Volume 3, Book 48, Number 846:
Narrated Abdullah bin Abbas:
Abu Sufyan told me that Heraclius said to him, “When I enquired you what he (i.e. Muhammad)
ordered you, you replied that he ordered you to establish the prayer, to speak the truth, to be chaste,
to keep promises and to pay back trusts.” Then Heraclius added, “These are really the qualities of a
prophet.”
Volume 3, Book 48, Number 847:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
Allah’s Apostle said, “The signs of a hypocrite are three:
(1) whenever he speaks, he tells a lie,
(2) whenever he is entrusted, he proves to be dishonest,
(3) whenever he promises, he breaks his promise.
Volume 3, Book 48, Number 842:
Narrated Abu Wail from Abdullah:
The Prophet said, “Whoever takes a false oath in order to grab another man’s (or his brother’s)
property, then Allah will be angry with him when he will meet him.” Then Allah confirmed this by
revealing the Divine Verse: “Verily! Those who purchase a little gain at the cost of Allah’s Covenant
and their oaths . . . Will get painful punishment.” (3.77) Al-Ash’ath met me and asked, “What did
‘Abdullah tell you today?” I said, “So and so.” He said, “The Verse was revealed regarding my case.”
Volume 3, Book 48, Number 843:
Narrated Talha bin ‘Ubaidullah:
A man came to Allah’s Apostle asking him about Islam, Allah’s Apostle said, “You have to offer five
compulsory prayers in a day and a night (24 hours).” The man asked, “Is there any more compulsory
prayers for me?” Allah’s Apostle said, “No, unless you like to offer Nawafil (i.e. optional prayers).” Al –
lah’s Apostle then added, “You have to observe fasts during the month of Ramadan.” The man said,
“Am I to fast any other days?’ Allah’s Apostle said, “No, unless you wish to observe the optional fast
voluntarily.” Then Allah’s Apostle told him about the compulsory Zakat. The man asked, “Do I have to
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give anything besides?” Allah’s Apostle said, “No, unless you wish to give in charity voluntarily.” So,
the man departed saying, “By Allah I will neither do more nor less than that.” Allah’s Apostle said, “If
he has said the truth he will be successful.”
Volume 3, Book 48, Number 844:
Narrated Abdullah:
The Prophet said, “Whoever has to take an oath should swear by Allah or remain silent.” (i.e. He
should not swear by other than Allah.)
Volume 3, Book 48, Number 839:
Narrated Ibn Mas’ud:
The Prophet said, “Whoever takes a (false) oath in order to grab (others) property, then Allah will
be angry with him when he will meet Him.”
Volume 3, Book 48, Number 840:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
The Prophet asked some people to take an oath, and they hurried for it. The Prophet ordered that
lots should be drawn amongst them as to who would take an oath first.
Volume 3, Book 48, Number 841:
Narrated ‘Abdullah bin Abu Aufa:
A man displayed some goods in the market and took a false oath that he had been offered so much
for them though he was not offered that amount Then the following Divine Verse was revealed:–
“Verily! Those who purchase a little gain at the cost of Allah’s covenant and their oaths . . . Will get
painful punishment.” (3.77) Ibn Abu Aufa added, “Such person as described above is a treacherous
Riba-eater (i.e. eater of usury).