30 June 2025
The statement of ‘Abdullah ibn Mas’ud regarding the accumulation of worldly wealth
Question What is the reference for this statement of Sayyiduna 'Abdullah ibn Mas'ud (radiyallahu 'anhu)? قال ابن مسعود: الدنيا دار من لا دار له، ومال من لا مال له، ولها يجمع من لا عقل له……
16 June 2025
The value of tears shed out of the fear of Allah
Question What is the authenticity of the following Hadith? Jibril ('alayhis salam) once came to Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) and told him that the angels write down the deeds of this ummah but…
11 June 2025
The prescription of ‘Umar ibn ‘Abdil ‘Aziz against vermin and scorpions
Question What is the status of the following narration? كتب عامل إفريقية إلى عمر بن عبد العزيز يشكو إليه الهوام والعقارب، فكتب إليه: وما على أحدكم إذا أمسى وأصبح أن يقول: وما لنا ألا نتوكل على الله.…
23 May 2025
The harm of seeking fame
Question Please let me know where this quote is from. لا أعلم رجلا أحب أن يعرف إلا ذهب دينه وافتضح
30 April 2025
The benefit of limiting one’s social circle
Question What is the correct reference for this statement? Sufyan Thawri (Rahimahullah) said: "The fewer people you know, the less you will make ghibah"
18 April 2025
Returning doubtful wealth is better than charity
Question What is the reference for this statement widely attributed to Imam 'Abdullah Ibnul Mubarak (rahimahullah)? "Returning one doubtful dirham is better than giving one hundred thousand dirhams…
3 March 2025
The five sons of Iblis
Question Is the following narration authentic? لإبليس خمسة من ولده قد جعل كل واحد منهم على شيء من أمره ثم سماهم فذكر: ثبر، والأعور، ومسوط، وداسم، وزلنبور. فأما ثبر فهو صاحب المصيبات الذي يأمر…
26 February 2025
When Allah decrees a matter, He loves that His servant accepts it
Question What is the reference for this narration? Abud Darda (radiyallahu 'anhu) said: "When Allah decides a matter, He likes that His decision is accepted by His slave."
10 February 2025
The blessings of Allah upon you should instil humility
Question What 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…
29 January 2025
You cannot give everyone wealth, but you can give a smile and good character
Question What is the meaning of this Hadith? "Verily, you cannot enrich all of the people with your wealth, but rather you enrich them with your cheerful faces and good character."
10 December 2024
Man is nothing but a span of days
Question Hasan al Basri (rahimahullah) said: "Son of Adam! You are nothing but a number of days, whenever each day passes then part of you has gone."
2 December 2024
‘Ammar ibn Yasir (radiyallahu ‘anhu) was a man of few words
Question Kindly provide the reference for this narration: "'Ammar ibn Yasir (radiyallahu 'anhu) would speak less, remain silent for a long time, and most of his words were seeking refuge in the Most…
8 November 2024
A khutbah Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) delivered on Jumu’ah
Question What is the status of this narration? قال الحسن البصري: طلبت خطب النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم في الجمعة فأعيتني فلزمت رجلا من أصحاب النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم فسألته عن ذلك فقال: كان يقول في خطبته…
7 November 2024
Knowledge is better when accompanied by tolerance
Question What is the reference for this narration? يا بني، العلم حسن وهو مع الحلم أحسن، والصمت حسن وهو مع الحكمة أحسن
6 September 2024
A narration attributed to ‘Ali (radiyallahu ‘anhu) on controlling the tongue
Question What is the reference for this narration? اسمع تعلم، واصمت تسلم Ali ibn Abi Talib (radiyallahu 'anhu) said: "Listen and you will learn, be silent and you will be safe."