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Question Is the following narration suitable to quote? Sayyidah ‘Aaishah (radiyallahu ‘anha) has said that there are ten noble traits of character: Speaking the truth. [Having] True courage/strength when it comes to the obedience of Allah Ta’ala. Giving to the needy. Returning a good favor. Maintaining family ties. Taking care of and returning a trust [something kept by you for …
Tag Archives: Good Character
February, 2021
December, 2020
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15 December
“My Rabb has perfected my good manners and conduct”
Question What is the authenticity of the following Hadith: ادّبني ربي فاحسن تاديبي My Rabb has educated/nurtured me and has perfected my conduct
November, 2020
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17 November
Praise for those youth who adopt certain traits of older people
Question Is this narration reliable? خير شبابكم من تشبه بكهولكم، وشر كهولكم من تشبه بشبابكم
August, 2020
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7 August
A Believer seeks excuses for his brother and a hypocrite seeks faults
Question What is the reference and Arabic text of this narration? Ibn Manazil (rahimahullah) said: “A believer seeks excuses for his brother while the hypocrite seeks mistakes.”
January, 2020
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22 January
Translation of a Hadith regarding the advice Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) offered Mu’adh (radiyallahu ‘anhu)
Question Kindly translate the following Hadith: أن معاذ بن جبل أراد سفرا فقال يا نبي الله أوصني قال اعبد الله لا تشرك به شيئا قال يا نبي الله زدني قال إذا أسأت فأحسن قال يا رسول الله زدني قال استقم وليحسن خلقك
December, 2019
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12 December
Another Hadith on the treatment of one’s wife and the rights a wife enjoys over her husband
Question Is this narration authentic? عن حكيم بن معاوية عن أبيه أن رجلا سأل النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم ما حق المرأة على الزوج؟ قال: أن يطعمها إذا طعم وأن يكسوها إذا اكتسى ولا يضرب الوجه ولا يقبح ولا يهجر إلا في البيت
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4 December
Accepting the excuse of a Muslim
Question Is this Hadith authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “If anyone offers an excuse to his Muslim brother and he does not accept the excuse [whereas this is a genuine excuse] then he becomes guilty of a sin like that of an unjust tax collector.”
November, 2019
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22 November
Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) was often seen smiling
Question Can you provide the reference for this Hadith: Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah ibnul Harith (radiyallahu ‘anhu) reported: “I have not seen anyone smile more often than the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam).”
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13 November
A Believer does not insult and curse nor is he obscene
Question Is this Hadith authentic? “The believer does not insult, nor curse, nor commit fahishah nor is he foul.”
October, 2019
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23 October
Meaning of part of a Hadith regarding the character of a Muslim towards another Muslim
Question What is the translation of the words ‘لا يسلمه’ in the following Hadith? المسلم أخو المسلم، لا يظلمه ولا يسلمه، من كان في حاجة أخيه كان الله في حاجته، ومن فرج عن مسلم كربة، فرج الله عنه بها كربة من كرب يوم القيامة، ومن ستر مسلما ستره الله يوم القيامة
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4 October
Nabi’s (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) advice to treat women well during the farewell Hajj
Question Is there a Hadith wherein Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said something to the effect “Treat women well” during the farewell Hajj. I thought it was among the advises given in the farewell Hajj, but recently I was told there is no such narration?
September, 2019
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9 September
Forgiving and overlooking one’s helper/slave seventy times a day
Question Is this Hadith authentic? A person came to Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) and asked: O Rasulullah! How many times should I forgive/overlook my servant? Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) remained silent. The man asked again: O Rasulullah! How many times should I forgive/overlook my servant? He replied: Everyday seventy times [i.e. many times a day].'”
August, 2019
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20 August
Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) ordered the Sahabah (radiyallahu ‘anhum) to carry out seven deeds
Question Please mention the seven deeds that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) ordered the Sahabah (radiyallahu ‘anhum) to carry out, reported by Sayyiduna Bara ibn Al ‘Azib (radiyallahu ‘anhu). Among them were: To visit the sick and to attend a funeral.