17 Muharram 1448 | 3 July 2026
The Letter of ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) to Abu ‘Ubaydah (radiyallahu ‘anhu)
Question Please provide the reference for the following: Abu 'Ubaydah (radiyallahu 'anhu) was besieged in Syria and came under attack from the enemy. Umar ibnul Khattab (radiyallahu 'anhu) wrote to…
16 Muharram 1448 | 2 July 2026
An Unreliable Narration Regarding the Reward for Patience During Calamity
Question What is the status of this narration? من صبر على المصيبة حتى يردها بحسن عزائها، كتب الله له ثلاثمائة درجة، ما بين الدرجة إلى الدرجة كما بين السماء والأرض……
28 Dhul Hijjah 1447 | 15 June 2026
Ibrahim Nakha‘i’s Tears During His Final Illness
Question Kindly provide a reference for the following. 'Imran Khayyat (rahimahullah) related: "We visited Ibrahim Ibrahim Nakha'i when he was sick, so when we entered upon him, we found him crying.…
24 Dhul Hijjah 1447 | 11 June 2026
Contentment Brings Barakah
Question What is the reference for this narration? من رضي بما قسم الله له، وسعه وبارك الله له فيه، ومن لم يرض لم يسعه ولم يبارك له فيه
16 Dhul Qa'dah 1447 | 4 May 2026
A Hadith on the Virtue and Reward of Pregnancy
Question Is this Hadith suitable to quote? "A pregnant woman, a woman who has given birth, and a woman who is breastfeeding, if they become exhausted, they are considered as those who struggle in the…
25 Shawwal 1447 | 14 April 2026
Hasan Basri (rahimahullah) on Moderation in Eating
Question Kindly provide the reference for the following: 1) Hasan Basri (rahimahullah) said: "The test of Adam ('alayhis salam) was food, and it is your test until Qiyamah." 2) One day, Hasan Basri…
21 Shawwal 1447 | 10 April 2026
The Humility and Weeping of ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu)
Question What 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…
6 Shawwal 1447 | 26 March 2026
Lowering The Gaze on ‘Eid Day
Question What 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."
5 Ramadan 1447 | 23 February 2026
The Du’a of ‘Ali (radiyallahu ‘anhu) for ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu)
Question Kindly provide the reference for this: 'Ali ibn Abi Talib (radiyallahu 'anhu) went out in Ramadan while the lanterns were glowing and the Book of Allah was being recited in the masjids. He…
24 Sha'ban 1447 | 13 February 2026
Three Qualities That Lead to Success in This World and the Hereafter
Question What is the reference for this narration? عن عمران بن حصين قال: ثلاث يدرك بهن العبد رغائب الدنيا والآخرة، الصبر عند البلاء، والرضا بالقضاء، والدعاء في الرخاء……
22 Sha'ban 1447 | 11 February 2026
This World Is Not a Permanent Abode
Question Please 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…
16 Sha'ban 1447 | 5 February 2026
Sayyiduna ‘Ali’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Brief Description of the Nature of This World
Question What is the source of this narration? Sayyiduna 'Ali (radiyallahu 'anhu) was asked to describe the world. He said, "Shall I make it long or short?" They said, "Rather, make it short." He…
15 Sha'ban 1447 | 4 February 2026
The Harms of Excessive Joking
Question Is there any narration like this? "Beware of excessive joking, for it leads to evil, and it leaves behind resentment in the hearts."
14 Sha'ban 1447 | 3 February 2026
A Tried and Tested Means of Waking Up for Tahajjud
Question Is there any narration in Darimi wherein 'Abdah (rahimahullah) said he recited the last two Verses of Surah Kahf, and he was able to wake up for Tahajjud?
26 Jumadal Akhirah 1447 | 18 December 2025
Patience (Sabr) Is a Treasure
Question What is the reference for this statement? "Allah only grants patience to a servant who is noble to Him"