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13 Safar 144829 July 2026

A Du’a for Forgiveness at the Beginning of Salah

QuestionWhat is the reference for this du'a? اللهم باعد بيني وبين خطيئتي، كما باعدت بين المشرق والمغرب، اللهم أعوذ بك أن تصد عني وجهك يوم القيامة، اللهم نقني عن خطيئتي، كما نقيت الثوب الأبيض من الدنس، اللهم أحيني مسلما، وأمتني مسلما

11 Safar 144827 July 2026

Knowledge Requires Continued Learning

QuestionI require the reference and Arabic for this, please It appears in a narration: "You are only knowledgeable for as long as you keep learning. The moment you think you know enough, you become ignorant."

20 Muharram 14486 July 2026

Ask Allah for ‘Afiyah Between the Adhan and Iqamah

QuestionCould you source this Hadith? "Supplication is not rejected between the call to prayer and its commencement." They said, "What should we say, O Messenger of Allah?" He replied, "Ask Allah for wellness in the world and in the Hereafter."

17 Muharram 14483 July 2026

The Letter of ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) to Abu ‘Ubaydah (radiyallahu ‘anhu)

QuestionPlease provide the reference for the following: Abu 'Ubaydah (radiyallahu 'anhu) was besieged in Syria and came under attack from the enemy. Umar ibnul Khattab (radiyallahu 'anhu) wrote to him: “Whenever hardship befalls you, Allah will bring relief after it. One hardship will never overcome two eases. Allah Ta'ala says:…

3 Muharram 144819 June 2026

Adopt a Simple Lifestyle

QuestionIs this statement authentically established from Sayyiduna ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu)? اخشوشنوا فإن النعم لا تدوم “Adopt a rugged lifestyle, for comfort does not last.”

3 Muharram 144819 June 2026

Qualities That Cause a Person to Lose Respect

QuestionKindly provide the reference for the following statement of Imam Shafi'i: أي الأشياء أوضع للرجال فقال كثرة الكلام وإذاعة السر والثقة بكل أحد

1 Muharram 144817 June 2026

The Poem: “I Complained to Waki‘ About My Poor Memory”

QuestionIs this poem authentically attributed to Imam Shafi’i (rahimahullah) شكوت إلى وكيع سوء حفظي ... فأرشدني إلى ترك المعاصي وأخبرني بأن العلم نور ... ونور الله لا يهدى لعاصي

29 Dhul Hijjah 144715 June 2026

Ibrahim Nakha‘i’s Tears During His Final Illness

QuestionKindly provide a reference for the following. 'Imran Khayyat (rahimahullah) related: "We visited Ibrahim Ibrahim Nakha'i when he was sick, so when we entered upon him, we found him crying. We asked him: 'What is it that made you cry?' He said: 'I am still waiting for the angel of…

25 Dhul Hijjah 144711 June 2026

Contentment Brings Barakah

QuestionWhat is the reference for this narration? من رضي بما قسم الله له، وسعه وبارك الله له فيه، ومن لم يرض لم يسعه ولم يبارك له فيه