Hilyatul Awliya

28 Jumadal Akhirah 143827 March 2017

Fudayl ibn ‘Iyad (rahimahullah) on Remaining Aloof

QuestionWhat is the reference for this Hadith? "Glad tidings for those who remain aloof (secluded) from people, enjoy an intimate relation with Allah Ta'ala and cry over their sins"

28 Jumadal Akhirah 143827 March 2017

The Du’a of Bilal ibn Sa’d (rahimahullah)

QuestionIs this a masnun du'a? اللهم إني أعوذ بك من زيغ القلوب، ومن تبعات الذنوب، ومن مرديات الأعمال ومضلات الفتن Allahumma inni a’udhu bika min zayghil qulubi wa min tabi'atidh dhunub wa min murdiyatil a'amal wa mudillatil fitan

17 Jumadal Ula 143814 February 2017

Remembering Death Decreases Jealousy

QuestionCould you provide the reference for this: من أكثر ذكر الموت قل فرحه وقل حسده

11 Jumadal Ula 14388 February 2017

Equality Between One’s Private and Public Conduct

QuestionCould 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

24 Rabi'ul Akhir 143823 January 2017

The ‘Ulama are Like Stars

QuestionWhat 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 the world is like the example of the stars through which guidance is obtained in the darkness of the land and sea. When…

18 Rabi'ul Awwal 143818 December 2016

Sufyan ibn ‘Uyaynah (rahimahullah) Regarding an Intelligent Person

QuestionCan 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 follows good when he sees it and abstains from evil when he sees it"

18 Safar 143819 November 2016

Two Qualities That Harden the Heart

QuestionI 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"

15 Dhul Qa'dah 143719 August 2016

Rectifying One’s Relationship With Allah Ta’ala

QuestionIs 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 فيما بينه وبين العباد "A person does not set things right…

25 Sha'ban 14372 June 2016

An Incident Regarding Ibrahim (‘alayhis salam), the Angel of Death and Allah

QuestionIs 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 kind of friend takes the soul of his friend?' At that moment, Allah revealed to Ibrahim (‘alayhis salam)…

25 Jumadal Akhirah 14374 April 2016

Hadith About How One Can Be Saved from Jahannam

QuestionWhat 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 Jibril, Why do I see so and so, the son of so and so amidst those destined for…