12 Safar 144828 July 2026
The Status of a Du‘a for Divine Love and Good Character
QuestionWhat is the status of this du'a? إليك ربي حببني وفي نفسي لك ربي ذللني، وفي أعين الناس عظمني، ومن سيء الأخلاق جنبني
Humility
15 Muharram 14481 July 2026
The Salaf Sought Knowledge for Thirty Years Before Putting Themselves Forward
QuestionPlease provide the incident in which Imam Sufyan (rahimahullah) rebuked a young student of knowledge who sat at the front of his gathering and acted arrogantly towards those older than him. Imam Sufyan then told him to leave and not attend his gathering again.
22 Shawwal 144710 April 2026
The Humility and Weeping of ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu)
QuestionWhat is the source for the following, and is it suitable to quote? 1) "Sayyiduna 'Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) used to fall down unconscious when he heard an ayah of the Quran." 2) "He would weep so much that there were two streaks of black lines on his face." 3) "One…
20 Jumadal Ula 144711 November 2025
Fudayl’s ibn ‘Iyad (rahimahullah) Reminder to His Son
QuestionKindly provide the reference for this: Fudayl (rahimahullah) said: "You consider yourself to be something while even an insect obeys Allah more than you do."
14 Jumadal Ula 14475 November 2025
Sayyiduna ‘Umar’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Advice on Acquiring Knowledge
QuestionWhat is the reference for this? Sayyiduna 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhu) said: Acquire knowledge and teach people. Learn along with it dignity and tranquillity and humility for those who teach you, and humility for those whom you teach. Do not be tyrannical scholars and thus base your knowledge upon your ignorance.
16 Rabi'ul Awwal 14479 September 2025
The Humility of Sufyan ibn ‘Uyaynah (rahimahullah)
QuestionPlease mention the reference for this narration: Sufyan (rahimahullah) said: "Were it not for Allah's concealment [of our faults], no one would sit with us."
25 Dhul Qa'dah 144623 May 2025
The Harm of Seeking Fame
QuestionPlease let me know where this quote is from. لا أعلم رجلا أحب أن يعرف إلا ذهب دينه وافتضح
11 Sha'ban 144610 February 2025
The Blessings of Allah Upon You Should Instil Humility
QuestionWhat is the reference for this narration? "Whoever is given money, beauty, clothes or knowledge but afterwards does not sincerely humble themselves in front of Allah, it will harm them severely on the Day of Resurrection."
27 Dhul Qa'dah 14454 June 2024
‘Umar ibn ‘Abdil ‘Aziz displays patience and humility
QuestionI am looking for the reference for this incident: One night, 'Umar ibn Abdil-Aziz went to the mosque accompanied by a guard. As 'Umar entered the mosque, he accidentally stepped on a man who was sleeping in the dark. The man lifted his head and said, "Are you crazy?" Umar…
2 Dhul Qa'dah 144510 May 2024
The Humility of ‘Umar ibn ‘Abdil ‘Aziz (rahimahullah)
QuestionI am looking for a reference for this incident: It was said to 'Umar ibn 'Abdil 'Aziz: "O Amirul Mu'minin, if you were to come to Madinah, and if Allah decreed your death, you would be buried in the fourth grave with the Messenger (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam), Abu Bakr,…
29 Shawwal 14458 May 2024
‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Humbles Himself
QuestionI am searching for a reference for this incident: 'Urwah ibn al-Zubayr narrated, "I saw 'Umar ibnul Khattab (radiyallahu 'anhu) carrying a water skin on his back. I said, "O Amirul Mu-minin, this is not befitting for you." He replied, "When the delegation came to me, obedient and attentive, a…
19 Rabi'ul Akhir 14453 November 2023
Ahnaf ibn Qays (rahimahullah) Expresses Surprise at Man’s Arrogance
QuestionPlease mention the reference of this narration "It is amazing that the son of Adam is arrogant when he came out of the urinal passage twice"
2 Ramadan 144424 March 2023
Sit in the Company of a Scholar Who Invites You to Five Things
QuestionWhat is status of the following narration? لا تجلسوا مع كل عالم، إلا عالم يدعوكم من خمس إلى خمس: من الشك إلى اليقين، ومن العداوة إلى النصيحة، ومن الكبر إلى التواضع، ومن الرياء إلى الإخلاص، ومن الرغبة إلى الرهبة. وقال محمد بن شقيق: من الرغبة إلى الزهد
29 Dhul Qa'dah 144120 July 2020
Humbling Ones Self and Submitting to a Wealthy Person Due to His Wealth
QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following narration? من تواضع لغنيّ لغناه ذهب ثلثا دينه Whoever humbles himself to a wealthy person due to his wealth, has lost one-third of his religion
24 Safar 144124 October 2019
Caution Against Wearing Clothing Out of Vanity or Pride
QuestionPlease verify the authenticity of this Hadith: Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Whoever wears a garment [out] of pride and vanity, Allah will turn away from him until he takes it off"