13 Dhul Qa'dah 144730 April 2026
The Total Number of Sahabah (radiyallahu ‘anhum)
QuestionKindly provide a narration or text that indicates the number of Sahabah (radiyallahu 'anhum).
Ghazali
9 Ramadan 144726 February 2026
The Three Levels of Fasting
QuestionI heard a lecture where the speaker mentioned that Al-Ghazali said fasting has three levels. What are these three levels, and what is the Arabic?
2 Rabi'ul Akhir 144725 September 2025
The Balance Between Striving and Placing Trust in Allah
QuestionWhere can this be found? Please provide the source 'Ali (radiyallahu 'anhu) said: "Whoever thinks that he will arrive without exertion is a wishful thinker and whoever thinks he will arrive through exertion is arrogant."
17 Rabi'ul Awwal 144710 September 2025
Imam Ghazali (rahimahullah) Defines the Roles of Scholars and the General Public
QuestionIs this quote of Imam Ghazali correct? What is the Arabic and reference? It is the duty of the masses to believe and accept, and to keep themselves busy with their worship and livelihoods; and to leave knowledge to the 'Ulama. It is better for an ignorant person to commit…
17 Shawwal 144616 April 2025
An Incident of a Man Who Will Be in Need of a Single Good Deed in the Hereafter
QuestionIs the following narration suitable to quote? إن رجلين يوم القيامة يأتيان، فيقول أحدهما للآخر: كيف حالك مع الله؟ فيقول له: ليس لي إلا حسنة واحدة، ثم يقول الآخر للأول: كيف حالك؟ فيقول له: إن ميزان أعمالي متوقف على حسنة واحدة، فيقول ذو الحسنة الواحدة: خذ حسنتي تلك، وادخل بها…
20 Ramadan 144620 March 2025
Allah Ta’ala Has Made Ramadan a Time for People to Compete in Doing Good Deeds
QuestionIs there a reference for this narration? Once Hasan Basri (rahimahullah) saw some people who were laughing and joking during the month of Ramadan. He told them: "Allah has made Ramadan a time for people to compete in doing good deeds to please Him. In this month, some succeed and…
11 Rabi'ul Akhir 144615 October 2024
Imam Ghazali’s (rahimahullah) Guidance on Friendship
QuestionWhere did Imam Ghazali (rahimahullah) say this? Imam Ghazali says: "Do not befriend a wrongdoer who persists in committing a major transgression, because someone who fears Allah would not persist in committing major transgressions."
2 Ramadan 144424 March 2023
Two Surahs Recommended by Imam Ghazali to Recite After Eating
QuestionImam Ghazali (rahimahullah) has mentioned two short surahs to read after eating, Surah Ikhlas and Surah Quraysh. Is this authentic?
6 Dhul Qa'dah 14436 June 2022
Imam Ghazali, Musa (‘alayhis salam) and the Hadith “The Scholars from My Ummah”
QuestionI would like to know the authenticity of this story as well as references if there are any, please It is told that on the night of Mi'raj, when Nabi (Sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) met Nabi Musa, Nabi Musa ('alayhis salam) asked: "How can your saying: "The scholars of my…
6 Dhul Qa'dah 14436 June 2022
A Dream Wherein Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Boasted about Imam Ghazali
QuestionIs there any mention that Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) once boasted about Imam Ghazali in a dream?
29 Safar 14437 October 2021
A Statement Regarding the Complete Knowledge of Allah Ta’ala
QuestionPlease provide a reference for the following narration: يعلم دبيب النملة السوداء على الصخرة الصماء في الليلة الظلماء
25 Jumadal Akhirah 14428 February 2021
A Query Regarding the Bazar Du’a Cited in Ihya ‘Ulumid Din
QuestionWhat is the original reference for this Hadith in Imam Ghazali's Revival of the Religious Sciences? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: If a man says after entering the market the following, There is no deity but Allah, the Single, there is no partner for Him, His is the kingdom…
17 Rabi'ul Awwal 144115 November 2019
Every Love Relationship Is Based on Reciprocation
QuestionCan you mention the source? كل محبة تكون لغرض/لعوض فإذا زال الغرض/العوض زالت المحبة
27 Dhul Qa'dah 144030 July 2019
Five Things Increase the Memory
QuestionWhat is authenticity of following narration? خمس يذهبن بالنسيان ويزدن في الحفظ ويذهبن البلغم: السواك، والصيام، وقراءة القرآن، والعسل، واللبان
14 Dhul Hijjah 14386 September 2017
Eating Fruit Before or After Meals?
QuestionThere is a Hadith which states Sayyiduna Abul Haytham ibn Tayyihan (radiyallahu 'anhu) presented to Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) and some Sahabah different types of dates. Thereafter he slaughtered an animal and served the meat to them. Is it correct to serve and consume fruit first before the main…