25 September 2023
The importance of correct upbringing of children as explained by Ibnul Qayyim (rahimahullah)
Question I have heard the following quotation during a parenting conference, and I believe it may have been attributed to Ibn al-Qayyim. I cannot find it. Please give me the reference and Arabic if…
28 July 2023
Ibn Qayyim (rahimahullah) defines wisdom
Question I am searching for the exact reference and Arabic text of this quote from ibn Qayyim (rahimahullah): "Wisdom is to do what is appropriate in the manner that is appropriate at the time that…
9 June 2023
The consensus of the Sahabah (radiyallahu ‘anhum) on the sin of homosexuality
Question What is the Arabic wording for this and where can I find the quote? Ibn Qayyim [d.751A.H]: "There was consensus among the Sahabah on this point that there is no sin that causes more…
2 June 2023
The foster siblings of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)
Question Can you please tell me the names of the foster brothers and sisters of Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam)?
22 March 2023
The ill effect of impermissible love when accompanied by zina
Question I saw this quote from Ibn Qayyim (rahimahullah). Did he actually say this and in which book can this be found? "The difference between Haram and permissible love is that impermissible…
15 August 2022
Musa (‘alayhis salam) asks Allah regarding the shukr of Adam (‘alayhis salam)
Question Is this narration authentic? قال موسى عليه السلام: يا رب كيف يستطيع آدم عليه السلام أن يؤدي شكر ما صنعته إليه؟ خلقته بيدك، ونفخت فيه من روحك، وأسكنته جنتك، وأمرت الملائكة، فسجدوا له، فقال:…
6 October 2020
A narration regarding protecting the gaze
Question What is the status of this narration? من غض بصره عن محاسن امرأة أورث الله قلبه نورا
19 March 2020
Taking forty steps after eating
Question Is there any Hadith which states that one should take forty steps after eating meals?
3 July 2019
Honey mixed with water
Question Is the following established? Ibn Qayyim (rahimahullah) said, "The Messenger of Allah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) used to drink honey and water first thing in the morning. In it is a…
26 April 2019
Ibn Qayyim (rahimahullah) on treatment for vitiligo
Question Is it true that Imam ibn Qayyim Al Jawziyyah has mentioned in Zadul Ma'ad, chapter of Tibbun Nabawi that ants were used in the treatment of vitiligo [A skin disease]?
20 November 2018
Do not find the path of guidance desolate due to the lack of people on it
Question What is the reference for this statement of Sayyiduna 'Ali (radiyallahu 'anhu)? لا تستوحشوا في طريق الهدى لقلة أهله
5 October 2018
Seven names of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) in the Quran
Question Is the following narration authentic? إن الله سماني في القرآن بسبعة أسماء: محمد وأحمد وطه ويس والمزمل والمدثر وعبد الله Allah Ta'ala has called me seven names in the Quran; Muhammad, Ahmad,…
18 October 2017
Salutations [durud] for barakah in sustenance?
Question Is there is any salutation [durud] one can recite for barakah in sustenance?
26 September 2017
Narrations on the lifespan of the earth
Question What is the status of the narrations which state that the lifespan of the earth is six thousand/seven thousand years and we are currently in the last thousand?
26 July 2017
A Hadith stating that people will regard nurturing a puppy better than upbringing a child
Question Is this Hadith authentic? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "A time will come when a person will regard nurturing and upbringing a puppy [dog] to be better than upbringing a child"