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
Ghibah
2 Dhul Qa'dah 144630 April 2025
The Benefit of Limiting One’s Social Circle
QuestionWhat is the correct reference for this statement? Sufyan Thawri (Rahimahullah) said: "The fewer people you know, the less you will make ghibah"
11 Ramadan 144611 March 2025
Abstaining from Sin While Fasting
QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? رب صائم ليس له من صيامه إلا الجوع، ورب قائم ليس له من قيامه إلا السهر
10 Ramadan 144610 March 2025
Two Things to Avoid While Fasting
QuestionKindly provide the reference for this: "Two things, if safeguarded, will ensure one's fast remains intact: backbiting and lying."
10 Jumadal Akhirah 144612 December 2024
Do not cause harm to the Muslims and do not search for their faults!
QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? «يا معشر من أسلم بلسانه ولم يدخل الإيمان قلبه، لا تؤذوا المسلمين، ولا تعيروهم، ولا تطلبوا عثراتهم، فإنه من يطلب عورة المسلم يطلب الله عورته، ومن يطلب الله عورته يفضحه، ولو في جوف بيته»
21 Dhul Hijjah 144528 June 2024
A Follow up Query Regarding the Narration on Backbiting
QuestionI saw a Hadith on your website regarding backbiting which is not authentic. The following is a longer version. Is this version authentic? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: Beware of backbiting, for backbiting is worse than fornication, I said: And why that, O Messenger of Allah? He said: "Because…
4 Sha'ban 144218 March 2021
A Misinterpretation of the Hadith Regarding Staying at Home for Protection
QuestionStaying home [during Covid times] is a Prophetic teaching: "Those who stay at home to protect themselves and others are under the protection of Allah." - Musnad Ahmad
2 Jumadal Ula 144217 December 2020
Five Categories of People Whose Safety Is Assured by Allah Ta’ala
QuestionPlease let me know if the following narration is correctly translated and provide the reference Mu'adh ibn Jabal (radiyallahu 'anhu) related that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Whoever strives in the way of Allah, his safety is assured by Allah. Whoever visits a sick person, his safety is assured…
29 Dhul Hijjah 144119 August 2020
Another Narration Regarding Ghibah and Adultery
QuestionI have located this Hadith in Al Mu'jamul Awsat and wanted to know the authenticity: الغيبة اشد من الزنا Backbiting is worse than adultery
22 Dhul Hijjah 144112 August 2020
The Actions of Those Who Backbite
QuestionIs there a Hadith reported from Sayyiduna Mu'adh (radiyallahu 'anhu) which states that there is a guard angel in the skies who does not let the actions of the people who backbite pass him [i.e., their actions will never make it onto the higher heaven their actions will never be…
11 Ramadan 144016 May 2019
The Definition of Ghibah (Backbiting) in Hadith
QuestionWhat is the definition of ghibah (backbiting) in Hadith?
12 Jumadal Akhirah 144018 February 2019
Is Backbiting the Food of the Dogs of Jahannam?
QuestionI heard a Hadith that ghibah [backbiting] is the diet of the dogs of Jahannam, is this true?
22 Jumadal Ula 144029 January 2019
Ghibah [Backbiting] While Fasting
QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Two women were fasting. A man said, "O Messenger of Allah! There are two women who are fasting and they have nearly perished out of thirst.' Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) remained silent. The man returned midday and said, 'O Prophet of Allah! They are near…
6 Muharram 144017 September 2018
Fasting Will Serve as a Shield as Long as One Abstains from Backbiting
QuestionCan you mention the reference for this narration? الصيام جنة ما لم يخرقها صاحبها وخرقها الغيبة
7 Rajab 14384 April 2017
A Fabricated Hadith on the Punishment for Backbiting
QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following Hadith? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "I know of some inhabitants of Jahannam, fire will enter through their ears and exit through their mouth, and enter through their mouth and exit through the ears. A thunderous roar will resonate from their bellies,…