Reference

3 Muharram 144610 July 2024

The Joy of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Upon Witnessing the Generosity of the Sahabah (radiyallahu ‘anhum)

QuestionKindly translate the following Hadith and comment on the authenticity: عن المنذر بن جرير، عن أبيه، قال: كنا عند رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم في صدر النهار، قال: فجاءه قوم حفاة عراة مجتابي النمار أو العباء، متقلدي السيوف، عامتهم من مضر، بل كلهم من مضر فتمعر وجه رسول الله…

1 Muharram 14468 July 2024

Death Is a Bridge

QuestionIs the following statement a Hadith? "Death is a bridge that connects the lover to the beloved"

27 Dhul Hijjah 14454 July 2024

Ensuring Privacy While Bathing

QuestionIs there any reference for this Hadith? "When any one of you performs ghusl, let him conceal himself."

25 Dhul Hijjah 14452 July 2024

Minimise Concern Over Others’ Opinions

QuestionWhat is the reference for this narration? Hasan al-Basri (rahimahullah) was asked: "Why do you appear unconcerned with what people say about you?" He said, "When I was born I was born alone, when I shall die I will die alone, when I am placed in my grave I will…

24 Dhul Hijjah 14451 July 2024

Giving Charity on Behalf of the Deceased Benefits Them

QuestionI came across a scholar quoting Nawawi (rahimahullah) stating: "Whoever wishes to honour their parents should give charity on their behalf, for charity reaches the deceased and benefits them without any dispute among Muslims, and this is the correct practice." Could you provide the source of this quotation?

20 Dhul Hijjah 144527 June 2024

Lack of Modesty Inevitably Leads to a Dead Heart

QuestionWhat is the reference for this statement of Sayyiduna 'Umar ibnul Khattab (radiyallahu 'anhu)? 'Umar ibnul Khattab (radiyallahu 'anhu) said: "Whoever has little modesty, has little piety, and whoever has little piety, his heart dies."

20 Dhul Hijjah 144527 June 2024

Ways to Serve Deceased Parents

QuestionCan you provide the reference and translation of this Hadith? بينا نحن عند رسول الله إذ جاءه رجل من بني سلمة، فقال: يا رسول الله، هل بقي من بر أبوى شي أبرهما به بعد موتهما؟ قال: «نعم، الصلاة عليهما، والاستغفار لهما، وإنفاذ عهدهما من بعدهما، وصلة الرحم التي لا توصل…

27 Dhul Qa'dah 14454 June 2024

‘Umar ibn ‘Abdil ‘Aziz displays patience and humility

QuestionI am looking for the reference for this incident: One night, 'Umar ibn Abdil-Aziz went to the mosque accompanied by a guard. As 'Umar entered the mosque, he accidentally stepped on a man who was sleeping in the dark. The man lifted his head and said, "Are you crazy?" Umar…

21 Dhul Qa'dah 144529 May 2024

Clarification Regarding an Incident of a Nabi

QuestionIn the following excerpt, who was the Prophet whom Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) was referring to? "There is a Muslim boasting," so Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) immediately responded, "Do not say this, for verily, there was a prophet from amongst the prophets who looked at his army and…