What is the most powerful ahadith in Islam?

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“Most powerful” is a bit subjective, because different hadith hit people differently (some are about faith, some about character, some about hope, some about justice). But a few are widely regarded as among the most profound and foundational in Islam:

1.“Actions are only by intentions…”

“Indeed actions are only by intentions, and each person will have only what they intended…”
This is often called one of the most important hadith in Islam because it sets the foundation for sincerity and worship. (Bukhari, Muslim)

2. Hadith Jibril (Islam–Iman–Ihsan)
The Angel Jibril asks the Prophet ﷺ about Islam, Iman, Ihsan, and the signs of the Hour. Scholars call it “the mother of the Sunnah” because it summarizes the whole religion. (Muslim)

3. “None of you truly believes until he loves for his brother what he loves for himself.”
A core principle of faith expressed through how you treat others. (Bukhari, Muslim)

4. A hope-filled Qudsi hadith: “My mercy outweighs My wrath.”
A huge anchor of hope in Allah’s mercy. (Bukhari, Muslim — meaning reported from Allah)

5. “The strong one is not the one who can wrestle, but the one who controls himself when angry.”
Power redefined as self-mastery. (Bukhari, Muslim)

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