Ibn Abid Dunya

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."

16 Sha'ban 14474 February 2026

The Harms of Excessive Joking

QuestionIs there any narration like this? "Beware of excessive joking, for it leads to evil, and it leaves behind resentment in the hearts."

27 Jumadal Akhirah 144718 December 2025

Patience (Sabr) Is a Treasure

QuestionWhat is the reference for this statement? "Allah only grants patience to a servant who is noble to Him"

19 Jumadal Akhirah 144710 December 2025

A Narration Regarding the Presentation of Our Deeds to the Deceased

QuestionWhat is the status of the following narration? ألا إنه لم يبق من الدنيا إلا مثل الذباب تمور في جوها، فالله الله في إخوانكم من أهل القبور فإن أعمالكم تعرض عليهم

19 Dhul Hijjah 144616 June 2025

The Value of Tears Shed Out of the Fear of Allah

QuestionWhat 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 they do not write down the tears of this ummah. Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) asked why,…

14 Dhul Hijjah 144611 June 2025

The Prescription of ‘Umar ibn ‘Abdil ‘Aziz Against Vermin and Scorpions

QuestionWhat 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. قال زرعة: وهي تنفع من البراغيث