Good Character

5 Rabi'ul Akhir 144520 October 2023

Din Is How You Treat Others

QuestionCould you give the reference and authentication of the following Hadith? الدين المعاملة "Religion is in the [good] treatment of others"

12 Rabi'ul Awwal 144527 September 2023

Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Displays Excellent Character When Repaying a Loan

QuestionIs 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) intended to harm him, but Allah's Messenger (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said (to them), "Leave him, for the creditor has the…

12 Jumadal Ula 14446 December 2022

Commentary on the Narration Regarding Three Vital Qualities

QuestionCan 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 specific, what is the meaning of and reason behind: فلا يعتد بشيء…

26 Muharram 144424 August 2022

The Best of Character in This World and the Hereafter

QuestionWhat is the status of this narration? «يا عقبة! ألا أخبرك بأفضل أخلاق أهل الدنيا والآخرة، تصل من قطعك، وتعطي من حرمك، وتعفو عمن ظلمك»

18 Muharram 144416 August 2022

‘Umar’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Concern for a Man Whose Hand was Paralysed and the Sahabah (radiyallahu ‘anhum) Making Du’a for Him

QuestionI 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 الله إنها مشغولة. قال: فمضى ثم مر به وهو يأكل بشماله فقال: يا…

6 Sha'ban 144310 March 2022

Ensuring That One Eats with the Helper/Servant That Cooked the Food

QuestionIs 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 hand and make him sit him down with him. If he refuses, then let…

12 Rabi'ul Awwal 144319 October 2021

Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Waits for Three Days

QuestionWhere 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 of the divine mission of Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) [i.e. Nubuwwah], I dealt with him in…

7 Rajab 144219 February 2021

Ten Noble Traits of Character

QuestionIs the following narration suitable to quote? Sayyidah ‘Aishah (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…