‘Abdullah ibn Al Mubarak

22 Shawwal 144710 April 2026

The Humility and Weeping of ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu)

QuestionWhat is the source for the following, and is it suitable to quote? 1) "Sayyiduna 'Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) used to fall down unconscious when he heard an ayah of the Quran." 2) "He would weep so much that there were two streaks of black lines on his face." 3) "One…

24 Dhul Qa'dah 144413 June 2023

Sayyiduna ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Describes a True Man

Question'Umar said: "Do not let yourselves be impressed by the roar of a man. Rather, if he fulfils the trust and restrains himself from harming the honour of people, he will truly be a man." 1) What is the source of this quote? 2) Which Umar is being referred to?…

20 Rabi'ul Akhir 144415 November 2022

Carrying Out Less Optional Deeds but Obeying Allah

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following narration: «من أطاع الله عز وجل فقد ذكَرَه، وإن قلت صلاته وصيامه وتلاوته القرآن» Is this suitable to quote?

7 Rajab 14439 February 2022

A Variation of the Narration on the Importance of Enjoining Good and Forbidding Evil

Questionكيف بكم إذ فَسَقَ فِتْيانُكم وطغى نِساؤُكم؟ قالوا: يا رسول الله، وإنَّ ذلك لكائن؟ قال: نعم، وأشدُّ، كيف بكم إذا لمْ تأمروا بالمعروفِ ولم تَنْهَوْا عن المنكر؟ قالوا: يا رسول الله، وإنَّ ذلك لكائن؟ قال: نعم، وأشدُ، كيف بكم إذا أمرتُم بالمنكر، ونهيُتم عن المعروف؟ قالوا: يا رسول الله وإنَّ…

17 Dhul Hijjah 143929 August 2018

A Hadith Qudsi Regarding Salvation

QuestionCan this Hadith Qudsi be quoted? قال الله عز وجل لا ينجو مني عبدي إلا بإداء ما افترضت عليه

13 Dhul Qa'dah 143926 July 2018

‘Isa’s (‘alayhis salam) Advice on How to Gain the Love of Allah Ta’ala

QuestionWhat is the reference for the narration below? بلغنا أن عيسى ابن مريم قال: يا معشر الحواريين، تحببوا إلى الله ببغضكم أهل المعاصي، وتقربوا إليه بما يباعدكم منهم، والتمسوا رضاه بسخطهم

2 Safar 143923 October 2017

The Virtue of the One at Whose Hands Someone Accepts Islam

QuestionIs this narration authentic? يا علي لأن يهدي الله بك رجلاً واحداً خير لك مما طلعت عليه الشمس وخير لك من حمر النعم، وخير لك من الدنيا وما فيها O 'Ali, that Allah guide one man through you is better for you than having red camels and better for you…