Al-Aḥad

How the scholars invoke Al-Aḥad.

1. "The Prophet, peace be upon him, also said, "Do you wish to be like roaming donkeys that neither fall ill nor suffer ailments? This hadith is recorded by Ibn Abi Asim in "Al-Ahad wa al-Mathani," as well as by Abu Nuaim, Ibn Abd al-Barr in "Al-Sahaba," and al-Bayhaqi in "Al-Shu'ab," from Abu Fatimah as part of a hadith that begins, "A man holds a certain status with Allah."

   — Imam al-Ghazali, Book 35: The Book of Divine Unity and Trust in God

2. "The hadith: "Five practices are from the ways of the messengers: chastity, forbearance, cupping, the siwak, and using perfume. Recorded by Abu Bakr ibn Abi 'Asim in Al-Mathani and Al-Ahad, and Al-Tirmidhi Al-Hakim in Nawadir Al-Usul, from the narration of Malih ibn Abdullah Al-Khatami from his father from his grandfather."

   — Imam al-Ghazali, Book 25: Condemnation of Rancor and Envy