Hilyatul Awliya

11 Shawwal 144730 March 2026

How the Pious Predecessors Reached Lofty Ranks

QuestionKindly translate and provide the reference: لم يدرك عندنا من أدرك بكثرة صيام ولا صلاة، وإنما أدرك بسخاء الأنفس، وسلامة الصدر، والنصح للأمة

7 Shawwal 144726 March 2026

Lowering The Gaze on ‘Eid Day

QuestionWhat is the Arabic text and reference for this? We went out with Sufyan on the day of 'Eid. He said: "Indeed, the first thing we begin with on this day is lowering our gaze."

2 Ramadan 144719 February 2026

Iblis Lamented on Four Occasions

QuestionCan you provide the reference for this? Iblis lamented 4 times: When he was cursed When he was cast down from Jannah When Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) was sent as a messenger When Surah Fatihah was revealed.

23 Sha'ban 144711 February 2026

This World Is Not a Permanent Abode

QuestionPlease mention the reference and Arabic text of the following Fudayl (rahimahullah) said: "This world is not a place of permanent residence. Adam ('alayhis salam) was only sent down to it as a punishment."

10 Sha'ban 144729 January 2026

Salvation Lies in Three Things

QuestionWhere does the following statement appear? Sahl ibn 'Abdillah (rahimahullah) said: "Salvation lies in three things: eating what is lawful, fulfilling the obligatory duties, and following the example of the Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam)."

17 Jumadal Akhirah 14478 December 2025

Sayyiduna Umar’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Advice on Companionship and Seeking Guidance

QuestionKindly provide the reference and Arabic text for this narration: Sayyiduna 'Umar ibnul Khattab (radiyallahu 'anhu) said: "Protect your friend and beware of your enemy, except for the trustworthy among people. And there is no trustworthy person except one who fears Allah. Beware of keeping company with the sinful person…

12 Jumadal Akhirah 14473 December 2025

Signs of a Person’s Ruin

QuestionCan you please reference this narration? Bilal ibn Sa'd said, "When you see a man who is argumentative, contentious, and conceited with his own opinion, then his loss is complete."

11 Rabi'ul Awwal 14474 September 2025

Hasan Basri (rahimahullah) on Those Who Prefer Talk/Debate Over ‘Ibadah

QuestionWhat is the reference for this narration? When Hasan Basri (rahimahullah) came across a group of people arguing, he would say: "By Allah, these ones have become bored of worship, speaking has become easy for them, and their piety has diminished, and that is why they talk and argue so…

28 Dhul Hijjah 144625 June 2025

Allah Holds His Slaves Accountable in Proportion to Their Intellect

QuestionIs this Hadith reliable? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "A man worshipped in his monastery. After it rained and the grass grew green, he saw a donkey eating grass. He saw a donkey grazing, so he said: 'O Rabb, if You had a donkey, I would graze it with…