Riqaq

10 Rabi'ul Awwal 144824 August 2026

A Statement of Abu Sa‘id Al-Kharraz on Dhikr and Nearness to Allah

QuestionIs this a Hadith? قال أبو سعيد الخراز: إذا أراد الله تعالى أن يوالي عبدا من عبيده فتح عليه باب ذكره، فإذا استلذ الذكر فتح عليه باب القرب، ثم رفعه إلى مجلس الأنس، ثم أجلسه على كرسي التوحيد، ثم رفع عنه الحجب، وأدخله دار الفردانية، وكشف له عن الجلال والعظمة،…

6 Rabi'ul Awwal 144820 August 2026

The Harm of Desiring Fame

QuestionCan I quote this? "You will be unable to taste the sweetness of the hereafter as long as you like to be known."

3 Rabi'ul Awwal 144817 August 2026

A Terrible Provision for the Hereafter

QuestionIs this a Hadith of Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam)? بئس الزاد إلى المعاد العدوان على العباد

11 Safar 144827 July 2026

Knowledge Requires Continued Learning

QuestionI require the reference and Arabic for this, please It appears in a narration: "You are only knowledgeable for as long as you keep learning. The moment you think you know enough, you become ignorant."

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

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

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…

25 Dhul Hijjah 144711 June 2026

Contentment Brings Barakah

QuestionWhat is the reference for this narration? من رضي بما قسم الله له، وسعه وبارك الله له فيه، ومن لم يرض لم يسعه ولم يبارك له فيه

24 Dhul Hijjah 144710 June 2026

A Hadith on Contentment and Barakah

QuestionCan this be quoted? Allah tests His servant through what He has given him. Whoever is content with what Allah has apportioned for him, Allah blesses him in it and expands it for him. And whoever is not content, Allah does not bless him in it.