20 March 2020
Sufyan Thawri (rahimahullah) explains the characteristics of patience
Question Sufyan Thawri (rahimahullah) said: "Three qualities are regarded to be part of patience; Do not speak about about your misfortune, your pain, and do not praise yourself." May you kindly…
4 March 2020
Explanation of ‘fahish’ and ‘mutafahish’
Question The Prophet (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) never used bad language, neither a “Fahish” nor a “Mutafahish”. He used to say ‘The best amongst you are those who have the best manners and…
27 February 2020
Only seek your needs from those who want to see you acquire them
Question What is the reference of this Hadith? "Never seek your needs from one who does not love to see your success"
14 February 2020
Ibn Sirin (rahimahullah) on seeking excuses for a Muslim brother
Question What is the reference and Arabic text for this narration? Muhammad ibn Sirin (rahimahullah) said: "If some news reaches you about your brother [i.e. an error or sin of his] then seek an…
12 February 2020
Definitions of certain sitting postures
Question Are the sitting postures known as الاحتباء and القرفصاء the same? عن أبى سعيد الخدرى رضي الله عنه أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم-كان إذا جلس احتبى بيده (Sunan Abi Dawud, Hadith: 4846)…
6 February 2020
Consult your heart
Question استفت قلبك Can the above-mentioned Hadith be explained in its correct context, due to many people misusing this Hadith.
29 January 2020
Abud Darda’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) advice regarding hating the sin and not the sinner
Question What is the authenticity of this narration? عن أبي قلابة، أن أبا الدرداء مر على رجل قد أصاب ذنبا، فكانوا يسبونه، فقال: أرأيتم لو وجدتموه في قليب ألم تكونوا مستخرجيه؟ قالوا: بلى، قال: فلا…
27 January 2020
Responding to Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) immediately
Question Is there a Hadith which states that a Sahabi (radiyallahu 'anhu) was rebuked for not answering Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) when he was summoned as he was engaged in Salah?
23 January 2020
Imam Shafi’i (rahimahullah) explains what causes disgrace
Question Kindly provide the reference and Arabic text for this: Imam Shafi'i (rahimahullah) was asked, "What makes a man lose his honour? He replied, 'Talking too much, exposing people's secrets and…
18 December 2019
The importance of teaching one’s neighbours matters of Din
Question Is the following narration authentic? عن علقمة بن سعد بن عبد الرحمن بن أبزى عن أبيه عن جده قال: خطب رسول الله - صلى الله عليه وسلم - ذات يوم فأثنى على طوائف من المسلمين خيرا، ثم قال: ما بال…
13 December 2019
Composure of a Sahabiyyah at the time of calamity
Question Please comment on the authenticity of this narration: The son of Ummu Khallad (radiyallahu 'anhuma) was martyred. When she heard about it she came to Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wasallam)…
12 December 2019
Another Hadith on the treatment of one’s wife and the rights a wife enjoys over her husband
Question Is this narration authentic? عن حكيم بن معاوية عن أبيه أن رجلا سأل النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم ما حق المرأة على الزوج؟ قال: أن يطعمها إذا طعم وأن يكسوها إذا اكتسى ولا يضرب الوجه ولا يقبح ولا…
4 December 2019
Speak less except when it comes to nine things
Question Is this statement reliable? عن الربيع بن خثيم، قال: أقلوا الكلام إلا بتسع: تسبيح، وتهليل، وتكبير، وتحميد، وسؤالك الخير، وتعوذك من الشر، وأمرك بالمعروف، ونهيك عن المنكر، وقراءة القرآن……
4 December 2019
Accepting the excuse of a Muslim
Question Is this Hadith authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "If anyone offers an excuse to his Muslim brother and he does not accept the excuse [whereas this is a genuine…
3 December 2019
Turning away one’s gaze from a strange woman
Question What is the reference of this Hadith and can it be quoted? Sayyiduna Jarir ibn 'Abdillah Al Bajali (radiyallahu 'anhu) reported: "I asked Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) regarding…