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2 Rabi'ul Akhir 144725 September 2025

The Balance Between Striving and Placing Trust in Allah

QuestionWhere can this be found? Please provide the source 'Ali (radiyallahu 'anhu) said: "Whoever thinks that he will arrive without exertion is a wishful thinker and whoever thinks he will arrive through exertion is arrogant."

1 Rabi'ul Akhir 144724 September 2025

The Quran Will Only Soften the Heart When Recited With Reflection

QuestionI read the following and no reference was provided. Please provide the reference. Hasan Basri (rahimahullah) said: "How can your heart get soft if you're busy thinking about finishing the Surah when reciting Quran?"

30 Rabi'ul Awwal 144723 September 2025

Allah’s Address to His Bondsmen

QuestionI am looking for the Hadith in Sahih Muslim where Allah Ta'ala says that oppression is wrong and we should ask Him for what we need, like clothes and food...

29 Rabi'ul Awwal 144722 September 2025

The Balanced Character of the Sahabah (radiyallahu ‘anhum)

QuestionWhat is the reference for this narration? Bakr ibn 'Abdullah reported that the Companions of the Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, used to throw melons at one another. He said, "If these were real, they would be men."

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?

18 Rabi'ul Awwal 144711 September 2025

How Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Gained Knowledge That Would Not Be Forgotten

QuestionWhat is the reference for the following Hadith? Zayd ibn Thabit (radiyallahu 'anhu) reported: "While Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu 'anhu) and I and another friend of mine were in the Masjid praying and performing dhikr, Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) appeared. He came towards us and sat among us. We became…

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

A Narration on the Spread of Shamelessness Before Qiyamah

QuestionKindly give the reference for this narration: قال عبد الله بن عمرو بن العاص : لا تقوم الساعة حتى يتسافد الناس في الطرق تسافد الحمير

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…