the disbelievers.’ ⦗al-Māʾidah: 54⦘

The Exalted also says, ‘O mankind, We created you from a male and a female and made you into peoples and tribes so that you might know one another. Surely the most honored of you in Allah’s sight is the most God-fearing.’ ⦗al-Ḥujurāt: 13⦘

And He says, ‘So do not declare yourselves pure (1); He knows best who is truly God-fearing.’ ⦗an-Najm: 32⦘

He further says, ‘The companions of the Heights will call out to men whom they recognize by their marks, saying, “Of what benefit were your amassed numbers and the arrogance you used to display? Are these the people about whom you swore that Allah would never grant them mercy? Enter Paradise; no fear shall be upon you, nor shall you grieve.”’ ⦗al-Aʿrāf: 48-49⦘

607 – ʿIyāḍ ibn Ḥimār (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, “Allah has revealed to me that you must be humble so that no one boasts over another, and no one wrongs (2) another.” Narrated by Muslim.

608 – Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) said that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ declared, “Charity does not diminish wealth, Allah only increases a servant in honor when he pardons, and no one humbles himself for Allah’s sake except that Allah raises him.” Narrated by Muslim.

609 – Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) related that he passed by some children and greeted them with peace, saying, “The Prophet ﷺ used to do that.” Agreed upon.

610 – He also reported: “A slave-girl (3) from among the girls of Madinah would take hold of the Prophet’s hand and lead him wherever she wished.” Narrated by al-Bukhārī.

611 – Al-Aswad ibn Yazīd said: I asked ʿĀʾishah (may Allah be pleased with her), “What did the Prophet ﷺ do when he was at home?” She replied, “He was in the service of his family—meaning he helped with their household chores—but when the time for prayer came, he would go out to the prayer.” Narrated by al-Bukhārī.