29 August 2024
The protective jealousy of fathers over their daughters
Question I am looking for the reference for this statement: Ibn Qayyim (rahimahullah) said: "Men are more protective over their daughters than women are. So a father's jealousy over his daughter is…
16 February 2024
‘Aaishah (radiyallahu ‘anha) would not ask about the gender when a child was born
Question Sayyidah 'Aaishah (radiyallahu 'anha) would not ask if a boy or girl was born. She would ask if the baby was born healthy. Is there a narration like this?
12 February 2024
A suggested du’a for children to recite before leaving home
Question Is there any reference for this du'a? Children should read the following du'a in the morning before leaving: اللهم انت الهادي وأنت الناصر أرني الحق حقا وارزقني اتباعه وارني الباطل باطلا…
25 September 2023
The importance of correct upbringing of children as explained by Ibnul Qayyim (rahimahullah)
Question I have heard the following quotation during a parenting conference, and I believe it may have been attributed to Ibn al-Qayyim. I cannot find it. Please give me the reference and Arabic if…
26 May 2023
The first words the Sahabah (radiyallahu ‘anhum) taught their children
Question Is this narration suitable to quote? "The Sahabah (radiyallahu 'anhum) would teach their children لا اله الا الله and this will be the first the children will say."
22 March 2023
Abdullah ibn Salam questions Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) before accepting Islam
Question How authentic is the Hadith which states that a Jewish rabbi came to Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) and asked him 1404 questions which only a Nabi could answer? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi…
14 December 2022
The reward for a widowed mother
Question Can this Hadith be quoted? «أنا وسفعاء الخدين في الجنة كهاتين ، وأشار بإصبعيه الوسطى والسبابة، قالوا: يا رسول الله، وما سفعاء الخدين؟ قال: امرأة توفي زوجها فقعدت على عيالها».……
9 December 2022
Teaching children Quran, a formula for the ummah to remain on good
Question Is the following a Hadith? «لا تزال هذه الأمة بخير ما تعلم ولدانها القرآن»
29 November 2022
The stepchildren of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)
Question How many stepchildren did our Beloved Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) have and what were their names if possible?
25 October 2022
The reward for a man’s expenditure on his dependants is multiplied
Question Can you provide the reference for this narration? "The reward for expenditure that is multiplied by seven hundred times is the expenditure of a man on himself and his family"
21 October 2022
A Tabi’is statement on the great reward of spending on one’s family
Question Is this a Hadith? "Which man has a greater reward than a man who spends on his young children protecting them from begging, and Allah benefits them and enriches them through him? (Hilyah)
18 April 2022
Be mindful of your children’s Salah and ensure that they are habitually carrying out good deeds
Question Please confirm the reference of this narration: حافظوا على أبنائكم في الصلاة، ثم تعودوا/وعوّدوهم الخير؛ فإنما الخير بالعادة
21 March 2022
The Sahabah (radiyallahu ‘anhum) would treat their children equally even in seemingly trivial matters
Question I am looking for this Hadith and the Arabic wording: "They liked for a man to be fair between his children, even in the kisses."
18 March 2022
The Hadith of Nu’man ibn Bashir (radiyallahu ‘anhu) regarding being equal in gifting among children
Question I am looking for this full Hadith of Sayyiduna Nu'man ibn Bashir (radiyallahu 'anhu). It is narrated that Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said, "Be fair among your children"
25 October 2021
The Hadith of Abu Musa Al Ash’ari (radiyallahu ‘anhu) on the signs of Qiyamah
Question What is the reference and authenticity of the Hadith of Sayyiduna Abu Musa Al Ash'ari (radiyallahu 'anhu) regarding the signs of the end of times? Please provide the full Arabic text of the…