The Letter Yā

O Abū Dharr, you are weak, and it is a trust; on the Day of Resurrection it will be a cause of disgrace and regret, except . . . 174 129 139

O Asmā, when a woman reaches the age of menstruation, nothing should be seen of her except this—and he pointed to his face and hands. 187 133 151

O people, your Lord is One. Indeed, no Arab has any superiority over a non-Arab . . . 313 190 240

O people, say what you normally say, and do not let Satan lead you astray. I am Muhammad, the servant and Messenger of Allah . . . 127 99 100

O Aisha, what entertainment did they have with them? The Ansār enjoy entertainment. 397 224 292

O Abd al-Rahmān, do not seek leadership, for if you are given it without asking . . . 177 130 140

O Alī, do not follow one glance with another. The first is yours, but the second is not. 183 132 149

O merchants . . . Merchants will be raised on the Day of Resurrection as sinners, except those who fear Allah, act righteously, and speak truthfully. 168 124 138

O merchants, beware of lying. 169 126 138

O young men, whoever among you is able to marry should marry . . . 206 140 167; 209 141 168

O Muslims who have professed Islam with your tongues while faith has not reached your hearts, do not harm Muslims or . . . 420 240 307

A time will come when people deem usury lawful by calling it trade. 13 25 32

Breastfeeding prohibits the same relationships that blood kinship prohibits. 220 144 175

Allah’s Hand is over the two partners so long as neither acts treacherously 356 209 263