8 August 2024
Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) would perform household chores
Question Kindly provide the reference for the following Hadith: عن عروة، قال: قلت لعائشة: يا أم المؤمنين، أي شيء كان يصنع رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم إذا كان عندك؟ قالت: ما يفعل أحدكم في مهنة أهله،…
6 February 2024
Imam Sha’bis calculated response to insults
Question I am looking for a reference for this incident: A man criticised Imam Sha'bi (rahimahullah) severely so he said: إن كنت صادقا؛ فغفر الله لي، وإن كنت كاذبا؛ فغفر الله لك……
1 February 2024
The needy person who refrains from begging despite having dependents will be granted Jannah
Question Can this Hadith be quoted? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "The people of Jannah are three; A just ruler who is fair and generous, a compassionate person with a tender heart…
20 October 2023
Din is how you treat others
Question Could you give the reference and authentication of the following Hadith? الدين المعاملة "Religion is in the [good] treatment of others"
27 September 2023
Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) displays excellent character when repaying a loan
Question Is this incident authentic? A man came to the Prophet (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) demanding his debts and behaved rudely. The companions of the Prophet (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam)…
6 December 2022
Commentary on the narration regarding three vital qualities
Question Can you please provide an explanation for the Hadith below: «من لم يكن فيه واحدة من ثلاث فلا يعتد بشيء من عمل: تقوى تحجزه عن المحارم، أو حلم يكف به السفيه، أو خلق يعيش به في الناس» In…
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 regarding 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…