Muhammad
Prophet of Islam
Medieval
influential
47 sayings
Sayings by Muhammad
The greatest good fortune is to be granted a sound mind.
c. 610-632 CE
— From Hadith (attributed), often cited for the importance of intellect
Philosophical
Unverifiable
The best among you is he who learns the Quran and teaches it.
c. 610-632 CE
— From Hadith, Sahih Bukhari
Philosophical
Unverifiable
He who is deprived of kindness is deprived of good.
c. 610-632 CE
— From Hadith, Sahih Muslim
Philosophical
Unverifiable
The best of homes is the home where an orphan is treated well.
c. 610-632 CE
— From Hadith (Ibn Majah)
Philosophical
Unverifiable
A good word is charity.
c. 610-632 CE
— From Hadith, Sahih Bukhari and Sahih Muslim
Philosophical
Unverifiable
The believer's shade on the Day of Resurrection will be his charity.
c. 610-632 CE
— From Hadith, Tirmidhi
Philosophical
Unverifiable
Save yourself from Hellfire even by giving half a date-fruit in charity.
c. 610-632 CE
— From Hadith, Sahih Bukhari and Sahih Muslim
Philosophical
Unverifiable