13 Rajab 144524 January 2024
Increase in Knowledge and Guidance
QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Whoever increases in knowledge and does not increase guidance only increases in distance from Allah.
Riqaq
23 Jumadal Ula 14456 December 2023
Stay in the Company of an Ascetic and One Who Engages in Less Worldly Chatter
QuestionKindly 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 person, because good is inspired into his heart from Allah." (Bayhaqi)
16 Jumadal Ula 144529 November 2023
Enjoining Good and Forbidding Evil Will Ensure Allah’s Assistance
QuestionKindly 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 فقعد على المنبر فحمد الله وأثنى عليه ثم قال: «يا أيها الناس إن…
19 Rabi'ul Akhir 14453 November 2023
Ahnaf ibn Qays (rahimahullah) Expresses Surprise at Man’s Arrogance
QuestionPlease 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"
11 Rabi'ul Akhir 144526 October 2023
The Best of Good Deeds Are Done Secretly
QuestionPlease provide a reference and Arabic text. Al Fudayl said: "The most favourable deed is that which is concealed, this prevents it from being interfered with by Shaytan and kept away from hypocrisy."
13 Rabi'ul Awwal 144528 September 2023
Nabi’s (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Desire to Meet His Brothers
QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, "I wish I could meet my brothers." The companions of the Prophet said, "Are we not your brothers?" The Prophet said, "You are my companions, but my brothers are those who have faith in me…
29 Dhul Hijjah 144418 July 2023
Who Are the Best of Believers?
QuestionCan you please provide the reference for this narration? قيل للنبي صلى الله عليه وسلم: أي الناس أفضل؟ قال: «مؤمن مخموم القلب صدوق اللسان»، قيل له: وما المخموم القلب؟ قال: «التقي لله، النقي، لا إثم فيه ولا بغي، ولا غل ولا حسد»
2 Dhul Hijjah 144421 June 2023
Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Was Offered a Mountain of Gold
QuestionI want to know the reference of this Hadith Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) told 'Aishah (radiyallahu 'anha), "If I wanted, a gold mountain would be walking with me but, I asked Allah give me bread on one day and I want to keep a fast the next day."
10 Dhul Qa'dah 144430 May 2023
A Narration Attributed to ‘Ali (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Regarding the Possession of People
QuestionWhat is the reference for this narration? الغنى الأكبر اليأس عما في أيدي الناس 'Ali (radiyallahu 'anhu) said: "The greatest of riches is to despair of obtaining what other people possess."
19 Ramadan 144410 April 2023
Assisting the One Who Asks for Help
QuestionIs this narration authentic? It appears in the Hadith: "Whoever complains about their necessity, assisting them is binding."
2 Ramadan 144424 March 2023
Sit in the Company of a Scholar Who Invites You to Five Things
QuestionWhat is status of the following narration? لا تجلسوا مع كل عالم، إلا عالم يدعوكم من خمس إلى خمس: من الشك إلى اليقين، ومن العداوة إلى النصيحة، ومن الكبر إلى التواضع، ومن الرياء إلى الإخلاص، ومن الرغبة إلى الرهبة. وقال محمد بن شقيق: من الرغبة إلى الزهد
7 Sha'ban 144428 February 2023
A Reward for Passing One’s Hand Over the Head of an Orphan
QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? «من مسح رأس يتيم لم يمسحه إلا لله كان له بكل شعرة مرت عليها يده حسنات، ومن أحسن إلى يتيمة أو يتيم عنده كنت أنا وهو في الجنة كهاتين، وقرن بين أصبعيه السبابة والوسطى»
3 Safar 144431 August 2022
The Idol Worshipper Who Called Out Ya Samad Instead of Ya Sanam
QuestionPlease advise on whether this incident is suitable to quote: كان ببلاد الهند شيخ كبير يعبد صنما دهرا طويلا، ثم حصل له أمر مهم، فاستغاث به فلم يغثه، فقال: يا أيها الصنم! ارحم ضعفي فقد عبدتك دهرا طويلا، فلم يجبه، فانقطع عن ذلك رجاؤه منه، ونظر الله إليه بعين الرحمة،…
10 Dhul Qa'dah 144310 June 2022
Whoever Constantly Remembers Death Will Be Content with a Little
QuestionPlease mention the reference of this narration: من أكثر ذكر الموت، كفاه اليسير، ومن عرف أن منطقه من عمله، قل كلامه
23 Ramadan 144325 April 2022
A Narration Attributed to Qa’qa’ Al Awsi
QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this? قيل للقعقاع الأوسي: قُلْ لنا شيئًا عن الجنة يشوّقنا إليها. قال: فيها رسول الله ﷺ