Riqaq

5 Shawwal 144724 March 2026

Hasan Basri (rahimahullah) on the Nature of People

QuestionWhere does this come? It was said to Hasan Basri (rahimahullah): "People attend your gatherings, picking up slips of your speech and then speaking ill of you." He replied: "When I saw that people are not even pleased with their Creator, I realised that they will certainly not be pleased…

24 Ramadan 144713 March 2026

‘Umar (radiyallahu anhu) Warns Against Pretence

Question'Umar Ibnul Khattab said: "Whoever decorates himself by displaying to the people some characteristics that Allah knows are contrary to his real characteristics, will be disgraced and dishonoured by Allah."

21 Ramadan 144710 March 2026

Competing for the Hereafter

QuestionPlease provide the reference and Arabic text of the following: Hasan Basri (rahimahullah) said: "Whoever competes with you in your religion, then mutually compete with him, but whoever competes with you in [matters of this] world, then dump it around his neck."

20 Ramadan 14479 March 2026

The Example of Words Without Action

QuestionWhere does this Hadith come? "Words without actions are like gravy without fat, clouds without rain or a bow without a string."

9 Ramadan 144726 February 2026

Luqman al-Hakim’s Response to an Insult

QuestionWhat is the reference for this incident? Luqman the wise was insulted regarding his looks. He replied: أتعيب بهذا على النقش أم على النقاش؟

17 Sha'ban 14475 February 2026

The Rewards for Good Deeds Never Perish

QuestionWhat is the status of the following Hadith? البر لا يبلى، والإثم لا ينسى، والديان لا يموت، فكن كما شئت كما تدين تدان

16 Sha'ban 14474 February 2026

The Harms of Excessive Joking

QuestionIs there any narration like this? "Beware of excessive joking, for it leads to evil, and it leaves behind resentment in the hearts."

4 Rajab 144724 December 2025

The Generous Person is Close to Allah and Jannah

QuestionWhat is the status of the following Hadith? السخي قريب من الله قريب من الجنة قريب من الناس بعيد من النار، والبخيل بعيد من الله بعيد من الجنة بعيد من الناس قريب من النار، والجاهل السخي أحب إلى الله عز وجل من عابد بخيل

27 Jumadal Akhirah 144718 December 2025

Patience (Sabr) Is a Treasure

QuestionWhat is the reference for this statement? "Allah only grants patience to a servant who is noble to Him"

21 Jumadal Akhirah 144712 December 2025

A Prerequisite for Attaining Piety

QuestionKindly provide the reference for this statement: Imam Malik (rahimahullah) said: "A person cannot be upright until he leaves aside what doesn't concern him. When he does this, Allah is likely to grant him understanding and open his heart."

20 Jumadal Akhirah 144711 December 2025

The Virtue of Relieving a Muslim’s Hardship

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? "Whoever brought his Muslim brother out of difficulty, Allah will bring him out of the discomforts of the Day of Qiyamah."

17 Jumadal Akhirah 14478 December 2025

Sayyiduna Umar’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Advice on Companionship and Seeking Guidance

QuestionKindly provide the reference and Arabic text for this narration: Sayyiduna 'Umar ibnul Khattab (radiyallahu 'anhu) said: "Protect your friend and beware of your enemy, except for the trustworthy among people. And there is no trustworthy person except one who fears Allah. Beware of keeping company with the sinful person…