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Dhikr

10 Rabi'ul Awwal 144824 August 2026

A Statement of Abu Sa‘id Al-Kharraz on Dhikr and Nearness to Allah

QuestionIs this a Hadith? قال أبو سعيد الخراز: إذا أراد الله تعالى أن يوالي عبدا من عبيده فتح عليه باب ذكره، فإذا استلذ الذكر فتح عليه باب القرب، ثم رفعه إلى مجلس الأنس، ثم أجلسه على كرسي التوحيد، ثم رفع عنه الحجب، وأدخله دار الفردانية، وكشف له عن الجلال والعظمة،…

26 Safar 144811 August 2026

The Reward for Reciting Tahlil

QuestionWhat is the source and authenticity of the following? Saying “La ila ha illallahu wahda hu la sharika ka lahu lahul mulku wa lahul hamdu wa huwa 'ala kulli shay-in qadir 10 times is like freeing 20 slaves from the progeny of Isma'il ('alayhis salam)."

26 Safar 144811 August 2026

The Quran Is a Source of Light

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Once, whilst advising Sayyiduna Abu Dharr (radiyallahu 'anhu), Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: "Stick to the recitation of the Quran, because it is a light for you in this life and a treasure for you in the Hereafter."

23 Dhul Hijjah 14479 June 2026

A Pillar of Light by the ‘Arsh

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? «إن لله تبارك وتعالى عمودا من نور بين يدي العرش فإذا قال العبد لا إله إلا الله أهتز ذلك العمود. فيقول الله تبارك وتعالى: اسكن. فيقول: كيف أسكن ولم تغفر لقائلها؟ فيقول: إني قد غفرت له فيسكن عند ذلك»

28 Sha'ban 144716 February 2026

The Weight of La Ilaha Illallah on the Scale

QuestionPlease provide the reference for this Hadith: حدثنا بكر بن سهل، ثنا أحمد بن صالح، ثنا ابن وهب، أخبرني عمرو بن الحارث، عن دراج أبي السمح، عن أبي الهيثم، عن أبي سعيد الخدري، رضي الله عنه عن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: «قال موسى عليه السلام: يا رب…

19 Jumadal Akhirah 144710 December 2025

Reciting Takbir Forty Times at the Ocean

QuestionCan you kindly mention the narration which mentions reciting Allahu Akbar forty times with the crashing of each wave as this is a means of forgiveness of sins?

26 Jumadal Ula 144717 November 2025

Authenticity of the Hadith on Saying ‘Ya Rabbi’

QuestionWhat is the grade of this narration? Sayyidah 'Aishah (radiyallahu 'anha) reported that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "When the servant said, 'O Lord! [Ya Rabb] four times. Allah said, 'I am listening to you, my servant. Ask and you will be granted."

9 Dhul Hijjah 14466 June 2025

The Example of Those Who Remember Allah and Those Who Forget Him

QuestionWhat is the source and authenticity of this Hadith? "The similitude of one that mentions His Rabb in remembrance and the one that does not mention His Rabb in remembrance is like that of a living creature compared to a dead one."

23 Jumadal Ula 144625 November 2024

Four Deeds Which Draw Sustenance

QuestionWhat is the reference for this statement? أربعة تجلب الرزق قيام الليل، وكثرة الاستغفار بالأسحار، وتعاهد الصدقة، والذكر أول النهار وآخره

21 Jumadal Ula 144623 November 2024

Reciting tasbih in Salah for the one unable to recite Quran

QuestionWhat is the reference for this Hadith? A man came to Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) and said: "I cannot memorise anything from the Quran, so teach me something which is sufficient for me. He said: Say Glory be to Allah, and praise be to Allah, and there is no…

19 Rabi'ul Akhir 144623 October 2024

A Narration on the Virtue of Remembering Allah Among the Heedless

QuestionIs this Hadith regarding remembering Allah among the negligent authentic? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "The one who remembers Allah among the heedless is like a fighter among those who flee from battle. The one who remembers Allah in the marketplace will have a light on every hair on…

11 Rabi'ul Akhir 144615 October 2024

Another Version of the Hadith on Saying “La Ilaha Illallah” with Madd

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following narration? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Whoever lengthens his pronunciation upon saying "No god except Allah," (La ilaha illal lah) Allah will make him dwell in Darul Jalal and Allah will grant him to behold His gracious countenance."