Hadiths of Imam Ahmed bin Hanbal (may God have mercy on him)

Strong believer

The Messenger of God, peace and blessings be upon him, said: “A strong believer is better and more beloved to God than a weak believer, and in everything there is good.”

Source: Musnad Ahmed

Neighbor

The Messenger of God, peace and blessings be upon him, said: “Whoever believes in God and the Last Day, let him do good to his neighbor.”

Source: Musnad Ahmed

Known industries

The Messenger of God, peace and blessings be upon him, said: “Those who do good will protect themselves from the battles of evil.”

Source: Musnad Ahmed

Good manners

The Messenger of God, peace and blessings of God be upon him, said: “The most beloved of you to me and the closest to me in assembly on the Day of Resurrection is the one with the best morals.”

Source: Musnad Ahmed

فضل التوكل

The Messenger of God, peace and blessings of God be upon him, said: “If you had put your trust in God as He deserves, He would have provided for you just as He provides birds. You will go in the morning feeling weak and go away feeling sad.”

Source: Musnad Ahmed

Remembrance of God

The Messenger of God, may God bless him and grant him peace, said: “Shall I not inform you of the best of your deeds, the most pure in the sight of your King, and the highest in your ranks... the remembrance of God.”

Source: Musnad Ahmed

Righteousness and connection

The Messenger of God, may God’s prayers and peace be upon him, said: “Whoever wants his livelihood to be expanded, and his legacy to be extended, let him maintain his ties of kinship.”

Source: Musnad Ahmed

Honesty

The Messenger of God, peace and blessings be upon him, said: “You must be honest, for honesty leads to righteousness, and righteousness leads to Paradise.”

Source: Musnad Ahmed

The virtue of seeking forgiveness

The Messenger of God, peace and blessings of God be upon him, said: “Whoever is forced to seek forgiveness, God will make for him a relief from every worry, and a way out from every distress, and will provide for him from where he does not expect.”

Source: Musnad Ahmed

Disclosing peace

The Messenger of God, peace and blessings be upon him, said: “By the One in whose hand is my soul, you will not enter Paradise until you believe, and you will not believe until you love one another. Should I not guide you to something if you do it? Did you love each other? Spread peace among yourselves.”

Source: Musnad Ahmed

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