24 Sha'ban 144417 March 2023
The Vast Mercy of Allah Ta’ala
QuestionCan these words be quoted? «لو تعلمون قدر رحمة الله تعالى لاتكلتم»
Repentance
24 Sha'ban 144417 March 2023
Having Conviction That Allah Ta’ala Will Most Certainly Forgive
QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this narration? A man asked, "Who is in the worst state?" Sufyan at-Thawri (rahimahullah) replied while crying, "Someone who thinks Allah won't forgive him!"
30 Rajab 144421 February 2023
Protecting the Gaze and Allah Meting Out Punishment Immediately
QuestionIs this incident true? روى ابن عباس رضي الله عنهما: أن رجلا جاء إلى النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم يتشلشل دما فقال له: «مالك؟» فقال: مرت بي امرأة فنظرت إليها فلم أزل أتبعها بصري فاستقبلني جدار فضربني فصنع بي ما ترى. فقال: «إن الله عز وجل إذا أراد بعبد خيرا…
26 Rajab 144417 February 2023
The Tears of Adam (‘alayhis salam) When He Came to Earth
QuestionIs there any Hadith that states that Adam ('alayhis salam) cried so much on being sent to the world that his tears equal more than the tears of all humans?
14 Rabi'ul Akhir 14449 November 2022
Tawbah Wipes Off All Sins
QuestionIs this a Hadith? التوبة تجب ما قبلها
27 Sha'ban 144331 March 2022
Fasting Together with Fulfilling the Rights of Ramadan Ensures Forgiveness
QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this Hadith? Sayyiduna Abu Sa'id Al Khudri (radiyallahu 'anhu) reported that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Whoever fasts the month of Ramadan, acknowledges its boundaries and limits, and ensures that he fulfils the rights of Ramadan as he ought to fulfil them, all his…
6 Rajab 14438 February 2022
Narrations on the Repenter
QuestionWhat is the reference of this narration? التائب حبيب الله،التائب من الذنب كمن لا ذنب له
13 Rabi'ul Akhir 144319 November 2021
Increase in Istighfar [Seeking Forgiveness] for You Do Not Know When Allah’s Mercy Will Descend
QuestionWhat is the reference for this Hadith? Be abundant in seeking Allah's forgiveness. In your homes, at your table, on your travel, in the market place, in your gatherings. Wherever you may be, for you do not know when the Forgiveness [mercy of all will descend].
29 Sha'ban 144212 April 2021
Explanation of the Hadith: “If You Did Not Sin”
QuestionWhat is the meaning of the following Hadith? Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: "By that being in whose control/possession lies my soul, if you did not sin, Allah [Ta’ala] would have had way with you and brought a nation that would sin and then seek forgiveness from Allah. He…
24 Shawwal 144116 June 2020
Explanation of “Seek Forgiveness for Your Brother”
QuestionPlease provide a brief commentary of the following Hadith: “When Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) would finish the burial of the deceased, he would stay by the grave and say, ‘Seek forgiveness for your brother and beg steadfastness for him as he is now being questioned.’” (Sunan Abi Dawud, Hadith:…
5 Rabi'ul Akhir 14413 December 2019
Remaining Seated in One’s Place After Fajr
QuestionWhat is the reference for this? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "He who remains seated in his place of Salah, after offering his Fajr Salah, till he offers two rak'ahs of forenoon Salah, saying nothing except what is good, his sins will be forgiven, even if they are more…
9 Safar 14419 October 2019
A Black Mark Appears on a Person’s Heart When He Sins
QuestionCan this narration be quoted? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "When the slave of Allah commits a sin, a black spot appears on his heart. When he refrains from it, seeks forgiveness and repents, his heart is polished clean."
1 Safar 14411 October 2019
A Knowledgeable Person’s View on Tasbih and Istighfar
QuestionIs there any mention regarding the name of this teacher of Ibn Qayyim Al Jawziyyah? Please mention the Arabic text as well. Ibn Qayyim (rahimahullah) asked his teacher: "Is it more beneficial to make tasbih [glorify Allah] or to make istighfar [seek Allah's forgiveness]?" He replied, 'The dirty garment is…
13 Muharram 144113 September 2019
Whoever Carries Out Five Deeds Will Not Be Deprived of Five Things
QuestionCan this Hadith be quoted? قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم «من ألهم خمسة لم يحرم خمسة: من ألهم الدعاء لم يحرم الإجابة؛ لأن الله تعالى يقول: {وقال ربكم ادعوني أستجب لكم} ومن ألهم التوبة لم يحرم القبول؛ لأن الله تعالى يقول: {وهو الذي يقبل التوبة عن عباده}، ومن…
11 Muharram 144111 September 2019
Praising Allah and Seeking Forgiveness When Shaking Hands
Question1. Is it a Sunnah to say "Alhamdulillah, yaghfirullahu lana walakum" when shaking hands? 2. Do both people shaking hands say this du'a, or does one say 'Amin?