Evil qualities

10 Ramadan 144727 February 2026

The Characteristics of a Despicable Person

QuestionWhat is the reference for this Hadith? اللئيم إذا غاب عاب وإذا حضر اغتاب

20 Dhul Hijjah 144230 July 2021

The Scholar Is He Who Knows What Is Good and Follows It

QuestionKindly provide the Arabic text and full translation of the Hadith: The scholar is not he who knows good from evil, but the scholar is he who knows good and follows it and knows evil and avoids it

22 Jumadal Akhirah 144117 February 2020

Translation of a Statement of ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Regarding Judging People

QuestionPlease translate the following: عن عمر رضي الله عنه قال: ومن يظهر منكم شرا ظننا به شرا وأبغضناه عليه سرائركم فيما بينكم وبين ربكم

17 Dhul Hijjah 144019 August 2019

Caution Against Looking Down and Disdaining Fellow Muslims

QuestionIs the following Hadith authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "It is enough to regard a person evil that he looks down upon his Muslim brother"

14 Dhul Qa'dah 144017 July 2019

Jealousy and Hatred; Evil Qualities of the Nations of the Past

QuestionCan you mention the reference this narration? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "The disease of the people who passed before you namely jealousy and hatred, has crept into you and it 'shaves'. I do not say that it shaves hair but it shaves and removes the Din"

29 Jumadal Ula 14405 February 2019

No Characteristic Was More Hateful to Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Than Lying

QuestionCan this Hadith be quoted? Sayyidah 'Aishah (radiyallahu 'anha) says: "No characteristic was more hateful to the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) than lying. If a man told a lie in the presence of the Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam), he would continue to feel some unrest in…

22 Dhul Hijjah 14393 September 2018

The Qualities of the Best and Worst of People

QuestionIs this Hadith suitable to quote? خيركم من يرجى خيره ويؤمن شره وشركم من لا يرجى خيره ولا يؤمن شره

10 Jumadal Akhirah 143926 February 2018

Masruq (rahimahullah) Explains the Sin for Speaking Lies

QuestionWhat is the reference for this narration? عن مسروق رحمه الله قال: ليس شيء أعظم عند الله من الكذب

14 Dhul Qa'dah 14387 August 2017

Take the Good, Leave the Bad

QuestionSome scholars say "Take the good, leave the bad." What is its reference? I have read Mashayikh advising to avoid reading things from people of batil due to zulumat in their writings/speeches, how does this reconcile with the former mentioned quote/principle?

22 Rajab 143819 April 2017