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Ibn Abid Dunya

5 Rabi'ul Akhir 144818 September 2026

Three Qualities of a True Scholar

QuestionWhat is the correct reference and translation for this? لا تكون عالما حتى يكون فيك ثلاث خصال: لا تبغي على من فوقك ولا تحقر من دونك، ولا تأخذ على علمك دنيا

6 Rabi'ul Awwal 144820 August 2026

The Harm of Desiring Fame

QuestionCan I quote this? "You will be unable to taste the sweetness of the hereafter as long as you like to be known."

6 Safar 144822 July 2026

The Du‘a of Nabi Yunus (‘alayhis salam) for Relief from Distress

QuestionWhat is the status of the following narration? ألا أخبركم بشىء إذا نزل برجل منكم كرب أو بلاء من أمر الدنيا دعا به يفرج عنه دعاء ذى النون لا إله إلا أنت سبحانك إنى كنت من الظالمين

17 Muharram 14483 July 2026

The Letter of ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) to Abu ‘Ubaydah (radiyallahu ‘anhu)

QuestionPlease 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 him: “Whenever hardship befalls you, Allah will bring relief after it. One hardship will never overcome two eases. Allah Ta'ala says:…

29 Dhul Hijjah 144715 June 2026

Ibrahim Nakha‘i’s Tears During His Final Illness

QuestionKindly 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. We asked him: 'What is it that made you cry?' He said: 'I am still waiting for the angel of…

25 Dhul Hijjah 144711 June 2026

Contentment Brings Barakah

QuestionWhat 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

17 Dhul Qa'dah 14474 May 2026

A Hadith on the Virtue and Reward of Pregnancy

QuestionIs 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 way of Allah."

26 Shawwal 144714 April 2026

Hasan Basri (rahimahullah) on Moderation in Eating

QuestionKindly 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 (rahimahullah) offered some food to his companion, who said, "I have eaten until I am no longer able…

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…

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."

6 Ramadan 144723 February 2026

The Du’a of ‘Ali (radiyallahu ‘anhu) for ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu)

QuestionKindly 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 said, "May Allah light up your grave, O 'Umar ibnul Khattab, just as you lit up the…

25 Sha'ban 144713 February 2026

Three Qualities That Lead to Success in This World and the Hereafter

QuestionWhat 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