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.”
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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
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
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.
16 Dhul Hijjah 14472 June 2026
If You Spend Your Life Pursuing the World, When Will You Prepare for the Hereafter?
QuestionIs this a Hadith of Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam)? الرزق مقسوم والحريص محروم، ابن آدم! إذا أفنيت عمرك في طلب الدنيا فمتى تطلب الآخرة؟
15 Dhul Hijjah 14471 June 2026
A Quote on Sustenance, Envy and Miserliness
QuestionIs this a Hadith of Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam)? الرزق مقسوم، والحريص محروم، والحسود مغموم، والبخيل مذموم
10 Dhul Hijjah 144727 May 2026
The Duʿa ‘Guide Me to the Best of Character/Manners’
QuestionIs this Du'a authentic? اللهم اهدني لأحسن الأخلاق، لايهدي لأحسنها إلا أنت، واصرف عني سيئها، لا يصرف عني سيئها إلا أنت
3 Dhul Hijjah 144720 May 2026
The Benefits of Studying the Quran, Fiqh and Language According to Imam Shafi’i (rahimahullah)
QuestionCan this Hadith be quoted? من تعلم القرآن عظمت قيمته، ومن نظر في الفقه نبل مقداره، ومن كتب الحديث قويت حجته، ومن نظر في اللغة رق طبعه، ومن نظر في الحساب جزل رأيه، ومن لم يصن نفسه لم ينفعه علمه
28 Dhul Qa'dah 144715 May 2026
Imam Shafi‘i (rahimahullah) on Five Qualities of Success
QuestionCan you please provide the reference and Arabic for the following? Imam Shafi'i (rahimahullah) said: "The goodness of this world and the next can be found in five qualities: the contentment of the heart, refraining from causing any harm or inconvenience to the creation, earning a halal livelihood, adorning yourself…
27 Dhul Qa'dah 144714 May 2026
Imam Ibn Sirin’s (rahimahullah) Response When Asked to Interpret Nightmares
QuestionPlease provide the reference for this narration: When a man would ask Muhammad Ibn Sirin regarding a dream, he would say to him: "Fear Allah in your wakefulness, and what you saw in your dream will not harm you."
25 Dhul Qa'dah 144712 May 2026
A Warning Against Resembling the Enemies of Allah
QuestionI was told of a Hadith which states that whoever wears the clothing of the disbelievers will become the enemies of Allah. ولا تلبسوا ملابس أعدائي، ولا تركبوا مراكب أعدائي؛ فتكونوا أعدائي كما هم أعدائي