23 Shawwal 1447 | 13 April 2026
A Narration Attributed to ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Regarding Women
Question Is this authentic? 'Umar ibnul Khattab (radiyallahu 'anhu) was once talking when his wife interjected, so he said to her: "You are a toy, if you are needed we will call you."
23 Shawwal 1447 | 13 April 2026
Imams Shafiʿi, Ibn Maʿin, and Ahmad Spend a Night Together in ʿIlm and ʿIbadah
Question Kindly help me find a narration describing when Imam Ahmad, Imam Shafi’i and Imam Yahya ibn Ma’in (rahimahumullah) were travelling together and spent the night. Each of them engaged in their…
23 Shawwal 1447 | 13 April 2026
A Sunnah Du’a to Recite Before Sleeping
Question Kindly inform me, where does this du'a appear and is it authentic? Alhamdu lillahil ladhi at'amana wa saqana, wa kafana, wa awana, fakam mim man la kafiya lahu wa la mu-wiy.
20 Shawwal 1447 | 10 April 2026
Another Hadith on the Grave Consequences of Severing Family Ties
Question Kindly provide the reference for the following Hadith and indicate if it is suitable to quote: إن الرحمة لا تنزل على قوم فيهم قاطع رحم
20 Shawwal 1447 | 10 April 2026
A Wife’s Conjugal Rights in the Light of Hadith
Question I have been married for three years, but my husband does not have any interest in sexual activity. Is there a Hadith which addresses this?
20 Shawwal 1447 | 10 April 2026
The Humility and Weeping of ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu)
Question What is the source for the following, and is it suitable to quote? 1) "Sayyiduna 'Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) used to fall down unconscious when he heard an ayah of the Quran." 2) "He would…
20 Shawwal 1447 | 10 April 2026
Cursing a Believer Is Like Murdering Him
Question Is the following Hadith authentic? لعن المؤمن كقتله "Cursing a believer is like murdering him"
20 Shawwal 1447 | 10 April 2026
The Vast Mercy of Allah and the Humility of Sufyan Thawri
Question Kindly provide the full narration, reference and Arabic text: Hammad visited Sufyan (rahimahumallah) during his illness. Sufyan said, "O Abu Salamah, do you think Allah will forgive someone…
19 Shawwal 1447 | 9 April 2026
A Narration Warning Against Speaking While the Imam Is Delivering the Jumu’ah Khutbah
Question What is the authenticity of this narration? من تكلم يوم الجمعة والإمام يخطب، فهو كمثل الحمار يحمل أسفارا، والذي يقول له: أنصت، ليس له جمعة……
19 Shawwal 1447 | 9 April 2026
A Time Will Come When Only Fervent Duʿa Will Save One from Trials
Question Can I quote this Hadith? "A time will come upon people when none will be saved except the one who supplicates like the supplication of a drowning person."
19 Shawwal 1447 | 9 April 2026
Abu Bakr’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Visit to Fatimah (radiyallahu ‘anha) During Her Final Illness
Question Kindly provide the reference and authenticity for the following Narration: “When Sayyidah Fatimah (radiyallahu ‘anha) became ill, Sayyiduna Abu Bakr (radiyallahu ‘anhu) came to her and asked…
19 Shawwal 1447 | 9 April 2026
A Du‘a for Guidance, Gratitude and a Sound Heart
Question What is the source of the following du'a? اللهم إني أسألك الثبات في الأمر والعزيمة على الرشد
18 Shawwal 1447 | 8 April 2026
Dawud (‘alayhis salam) and His Miraculous Recitation of the Zabur
Question Is the following Hadith authentic? خفف على داود عليه السلام القرآن فكان يأمر بدوابه فتسرج، فيقرأ القرآن قبل أن تسرج دوابه، ولا يأكل إلا من عمل يده……
18 Shawwal 1447 | 8 April 2026
A Narration in the Tawrah Regarding the Maintenance of Family Ties and Obedience to Parents
Question I have heard the following appears in the Torah. What is the reference? "O son of Adam, be mindful of your Rabb, honour your parents, and maintain your ties of kinship; I shall extend your…
18 Shawwal 1447 | 8 April 2026
Another Narration on the Reward for Spending on Hajj/‘Umrah
Question What is the status of the following Hadith? Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: "The pilgrims and those who perform 'Umrah are the delegation of Allah. He will give them whatever…