30 October 2025
Shaytan’s strongest weapon
Question I 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…
7 October 2025
The reward for expenditure on one’s family is multiplied
Question Kindly provide the reference for this narration. إن من النفقة التي تضاعف بسبع مئة ضعف نفقة الرجل على نفسه وأهل بيته
3 October 2025
Sayyiduna ‘Ali (radiyallahu ‘anhu) giving sadaqah at the time of iftar
Question An 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…
2 October 2025
Another version of the Hadith on spending on one’s family
Question Can the following Hadith be quoted? إذا أنفق المسلم نفقة على أهله، وهو يحتسبها، كانت له صدقة
25 June 2025
Allah holds His slaves accountable in proportion to their intellect
Question Is 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…
18 April 2025
Returning doubtful wealth is better than charity
Question What 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…
20 March 2025
Another Hadith regarding the last of this ummah being destroyed due to miserliness and aspirations
Question I am searching for the reference of this hadith صلاح أول هذه الأمة بالزهد واليقين ويهلك آخرها بالبخل والأمل
23 July 2024
A query regarding a word in the narration on feeding the hungry
Question Do 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».……
10 July 2024
The joy of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) upon witnessing the generosity of the Sahabah (radiyallahu ‘anhum)
Question Kindly translate the following Hadith and comment on the authenticity: عن المنذر بن جرير، عن أبيه، قال: كنا عند رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم في صدر النهار، قال: فجاءه قوم حفاة عراة مجتابي…
1 July 2024
Giving charity on behalf of the deceased benefits them
Question I came across a scholar quoting Nawawi (rahimahullah) stating: "Whoever wishes to honour their parents should give charity on their behalf, for charity reaches the deceased and benefits them…
9 May 2024
Wahb’s ibn Munabbih statement on reciprocating gifts
Question Could you provide a reference for this narration? ترك المكافأة من التطفيف
29 April 2024
Charity on behalf of a deceased who did not make a bequest
Question Is this Hadith authentic? A man said to Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam), "My mother died suddenly and I thought that if she had lived she would have given alms. So, if I give alms now on…
27 March 2024
The reward for spending on the maintenance of horses kept for jihad
Question Kindly explain the following Hadith: «المنفق على الخيل كالباسط يده بالصدقة لا يقبضها»
28 February 2024
A reward for clothing a destitute Muslim
Question Is the following Hadith referring to poor Muslims or all Muslims regardless of rich/poor? «ما من مسلم كسا مسلما ثوبا إلا كان في حفظ من الله ما دام منه عليه خرقة»……
22 February 2024
Failure to fulfil Zakah obligations properly leads to the destruction of wealth
Question Is this Hadith suitable to quote? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Wealth is not destroyed in land or sea except due to not discharging Zakah. So, protect your wealth by…