Hadiths of Al-Miqdad bin Al-Aswad (may God be pleased with him)
jihad
Al-Miqdad was one of the first to perform jihad with the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, and witness Badr.
Source: Biography
Prayers for the Prophet
The Messenger of God, peace and blessings be upon him, said: “Pray for me a lot on Friday.”
Source: Narrated by Abu Dawood
The Prophet’s supplication for him
On the authority of Al-Miqdad, the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: “O God, make it a hardship for them.” (He means Quraysh).
Source: Narrated by Muslim
The status of companionship
The Messenger of God, peace and blessings be upon him, said: “Among my companions I love everyone of lineage, and Al-Miqdad is my uncle and companion.”
Source: Narrated by Ahmed
Kneeling and prostrating
The Messenger of God, peace and blessings be upon him, said: “The closest a servant is to his Lord is when he is prostrating.”
Source: Narrated by Muslim
Degrees in heaven
Al-Miqdad said: “Do not live in Mecca in strife. Do not live in strife while you are in Mecca. Nothing will happen except the reward.”
Source: Narrated by Al-Miqdad
Preferred spending
The Messenger of God, peace and blessings of God be upon him, said: “No charity decreases wealth, and God does not increase a servant’s pardon except in honor.”
Source: Narrated by Muslim
Diligence in worship
Al-Miqdad said: “By God, I have never heard anything from the Messenger of God, may God bless him and grant him peace, except that I knew that it was the truth.”
Source: Biographies of noble figures
Stay away from temptation
The Messenger of God, peace and blessings of God be upon him, said: “The happy one is he who avoids temptations, he who avoids temptations, and he who is tested and has a patient mouth.”
Source: Narrated by Abu Dawood