Hadiths of Zainab bint Jahsh (may God be pleased with her)

The virtue of charity

The Messenger of God, peace and blessings of God be upon him, said: “Give in charity, O women, even if it is some of your jewelry.”

Source: Narrated by Al-Bukhari

He preferred sewing

Zainab used to work with her hand (sewing) and give her earnings in charity.

Source: Narrated by Al-Bukhari

The virtue of purification

The Messenger of God, peace and blessings be upon him, said: “Purity is half of faith.”

Source: Narrated by Muslim

Humility

Zainab was described as humble, kind, and generous.

Source: Sir

Fasting on Mondays and Thursdays

The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, used to fast on Mondays and Thursdays.

Source: Narrated by Al-Nasa'i

Sedition and polytheism

The Prophet, peace and blessings of God be upon him, said: “Woe to the Arabs because of the evil that has approached. Today, from the ruins of Gog and Magog, such as these have been opened” (and he circled his fingers).

Source: agreed

I love working for God

The Prophet, peace and blessings of God be upon him, entered the mosque and saw a rope stretched between two poles. He asked about it, and they said: For Zainab, she is praying, but when she stopped, she grabbed it. He said: “No, let one of you pray as he is active, and if he feels lethargic, let him sit.”

Source: agreed

The virtue of remembrance

The Messenger of God, peace and blessings be upon him, said: “Glory be to God and praise be to Him, according to the number of His creation...” (Hadith).

Source: Narrated by Muslim

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