Trials

20 Dhul Qa'dah 144023 July 2019

Good Rulers and Evil Rulers Are Signs of Allah’s Happiness and Displeasure

QuestionIs this narration authentic? Nabi Musa ('alayhis salam) asked Allah Ta'ala: "O my Rabb! Your Majesty lies in the Heavens while we are on earth. What is the sign of Your Wrath and Pleasure? Allah Ta'ala said: "When I appoint the best of you to be your ruler, then it…

15 Dhul Qa'dah 144018 July 2019

Another Version of the Hadith Regarding “Oppressive Leaders and Caution Against Assisting Them”

QuestionIs this narration authentic? عن كعب بن عجرة قال: خرج علينا رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم ونحن تسعة فقال: «إنه ستكون بعدي أمراء من صدقهم بكذبهم، وأعانهم على ظلمهم، فليس مني ولست منه، وليس بوارد علي الحوض، ومن لم يصدقهم بكذبهم، ولم يعنهم على ظلمهم، فهو مني وأنا منه،…

13 Dhul Qa'dah 144016 July 2019

Seek Allah’s Protection Against All Trials

QuestionI am looking for the reference of the Hadith wherein Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Seek refuge with Allah from all fitnahs, the apparent ones and the hidden ones"

24 Sha'ban 144030 April 2019

Shaving the Head in Response to Calamity

QuestionIs there any narration which mentions that one should shave one's head after one's parents or close relative has passed away? If no, is there any reason why people act according to this?

25 Rajab 14401 April 2019

People Will Consume Wine, Calling It by a Different Name

QuestionCould you mention the reference for this Hadith? ليشربن ناس من أمتي الخمر يسمونها بغير اسمها يعزف على رءوسهم بالمعازف والمغنيات يخسف الله بهم الأرض ويجعل منهم القردة والخنازير

29 Jumadal Akhirah 14407 March 2019

Zina of the Other Limbs of the Body

QuestionWhat is the explanation of the following words of the Hadith Sharif mentioned below أَدْرَكَ ذَلِكَ لاَ مَحَالَةَ حَدَّثَنَا الْحُمَيْدِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنِ ابْنِ طَاوُسٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ ـ رضى الله عنهما ـ قَالَ لَمْ أَرَ شَيْئًا أَشْبَهَ بِاللَّمَمِ مِنْ قَوْلِ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ‏.‏ حَدَّثَنِي مَحْمُودٌ أَخْبَرَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّزَّاقِ…

27 Jumadal Akhirah 14405 March 2019

Join Ties With Those Who Cut Off Ties With You and Pardon Those Who Oppress You

QuestionI am looking for this Hadith with this particular wording: صل من قطعك واعف عمّن ظلمك واحسن الي من أساء اليك Translation: Join ties with those who cut off ties with you, pardon those who oppress you and be good to those who evil to you.

27 Jumadal Akhirah 14405 March 2019

Building Extravagant Homes, a Sign of Qiyamah

QuestionI am looking for a reference for the Hadith wherein Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Qiyamah will not occur, until people build [extravagant] homes resembling it to [colourful striped garment]/people will embellish their homes with pictures"

19 Jumadal Akhirah 144025 February 2019

Obeying the Ruler Despite Him Not Fulfilling Your Rights

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following narration and can you provide the Arabic text? Junadah ibn Abi Umayyah said, "We entered upon 'Ubadah ibn Samit (radiyallahu 'anhu) while he was sick. We said, 'May Allah make you healthy. Will you tell us a Hadith you heard from Nabi (sallallahu…