11 October 2019
Another narration on contentment
Question Is this Hadith reliable? عن أبي ذر رضي الله عنه، عن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم أنه قال: يا أبا ذر، أترى كثرة المال هو الغنى؟ قلت: نعم. قال: وترى أن قلة المال هو الفقر؟ قلت: نعم يا رسول الله.…
26 June 2019
Contentment is true wealth
Question Is this narration authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Richness is not having many belongings, but richness is contentment of the soul"
18 June 2019
‘Abdullah Ibn Mas’ud’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) advice regarding fulfilling obligatory deeds and abstaining from sin
Question Is this narration authentic? Sayyiduna 'Abdullah Ibn Mas'ud (radiyallahu 'anhu) said: "Fulfil whatever has been imposed on you [by the Shari'ah], then you will become the greatest worshipper…
11 February 2019
Always be content, you will be from among the most grateful of people to Allah
Question What is the reference for this narration and can it be quoted? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Be content and you will be the most grateful of people to Allah"
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……
20 March 2018
“Glad tidings to the one who is guided to Islam, whose livelihood is sufficient and who is content”
Question Is this Hadith authentic? Sayyiduna Fadalah ibn ‘Ubayd (radiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: "Glad tidings to the one who is guided to Islam, whose…
27 October 2017
Asceticism leads to contentment and desiring the world increases grief and worry
Question Who is this statement attributed to and please mention the reference? الزهد في الدنيا يريح القلب والبدن، والرغبة في الدنيا تطيل الهم والحزن……
25 October 2017
The most envied of people
Question Can you provide the reference for this narration? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "The one most deserving of envy according to me is the one who has the least burden, who…
10 June 2017
Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) choosing poverty
Question It has been reported from the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) that he said: "My Rabb presented to me the opportunity that He makes the valley of Makkah gold for me. I…
27 April 2017
Focus on the Hereafter and the world will come to you
Question Is this Hadith authentic? Sayyiduna Zayd ibn Thabit (radiyallahu 'anhu) reported, I heard the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) say, "Whoever makes the world his more…