31 October 2024
Do not leave this world before tasting the sweetness of knowing Allah Ta’ala
Question What is the full statement and reference for this? Malik (rahimahullah) said: "The sweetest thing in the world is the recognition of Allah." (Siyar)
16 September 2024
A hypocrite loves praise and hates criticism
Question Is this a Hadith? من خصال المنافق أن يحب الحمد ويكره الذم
12 July 2024
The angels seek forgiveness on behalf of the person who completes reciting the Quran
Question Can this Hadith be quoted? إذا ختم الرجل القرآن بنهار، صلت عليه الملائكة حتى يمسي، وإن فرغ منه ليلا، صلت عليه الملائكة حتى يصبح……
2 July 2024
Minimise concern over others’ opinions
Question What is the reference for this narration? Hasan al-Basri (rahimahullah) was asked: "Why do you appear unconcerned with what people say about you?" He said, "When I was born I was born alone,…
15 May 2024
The increase of knowledge will cause people to draw nearer
Question Please provide the reference for this narration: ما ازداد عبد بالله علما إلا ازداد الناس منه قربا من رحمة الله
9 May 2024
Wahb’s ibn Munabbih statement on reciprocating gifts
Question Could you provide a reference for this narration? ترك المكافأة من التطفيف
27 February 2024
The Sahabah (radiyallahu ‘anhum) would cry profusely when listening to Quran
Question I am searching for a reference for this When the people of Yemen came during the time of Abu Bakr and heard the Quran, they began to weep. Abu Bakr said: "This is how we used to be." Then…
20 February 2024
Bilal ibn Sa’d (rahimahullah) on the transient nature of this world
Question Can this be quoted? سمعت بلال بن سعد يقول في موعظته: عباد الرحمن اعلموا أنكم تعملون في أيام قصار لأيام طوال، في دار زوال لدار مقام، ودار حزن ونصب لدار نعيم وخلد، ومن لم يعمل من اليقين فلا…
30 October 2023
Learn conviction in Allah Ta’ala and in His promises
Question Is this statement authentic? عن خالد بن معدان رحمه الله قال: تعلّموا اليقين كما تعلّموا القرآن حتى تعرفوه، فإنى أتعلّمه……
18 September 2023
Excessive exposure to falsehood will diminish one’s ability to differentiate between truth and falsehood
Question Is this a Hadith? كثرة النظر إلى الباطل تذهب بمعرفة الحق من القلب
4 August 2023
‘Abdullah’s ibn Mas’ud (radiyallahu ‘anhu) advice on reciting 1000 salutations [durud] on a Friday
Question Is this suitable to quote? Sayyiduna 'Abdullah ibn Mas'ud (radiyallahu 'anhu) said, "O Zayd ibn Wahb! Do not let Jumu'ah pass without invoking salawat [durud] on the Prophet (sallallahu…
18 July 2023
Who are the best of Believers?
Question Can you please provide the reference for this narration? قيل للنبي صلى الله عليه وسلم: أي الناس أفضل؟ قال: «مؤمن مخموم القلب صدوق اللسان» ، قيل له: وما المخموم القلب؟ قال: «التقي لله، النقي،…
14 July 2023
A du’a of Mutarrif ibn ‘Abdillah ibn Shikkhir (rahimahullah)
Question Is this Hadith of Musannaf Ibn Abi Shaybah fine to practice? Can I read this du'a with the intention of reciting a masnun du'a? Is there any additional virtue for reciting it? اللهم لا تخزني…
14 June 2023
‘Amr ibn ‘Utbah does not fear a lion
Question Is this incident suitable to quote? وروي أن عمرو بن عتبة بن فرقد كان يصلِّي ذات ليلة، فسمعوا صوت الأسد، فهرب مَن كان حوله، وهو قائم يصلِّي فلم ينصرف، فقالوا له: أما خفت الأسد؟ فقال: إنِّي…
12 May 2023
The du’a of Malik ibn Dinar (rahimahullah) asking Allah for piety
Question Is there a reference for this du'a: اللهم أصلحت الصالحين، فأصلحنا حتى نكون صالحين