6 Muharram 144822 June 2026
An Unreliable Hadith on Loving for Others What You Love for Yourself
QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? يحب له من الخير ما يحب لنفسه
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3 Muharram 144819 June 2026
Adopt a Simple Lifestyle
QuestionIs 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 144819 June 2026
Qualities That Cause a Person to Lose Respect
QuestionKindly 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 144819 June 2026
Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) Speaking to the Moon in the Cradle
QuestionSayyiduna '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 saw that you used to play with the moon from your cradle. Wherever you would point with your…
2 Muharram 144818 June 2026
The Islam of ‘Abdullah ibn Salam (radiyallahu ‘anhu)
QuestionWhat 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 قال: فأسكتوا ما أجابه منهم أحد، ثم رد عليهم فلم يجبه منهم أحد،…
2 Muharram 144818 June 2026
The Severe Warning Against Altering Property Boundaries
QuestionPlease provide some commentary on this Hadith. لعن الله من سرق منار الأرض Allah curses anyone who steals the signposts of the land
1 Muharram 144817 June 2026
A Sign of Arrogance According to Abu Yazid Bistami (rahimahullah)
QuestionWhat 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 144817 June 2026
Carrying the Bier for Forty Steps
QuestionWhat 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 144817 June 2026
The Conversation Between Hajjaj and Sa’id ibn Al Jubayr (rahimahullah)
QuestionBefore 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 Khulafa (radiyallahu 'anhum) etc. Is this conversation that took place authentic?
1 Muharram 144817 June 2026
The Poem: “I Complained to Waki‘ About My Poor Memory”
QuestionIs 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
30 Dhul Hijjah 144716 June 2026
A Du‘a the Pious Would Recite at the Beginning and End of the Year
QuestionIs 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 استغفرك فاغفر لي، وما عملت فيها بما ترضاه ووعدتني عليه الثواب، فاسالك ان…
29 Dhul Hijjah 144715 June 2026
Imam Shafi‘i’s Statement on Two Types of Knowledge
QuestionPlease provide a reference for the following. "There are two knowledges: the knowledge of the body, and the knowledge of the din."
29 Dhul Hijjah 144715 June 2026
Praise and Criticism Did Not Affect Malik ibn Dinar (rahimahullah)
QuestionCan 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 goes too far, and the one who criticises goes too far."
29 Dhul Hijjah 144715 June 2026
Ibrahim Nakha‘i’s Tears During His Final Illness
QuestionKindly 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. We asked him: 'What is it that made you cry?' He said: 'I am still waiting for the angel of…
29 Dhul Hijjah 144715 June 2026
The Reward for Planting Trees and Crops
QuestionIs 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 for him."