Quote #37

The Prophet said, '(It happens that) I start the prayer intending to prolong it, but on hearing the cries of a child, I shorten the prayer because I know that the cries of the child will incite its mother's passions.'

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  1. The first to be summoned to Paradise on the Day of Resurrection will be those who praise God in prosperity and adversity.
  2. There is a reward for kindness to every living animal or human.
  3. The first cases to be adjudicated between people on the Day of Judgment will be those of bloodshed [killing and injuring]
  4. 'The whole earth has been made a mosque and pure for me.'
  5. The example of a believer is like a fresh tender plant; from whichever direction the wind blows, it bends the plant. But when the wind dies…
  6. 'What is the best type of Jihad [struggle]?' He answered: 'Speaking truth before a tyrannical ruler.'
  7. The best among you are those who are best to their wives.
  8. While a man was walking along a road, he became very thirsty and found a well. He lowered himself into the well, drank, and came out. Then …

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