Hadiths on Prophet's Mercy

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17 explained prophetic hadiths on "Prophet's Mercy": Arabic text, translation, explanation and lessons, with authenticity grade and references.

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This category gathers 15 hadiths on the Prophet's mercy (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him): his gentleness with children, whom he carried even during prayer, the shortening of the prayer upon hearing a child cry, his mercy toward his community and his supplication in its favor. He is described holding his community back from the fire. It notably reads: «Whoever does not show mercy will not be shown mercy».

Updated on 24 September 2026 at 12:34 AM

The list of hadiths on Prophet's Mercy

Authentic hadith By the One in Whose hand my soul is, whenever the devil sees you walking on a path, he follows a path other than yours Authentic hadith The Messenger of Allah (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) wiped my face with his hand and supplicated for me. He lived for one hundred and Authentic hadith The Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) would give up a deed, even though he liked to perform it, for fear that people wo Authentic Shall I tell you something about the Anti-Christ that no prophet has ever told his people? Verily, he is one-eyed and will bring with him something li Authentic hadith The Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) used to pray while carrying Umāmah the daughter of Zaynab, daughter of the Messen Authentic hadith To Allah belongs what He takes, and to Him belongs what He gives, and for everything He sets a specific term. So she should have patience and seek the Authentic hadith Allah brought the corners of the earth together for me, so I saw its eastern and western parts. The dominion of my Ummah will definitely reach as far Hasan The thing that I fear most for you is minor Shirk (polytheism).' They said: 'What is minor Shirk, O Messenger of Allah?' He said: 'It is Riyā’ Authentic hadith The Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) delayed the ‘Ishā' prayer until part of the night had passed and it was dark. ‘Umar came to Authentic hadith The Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) would give up a deed, even though he liked to perform it, for fear that people wo Authentic hadith Verily, I would stand up for prayer intending to prolong it, but I hear the crying of an infant, so I shorten my prayer lest I make it burdensome for Authentic hadith Kissing the children and having mercy and clemency towards them Authentic hadith My example and your example is that of a person who lit a fire, and grasshoppers and moths began to fall in it, while he is attempting to push them aw Authentic hadith Whoever does not show mercy will not be shown mercy Authentic hadith O Jibrīl, go to Muhammad and say: Verily, We will please you with regard to your Ummah and will not displease you Authentic hadith A Jewish boy used to serve the Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) Authentic hadith Did the Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) asked forgiveness for you? He said: Yes, and for you, and he recited this ver

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إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ وَمَلَٰٓئِكَتَهُۥ يُصَلُّونَ عَلَى ٱلنَّبِىِّ ۚ يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ صَلُّوا۟ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلِّمُوا۟ تَسْلِيمًا

God and His angels shower their blessings on the Prophet. O believers, you should also send your blessings on him, and salute him with a worthy greeting.

Al-Ahzab 33:56

Blessings on the Prophet ﷺ