Good Character

2 Dhul Hijjah 143616 September 2015

There Is No Action as Heavy as Good Character

QuestionPlease provide the reference for this Hadith: "There is nothing weightier than good character on the day of Judgement on the scales of a Believer, and Allah dislikes the obscene and lewd person"

10 Shawwal 143627 July 2015

Exercising Patience (Sabr) and Adopting Good Character

QuestionWhat is the status of this Hadith? يَا رَسُولَ اللهِ، أَيُّ الإِيمَانِ أَفْضَلُ؟ قَالَ: «الصَّبْرُ وَالسَّمَاحَةُ“»، قِيلَ: فَأَيُّ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ أَكْمَلُ إِيمَانًا؟ قَالَ: «أَحْسَنُهُمْ خُلُقًا» Translation "O Rasulullah! Which ‘Which type of Iman is best’? Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) replied, 'Exercising patience and overlooking/pardoning'. It was then asked, 'Which Believer…

8 Shawwal 143625 July 2015

The Most Complete of Believers Is the One With the Best Character

QuestionIs this report reliable ? أكمل المؤمنين إيمانا وأفضل المؤمنين إيمانا أحسنهم خلقا (مصنف) Translation The most complete of believers and the best of believers are those with the best character (Musannaf)

15 Rajab 14364 May 2015

A Hadith on Joining Ties and Noble Characteristics

QuestionIs the following Hadith reliable? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Join ties with those who cut off ties with you, give those who deprive you and forgive/ignore those who do injustice to you"

2 Rajab 143621 April 2015

Loving Fellow Believers and Not Taunting Them

QuestionAre the following narration sahih? 1. Sayyiduna Mu'adh (radiyallahu 'anhu) narrates that Muhammad (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Whoever taunts a brother (Muslim) with a sin (which the Muslim has committed), will not die until he (the taunter) commits the same sin." 2. Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu 'anhu) narrates that…

16 Dhul Qa'dah 143511 September 2014

Allah Ta’ala Detests One Who Is Obscene

QuestionI am looking for the correct translation and the reference for the following Hadith. Abud Darda (radiyallahu 'anhu) reported that Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "…Allah abhors those who indulge in shameless talk and use indecent language."

28 Shawwal 143525 August 2014

Adopt the Character of Allah

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following Hadith which is often found in Sufi texts? Takhalluqu bi-akhlaq Allah Translation: Adopt the character of Allah Ta'ala.

1 Jumadal Ula 14353 March 2014

Humility for Those Who Teach You

QuestionIs the following statement a Hadith? تواضعوا لمن تعلمون منه "Be humble towards those from whom you learn"

11 Rabi'ul Akhir 143512 February 2014

The Hadith That Promises Seventy Three Favours for Humanitarian Aid

QuestionKindly provide the reference and status of the following Hadith: "If one fulfils one need of a Muslim, Allah Ta'ala will give him seventy-three favours. One is sufficient for all his needs in this world, and seventy-two will be used to raise his stages in the Hereafter."