31 October 2024
Do not leave this world before tasting the sweetness of knowing Allah Ta’ala
Question What is the full statement and reference for this? Malik (rahimahullah) said: "The sweetest thing in the world is the recognition of Allah." (Siyar)
8 May 2024
‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) humbles himself
Question I am searching for a reference for this incident: 'Urwah ibn al-Zubayr narrated, "I saw 'Umar ibnul Khattab (radiyallahu 'anhu) carrying a water skin on his back. I said, "O Amirul Mu-minin,…
6 February 2024
Imam Sha’bis calculated response to insults
Question I am looking for a reference for this incident: A man criticised Imam Sha'bi (rahimahullah) severely so he said: إن كنت صادقا؛ فغفر الله لي، وإن كنت كاذبا؛ فغفر الله لك……
15 December 2022
The reason the Sahabah (radiyallahu ‘anhum) were victorious
Question Where is this narration, and what is its authenticity? Hiraql asked the Roman army who got defeated: How is it that they defeated you, whereas they also human like you, and your number is…
19 August 2019
Hasan’s Al Basri (rahimahullah) statement regarding people fluctuating in knowledge/piety
Question What is status of following Hadith? «لا يزال الناس بخير ما تباينوا فإذا تساووا هلكوا»
23 July 2019
Good rulers and evil rulers are signs of Allah’s happiness and displeasure
Question Is this narration authentic? Nabi Musa ('alayhis salam) asked Allah Ta'ala: "O my Rabb! Your Majesty lies in the Heavens while we are on earth. What is the sign of Your Wrath and Pleasure?…
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……