Ways of The Prophet (S.A.W)

by Sheikh Muhammad Abdul Hai Arifi

Uncalled for praise

Hadrat Al-Miqdad bin Al-Aswad (Radi Allahu Ta’ala Anhu) reported Allah’s Messenger (Sallallahu Alaihi Wa Sallam) as saying, “When you see someone falsely praising people, throw dust in his mouth (i.e. express your disapproral).” [Muslim]

Hadrat Anas (Radi Allahu Ta’ala Anhu) narrated Allah’s Messenger (Sallallahu Alaihi Wa Sallam) as saying, “When a sinner is praised, the Lord most high is angry, and the Throne shakes on account of it. [Baihaqi]