15 Muharram 1448 | 1 July 2026
The Salaf Sought Knowledge for Thirty Years Before Putting Themselves Forward
Question Please provide the incident in which Imam Sufyan (rahimahullah) rebuked a young student of knowledge who sat at the front of his gathering and acted arrogantly towards those older than him.…
3 Muharram 1448 | 19 June 2026
Adopt a Simple Lifestyle
Question Is 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 1448 | 19 June 2026
Qualities That Cause a Person to Lose Respect
Question Kindly 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 1448 | 17 June 2026
A Sign of Arrogance According to Abu Yazid Bistami (rahimahullah)
Question What is the reference and Arabic of this? "As long as the servant thinks that there is someone among creation worse than him, he is arrogant."
1 Muharram 1448 | 17 June 2026
The Poem: “I Complained to Waki‘ About My Poor Memory”
Question Is 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……
27 Dhul Hijjah 1447 | 15 June 2026
Imam Shafi‘i’s Statement on Two Types of Knowledge
Question Please provide a reference for the following. "There are two knowledges: the knowledge of the body, and the knowledge of the din."
27 Dhul Hijjah 1447 | 15 June 2026
Ibrahim Nakha‘i’s Tears During His Final Illness
Question Kindly 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.…
23 Dhul Hijjah 1447 | 11 June 2026
Contentment Brings Barakah
Question What 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
22 Dhul Hijjah 1447 | 10 June 2026
A Hadith on Contentment and Barakah
Question Can this be quoted? Allah tests His servant through what He has given him. Whoever is content with what Allah has apportioned for him, Allah blesses him in it and expands it for him. And…
22 Dhul Hijjah 1447 | 10 June 2026
The Hadith on Matters Ascending and Descending at Sidratul Muntaha
Question What is the reference for the Hadith where Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wasallam), during Mi'raj, saw the deeds of the ummah going up to the heavens and decisions coming down? And is it…
17 Dhul Hijjah 1447 | 5 June 2026
Knowledge Is the Foundation of True Honour
Question Is this correct? What is the Arabic? "Honour that is not based in knowledge will eventually find its way to humiliation."
16 Dhul Hijjah 1447 | 4 June 2026
Clarification Regarding the Acceptance of a Haji’s Du’a for Forty Days After Returning
Question I have heard that a Hajis du'a is accepted for 40 days after he returns, and that this is mentioned in some Hanbali and Shafi'i Fiqh. Is this correct? Will it be correct for a person to cite…
16 Dhul Hijjah 1447 | 4 June 2026
A Hadith on Durud Seeking Forgiveness in the Grave for the One Who Conveys Them
Question What is the source and authenticity of the following narration? Sayyidah 'Aishah (radiyallahu 'anha) narrates that Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "No servant confers blessings…
15 Dhul Hijjah 1447 | 3 June 2026
Another Version of the Hadith on the Punishment for Lying About Dreams
Question Where does this Hadith appear? من كذب في حلمه كلف يوم القيامة عقد شعيرة
14 Dhul Hijjah 1447 | 2 June 2026
If You Spend Your Life Pursuing the World, When Will You Prepare for the Hereafter?
Question Is this a Hadith of Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam)? الرزق مقسوم والحريص محروم، ابن آدم! إذا أفنيت عمرك في طلب الدنيا فمتى تطلب الآخرة؟……