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Category / theme: Qur’anic evidence • Individual

Published English translation: There hath come unto you a messenger, (one) of yourselves, unto whom aught that ye are overburdened is grievous, full of concern for you, for the believers full of pity, merciful.

Source: At-Tawbah (9:128)

Translation: Marmaduke Pickthall — Tanzil text, en.pickthall

Status: Arabic and the identified published translation checked.

Relevance (compiler): Direct evidence of compassion and concern; useful alongside witnessed acts rather than unsupported character anecdotes.

Best use: Principle / argument

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Category / theme: Qur’anic evidence • Individual

Published English translation: Those who spend (of that which Allah hath given them) in ease and in adversity, those who control their wrath and are forgiving toward mankind; Allah loveth the good;

Source: Ali Imran (3:134)

Translation: Marmaduke Pickthall — Tanzil text, en.pickthall

Status: Arabic and the identified published translation checked.

Relevance (compiler): A general ethical standard for assessing conduct; the verse itself is not a report of one particular incident.

Best use: Principle / argument

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Category / theme: Qur’anic evidence • Individual

Published English translation: The (faithful) slaves of the Beneficent are they who walk upon the earth modestly, and when the foolish ones address them answer: Peace;

Source: Al-Furqan (25:63)

Translation: Marmaduke Pickthall — Tanzil text, en.pickthall

Status: Arabic and the identified published translation checked.

Relevance (compiler): Supports humility and non-escalating responses to provocation; it describes the servants of the Merciful generally.

Best use: Principle / argument

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Category / theme: Qur’anic evidence • Individual

Published English translation: Keep to forgiveness (O Muhammad), and enjoin kindness, and turn away from the ignorant.

Source: Al-Araf (7:199)

Translation: Marmaduke Pickthall — Tanzil text, en.pickthall

Status: Arabic and the identified published translation checked.

Relevance (compiler): Pairs pardon with enjoining what is right; forgiveness is not presented as moral indifference.

Best use: Principle / argument

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Category / theme: Qur’anic evidence • Individual

Published English translation: Therefor the orphan oppress not, Therefor the beggar drive not away,

Source: Ad-Duha (93:9-10)

Translation: Marmaduke Pickthall — Tanzil text, en.pickthall

Status: Arabic and the identified published translation checked.

Relevance (compiler): Two consecutive verses link received divine care with duties toward orphans and those who ask.

Best use: Principle / argument

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Category / theme: Qur’anic evidence • Individual

Published English translation: And enjoin upon thy people worship, and be constant therein. We ask not of thee a provision: We provided for thee. And the sequel is for righteousness.

Source: Taha (20:132)

Translation: Marmaduke Pickthall — Tanzil text, en.pickthall

Status: Arabic and the identified published translation checked.

Relevance (compiler): Locates sustained religious instruction within the household, not only in public leadership.

Best use: Principle / argument

Verify: Arabic | Pickthall | Jalandhry

Category / theme: Hadith / transmitted report • Individual

Published English excerpt: The best amongst you are those who have the best manners and character.

Source / numbering: Sahih al-Bukhari, 3559; Book 61, Merits; chapter 23, Description of the Prophet; Sunnah.com numbering.

Narrator: ʿAbd Allah ibn ʿAmr

Status / grading: Sahih collection report; Arabic/English excerpt checked.

Translation access: Sunnah.com English; individual translator not independently identified.

Relevance (compiler): The surrounding report describes his avoidance of obscenity. Parallel Bukhari 6029 is the same evidence and is not separately counted.

Best use: Textual evidence / example

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Category / theme: Hadith / transmitted report • Individual

Published English excerpt: He used to keep himself busy serving his family

Source / numbering: Sahih al-Bukhari, 676; Book 10, Call to Prayers; chapter 44, Domestic work and prayer; Sunnah.com numbering.

Narrator: ʿA’ishah, answering al-Aswad

Status / grading: Sahih collection report; Arabic/English excerpt checked.

Translation access: Sunnah.com English; individual translator not independently identified.

Relevance (compiler): Household service and congregational worship are presented together, not as competing identities.

Best use: Textual evidence / example

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Category / theme: Hadith / transmitted report • Individual

Published English excerpt: I served the Prophet (ﷺ) for ten years, and he never said to me, "Uf"

Source / numbering: Sahih al-Bukhari, 6038; Book 78, Manners; chapter 39, Good character; Sunnah.com numbering.

Narrator: Anas ibn Malik

Status / grading: Sahih collection report; Arabic/English excerpt checked.

Translation access: Sunnah.com English; individual translator not independently identified.

Relevance (compiler): A long-term attendant’s testimony, useful for evaluating everyday treatment of people with less power.

Best use: Textual evidence / example

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Category / theme: Hadith / transmitted report • Individual

Published English excerpt: Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) never beat anyone with his hand, neither a woman nor a servant

Source / numbering: Sahih Muslim, 2328a; Book 43, Virtues; chapter 20, Avoidance of sin; Sunnah.com numbering.

Narrator: ʿA’ishah

Status / grading: Sahih collection report; Arabic/English excerpt checked.

Translation access: Sunnah.com English; individual translator not independently identified.

Relevance (compiler): The Arabic continues with the distinct context of armed fighting. The short English excerpt describes domestic conduct and must not be expanded into a denial of all warfare.

Best use: Textual evidence / example

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Category / theme: Hadith / transmitted report • Individual

Published English excerpt: he would choose the easier of the two, as long as it was not sinful to do so

Source / numbering: Sahih al-Bukhari, 3560; Book 61, Merits; chapter 23, Description of the Prophet; Sunnah.com numbering.

Narrator: ʿA’ishah

Status / grading: Sahih collection report; Arabic/English excerpt checked.

Translation access: Sunnah.com English; individual translator not independently identified.

Relevance (compiler): Ease is explicitly bounded by avoidance of sin. This is a different substantive point from the no-striking testimony.

Best use: Textual evidence / example

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Category / theme: Hadith / transmitted report • Individual

Published English excerpt: he ordered that he be given something

Source / numbering: Sahih al-Bukhari, 5809; Book 77, Dress; chapter 18, Cloaks; Sunnah.com numbering.

Narrator: Anas ibn Malik

Status / grading: Sahih collection report; Arabic/English excerpt checked.

Translation access: Sunnah.com English; individual translator not independently identified.

Relevance (compiler): After a Bedouin violently pulled his cloak and demanded wealth, the report describes a smile and a gift rather than personal retaliation.

Best use: Textual evidence / example

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Category / theme: Hadith / transmitted report • Individual

Published English excerpt: The eyes are shedding tears and the heart is grieved, and we will not say except what pleases our Lord

Source / numbering: Sahih al-Bukhari, 1303; Book 23, Funerals; chapter 43, Grief at separation; Sunnah.com numbering.

Narrator: Anas ibn Malik

Status / grading: Sahih collection report; Arabic/English excerpt checked.

Translation access: Sunnah.com English; individual translator not independently identified.

Relevance (compiler): Spoken at the death of his son Ibrahim: emotional tenderness is compatible with patience.

Best use: Textual evidence / example

Related references: 038

Verify: Collection text

Category / theme: Hadith / transmitted report • Individual

Published English excerpt: Whoever is not merciful to others will not be treated mercifully.

Source / numbering: Sahih al-Bukhari, 5997; Book 78, Manners; chapter 18, Mercy toward children; Sunnah.com numbering.

Narrator: Abu Hurayrah

Status / grading: Sahih collection report; Arabic/English excerpt checked.

Translation access: Sunnah.com English; individual translator not independently identified.

Relevance (compiler): The maxim follows the Prophet’s kissing al-Hasan and correcting al-Aqraʿ’s dismissal of such affection.

Best use: Textual evidence / example

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Category / theme: Hadith / transmitted report • Individual

Published English excerpt: O Abu `Umar! What did Al-Nughair (nightingale) (do)?

Source / numbering: Sahih al-Bukhari, 6203; Book 78, Manners; chapter 112, A child’s kunyah; Sunnah.com numbering.

Narrator: Anas ibn Malik

Status / grading: Sahih collection report; Arabic/English excerpt checked.

Translation access: Sunnah.com English; individual translator not independently identified.

Relevance (compiler): The child’s bird becomes a point of affectionate conversation. The accessed English spells the name “Abu `Umar”; the Arabic reads Abu ʿUmayr.

Best use: Textual evidence / example

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Category / theme: Hadith / transmitted report • Individual

Published English excerpt: I looked at him and behold! His eyes were overflowing with tears

Source / numbering: Sahih al-Bukhari, 5050; Book 66, Qur’an’s merits; chapter 33, Asking a reciter to stop; Sunnah.com numbering.

Narrator: ʿAbd Allah ibn Masʿud

Status / grading: Sahih collection report; Arabic/English excerpt checked.

Translation access: Sunnah.com English; individual translator not independently identified.

Relevance (compiler): He requested another person’s recitation and wept at 4:41; personal receptivity complements the public role of teacher.

Best use: Textual evidence / example

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Category / theme: Hadith / transmitted report • Individual

Published English excerpt: and your wife has a right on you

Source / numbering: Sahih al-Bukhari, 1975; Book 30, Fasting; chapter 55, Rights of the body; Sunnah.com numbering.

Narrator: ʿAbd Allah ibn ʿAmr ibn al-ʿAs

Status / grading: Sahih collection report; Arabic/English excerpt checked.

Translation access: Sunnah.com English; individual translator not independently identified.

Relevance (compiler): The wider counsel restricts excessive voluntary fasting and night vigil while acknowledging bodily, marital and guest rights.

Best use: Textual evidence / example

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Category / theme: Hadith / transmitted report • Individual

Published English excerpt: the most beloved deed to Allah is the most regular and constant even if it were little.

Source / numbering: Sahih al-Bukhari, 6464; Book 81, Softening hearts; chapter 18, Moderation and continuity; Sunnah.com numbering.

Narrator: ʿA’ishah

Status / grading: Sahih collection report; Arabic/English excerpt checked.

Translation access: Sunnah.com English; individual translator not independently identified.

Relevance (compiler): Supports steady moral formation rather than sporadic excess; the wider report also rejects reliance on deeds alone for salvation.

Best use: Textual evidence / example

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Category / theme: Hadith / transmitted report • Individual

Published English excerpt: Shouldn't I love to be a thankful slave (of Allah)?

Source / numbering: Sahih al-Bukhari, 4837; Book 65, Tafsir; commentary on 48:2; Sunnah.com numbering.

Narrator: ʿA’ishah

Status / grading: Sahih collection report; Arabic/English excerpt checked.

Translation access: Sunnah.com English; individual translator not independently identified.

Relevance (compiler): Explains his night worship through gratitude, not merely fear of punishment.

Best use: Textual evidence / example

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Category / theme: Hadith / transmitted report • Individual

Published English excerpt: The Prophet (ﷺ) purchased food grains from a Jew on credit and mortgaged his iron armor to him.

Source / numbering: Sahih al-Bukhari, 2068; Book 34, Sales; chapter 14, Purchase on credit; Sunnah.com numbering.

Narrator: ʿA’ishah

Status / grading: Sahih collection report; Arabic/English excerpt checked.

Translation access: Sunnah.com English; individual translator not independently identified.

Relevance (compiler): A concrete transaction across religious difference, with security for repayment rather than exemption from ordinary obligations.

Best use: Textual evidence / example

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Category / theme: Hadith / transmitted report • Individual

Published English excerpt: no fire (for cooking) used to be made in the houses of Allah's Messenger (ﷺ)

Source / numbering: Sahih al-Bukhari, 2567; Book 51, Gifts; chapter 1; Sunnah.com numbering.

Narrator: ʿA’ishah, speaking to ʿUrwah

Status / grading: Sahih collection report; Arabic/English excerpt checked.

Translation access: Sunnah.com English; individual translator not independently identified.

Relevance (compiler): The report also mentions dates, water and milk from Ansari neighbours. It is evidence of particular periods of scarcity, not proof that every meal was identical.

Best use: Textual evidence / example

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Category / theme: Hadith / transmitted report • Individual

Published English excerpt: Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) was the most generous of all the people

Source / numbering: Sahih al-Bukhari, 6; Book 1, Revelation; chapter 5; Sunnah.com numbering.

Narrator: ʿAbd Allah ibn ʿAbbas

Status / grading: Sahih collection report; Arabic/English excerpt checked.

Translation access: Sunnah.com English; individual translator not independently identified.

Relevance (compiler): The full report links exceptional generosity in Ramadan with Qur’anic review with Jibril.

Best use: Textual evidence / example

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Category / theme: Hadith / transmitted report • Individual

Published English excerpt: whenever he saw me, he would receive me with a smile.

Source / numbering: Sahih al-Bukhari, 6089; Book 78, Manners; chapter 68, Smiling; page groups 6089–6090; Sunnah.com numbering.

Narrator: Jarir ibn ʿAbd Allah

Status / grading: Sahih collection report; Arabic/English excerpt checked.

Translation access: Sunnah.com English; individual translator not independently identified.

Relevance (compiler): Jarir’s repeated experience supports accessibility and warmth, not merely ceremonial courtesy on one occasion.

Best use: Textual evidence / example

Verify: Collection text

Category / theme: Hadith / transmitted report • Individual

Published English excerpt: the strong is the one who controls himself while in anger.

Source / numbering: Sahih al-Bukhari, 6114; Book 78, Manners; chapter 76, Anger; Sunnah.com numbering.

Narrator: Abu Hurayrah

Status / grading: Sahih collection report; Arabic/English excerpt checked.

Translation access: Sunnah.com English; individual translator not independently identified.

Relevance (compiler): An explicit evaluative principle for personal restraint; it complements the witnessed cloak-pulling incident.

Best use: Textual evidence / example

Verify: Collection text

Category / theme: Hadith / transmitted report • Individual

Published English excerpt: The Prophet (ﷺ) was shier than a veiled virgin girl.

Source / numbering: Sahih al-Bukhari, 3562; Book 61, Merits; chapter 23, Description of the Prophet; Sunnah.com numbering.

Narrator: Abu Saʿid al-Khudri

Status / grading: Sahih collection report; Arabic/English excerpt checked.

Translation access: Sunnah.com English; individual translator not independently identified.

Relevance (compiler): A companion’s description of modesty; the period’s comparison should not be mistaken for inability to teach difficult subjects.

Best use: Textual evidence / example

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Category / theme: Hadith / transmitted report • Individual

Published English excerpt: The Prophet (ﷺ) never criticized any food (he was invited to)

Source / numbering: Sahih al-Bukhari, 5409; Book 70, Food; chapter 21, Not finding fault with food; Sunnah.com numbering.

Narrator: Abu Hurayrah

Status / grading: Sahih collection report; Arabic/English excerpt checked.

Translation access: Sunnah.com English; individual translator not independently identified.

Relevance (compiler): The report preserves personal preference—eating or leaving food—without disparagement.

Best use: Textual evidence / example

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Category / theme: Classical Sirah scholarship • Individual

Scholarly position / paraphrased argument: He interprets varied clothing as flexibility, not compulsory uniform fabric.

Author / work: Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah; Zad al-Maʿad fi Hady Khayr al-ʿIbad; Vol. 1; “Fasl fi malabisihi”; paragraph beginning “wa-al-sawab”

Verification / limitation: Arabic digital passage checked (Wikisource transcription); no critical print edition or fresh grading of all underlying reports claimed

Arabic excerpt: Exact author wording; the bilingual summaries are not published translations of it.

Relevance (compiler): Custom versus obligation.

Best use: Interpretation / critical analysis

Verify: Cited passage

Category / theme: Classical Sirah scholarship • Individual

Scholarly position / paraphrased argument: His synthesis distinguishes ordinary nightly rest from exceptional public responsibilities.

Author / work: Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah; Zad al-Maʿad fi Hady Khayr al-ʿIbad; Vol. 1; “Fasl fi hadyihi wa-siratihi fi nawmihi wa-intibahihi”; opening discussion

Verification / limitation: Arabic digital passage checked (Wikisource transcription); no critical print edition or fresh grading of all underlying reports claimed

Relevance (compiler): Not a medically prescribed duration.

Best use: Interpretation / critical analysis

Verify: Cited passage

Category / theme: Classical Sirah scholarship • Individual

Scholarly position / paraphrased argument: He rejects a commercial-travel report because its narrator is unreliable.

Author / work: Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah; Zad al-Maʿad fi Hady Khayr al-ʿIbad; Vol. 1; “Fasl fi hadyihi fi muʿamalatihi”; paragraph beginning “qultu: in sahha al-hadith”

Verification / limitation: Arabic digital passage checked (Wikisource transcription); no critical print edition or fresh grading of all underlying reports claimed

Relevance (compiler): Verification outweighs biographical detail.

Best use: Interpretation / critical analysis

Verify: Cited passage

Category / theme: Classical Sirah scholarship • Individual

Scholarly position / paraphrased argument: He distinguishes grief, compassion, reverence and Qur’an-responsive weeping.

Author / work: Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah; Zad al-Maʿad fi Hady Khayr al-ʿIbad; Vol. 1; “Fasl fi hadyihi fi kalamihi wa-sukutihi wa-dahikihi wa-buka’ihi”; paragraph on weeping

Verification / limitation: Arabic digital passage checked (Wikisource transcription); no critical print edition or fresh grading of all underlying reports claimed

Relevance (compiler): An emotional taxonomy.

Best use: Interpretation / critical analysis

Verify: Cited passage