Ibnul Jawzi

26 Dhul Hijjah 144712 June 2026

The Sign of an Accepted Hajj

QuestionCan I quote this Hadith? "Hajj Mabrur is to return abstinent from this world and desiring the hereafter."

25 Shawwal 144713 April 2026

Imams Shafiʿi, Ibn Maʿin, and Ahmad Spend a Night Together in ʿIlm and ʿIbadah

QuestionKindly help me find a narration describing when Imam Ahmad, Imam Shafi’i and Imam Yahya ibn Ma’in (rahimahumullah) were travelling together and spent the night. Each of them engaged in their own 'ibadah for the entire night: Imam Ahmad stood in Salah and recited the entire Quran, Imam Shafi’i resolved…

19 Shawwal 14477 April 2026

‘Umar ibn ‘Abdil ‘Aziz’s Advice to Maymun ibn Mihran (rahimahumallah)

QuestionKindly provide the Arabic text and reference for this: Maymun said: 'Umar ibn ‘Abdil ‘Aziz (rahimahullah) advised me, saying: “O Maymun, do not be alone with a woman who is not lawful for you, even if you are teaching her the Qur’an. Do not keep close company with the ruler,…

9 Sha'ban 14442 March 2023

An Untraceable Version of a Khutbah in Hajjatul Wada’

QuestionIs there any source for the following: Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said in the sermon of last Hajj: "I am a trustworthy well-wisher for you. Listen carefully that the devil has become pessimistic and lost hope in you worshipping the idols but by Allah! Shaytan will make you worship…

30 Rajab 144421 February 2023

Protecting the Gaze and Allah Meting Out Punishment Immediately

QuestionIs this incident true? روى ابن عباس رضي الله عنهما: أن رجلا جاء إلى النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم يتشلشل دما فقال له: «مالك؟» فقال: مرت بي امرأة فنظرت إليها فلم أزل أتبعها بصري فاستقبلني جدار فضربني فصنع بي ما ترى. فقال: «إن الله عز وجل إذا أراد بعبد خيرا…

8 Jumadal Ula 14442 December 2022

Iyas ibn Mu’awiyah (rahimahullah) Laments Over the Death of His Mother

QuestionKindly provide the reference for this incident: Iyas ibn Mu'wiyah (rahimahullah) was crying when his mum passed away. Someone asked him, "Why are you crying?" He replied: "Once upon a time I had two doors that opened to heaven. But now one of them has closed."

25 Dhul Hijjah 14424 August 2021

Reciting the Quran With Musical Melodies

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this Hadith? اقرءوا القرآن بلحون العرب وأصواتها، وإياكم ولحون أهل الكتابين، وأهل الفسق، فإنه سيجيء بعدي قوم يرجّعون بالقرآن ترجيع الغناء والرهبانية والنوح، لا يجاوز حناجرهم، مفتونة قلوبهم، وقلوب من يعجبهم شأنهم

26 Rabi'ul Awwal 144212 November 2020

‘Isa’s (‘alayhis salam) Statement Regarding an Unlawful Gaze

QuestionIs this suitable to quote? وكان عيسى عليه السلام يقول: النظرة تزرع في القلب الشهوة وكفى بها خطيئة 'Isa ('alayhis salam) used to say: "An [unlawful] gaze plants the seed of desire in the heart and this is sufficient to be a sin."

6 Rabi'ul Awwal 144223 October 2020

A Narration Regarding Haram Wealth

QuestionWhat is status of following narration? لو أن أصحاب المال الحرام استشهدوا في سبيل الله تعالى سبعين مرة لم تكن الشهادة لهم توبة، وتوبة الحرام ردّه إلى أربابه، والاستحلال منهم

20 Muharram 144120 September 2019

A Narration on Anger

QuestionIs this a Hadith of Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam)? أول الْغَضَب جُنُون وَآخره نَدم "The initial stage of anger is madness and the end state is regret and remorse"