29 September 2023
A narration attributed to Hasan al Basri (rahimahullah) regarding true deprivation
Question Is this authentic? وجاء رجل إلى الحسن البصري فقال له: إني أعصي الله وأذنب، وأرى الله يعطيني ويفتح علي من الدنيا، ولا أجد أني محروم من شيء. فقال له الحسن: هل تقوم الليل فقال: لا، فقال: كفاك…
29 September 2023
Spread salam and refrain from engaging in futilities
Question What is the status of this narration? أفشوا السلام تسلموا، والأشرة شر
28 September 2023
Nabi’s (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) desire to meet his brothers
Question Is this Hadith authentic? The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, "I wish I could meet my brothers." The companions of the Prophet said, "Are we not your brothers?"…
28 September 2023
The Sahabah (radiyallahu ‘anhum) sought permission to castrate themselves while out in battle
Question In which Hadith does it appear that a Sahabi asked permission from Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) to cut his private parts so that he may not indulge in any forbidden act?
28 September 2023
A narration mentioning that a Sahabi was teaching his son the events at the birth of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)
Question Is this Hadith authentic? عن ابى الدرداء رضى الله تعالى عنه انه مر مع النبى صلى الله عليه وسلم الى بيت عامر الانصارى، وكان يعلّم وقائع ولادته صلى الله عليه وسلم لأ بنائه وعشيرته، ويقول: هذا…
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
27 September 2023
Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) displays excellent character when repaying a loan
Question Is this incident authentic? A man came to the Prophet (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) demanding his debts and behaved rudely. The companions of the Prophet (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam)…
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…
25 September 2023
The reason as to why Riba (interest) is worse than adultery
Question Can you please elaborate on a Hadith which mentions something to the effect that consuming Riba is worse than committing Zina with one's own mother? There was a discussion on this in one…
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?
21 September 2023
A narration stating that whoever sends fifty salutations daily, Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) will shake his hand on the Day of Qiyamah
Question Is the following Hadith authentic? If a person sends daily fifty durud upon Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam), Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) will make musafahah [shake his hands] on…
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…
20 September 2023
Status of the Hadith narrator Walid ibn Qays
Question Is the narrator Walid ibn Qays ibn al-Akhram reliable?