Zakah & Charity

29 Dhul Hijjah 144715 June 2026

The Reward for Planting Trees and Crops

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? "There is none amongst the Muslims who plants a tree or sows seeds, and then a bird, or a person, or an animal eats from it, but is regarded as a charitable gift for him."

3 Dhul Qa'dah 144720 April 2026

Charity from Unlawful Wealth

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? "If you discharge the Zakah of your wealth, you have fulfilled what is due upon you regarding it. And whoever amasses unlawful wealth, then gives it in charity, will have no reward therein; rather, its burden will remain upon him."

11 Shawwal 144730 March 2026

The Etiquette of Repayment of Debts

QuestionIs this authentic? Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu 'anhu) narrated: "A man had a debt owed to him by Nabi (sallallahu ' alayhi wa sallam), a camel of a certain age. The man came to demand payment. Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: 'Give it to him.' They searched for a camel…

11 Shawwal 144730 March 2026

How the Pious Predecessors Reached Lofty Ranks

QuestionKindly translate and provide the reference: لم يدرك عندنا من أدرك بكثرة صيام ولا صلاة، وإنما أدرك بسخاء الأنفس، وسلامة الصدر، والنصح للأمة

16 Ramadan 14475 March 2026

The Best Wealth a Man Spends

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this Hadith? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "The best dinar a man spends is the one he spends on his family."

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…

4 Rajab 144724 December 2025

The Generous Person is Close to Allah and Jannah

QuestionWhat is the status of the following Hadith? السخي قريب من الله قريب من الجنة قريب من الناس بعيد من النار، والبخيل بعيد من الله بعيد من الجنة بعيد من الناس قريب من النار، والجاهل السخي أحب إلى الله عز وجل من عابد بخيل

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."

10 Rabi'ul Akhir 14473 October 2025

Sayyiduna ‘Ali (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Giving Sadaqah at the Time of Iftar

QuestionAn incident is mentioned about Sayyiduna 'Ali (radiyallahu 'anhu) which mentions his children were ill. He and his family took a vow that if they are cured they will fast for three days. The children were cured and when he kept those fast, he gave sadaqah for three days when…

28 Dhul Hijjah 144625 June 2025

Allah Holds His Slaves Accountable in Proportion to Their Intellect

QuestionIs this Hadith reliable? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "A man worshipped in his monastery. After it rained and the grass grew green, he saw a donkey eating grass. He saw a donkey grazing, so he said: 'O Rabb, if You had a donkey, I would graze it with…

19 Shawwal 144618 April 2025

Returning Doubtful Wealth Is Better Than Charity

QuestionWhat is the reference for this statement widely attributed to Imam 'Abdullah Ibnul Mubarak (rahimahullah)? "Returning one doubtful dirham is better than giving one hundred thousand dirhams in charity"

16 Muharram 144623 July 2024

A Query Regarding a Word in the Narration on Feeding the Hungry

QuestionDo the words "حتي يشبع" appear in the refence provided? عن جابر قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: «من أطعم الجائع حتى يشبع، أظله الله تحت ظل عرشه رواه الطبراني في مكارم الأخلاق».