17 Rabi'ul Akhir 144621 October 2024
Keeping Muwatta Imam Malik Nearby When a Woman Is in Labour
QuestionIs it true that keeping Muwatta Imam Malik close during childbirth eases labour and delivery?
Children
23 Safar 144629 August 2024
The Protective Jealousy of Fathers over Their Daughters
QuestionI 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 never the same as a mother's jealousy. Many mothers may assist their daughters in following their desires due to…
6 Sha'ban 144516 February 2024
‘Aishah (radiyallahu ‘anha) Would Not Ask About the Gender When a Child Was Born
QuestionSayyidah 'Aishah (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?
2 Sha'ban 144512 February 2024
A Suggested Du’a for Children to Recite Before Leaving Home
QuestionIs 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 وارزقني اجتنابه Allahumma Antal Hadi wa Antan Nasir arini al haqqa haqqa warzuqnit tiba'ahu wa arini al batila batilaw…
10 Rabi'ul Awwal 144525 September 2023
The Importance of Correct Upbringing of Children as Explained by Ibnul Qayyim (rahimahullah)
QuestionI 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 available. "Whoever neglects their child's education, leaving them without benefit has indeed committed a grave injustice against…
6 Dhul Qa'dah 144426 May 2023
The First Words the Sahabah (radiyallahu ‘anhum) Taught Their Children
QuestionIs 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."
29 Sha'ban 144422 March 2023
Abdullah ibn Salam Questions Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Before Accepting Islam
QuestionHow 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 wa sallam) answered all the questions and he then accepted Islam.
20 Jumadal Ula 144414 December 2022
The Reward for a Widowed Mother
QuestionCan 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».
15 Jumadal Ula 14449 December 2022
Teaching Children Quran, a Formula for the Ummah to Remain on Good
QuestionIs the following a Hadith? «لا تزال هذه الأمة بخير ما تعلم ولدانها القرآن»
5 Jumadal Ula 144429 November 2022
The Stepchildren of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)
QuestionHow many stepchildren did our Beloved Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) have and what were their names if possible?
29 Rabi'ul Awwal 144425 October 2022
The Reward for a Man’s Expenditure on His Qependants Is Multiplied
QuestionCan 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"
25 Rabi'ul Awwal 144421 October 2022
A Tabi’is Statement on the Great Reward of Spending on One’s Family
QuestionIs 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)
16 Ramadan 144318 April 2022
Be mindful of your children’s Salah and ensure that they are habitually carrying out good deeds
QuestionPlease confirm the reference of this narration: حافظوا على أبنائكم في الصلاة، ثم تعودوا/وعوّدوهم الخير؛ فإنما الخير بالعادة
17 Sha'ban 144321 March 2022
The Sahabah (radiyallahu ‘anhum) Would Treat Their Children Equally Even in Seemingly Trivial Matters
QuestionI am looking for this Hadith and the Arabic wording: "They liked for a man to be fair between his children, even in the kisses."
14 Sha'ban 144318 March 2022
The Hadith of Nu’man ibn Bashir (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Regarding Being Equal in Gifting Among Children
QuestionI 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"