27 Jumadal Akhirah 14405 March 2019
Recital for Rectifying the Wife’s Character
QuestionIs it true regarding the wife of Nabi Zakariyya ('alayhis salam) that she was rude and had ill manners initially then Allah rectified her?
Family
26 Jumadal Akhirah 14404 March 2019
Muhammad ibn Sirin (rahimahullah) Would Lower His Voice in the Presence of His Mother
QuestionIs there any reference that Imam Muhammad ibn Sirin would lower his voice when he was with his mother, so much so that an onlooker would think he was ill?
9 Rabi'ul Akhir 144018 December 2018
Caution Against Oppressing in One’s Bequests/Wasiyyah
QuestionKindly provide the reference for this narration. Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Sometimes a man and a woman live in the obedience of Allah for sixty years then before they die they cause such harm in their bequests that Jahannam becomes warranted for them" [i.e., They cause harm to…
18 Rabi'ul Awwal 144027 November 2018
An Incident of a Sahabi Who Buried His Daughter in Jahiliyyah
QuestionOnce there was a Sahabi who was always depressed and sad when he would come by Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam). Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) asked him, 'Why are you always sad?' He replied, 'O Rasulullah! I committed such a sin during the days of ignorance, I fear that…
12 Rabi'ul Awwal 144021 November 2018
Muhammad Ibnul Munkadir (rahimahullah) Preferred Spending the Night in the Service of His Mother
QuestionCan you mention the reference and Arabic for this please? I spent the night massaging my Mother's foot while 'Umar [my brother] spent his night in prayer. [Honestly speaking] I would not want to exchange my night for his. Ibnul Munkadir (rahimahullah)
7 Rabi'ul Awwal 144016 November 2018
‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Dismisses a Minister Due to Lack of Compassion
QuestionPlease mention the reference of this incident? استعمل عمر رضي الله عنه رجلا من بني أسد على عمل فدخل ليسلم عليه فأتى عمر ببعض ولده، فقبله فقال له الأسدي: أتقبل هذا يا أمير المؤمنين؟ فوالله ما قبلت ولدا لي قط، فقال عمر رضي الله عنه: فأنت والله بالناس أقل رحمة،…
5 Rabi'ul Awwal 144014 November 2018
Providing for One’s Divorced or Widowed Daughter
QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Shall I not tell you [one of the] greatest forms of charity? [It is to provide for your] daughter who comes back to you [due to divorce or her husband passing away] and you are her sole source of provision."
27 Safar 14407 November 2018
An Unreliable Hadith on the Virtues of a Pregnant Woman When She Gives Birth
QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) addressed women and said: "Aren't you pleased that when a woman falls pregnant through her husband and he is happy with her, she will receive a reward equal to a person fasting in the path of Allah and engaging in 'ibadah…
20 Safar 144031 October 2018
Making Du’a for One’s Parents After Salah
QuestionIs this narration authentic: قال سفيان بن عيينة: من صلى الصلوات الخمس فقد شكر الله تعالى، ومن دعا لوالديه في أدبار الصلوات فقد شكرهما
6 Safar 144017 October 2018
Children Seeking Forgiveness for Their Deceased Parents
QuestionIs this narration authentic? Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu 'anhu) said: "The one who has passed away will move up in his position, and he will say, 'O my Rabb, what's going on?' It will be said to him, '[This is due to] your child seeking forgiveness for you" (Al Adabul…
17 Muharram 144028 September 2018
A Narration About a Father Teaching His Child Etiquette
QuestionIs this suitable to quote? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "It is better for a father to discipline/teach etiquette to his son than to give one entire measure (one sa') of charity."
8 Muharram 144019 September 2018
Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Was the Most Compassionate Towards His Family
QuestionCould you verify this narration? Sayyiduna Anas ibn Malik (radiyallahu 'anhu) said: "I never saw anyone who was more compassionate towards his family than Allah's Messenger (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam). His son Ibrahim was in the care of a wet nurse in the hills around Madinah. He would go there,…
6 Muharram 144017 September 2018
Making One’s Parents Happy
QuestionWhat is the status of the following narration? قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: نومك على السرير برا بوالديك تضحكهما، ويضحكانك أفضل من جهادك بالسيف في سبيل الله عز وجل
1 Muharram 144012 September 2018
‘Abdullah ibn ‘Abbas (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) Explains the Virtues of Surah Mulk
QuestionIs this narration authentic? عن عكرمة عن ابن عباس أنه قال لرجل: ألا أتحفك بحديث تفرح به؟ قال: بلى، قال: اقرأ تبارك الذي بيده الملك وعلمها أهلك وجميع ولدك وصبيان بيتك وجيرانك، فإنها المنجية والمجادلة تجادل أو تخاصم يوم القيامة عند ربها لقارئها، وتطلب له أن ينجيه من عذاب النار…
29 Dhul Hijjah 143910 September 2018
Nabi’s (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Exclusive Time With Allah
QuestionWhat is reference of following narration? لي مع الله وقت لا يسع فيه ملك مقرب ولا نبي مرسل