Trials

12 Jumadal Akhirah 144018 February 2019

Staying Away from Evil Leaders

QuestionIs this narration authentic? ليأتين عليكم أمراء يقربون شرار الناس ويؤخرون الصلاة عن مواقيتها فمن أدرك ذلك منكم فلا يكونن عريفا ولا شرطيا ولا جابيا ولا خازنا

6 Jumadal Akhirah 144012 February 2019

The Harm of Over-Reacting in Times of Difficulty

QuestionWhat is the explanation of انا بريء in the following Hadith: أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال انا برىء ممن حلق و سلق و خرق (Sahih Muslim, Kitabul Iman, number 288 -104-)

25 Rabi'ul Awwal 14404 December 2018

Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Feared Misguided Leaders More Than Dajjal

QuestionRasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said there is something I fear for my Ummah more than Dajjal. Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) repeated this thrice. When questioned as to what this was, Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) replied, "Misguided and astray leaders." Is this Hadith authentic and is it suitable…

25 Safar 14405 November 2018

The Virtue of ‘Ibadah at Times of Trials

QuestionIs this Hadith sahih? Sayyiduna Ma'qil ibn Yasar (radiyallahu 'anhu) reported: Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said, "The reward of worship performed at a time of trials is like emigration to me.''

20 Safar 144031 October 2018

Wars Before Qiyamah

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "By Him in whose [control] lies my life, the world will not terminate until a time comes upon people when neither the murderer will know why he killed, nor the murdered know why he was killed." The Prophet was asked,…

16 Muharram 144027 September 2018

Shaytan Is With Humans Like Blood Flows in the Veins

QuestionI am looking for the reference for the following Hadith: "Shaytan flows in the veins like how blood flows in the body." Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said this to a Sahabi (radiyallahu 'anhu) when he was walking with one of his wives, to remove any doubt.

22 Dhul Hijjah 143814 September 2017

Punishment in This World Rather Than the Next

QuestionIs this Hadith Sharif reliable? ‏قال صلى الله عليه و سلم: أُمَّتي أُمَّةٌ مرحومَةٌ ليس عليها عذابٌ في الْآخرَةِ إنَّما عذابُها في الدُّنيا: الزَّلازِلُ والفتَنُ والبَلايا

29 Dhul Qa'dah 143822 August 2017

The Hypocrisy of the People at the End of Time

QuestionPlease mention the source and authenticity of this Hadith? “Their tongues are sweeter than sugar whilst their hearts are the hearts of wolves”

6 Shawwal 14381 July 2017

A Reward for One Who Migrates Fearing His Religion and Safety?

QuestionIs the following true? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Whoever flees from one place to another due to such trials and fitnah where he fears over his life and Din [religion], he will be recorded to be a truthful person and when he passes away, Allah will regard him…

11 Ramadan 14386 June 2017

Earthquakes, Murders and Wars Are Signs of Qiyamah

QuestionCan you kindly verify this? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Qiyamah will not come until knowledge is taken away, earthquakes are frequent, time passes quickly, trials and afflictions appears, murders and wars becomes commonplace, and your wealth increases to the point of overflowing."

6 Rajab 14383 April 2017

The Land of Sham

QuestionReferring to the Hadith where it is mentioned that the "best of places to live" and "take refuge" is in Syria and Yemen. In fact, Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) made du'a, “Allahumma barik fi Shamina” and “Allahumma barik fi Yaminina”. How would one explain this Hadith in the present…

8 Jumadal Akhirah 14387 March 2017

A Narration on Fitnah in Sham

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? تكون فتنة بالشام كان أولها لعب الصبيان ثم لا يستقيم أمر الناس على شيء ولا تكون لهم جماعة حتى ينادي منادي من السماء عليكم بفلان وتطلع كف تشير