Hilyatul Awliya

13 Jumadal Akhirah 143723 March 2016

The Pride of my Ummah Is the Quran

QuestionIs 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 take pride. And that which is glory and pride for my Ummah is the Holy Quran." (Hilyah)

21 Safar 14374 December 2015

Remember Allah When You Become Angry

QuestionWhat 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 among those who will be destroyed. If you are oppressed then be patient,…

15 Muharram 143729 October 2015

The Importance of Takbir Ula According to a Tabi’i

QuestionKindly translate the following and is it suitable to quote? ‏عن إبراهيم رحمه الله قال إذا رأيت الرجل يتهاون في التكبيرة الأولى فاغسل يدك منه

10 Muharram 143724 October 2015

Keeping Silent When Evil is Spoken Regarding Sahabah

QuestionWhat 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 mentioned, then keep quiet, if the stars are mentioned [horoscopes/fortune telling], then keep quiet and if the divine decree [taqdir] is mentioned,…

8 Muharram 143722 October 2015

Adopting Piety as Trade

QuestionIs the following a Hadith? "O people, make piety your trade and your sustenance will come to you without goods or commerce"

25 Rajab 143614 May 2015

Imam Shafi’i’s Du’a for Protection When Summoned by the Khalifah

QuestionKindly provide the reference for the following du'a of Imam Shafi'i (rahimahullah) as well as the incident behind the du'a. شهد الله أنه لا إله إلا هو الآية... اللهم إني أعوذ بنور قدسك، وببركة طهارتك، وبعظمة جلالك، من كل عاهة وآفة، وطارق الجن والإنس، إلا طارقاً يطرق بخير منك يا…

3 Rajab 143622 April 2015

An Unauthentic Hadith Regarding the Repellents of Bid’ah

QuestionIs the following narration authentic? إن لله تعالى عند كل بدعة كيد بها الإسلام و أهله وليا صالحا يذب عنه و يتكلم بعلاماته فاغتنموا حضور تلك المجالس بالذب عن الضعفاء و توكلوا على الله و كفى بالله وكيلا Translation: Whenever any innovation detrimental to Islam appears, Allah Ta'ala always has…