Some Core Islamic Values as Highlighted in the Hadiths of the Prophet (SAW)

These are some selected hadith of the Prophet (SAW). The Hadiths compiled here offer reflective insights into the moral and spiritual principles of Islam. They highlight essential teachings such as the importance of sincerity, kindness, and balance in worship. For instance:

1. Intentions Matter - Actions are judged by the intentions behind them, reminding us to approach every deed with sincerity and purpose.
2. Family as a Priority - Supporting one’s family is highlighted as the most rewarding form of charity, emphasizing the importance of close relationships.
3. Compassion and Responsibility - The Hadiths encourage showing mercy and care, especially to daughters and those under one’s guardianship, as a path to Paradise.
4. Avoiding Extremism - They warn against innovations in religious acts and emphasize balance, ensuring practices remain rooted in authentic teachings.
5. Divine Forgiveness - Allah’s mercy is shown through His forgiveness for thoughts and actions that are not deliberate or forced.
6. Purity of the Heart - Allah looks to the purity of our hearts and deeds, not external appearances or wealth, teaching humility and introspection.

The Prophet (ﷺ) said: "Such a person as recites the Qur'an and masters it by heart, will be with the noble righteous scribes (in Heaven). And such a person exerts himself to learn the Qur'an by heart, and recites it with great difficulty, will have a double reward. (Bukhari: 4937)

The Prophet of Allah (SAW) said: "The Black Stone descended from the Paradise, and it was more white than milk, then it was blackened by the sins of the children of Adam." (Jami` at-Tirmidhi: 877; Book 9, Hadith 70)

The Prophet (ﷺ) said:
"Of the dinar you spend as a contribution in Allah's path, or to set free a slave, or as a sadaqah given to a needy, or to support your family, the one yielding the greatest reward is that which you spent on your family." (Sahih Muslim: 995)

The Prophet of Allah (SAW) said:
"The reward of deeds depends upon the intentions and every person will get the reward according to what he has intended. So whoever emigrated for worldly benefits or for a woman to marry, his emigration was for what he emigrated for." (Sahih Al-Bukhari: 1)

The Prophet of Allah (SAW) said:
"There is no Muslim who has two daughters and takes good care of them but that he will enter paradise." (Al-Adab Al-Mufrad: 77)

A'isha (RA) reported: "I heard the the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) supplicating in my house: "O Allah! Treat harshly those who rule over my Ummah with harshness, and treat gently those who rule over my Ummah with gentleness.""
(Muslim: 1828)

The Prophet (ﷺ) said: "None of you should offer prayer in a single garment that does not cover the shoulders."
(Sahih Al-Bukhari: 359)

The Prophet (ﷺ) used to say: "The worst of things are those that are newly invented (in the name of religious acts); every newly-invented thing is an innovation and every innovation is misguidance, and every misguidance is in the Fire."
(Sunan An-Nasa'i: 1578)

The Prophet (ﷺ) said: "Verily Allah does not look to your faces and your wealth but He looks to your heart and to your deeds."
(Sahih Muslim: 2564)

The Prophet (ﷺ) said: “Allah has forgiven my nation for the evil suggestions of their hearts, so long as they do not act upon it or speak of it, and for what they are forced to do." (‎Sunan Ibn Majah: 2044)

The Prophet (ﷺ) said: “None of you should walk, wearing one shoe only; he should either put on both shoes or put on no shoes whatsoever." (Sahih Al-Bukhari: 5856)

Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “Ask Allah of His Bounty. For verily, Allah the Mighty and Sublime loves to be asked, and among the best of worship is awaiting relief.” (Jami` at-Tirmidhi: 3571)