(Hadith Study) Worksheet “Do Not Get Angry” The Advice of the Prophet (ﷺ)
On the authority of Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him): “A man said to the Prophet, ‘Give me advice.’ The Prophet, peace be upon him, said, ‘Do not get angry.’ The man asked repeatedly and the Prophet answered each time, ‘Do not get angry.’” [Bukhari & Muslim]
Reading Comprehension
1. Who narrated this hadith?
2. What single piece of advice did the Prophet ﷺ give the man?
3. How many times did the man ask the Prophet (ﷺ) for advice and how did the Prophet ﷺ respond each time?
4. Which two scholars (collectors of hadith) are credited with narrating this hadith?
5. Define “anger” as it is used in this hadith.
6. The man’s request was general “give me advice,” yet the Prophet’s (ﷺ) answer was very specific. Why did the Prophet (ﷺ) give him this specific advice?
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