Answers from 7 February 2017

10 Jumadal Ula 14387 February 2017

A Hadith Qudsi Regarding Sustenance

QuestionIs this Hadith Qudsi authentic? "O son of Adam! I created you to worship me so do not behave in a casual irresponsible way. I have already distributed your sustenance so do not over exert yourself. If you are happy and content with what I have allotted to you, your…

10 Jumadal Ula 14387 February 2017

Virtue of an Old Aged Muslim

QuestionI have heard people stating: "Allah is shy to question a servant whose beard is white/grey regarding their sins." Please provide the reference for this being an authentic Hadith.

10 Jumadal Ula 14387 February 2017

Warning Against Killing Animals for No Reason

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Whoever kills a small bird for no reason, it will beseech Allah on the Day of Qiyamah saying, 'O my Rabb, so and so killed me for no reason. And he did not kill me for any beneficial purpose'"

10 Jumadal Ula 14387 February 2017

The Virtue of a Scholar Over a Worshipper

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this narration? Sayyiduna Abu Umamah (radiyallahu 'anhu) reports that on one occasion mention was made of two people before Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam), one was a worshipper ['abid] and the other was a scholar. Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "The virtue of the…