Etiquettes

26 Jumadal Akhirah 144717 December 2025

Sufyan Thawri (rahimahullah) on the Etiquette of Hospitality

QuestionI require a reference for this quotation, please: Imam Sufyan Thawri (rahimahullah) said: "When your brother visits you, do not ask him, "Will you eat?" or "Should I bring you something?" Rather, simply bring the food. If he eats, well and good, and if not, then remove it."

25 Jumadal Akhirah 144716 December 2025

Do Not Let Your Guest Leave Empty Handed

QuestionPlease provide the reference for this: Sayyiduna 'Ali (radiyallahu 'anhu) used to say: "When your Muslim brother visits you, feed him from the best of what is in your house. And if he is fasting, then apply perfume to him."

10 Jumadal Akhirah 14471 December 2025

Help Your Brother When You Can

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? «من استطاع منكم أن ينفع أخاه فليفعل»

14 Jumadal Ula 14475 November 2025

Sayyiduna ‘Umar’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Advice on Acquiring Knowledge

QuestionWhat is the reference for this? Sayyiduna 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhu) said: Acquire knowledge and teach people. Learn along with it dignity and tranquillity and humility for those who teach you, and humility for those whom you teach. Do not be tyrannical scholars and thus base your knowledge upon your ignorance.

2 Jumadal Ula 144724 October 2025

Among the most beloved of deeds in the sight of Allah Ta’ala

QuestionWhat is the reference for this Hadith? «وأحب الأعمال إلى الله سرور تدخله على مسلم، أو تكشف عنه كربة، أو تقضي عنه دينا، أو تطرد عنه جوعا»

1 Jumadal Ula 144723 October 2025

The Sign of a Sincere Person

QuestionCould you provide the reference for this statement of 'Allamah Dhahabi (rahimahullah)? Imam Dhahabi (rahimahullah) said: "The sign of a sincere person is that when he is reminded of his mistake, he does not defend himself but instead he admits his mistake while saying: 'May Allah have mercy on the…

29 Rabi'ul Awwal 144722 September 2025

Removing Lice from the Masjid

QuestionWhat is authenticity of following narration? إذا وجد أحدكم القملة في المسجد فليدفنها

22 Rabi'ul Awwal 144715 September 2025

The Consequence of Arrogance Towards Others

Question"I have never seen anyone who shows arrogance toward those beneath him, except that Allah afflicts him with humiliation before those above him."-Ibn Hibban I was unable to find this in Sahih Ibn Hibban. Can you provide the reference, please?

17 Rabi'ul Awwal 144710 September 2025

Imam Ghazali (rahimahullah) Defines the Roles of Scholars and the General Public

QuestionIs this quote of Imam Ghazali correct? What is the Arabic and reference? It is the duty of the masses to believe and accept, and to keep themselves busy with their worship and livelihoods; and to leave knowledge to the 'Ulama. It is better for an ignorant person to commit…

11 Rabi'ul Awwal 14474 September 2025

Hasan Basri (rahimahullah) on Those Who Prefer Talk/Debate Over ‘Ibadah

QuestionWhat is the reference for this narration? When Hasan Basri (rahimahullah) came across a group of people arguing, he would say: "By Allah, these ones have become bored of worship, speaking has become easy for them, and their piety has diminished, and that is why they talk and argue so…