Ibn Taymiyyah

1 Jumadal Ula 144813 October 2026

An Unreliable Narration About Allah Ta’ala Apologising to the Poor

QuestionIs this authentic? On the Day of Qiyamah, Allah Ta‘ala will apologise to the poor and say: "By My Might and Majesty, I did not withhold worldly comforts from you because you were of little worth to Me. Rather, I wanted to raise your status on this Day. Go to…

15 Dhul Hijjah 14471 June 2026

Teaching Someone a Verse of Quran

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this Hadith? Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: من علم عبدا آية من كتاب الله، فهو مولاه لا ينبغي له أن يخذله، ولا يستأثر عليه

4 Rajab 144724 December 2025

Focus on Making Du’a and Leave the Outcome to Allah Ta’ala

QuestionKindly provide the reference for the following: 'Umar ibnul Khattab (radiyallahu 'anhu) said: "I don't worry about whether my du'a will be answered; I only worry about making the du'a properly. When I am granted the ability to supplicate, the answer comes along with it."

8 Rabi'ul Akhir 14471 October 2025

A Narration Regarding Looking at a Youngster

QuestionWhat is the status of the following narration? من نظر إلى غلام أمرد بريبة حبسه الله في النار أربعين عاما

27 Safar 144722 August 2025

A possible reason behind the feeling of inexplicable sadness

QuestionI require a reference for this narration: Sufyan ibn 'Uyaynah (rahimahullah) was once questioned about the experience of unexplained sadness. He responded, "It is the consequence of a sin you intended to commit in secret but didn't do so."

19 Sha'ban 144618 February 2025

Ibn Taymiyyah’s (rahimahullah) View Regarding the 15th of Sha’ban

QuestionIs this statement correctly attributed to Ibn Taymiyyah (rahimahullah)? "Among the matters related to this is the night of the fifteenth of Shaban. Numerous Marfu Hadiths and reports have been narrated regarding its virtue, indicating that it is a distinguished night. Some of the early scholars would devote themselves to…

10 Muharram 144319 August 2021

A Statement Attributed to ‘Allamah ibn Taymiyyah Regarding the People of Truth

QuestionIs this statement authentic and what is the reference for it? سُئل شيخ الإسلام ابن تيمية: من هم أهل الحق قال: إما في السجون وإما في ساحات الوغى وإما في القبور Ibn Taymiyyah (rahimahullah) was once asked, "Who are the people of truth?" He replied: ‘Either under the earth, in…

1 Safar 14411 October 2019

A Knowledgeable Person’s View on Tasbih and Istighfar

QuestionIs there any mention regarding the name of this teacher of Ibn Qayyim Al Jawziyyah? Please mention the Arabic text as well. Ibn Qayyim (rahimahullah) asked his teacher: "Is it more beneficial to make tasbih [glorify Allah] or to make istighfar [seek Allah's forgiveness]?" He replied, 'The dirty garment is…

28 Dhul Qa'dah 144031 July 2019

A Hadith Qudsi Regarding Those Who Obey Allah and Those Who Disobey Him

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? ألَا قد طال شوق الأبرار إلى لقائي، وإني أشدُّ شوقًا لهم، ألَا من طلبني وجَدني، ومن طلب غيري لم يجدني، من ذا الذي أقبل عليَّ وما قبلتُه؟ من ذا الذي طرق بابي وما فتحته؟ من ذا الذي توكَّل علي وما كفيته؟ من ذا الذي دعاني وما…