13 April 2015
Importance of earning a lawful income
Question Is this narration on earning reliable? 'Abdullah (radiyallahu 'anhu) narrates that Nabi Muhammad (sallallahu 'alayhi wasallam) said: "The seeking of a halal earning is the (next) Fard (duty)…
31 March 2015
Best Dhikr & Best Sustenance
Question What is the authenticity of the following Hadith? The Messenger of Allah (may peace and blessings be upon him) said: 'The best Dhikr is that which is done quietly and the best provision…
24 March 2015
Hadith on Earning a livelihood
Question Is the following correct to quote as the words of our Nabi (sallallahu'alayhi wasallam) من بات كلا من طلب الحلال بات مغفورا له؟
19 January 2015
Blessings in work done early in the morning
Question Is there any Hadith regarding the morning having blessings (barakah) for work?
3 November 2014
Additional spending on ‘Aashura day
Question Is there an authentic Hadith that encourages additional spending on one's family on 'Aashura day?
9 June 2014
Four people who will not enter Jannah (early)
Question Kindly assist with the reference for the following Hadith: 'There are four kinds of people about whom Allah has decided not to admit to paradise and not let them taste its bliss: the one…
24 April 2014
The benefit of Trade
Question In Fadhail-tijarat, Hadrat Shaykh Zakariyya (rahimahullah) quoted the hadith, "Nine tenths of sustenance is derived from trade and one tenth from pastoral farming." I am looking for its…
24 April 2014
Virtue of fulfilling the right of the wealth one acquires
Question Please provide the reference for the following Hadith: Nabi (sallallahu'alayhi wasallam) said, ‘One who acquires goods while keeping in mind its rights will find blessings in it, while one…
22 March 2014
Will a Shahid (Martyr) be liable for his debts?
Question Dear 'Ulama, we often hear that one will not be forgiven for the debts that he fails to repay. Even the shahid (martyr) will not be forgiven for this. Does this warning apply to all types of…
22 March 2014
Another du’a when wearing new clothes
Question Is it Sunnah also to recite the following du'a for wearing new clothes? The du'a is mentioned in Mishkat. اللَّهُمَّ لَكَ الْحَمْدُ أَنْتَ كَسَوْتَنِيهِ أَسْأَلُكَ مِنْ خَيْرِهِ وَخَيْرِ مَا…
28 February 2014
Reference for a Hadith on riba
Question Is there a Hadith that says ''The rules Riba (interest) do not apply between a Muslim and a Harbi [A Non-Muslim waging war against Muslims]'' and what is the status of the Hadith? I heard…