25 Dhul Hijjah 144711 June 2026
Contentment Brings Barakah
QuestionWhat is the reference for this narration? من رضي بما قسم الله له، وسعه وبارك الله له فيه، ومن لم يرض لم يسعه ولم يبارك له فيه
Contentment
11 Safar 144111 October 2019
Another Narration on Contentment
QuestionIs 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. قال:ليس كذلك إنما الغنى غنى القلب والفقر فقر القلب
22 Shawwal 144026 June 2019
Contentment Is True Wealth
QuestionIs this narration authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Richness is not having many belongings, but richness is contentment of the soul"
14 Shawwal 144018 June 2019
‘Abdullah Ibn Mas’ud’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Advice Regarding Fulfilling Obligatory Deeds and Abstaining from Sin
QuestionIs 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 among people. Abstain from the prohibitions [haram acts], then you will become the most pious of people and be content with whatever…
5 Jumadal Akhirah 144011 February 2019
Always Be Content, You Will Be from Among the Most Grateful of People to Allah
QuestionWhat 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"
22 Safar 14402 November 2018
“Whoever Does Not Have Contentment, No Amount of Money Will Suffice Him”
QuestionPlease 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
3 Rajab 143920 March 2018
“Glad Tidings to the One Who Is Guided to Islam, Whose Livelihood Is Sufficient and Who Is Content”
QuestionIs 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 livelihood is sufficient and who is content."
6 Safar 143927 October 2017
Asceticism Leads to Contentment and Desiring the World Increases Grief and Worry
QuestionWho is this statement attributed to and please mention the reference? الزهد في الدنيا يريح القلب والبدن، والرغبة في الدنيا تطيل الهم والحزن
4 Safar 143925 October 2017
The Most Envied of People
QuestionCan 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 offers a [great deal] of Salah [and finds solace in Salah], worshipping his Rabb well, and obeys him[even]…
15 Ramadan 143810 June 2017
Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Choosing Poverty
QuestionIt 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 replied, 'O my Rabb! But I [wish] to be satiated one day and hungry the next...…
30 Rajab 143827 April 2017
Focus on the Hereafter and the World Will Come to You
QuestionIs 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 important matter, Allah will confound his affairs and make poverty appear before his eyes and he will not get anything from the…