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10 Rabi'ul Awwal 144824 August 2026

Fitnah Before Al-Mahdi

QuestionIs there any Hadith that says Africa will be in turmoil before Imam Mahdi comes? Will this be a sign of Qiyamah?

17 Muharram 14483 July 2026

The Letter of ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) to Abu ‘Ubaydah (radiyallahu ‘anhu)

QuestionPlease provide the reference for the following: Abu 'Ubaydah (radiyallahu 'anhu) was besieged in Syria and came under attack from the enemy. Umar ibnul Khattab (radiyallahu 'anhu) wrote to him: “Whenever hardship befalls you, Allah will bring relief after it. One hardship will never overcome two eases. Allah Ta'ala says:…

25 Dhul Qa'dah 144712 May 2026

The Harms of Zina and Riba

QuestionIs this Hadith reliable? Sayyiduna 'Abdullah ibn 'Abbas (radiyallahu 'anhuma) reported that Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "When fornication and usury spread openly in a town, its people have invited the punishment of Allah upon themselves." (Hakim)

18 Dhul Qa'dah 14475 May 2026

A Narration on the Ummah Hating Its Scholars and Marrying for Wealth

QuestionIs the following Hadith authentic? إذا أبغض المسلمون علماءهم وأظهروا عمارة أسواقهم وتناكحوا على جمع الدراهم رماهم الله عز وجل بأربع خصال: بالقحط من الزمان، والجور من السلطان، والخيانة من ولاة الأحكام، والصولة من العدو

28 Ramadan 144717 March 2026

The Best Wealth a Man Can Possess Will Be Sheep

QuestionHow reliable is this Hadith? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "There will come a time when the best property of a Muslim will be sheep which he will take to the tops of mountains and the places of rainfall so as to flee with his religion from the afflictions."

25 Jumadal Akhirah 144716 December 2025

Those Who Enjoin Good and Forbid Evil Will Face Harm

QuestionHafiz Ibn Kathir (rahimahullah) said: "Whoever stands up for truth, commands good, or forbids evil will inevitably be harmed. There is no remedy for this except patience for the sake of Allah." Can you provide the reference?

8 Jumadal Ula 144730 October 2025

Shaytan’s Strongest Weapon

QuestionI am searching for a reference for this narration: "Shaytan's strongest weapon against a person is the fear of poverty. When someone gives in to this fear, he starts doing wrong, avoids the truth, speaks out of desire, and begins to think badly of Allah."

9 Rabi'ul Akhir 14472 October 2025

Four Things Destroy the Body

QuestionIs this a Hadith? "Four things ruin the body: worry, grief, hunger, and sleeplessness."

13 Dhul Hijjah 144610 June 2025

Another Version of the Hadith Regarding Reciting Inna Lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un When Remembering a Calamity

QuestionPlease verify the authenticity of the following Hadith: عن فاطمة ابنة الحسين عن أبيها الحسين بن علي عن النبي - صلى الله عليه وسلم - قال: «ما من مسلم ولا مسلمة يصاب بمصيبة فيذكرها وإن طال عهدها، قال عباد: قدم عهدها، فيحدث لذلك استرجاعا، إلا جدد الله له عند ذلك،…

26 Shawwal 144625 April 2025

Beware of the Great Imposters Before Qiyamah

QuestionIs this a Hadith of Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam)? Is is authentic? "In the period prior to the Day of Judgement, false and deceitful groups will emerge. They will say things to you, which neither you nor your forefathers will have ever heard before. Stay away from these deceitful…