Riqaq

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

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…

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

28 Shawwal 144716 April 2026

The Khutbah of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) on Unity and Avoiding Division

QuestionPlease provide the reference, translation and authenticity of the following يا أيها الناس، إني قمت فيكم كمقام رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم فينا فقال: أوصيكم بأصحابي، ثم الذين يلونهم، ثم الذين يلونهم، ثم يفشو الكذب حتى يحلف الرجل ولا يستحلف، ويشهد الشاهد ولا يستشهد، ألا لا يخلون رجل بامرأة…

19 Shawwal 14477 April 2026

‘Umar ibn ‘Abdil ‘Aziz’s Advice to Maymun ibn Mihran (rahimahumallah)

QuestionKindly provide the Arabic text and reference for this: Maymun said: 'Umar ibn ‘Abdil ‘Aziz (rahimahullah) advised me, saying: “O Maymun, do not be alone with a woman who is not lawful for you, even if you are teaching her the Qur’an. Do not keep close company with the ruler,…

11 Shawwal 144730 March 2026

The Etiquette of Repayment of Debts

QuestionIs this authentic? Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu 'anhu) narrated: "A man had a debt owed to him by Nabi (sallallahu ' alayhi wa sallam), a camel of a certain age. The man came to demand payment. Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: 'Give it to him.' They searched for a camel…

11 Shawwal 144730 March 2026

How the Pious Predecessors Reached Lofty Ranks

QuestionKindly translate and provide the reference: لم يدرك عندنا من أدرك بكثرة صيام ولا صلاة، وإنما أدرك بسخاء الأنفس، وسلامة الصدر، والنصح للأمة

7 Shawwal 144726 March 2026

Lowering The Gaze on ‘Eid Day

QuestionWhat is the Arabic text and reference for this? We went out with Sufyan on the day of 'Eid. He said: "Indeed, the first thing we begin with on this day is lowering our gaze."