Death

4 Rabi'ul Awwal 144311 October 2021

The Death of a Scholar

QuestionWhat is the status of the following narration? موت العالم مصيبة لا تجبر وثلمة لا تسد وهو نجمٌ طُمِس وموت قبيلة أيسر لي من موت عالم

19 Dhul Hijjah 144229 July 2021

Knowledge Will Be Lifted Through the Demise of Scholars

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? "Knowledge will be snatched away by the taking away of scholars along with their knowledge leaving behind ignorant people who will be asked to settle matters and they will do so on the basis of their personal views, thus being misguided and misguiding others."

14 Dhul Qa'dah 144224 June 2021

Prepare for Death Before You Pass Away

QuestionWhat is the source and reliability of the following Hadith? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "O Tariq, prepare for death before death."

6 Rajab 144218 February 2021

An Incident Before the Demise of Mu’awiyah (radiyallahu ‘anhu)

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this incident? Makhul said, "When Mu'awiyah approached death he gathered his children around him and said to the mother of his sons, 'Show me the consignment which I entrusted with you.' She came back with a container that was sealed and locked. We thought it…

10 Rabi'ul Akhir 144226 November 2020

The Example of a Person’s Family, Wealth and Deeds

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the Hadith in Kanzul 'Ummal (Hadith: 42981) which starts with the words: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم يوما لأصحابه: أتدرون ما مثل أحدكم ومثل أهله وماله وعمله؟ فقالوا: الله ورسوله أعلم، فقال: إنما مثل أحدكم ومثل ماله وأهله وولده وعمله كمثل رجل له…

25 Rabi'ul Awwal 144211 November 2020

Ambiya Are Buried Where They Pass Away

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? "Allah does not take [the life of] a Prophet except at the location in which He wants him to be buried." (Tirmidhi 1018)

12 Rabi'ul Awwal 144229 October 2020

Leading a Simple Life Ensures Safety in the Hereafter

QuestionKindly translate this Hadith that appears in Musnad Bazzar? عن أبي الدرداء، رضي الله عنه، قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: إن بين أيديكم عقبة كئودا لا ينجو فيها إلا كل مخف

21 Muharram 14429 September 2020

The Reason for the Reward of Passing Away Far from One’s Birthplace

QuestionSayyiduna ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Amr (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) says, “A man who was born in Madinah passed away in Madinah. Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said ‘If only he passed away somewhere other than his birthplace [i.e., If only he was born out of Madinah and passed away in Madinah].’ Someone asked…