26 July 2019
Hasan’s Al Basri (rahimahullah) advice to a father regarding his daughter’s marriage
Question Can you mention the Arabic text and reference for this narration? Hasan Al Basri (rahimahullah) said: "Marry your daughter to the one who fears Allah. If he loves her, he will honour her. If…
5 July 2019
Accept the truth regardless of who it comes from
Question What is the reference of this Hadith? من جاءك بالحق فاقبل منه، وإن كان بعيدا قصيا/بغيضا، ومن جاءك بالباطل فاردده، وإن كان قريبا حبيبا……
14 June 2019
Nabi’s (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) advice on how to treat one’s wife
Question Could you reference the narration? Sayyiduna Mu'awiyah al-Qushayri (radiyallahu 'anhu) narrates: "I went to Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) and asked him, "How do you command us…
9 April 2019
Translation of Ubayy’s ibn Ka’b (radiyallahu ‘anhu) advice regarding associating with people
Question What is the translation of the word آخ in the following? قيل لأبي بن كعب يا أبا المنذر عظني قال وآخ الإخوان على قدر تقواهم
25 January 2019
Sufyan Thawri’s (rahimahullah) profound advices
Question Who is this attributed to and could you please mention the reference and Arabic text? "Behave well in your private life and Allah will make your public life excellent. Take care of what is…
17 December 2018
‘Always speak the truth, even if it leads to your death’- ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu)
Question Could you mention the reference for this narration? عليك بالصدق وإن قتلك الصدق
2 November 2018
‘Whoever does not have contentment, no amount of money will suffice him’
Question Please mention the reference for this narration. قال سعد بن أبي وقاص لابنه يا بني! إذا طلبت الغنى فاطلبه بالقناعة فإنه من لم يكن له قناعة لم يغنه مال……
2 November 2018
Luqman Al Hakim advises his son on patience
Question Is this advice of Luqman Al Hakim authentic? عن قتادة قال قال لقمان لابنه يا بني إن الصبر على المكاره من حسن اليقين وإن لكل عمل كمالا وغاية وكمال العبادة الورع واليقين……
29 October 2018
Pronunciation of a word in the Hadith regarding Nabi’s (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) advice to ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Abbas (radiyallahu ‘anhuma)
Question Regarding the famous Hadith wherein Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) taught Sayyiduna 'Abdullah Ibn Abbas (radiyallahu 'anhuma) about Iman and other aspects, The Hadith ends with the…
19 October 2018
‘Abdullah’s ibn ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) advice regarding company
Question What is the translation of the below? لا تعترض فيما لا يعنيك، واعتزل عدوك، واحذر خليلك إلا الأمين، ولا أمين إلا من خشي الله، ولا تصحب فاجرا كي تتعلم من فجوره، ولا تفش إليه سرك، واستشر في…
11 October 2018
Luqman Al Hakim advises his son on how to overcome Shaytan
Question Is this a reliable tradition? Can you also provide an explanatory translation عن الحسن قال: قال لقمان لابنه رضي الله عنهما: يا بني العمل لا يستطاع إلا باليقين , ومن يضعف يقينه يضعف عمله ,…
10 October 2018
Never commit shirk, even if you are tortured
Question Is this Hadith authentic? Sayyiduna Abud Darda (radiyallahu 'anhu) narrates, "My beloved (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) advised me that I should not commit shirk with Allah even if my flesh…
5 October 2018
A narration attributed to ‘Ali (radiyallahu ‘anhu) describing those with Taqwa
Question My query is the quote of Sayyiduna 'Ali (radiyallahu 'anhu) on Taqwa [a lengthy one] I was wondering if you can provide the Arabic text for this: The quote commences: "When Allah created His…
26 September 2018
Advice of Malik ibn Dinar (rahimahullah) regarding the company one keeps
Question Who is this statement attributed to and please mention the reference? كل أخ وجليس وصاحب لا تستفيد منه خيرا في أمر دينك ففر منه
29 August 2018
Sell this life for the next and you will win both
Question Please mention the reference for this narration as well as the Arabic text. Hasan Al Basri (rahimahullah) said: "O son of Adam! Sell this life for the next and you win both of them. Sell the…