Good Character

13 Jumadal Akhirah 143723 March 2016

Islam; Allah’s Chosen Religion

QuestionIt is true that Allah Ta'ala said: إن هذا دين ارتضيته لنفسي ولن يصلح له إلا السخاء وحسن الخلق فأكرموه بهما ما صحبتموه

6 Jumadal Akhirah 143716 March 2016

Good Character Even With Disbelievers

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this Hadith? "Allah revealed to Ibrahim ('alayhis salam), O dear friend! Have good morals even when dealing with disbelievers, and you shall be among the righteous for I have said before that those with good morals I shall keep them under the shade of my…

29 Jumadal Ula 14379 March 2016

Commentary on the Hadith Regarding Allah’s Close and Special Servants

QuestionIn a Hadith of Ibn Majah, it says that those attached to the Quran are Allah's special ones. My question is, have any commentators informed us specifically on how much one needs to be attached to the Quran to qualify for the status of being 'Ahlullah'. [Allah's close and special…

18 Jumadal Ula 143727 February 2016

Those Upon Whom Jahannam Is Forbidden

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Should I inform you about those whom Jahannam is forbidden to burn or who is forbidden for Jahannam? The fire is forbidden to touch every person who is amicable, soft-spoken, and easy to deal with"

9 Rabi'ul Awwal 143721 December 2015

A Hadith Encouraging Fulfilling the Needs of a Muslim

QuestionKindly provide the reference for the following narration and please confirm if the translation is correct. Sayyiduna 'Abdullah ibn 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhuma) related that Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) was asked, "O Messenger of Allah, which of the people are most beloved to Allah, and which deeds are most beloved…

12 Safar 143725 November 2015

A Hadith on Treatment of One’s Wife

QuestionWhat is the grade of the following Hadith? Sulayman ibn 'Amr ibn Al Ahwas said: "My father narrated to me that he witnessed the farewell Hajj with Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam). So he thanked and praised Allah and he reminded and gave admonition. He mentioned a story in his…

7 Safar 143720 November 2015

A Deed Better Than Optional Fasting, Salah and Charity

QuestionPlease provide the reference for the following Hadith and confirm if authentic or not: "Do you know what is better than charity, fasting and prayer? It is keeping peace and good relations between people, as quarrels and bad feelings destroy mankind." (Muslim and Bukhari)

4 Safar 143717 November 2015

Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Attending to the Need of a Bedouin

QuestionWho the Sahabi mentioned in following Hadith? حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو مَعْمَرٍ عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ عَمْرٍو، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْوَارِثِ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْعَزِيزِ بْنُ صُهَيْبٍ، عَنْ أَنَسٍ، قَالَ أُقِيمَتِ الصَّلاَةُ وَالنَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم يُنَاجِي رَجُلاً فِي جَانِبِ المَسْجِدِ، فَمَا قَامَ إِلَى الصَّلاَةِ حَتَّى نَامَ الْقَوْمُ‏.‏ (Sahih Bukhari, Hadith: 27)…

21 Muharram 14374 November 2015

Being Compassionate to One’s Family

QuestionIs this Hadith found in Tirmidhi and is it acceptable to quote? Sayyidatuna 'Aishah (radiyallahu 'anha) reports that Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Indeed among the believers with the most complete faith is the one who is the best in conduct, and the most kind to his family."

5 Muharram 143719 October 2015

A Hadith Discussing Three Qualities a Person Should Possess

QuestionIs the following Hadith authentic? "Whoever possesses these three qualities will receive the protection of Allah, Allah will shower his mercy on him and he will be worthy of His love. It was asked, 'What are these three qualities O Rasulullah'? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said, 'One who is…

8 Dhul Hijjah 143622 September 2015

Not Getting Angry Is Part of Good Character

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following Hadith? A person once came in front of Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) and asked, 'Which action is the best?' Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said, 'Good character'. He then came to the right of Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) and asked the…