24 August 2022
The best of character in this world and the Hereafter
Question What is the status of this narration? «يا عقبة! ألا أخبرك بأفضل أخلاق أهل الدنيا والآخرة، تصل من قطعك، وتعطي من حرمك، وتعفو عمن ظلمك»……
24 August 2022
The noblest character is joining ties with these who sever it and pardoning those who oppress
Question What is the status of this narration: «ألا أدلك على أكرم أخلاق الدنيا والآخرة؟ أن تصل من قطعك، وأن تعطي من حرمك، وأن تعفو عمن ظلمك»……
16 August 2022
‘Umar’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) concern for a man whose hand was paralysed and the Sahabah (radiyallahu ‘anhum) making du’a for him
Question I am searching for a reference for this incident: كان عمر بن الخطاب رضي الله عنه يطعم الناس بالمدينة وهو يطوف عليهم بيده عصا فمر برجل يأكل بشماله فقال: يا عبد الله كل بيمينك. فقال: يا عبد…
10 March 2022
Ensuring that one eats with the helper/servant that cooked the food
Question Is this Hadith authentic and could you please provide the Arabic text? "When the servant of one of you has endured heat and smoke preparing his food for him, then let him take him by the…
17 February 2022
Love for your brother what you love for yourself
Question What is the reference for this Hadith? "None of you truly believe until he loves for his brother what he loves for himself"
8 December 2021
What was inscribed on the piece of cloth which was attached to the pommel of Nabi’s (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) sword?
Question Is this authentic? Ali ibn Abi Talib (radiyallahu anhu) said: I found inscribed on the handle of the Messenger of Allah's (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) sword: "Forgive those who have wronged…
4 November 2021
The example of the believers in their mutual love mercy and compassion
Question I am looking for the wording of the Hadith regarding the example of believers in regard to mutual love, affection and mercy...
19 October 2021
Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) waits for three days
Question Where is the following Hadith found and can it be quoted? If possible, what is the lesson from this Hadith? Abdullah ibn Abil Hamsa was a companion who narrates: "Prior to the commencement…
19 February 2021
Ten noble traits of character
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…
15 December 2020
“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
17 November 2020
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
7 August 2020
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."
22 January 2020
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…
12 December 2019
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…
4 December 2019
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…