31 October 2024
Do not leave this world before tasting the sweetness of knowing Allah Ta’ala
Question What is the full statement and reference for this? Malik (rahimahullah) said: "The sweetest thing in the world is the recognition of Allah." (Siyar)
28 October 2024
The benefits of occasional hunger
Question Could you please provide the reference? "Hunger purifies the heart, suppresses desires, and causes subtle/precise knowledge."
17 September 2024
Who are the best people?
Question What is the reference for this Hadith? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said, "The best of people are: The most to recite the Quran The most fearful of Allah, The most enjoining of good…
13 September 2024
Ahnaf ibn Qays (rahimahullah) explains the harmful consequences of certain traits
Question Where can I find this narration? Ahnaf ibn Qays said: "A liar has no integrity, a jealous person has no peace, a miser has no close friends, and a person who gets bored easily has no…
2 September 2024
The approach of the pious predecessors to trials and tribulations
Question Can you provide a reference for this: When a thorn pricked a man he would say, "I know that you are due to sin, and my Rabb has not wronged me."
1 August 2024
Learning about evil to save oneself from it
Question What is the correct reference for these couplets? عرفت الشر لا للشر لكن لتوقيه، ومن لا يعرف الشر من الناس يقع فيه
27 June 2024
Lack of modesty inevitably leads to a dead heart
Question What is the reference for this statement of Sayyiduna 'Umar ibnul Khattab (radiyallahu 'anhu)? 'Umar ibnul Khattab (radiyallahu 'anhu) said: "Whoever has little modesty, has little piety,…
24 May 2024
The Tawbah of Malik ibn Dinar
Question I am looking for the full incident as well as a reference of the incident of Malik ibn Dinar's repentance.
27 March 2024
Friday is the balance of the week and Ramadan is the balance of the year
Question What is the reference for this Hadith? "Friday is the balance of the week, Ramadan is the balance of the year and Hajj is the balance of life."
22 March 2024
Real wealth we ought to possess
Question What is the reference for this narration? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) was asked: "What kind of wealth should we acquire?" He replied: "Let one of you acquire: A thankful heart,…
6 March 2024
Three qualities that define the real beauty of a man according to Imam Shafi’i (rahimahullah)
Question Can you provide the reference and Arabic of this please: Imam Shafi'i (rahimahullah) said: "Conceal your hardship so much so the people presume you are blessed and have an easy life"
24 January 2024
Increase in knowledge and guidance
Question Is this Hadith authentic? Whoever increases in knowledge and does not increase guidance only increases in distance from Allah.
6 December 2023
Stay in the company of an ascetic and one who engages in less worldly chatter
Question Kindly advise on the authenticity of this Hadith: When you see a servant of Allah who is disinclined from this world and who speaks little (worldly talks), then remain in the company of this…
29 November 2023
Enjoining good and forbidding evil will ensure Allah’s assistance
Question Kindly translate and provide the reference for this Hadith: عن عائشة قالت: دخل علي النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم فعرفت في وجهه أن قد حضره شيء فتوضأ وما كلم أحدا ثم خرج فلصقت بالحجرة أسمع ما يقول…
3 November 2023
Ahnaf ibn Qays (rahimahullah) expresses surprise at man’s arrogance
Question Please mention the reference of this narration "It is amazing that the son of Adam is arrogant when he came out of the urinal passage twice"