17 Shawwal 1446 | 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…
1 Ramadan 1446 | 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…
25 Sha'ban 1446 | 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."
9 Sha'ban 1446 | 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…
27 Rajab 1446 | 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."
6 Jumadal Akhirah 1446 | 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."
28 Jumadal Ula 1446 | 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…
4 Jumadal Ula 1446 | 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…
3 Jumadal Ula 1446 | 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
29 Safar 1446 | 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."
28 Safar 1446 | 5 September 2024
A Pre-Islamic Incident Regarding the Greatness of Allah
Question I am looking for the reference and Arabic text of this incident: Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said that during the days of Jahiliyyah, an old woman would take her goats to the…
25 Safar 1446 | 2 September 2024
The Tasbih of the Angels on the Day of Qiyamah
Question Does the following tasbih appear in any Hadith? It is said to be the tasbih of the angels. سبحان ذي الملك والملكوت، سبحان ذي العزة والجبروت، سبحان الحي الذي لا يموت، سبحان الذي يميت الخلائق…
19 Dhul Hijjah 1445 | 28 June 2024
The Detriments of Excessive Sleeping and Overeating
Question What is the reference for this statement of Sayyiduna ‘Umar ibnul Khattab (radiyallahu ‘anhu)? And whoever overeats will not experience sweetness in the remembrance of Allah... And whoever…
18 Dhul Hijjah 1445 | 27 June 2024
Lack of Modesty Inevitably Leads to a Dead Heart
Question What is the reference for this statement of Sayyiduna 'Umar ibnul Khattab (radiyallahu 'anhu)? 'Umar ibnul Khattab (radiyallahu 'anhu) said: "Whoever has little modesty, has little piety,…
28 Shawwal 1445 | 9 May 2024
Wahb’s ibn Munabbih Statement on Reciprocating Gifts
Question Could you provide a reference for this narration? ترك المكافأة من التطفيف