27 September 2023
A heart devoid of concern for the Hereafter is actually a desolate heart
Question Is this a Hadith? قلب ليس فيه حزن كبيت خرب ليس فيه شيء
25 September 2023
The importance of correct upbringing of children as explained by Ibnul Qayyim (rahimahullah)
Question I have heard the following quotation during a parenting conference, and I believe it may have been attributed to Ibn al-Qayyim. I cannot find it. Please give me the reference and Arabic if…
22 September 2023
Imam Abu Hanifah’s (rahimahullah) intention/du’a when drinking Zam Zam
Question I have heard that when Imam Abu Hanifah (rahimahullah) drank Zam Zam water, he made du'a that Allah accept all his future du'as made with raised hands. Can you locate this supplication?
22 September 2023
A du’a to recite after the final tashahhud
Question Please advise what Hadith and what du'a is this? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "When any one of you completes the last tashahhud, he should seek refuge with Allah from four…
21 September 2023
Muslims cursing each other is among those deeds that will inevitably draw the punishment of Allah
Question Is it understood from any Hadith that Allah's punishment is inevitable when Muslims curse each other frequently?
20 September 2023
Sufyan ibn ‘Uyaynah (rahimahullah) asked Allah for the opportunity to undertake Hajj annually
Question What is the reference and the Arabic of this du'a? Imam Sufyan ibn 'Uyaynah (rahimahullah) said, "I made Hajj seventy times, and each time I said, O Rabb! do not let this be my last time! By…
19 September 2023
The Quraysh’s request that Mount Safa be changed to gold
Question Sayyiduna 'Abdullah ibn 'Abbas (radiyallahu 'anhuma) said that the people of Makkah asked Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) to turn Mount Safa into gold for them and to remove the mountain…
18 September 2023
Excessive exposure to falsehood will diminish one’s ability to differentiate between truth and falsehood
Question Is this a Hadith? كثرة النظر إلى الباطل تذهب بمعرفة الحق من القلب
21 August 2023
A form of salutation attributed to Shaykh ‘Abdul Qadir al-Jilani (rahimahullah)
Question Was the following salutation [durud] recited by Shaykh 'Abdul Qadir Jilani (rahimahullah)? اللهم صل على سيدنا محمد السابق للخلق نوره والرحمة اللعالمين ظهوره، عدد من مضى من خلقك ومن بقي ومن…
18 August 2023
Niyyah (intention) has the potential to make an easy deed extremely rewarding
Question What is the reference and who is it the statement of? رب عمل صغير تكثره النية، ورب عمل كثير تصغره النية
15 August 2023
This ummah was granted five specialities in Ramadan
Question A Hadith affirms the following five specialities for the fasting of this Ummah: -The scent of their mouth superseding that of musk -Angels seeking forgiveness for them -Allah daily…
14 August 2023
Ibnul Mulaqqin (rahimahullah) loses his book collection due to a fire
Question I am looking for a reference for the following: "When Ibn al-Mulaqqin's library burned down he lost his mind."
14 August 2023
‘Urwah ibn Zubayr (rahimahullah) laments over the loss of his books
Question What is the reference for this narration? Hisham ibn 'Urwah, from his father: It is recounted that his books were consumed by fire on the day of catastrophe. He would often express, "I wish…
10 August 2023
A woman should apply fragrance exclusively for her husband
Question What is the reference of this Hadith? It is narrated that Umar ibn al-Khattab went out on the day of 'Eid and passed by a group of women. He noticed a scent emanating from the head of a…