan Ibn Majah 3800 · Hasan (Good)
13. Mercy to the Earthly Beings
Universal Mercyالرَّاحِمُونَ يَرْحَمُهُمُ الرَّحْمَنُ، ارْحَمُوا مَنْ فِي الأَرْضِ يَرْحَمْكُمْ مَنْ فِي السَّمَاءِ
Ar-raahimoona yarhamuhumur-Rahman. Irhamoo man fil-ardi yarhamkum man fis-samaa'
Those who show mercy will be shown mercy by the Most Merciful. Show mercy to those on the earth, and the One in the heavens will show mercy to you.
Narrated by 'Abdullah ibn 'Amr (R.A.) · Jami' at-Tirmidhi 1924, Sunan Abi Dawud 4941 · Sahih (Authentic)
14. Best Provision for the Hereafter
Legacy & Continuous Rewardإِذَا مَاتَ الإِنْسَانُ انْقَطَعَ عَنْهُ عَمَلُهُ إِلاَّ مِنْ ثَلاَثَةٍ: إِلاَّ مِنْ صَدَقَةٍ جَارِيَةٍ، أَوْ عِلْمٍ يُنْتَفَعُ بِهِ، أَوْ وَلَدٍ صَالِحٍ يَدْعُو لَهُ
Idha mata-nil-insanu inqata'a 'anhu 'amaluhu illa min thalath: illa min sadaqatin jariyah, aw 'ilmin yuntafa'u bih, aw waladin salihin yad'u lah
When a person dies, all their deeds come to an end except for three: ongoing charity (Sadaqah Jariyah), beneficial knowledge, or a righteous child who prays for them.
Narrated by Abu Hurairah (R.A.) · Sahih Muslim 1631 · Sahih (Authentic)
15. Pleasing Parents is Pleasing Allah
Honor to Parentsرِضَى الرَّبِّ فِي رِضَى الْوَالِدِ، وَسَخَطُ الرَّبِّ فِي سَخَطِ الْوَالِدِ
Ridar-Rabbi fee ridal-walidi, wa sakhatur-Rabbi fee sakhatil-walid
The satisfaction of the Lord is found in the satisfaction of the parent, and the displeasure of the Lord is found in the displeasure of the parent.
Narrated by 'Abdullah ibn 'Amr (R.A.) · Jami' at-Tirmidhi 1899 · Sahih (Authentic)
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