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……
3 Muharram 1448 | 19 June 2026
Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) Speaking to the Moon in the Cradle
Question Sayyiduna 'Abbas ibn Abdil Muttalib narrates that he said: "O Rasulullah! I witnessed a sign that proved your Prophethood and encouraged me to accept your religion. When you were a child, I…
2 Muharram 1448 | 18 June 2026
The Islam of ‘Abdullah ibn Salam (radiyallahu ‘anhu)
Question What is the status of the following narration? يا معشر اليهود، أروني اثني عشر رجلا يشهدون أن لا إله إلا الله، وأن محمدا رسول الله يحط الله عن كل يهودي تحت أديم السماء الغضب الذي غضب عليهم…
2 Muharram 1448 | 18 June 2026
The Severe Warning Against Altering Property Boundaries
Question Please provide some commentary on this Hadith. لعن الله من سرق منار الأرض Allah curses anyone who steals the signposts of the land
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
Carrying the Bier for Forty Steps
Question What is the status of this Hadith? "Whoever carries the Janazah for forty steps, forty of his major sins will be wiped out." Ibn Majah
1 Muharram 1448 | 17 June 2026
The Conversation Between Hajjaj and Sa’id ibn Al Jubayr (rahimahullah)
Question Before Hajjaj killed Sa'id ibn Jubayr (rahimahullah), a conversation took place wherein Hajjaj asked him his name, his views on Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam), Sayyiduna 'Ali and the…
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……
28 Dhul Hijjah 1447 | 16 June 2026
A Du‘a the Pious Would Recite at the Beginning and End of the Year
Question Is this authentic? Recite at the end of the year: اللهم ما عملت في السنة مما نهيتني عنه ولم أتب منه، وحلمت فيها علي بفضلك بعد قدرتك على عقوبتي، ودعوتني الى التوبة من جراءتي على معصيتك، فاني…
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
Praise and Criticism Did Not Affect Malik ibn Dinar (rahimahullah)
Question Can I quote this? "Since I came to know people, I have never been pleased by their praise nor bothered by their criticism." He was asked, "Why is that?" He said: "Because the one who praises…
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.…
27 Dhul Hijjah 1447 | 15 June 2026
The Reward for Planting Trees and Crops
Question Is this Hadith authentic? "There is none amongst the Muslims who plants a tree or sows seeds, and then a bird, or a person, or an animal eats from it, but is regarded as a charitable gift…
24 Dhul Hijjah 1447 | 12 June 2026
The Sign of an Accepted Hajj
Question Can I quote this Hadith? "Hajj Mabrur is to return abstinent from this world and desiring the hereafter."