15 Jumadal Ula 1438 | 14 February 2017
Remembering Death Decreases Jealousy
Question Could you provide the reference for this: من أكثر ذكر الموت قل فرحه وقل حسده
9 Jumadal Ula 1438 | 8 February 2017
Equality Between One’s Private and Public Conduct
Question Could you mention the reference of this statement and who is it attributed to? إن العبد إذا استوت سريرته وعلانيته، قال الله عز وجل: هذا عبدي حقا……
22 Rabi'ul Akhir 1438 | 23 January 2017
The ‘Ulama are Like Stars
Question What is the authenticity of the following narration: Sayyiduna Anas (radiyallahu 'anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Certainly the example of the 'Ulama in…
16 Rabi'ul Awwal 1438 | 18 December 2016
Sufyan ibn ‘Uyaynah (rahimahullah) Regarding an Intelligent Person
Question Can you provide the source of this statement of Sufyan ibn 'Uyaynah (rahimahullah): "An intelligent person is not he who merely knows what is good and what is evil. An intelligent person…
16 Safar 1438 | 19 November 2016
Two Qualities That Harden the Heart
Question I have heard the following statement attributed to a Saint of the past. Could you tell me who was he? "Two things harden the heart; speaking too much and eating too much"
8 Safar 1438 | 11 November 2016
A Father’s Advice to His Son, “Be a Better Person Today than You Were Yesterday”
Question Could you source this statement? عون بن عبد الله قال: أوصى رجل ابنه، فقال: يا بني، عليك بتقوى الله، وإن استطعت أن تكون اليوم خيرا منك أمس، وغدا خيرا منك اليوم فافعل……
13 Dhul Qa'dah 1437 | 19 August 2016
Rectifying One’s Relationship With Allah Ta’ala
Question Is this a Hadith of Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa salam)? If not, who was this said by? لا يحسن عبد فيما بينه وبين الله، إلا أحسن الله ما بينه وبين العباد، ولا يعور ما بينه وبين الله، إلا عور…
23 Sha'ban 1437 | 2 June 2016
An Incident Regarding Ibrahim (‘alayhis salam), the Angel of Death and Allah
Question Is this Hadith authentic? When the Angel of Death came to Nabi Ibrahim (‘alayhis salam), he said to him, "Allah has commanded me to take your soul!' Ibrahim (‘alayhis salam) responded, 'What…
23 Jumadal Akhirah 1437 | 4 April 2016
Hadith About How One Can Be Saved from Jahannam
Question What is the authenticity of the following narration? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said, "Jibril said to me, O Muhammad, Allah will address me on the Day of Qiyamah and say, O…
11 Jumadal Akhirah 1437 | 23 March 2016
The Pride of my Ummah Is the Quran
Question Is the following Hadith authentic? Sayyidatuna 'Aishah (radiyallahu 'anha) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said, "Certainly there is always a thing in which people…
19 Jumadal Ula 1437 | 1 March 2016
Hadith Qudsy? “I Am Among Those Whose Hearts are Broken for Me”
Question Is this a saying of Allah Ta'ala? "I am among those whose hearts are broken for me"
19 Safar 1437 | 4 December 2015
Remember Allah When You Become Angry
Question What is the grade of this Hadith Qudsi? "O son of Adam! When you get angry, remember Me. In this way, when I become angry, I will remember you [with My forgiveness] and will not destroy you…
13 Muharram 1437 | 29 October 2015
The Importance of Takbir Ula According to a Tabi’i
Question Kindly translate the following and is it suitable to quote? عن إبراهيم رحمه الله قال إذا رأيت الرجل يتهاون في التكبيرة الأولى فاغسل يدك منه……
8 Muharram 1437 | 24 October 2015
Keeping Silent When Evil is Spoken Regarding Sahabah
Question What is the authenticity of the following narration? It was narrated from Ibn Mas'ud (radiyallahu 'anhu) that Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "If my Companions [Sahabah] are…
6 Muharram 1437 | 22 October 2015
Adopting Piety as Trade
Question Is the following a Hadith? "O people, make piety your trade and your sustenance will come to you without goods or commerce"