Hadiths on Condemning Whims and Desires

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9 explained prophetic hadiths on "Condemning Whims and Desires": Arabic text, translation, explanation and lessons, with authenticity grade and references.

Updated on 24 September 2026 at 12:34 AM

The list of hadiths on Condemning Whims and Desires

Authentic The son of Adam does not fill any vessel worse than his stomach. It is enough for the son of Adam to eat a few mouthfuls to straighten his back, but if he must (fill his stomach), then one-third for his food, one-third for his drink, and one-third for his breath Authentic I am not leaving behind a more harmful trial for men than women Authentic hadith The son of Adam has been destined his share of fornication, which he will inevitably acquire. The eyes fornicate by looking, the ears fornicate by listening, the tongue fornicates by speaking, the hand fornicates by hitting, the foot fornicates by stepping. The heart loves and wishes. The genitals prove or disapprove that Authentic hadith I fear two things for my Ummah: the Qur’an and milk. As for milk, they seek the countryside, follow desires, and neglect the prayers. As for the Qur’an, the hypocrites learn it to argue with the believers by means of it Authentic Do not seek knowledge in order to show off in front of the scholars, or to argue with the foolish; Authentic Allah has given a parable: a straight path Authentic If you see those who follow the ambiguous verses, they are those whom Allah has named; so, beware of them Authentic The trials are presented to the hearts, like a reed mat, stick by stick An-Nawawi said: This is an authentic Hadīth None of you (truly) believes until his personal desire complies with what I have come with

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