The Dunyá is Cursed Except Sincere Actions

Abū al-Dardāʾ reported from the Prophet ﷺ that he said, “The world is cursed; cursed is what is in it, except that by which the Face of Allāh is sought.” Reported by al-Ṭabarānī.

Graded ḥasan li ghayrih by al-Albānī in Ṣaḥīḥ al-Targhīb (9). See: al-Ṣaḥīḥah (2797).

Why the Angel Mīkāʾīl Stopped Laughing

Anas b. Mālik, may Allāh be pleased with him, reported that the Messenger of Allāh ﷺ said to Jibrīl, “Why have I never seen Mīkāʾīl laughing?” He said, “Mīkāʾīl has not laughed since the Fire was created.” Reported by Aḥmad (13343).

Graded ḥasan li ghayrih by al-Albānī in Ṣaḥīḥ al-Targhīb (3664).