9 Rabi'ul Akhir 144822 September 2026
A Narration Attributed to Sufyan ibn ‘Uyaynah About Oppression
QuestionWhere does this Hadith come? "The first thing written in the Zabur was: Woe to the oppressors."
Al Mujalasah Wa Jawahirul ‘Ilm
3 Rabi'ul Awwal 144817 August 2026
A Terrible Provision for the Hereafter
QuestionIs this a Hadith of Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam)? بئس الزاد إلى المعاد العدوان على العباد
19 Dhul Hijjah 14475 June 2026
Knowledge Is the Foundation of True Honour
QuestionIs this correct? What is the Arabic? "Honour that is not based in knowledge will eventually find its way to humiliation."
14 Shawwal 14472 April 2026
ʿAbdullah ibnul Mubarak (rahimahullah) Describes a Lowly Person
QuestionPlease 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."
9 Rabi'ul Akhir 14472 October 2025
Silence When Witnessing Wrong Is a Form of Betrayal
QuestionPlease share the source of this narration: Fudayl (rahimahullah) said: "Whoever sees something wrong from his brother, yet smiles in his face, has betrayed him."
1 Rabi'ul Awwal 144725 August 2025
Ibn ‘Abbas (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) on those whose kindness cannot be repaid
QuestionWhere 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 for me in a gathering, and a man who gets his feet dusty walking to me…
25 Safar 144720 August 2025
‘Umar’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Advice on Trade and Business
QuestionCan 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 else."
3 Safar 144729 July 2025
The Parable of One Who Desires This World According to ‘Isa (‘alayhis salam)
QuestionI 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 becomes, until it eventually kills him.”
30 Dhul Qa'dah 144628 May 2025
The Wisdom of Nabi Sulayman (‘alayhis salam)
QuestionIs 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: وأحدكم يسرق أوزة جاره ثم يدخل المسجد والريش على رأسه. فمسح رجل رأسه، فقال سليمان:…
16 Dhul Qa'dah 144614 May 2025
The Bounties of Allah Should Draw One Closer to Him
QuestionIs this a Hadith? "Every blessing that does not bring one closer to Allah is a trial."
26 Shawwal 144625 April 2025
What Dawud ibn Abi Hind Learnt from the Company of Different People
QuestionIs 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 شيء لا يساوي شعيرة
27 Rabi'ul Akhir 144631 October 2024
Do Not Leave This World Before Tasting the Sweetness of Knowing Allah Ta’ala
QuestionWhat is the full statement and reference for this? Malik (rahimahullah) said: "The sweetest thing in the world is the recognition of Allah." (Siyar)
29 Shawwal 14458 May 2024
‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Humbles Himself
QuestionI 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, this is not befitting for you." He replied, "When the delegation came to me, obedient and attentive, a…
26 Rajab 14456 February 2024
Imam Sha’bis Calculated Response to Insults
QuestionI 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
21 Jumadal Ula 144415 December 2022
The Reason the Sahabah (radiyallahu ‘anhum) Were Victorious
QuestionWhere 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 double theirs, how is this possible? One old person replied: Because they perform Salah at night,…