Virtues of deeds

28 Dhul Qa'dah 144715 May 2026

Imam Shafi‘i (rahimahullah) on Five Qualities of Success

QuestionCan you please provide the reference and Arabic for the following? Imam Shafi'i (rahimahullah) said: "The goodness of this world and the next can be found in five qualities: the contentment of the heart, refraining from causing any harm or inconvenience to the creation, earning a halal livelihood, adorning yourself…

27 Dhul Qa'dah 144714 May 2026

The Hadith on the Angels Ascending With the Scrolls of Deeds

QuestionIs this Hadith suitable to quote? ما من حافظين رفعا إلى الله ما حفظا من ليل أو نهار، فيجد الله في أول الصحيفة وفي آخر الصحيفة خيرا إلا قال الله تعالى: أشهدكم أني قد غفرت لعبدي ما بين طرفي الصحيفة

27 Dhul Qa'dah 144714 May 2026

The Irreplaceable Virtue of Performing Salah in Congregation

QuestionCan this be quoted? فقمت فصليت خمسا وعشرين صلاة أريد بذلك التضعيف فغلبتني عيني، فأتاني آت، فقال: يا محمد قد صليت خمسة وعشرين صلاة ولكن كيف لك بتأمين الملائكة؟

20 Dhul Qa'dah 14477 May 2026

A Lengthy Narration on the Virtues of Husbands and Wives

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Among my followers, the best of women are those who are best to their husbands. To each of such women is set down a reward equivalent to the reward of a thousand martyrs. Among my followers, the best of women are those who assist their husbands…

20 Dhul Qa'dah 14477 May 2026

A Hadith on the Virtue of Sending One Hundred Salutations on Friday

QuestionWhat is the source and authenticity of the following narration? Sayyiduna ‘Ali (radiyallahu anhu) has narrated that Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) said: “Whoever confers one hundred blessings upon me on Friday will be accompanied by such light on the Day of Judgement that it would suffice the whole creation…

18 Dhul Qa'dah 14475 May 2026

An Unreliable Narration About a Man Whose Durud Equalled That of All Creation

QuestionPlease reference and advise if the following durud is suitable for practice اللهم صل على محمد النبي عدد من صلى عليه من خلقك، وصل على محمد النبي كما ينبغي لنا أن نصلي عليه، وصل على محمد النبي كما أمرتنا أن نصلي عليه

13 Dhul Qa'dah 144730 April 2026

The Great Rights of a Mother

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this Hadith? A Sahabi (radiyallahu 'anhu) carried his mother on his back and did Tawaf, thinking he repaid the rights of his mother. When he told Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) he was told: "You didn't even repay her for single groan when giving birth…

12 Dhul Qa'dah 144729 April 2026

Whoever Possessed Even an Iota of Iman Will Eventually Be Removed from Jahannam

QuestionWhat is the source and authenticity of the following narration? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said that Allah will order on the Day of Qiyamah: "Take out of Jahannam all persons who professed La ilaha illallahu and who had an iota of Imaan in their hearts. Take all those who…

12 Dhul Qa'dah 144729 April 2026

An Extremely Weak Narration on the Virtue of Reciting Surah Kahf

QuestionWhat is the source and authenticity of the following narration? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "If a man recites Surah Kahf on the night of Jumu'ah or the day, he is given such light which is visible from Makkah, his sins are forgiven up to the next Jumu'ah, the…

10 Dhul Qa'dah 144727 April 2026

Clarification Regarding the Hadith on the Virtue of a Widowed Mother

QuestionIt was mentioned in the old books: "I am the first one who holds onto heaven. There is a woman who wants to get into heaven before me. I asked, "O Jibril, who is this woman?" He said, "This is a woman whose husband died and left her children, and…

10 Dhul Qa'dah 144727 April 2026

The Effects of Sin and the Fruits of Good Deeds

QuestionCan I quote this Hadith? "A sin after a sin is the punishment for the [first] sin, and a good deed after a good deed is the reward for the [first] good deed."

21 Ramadan 144710 March 2026

The Reward for Fasting One Day Seeking Allah’s Pleasure

QuestionCan I quote this Hadith? "Whoever fasts for one day seeking the pleasure of Allah, Allah will distance him from Jahannam by a distance like that of a crow that flew from the time it was a chick until it died of old age."

9 Ramadan 144726 February 2026

Authenticity of the Hadith on Practicing on a Tenth Only

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the narration which says it was told to Sahabah (radiyallahu 'anhum) that if you leave out 10% of action, you will be destroyed, but people will come after you, and if they do 10% of action, then they will gain salvation and be saved?

8 Ramadan 144725 February 2026

A Narration Stating That Allah Looks at Us Competing for Good in Ramadan

QuestionRamadan is about to dawn upon you. Ramadan is the month of blessings. In this month, Allah Ta'ala turns His special mercies towards you, forgives your sins and accepts your du'as and supplications. Allah Ta'ala looks at your vying with each other in carrying out good deeds in Ramadan [to…

7 Ramadan 144724 February 2026

The Rank and Reward for Upholding the Pillars of Islam

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? A man came to Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) and said: "O Messenger of Allah, what do you think, if I testify that there is no deity but Allah and that you are the Messenger of Allah, pray the five prayers, pay Zakah, fast Ramadan, and…