17 Dhul Hijjah 1447 | 5 June 2026
Knowledge Is the Foundation of True Honour
Question Is this correct? What is the Arabic? "Honour that is not based in knowledge will eventually find its way to humiliation."
12 Shawwal 1447 | 2 April 2026
ʿAbdullah ibnul Mubarak (rahimahullah) Describes a Lowly Person
Question Please provide the reference for this: Imam 'Abdullah Ibnul Mubarak (rahimahullah) was asked: "Who is the lowly person?" He said: "The one who mentions high prices in front of his guest."
7 Rabi'ul Akhir 1447 | 2 October 2025
Silence When Witnessing Wrong Is a Form of Betrayal
Question Please share the source of this narration: Fudayl (rahimahullah) said: "Whoever sees something wrong from his brother, yet smiles in his face, has betrayed him."
28 Safar 1447 | 25 August 2025
Ibn ‘Abbas (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) on those whose kindness cannot be repaid
Question Where can I find this narration? Ibn 'Abbas (radiyallahu 'anhuma) said: "There are three types of people I cannot properly repay: A man who greets me first with peace, a man who makes room…
23 Safar 1447 | 20 August 2025
‘Umar’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Advice on Trade and Business
Question Can I please have the reference for this: Sayyiduna 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhu) said: "Whoever trades in something three times and does not succeed in it, let him switch from it to something…
1 Safar 1447 | 29 July 2025
The Parable of One Who Desires This World According to ‘Isa (‘alayhis salam)
Question I am searching for a reference for this narration: Nabi 'Isa ('alayhis salam) said: “The seeker of the world is like one who drinks from the sea; The more he drinks, the thirstier he…
28 Dhul Qa'dah 1446 | 28 May 2025
The Wisdom of Nabi Sulayman (‘alayhis salam)
Question Is the following narration suitable to quote? جاء رجل إلى سليمان النبي [صلى الله عليه وسلم] ، فقال له: يا نبي الله! إن لي جيرانا يسرقون أوزي. فنادى: الصلاة جامعة، ثم خطبهم فقال في خطبته:…
14 Dhul Qa'dah 1446 | 14 May 2025
The Bounties of Allah Should Draw One Closer to Him
Question Is this a Hadith? "Every blessing that does not bring one closer to Allah is a trial."
24 Shawwal 1446 | 25 April 2025
What Dawud ibn Abi Hind Learnt from the Company of Different People
Question Is this suitable to quote? جالست الفقهاء؛ فوجدت ديني عندهم، وجالست أصحاب المواعظ؛ فوجدت الرقة في قلبي؛ وجالست كبار الناس؛ فوجدت المروءة فيهم، وجالست شرار الناس؛ فوجدت أحدهم يطلق امرأته على…
25 Rabi'ul Akhir 1446 | 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)
27 Shawwal 1445 | 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,…
24 Rajab 1445 | 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……
19 Jumadal Ula 1444 | 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…
15 Dhul Hijjah 1440 | 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»
18 Dhul Qa'dah 1440 | 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?…
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