27 August 2020
Imam Ahmad’s (rahimahullah) extreme caution before coming to a conclusion on a fatwa
Question Imam Ahmad (rahimahullah) said: "I would spend three years thinking about one question before coming to a firm conclusion." Is there any reference for this quote?
10 June 2020
Gazing at the outer garment of a woman
Question What is the reference and Arabic for this quote? لا تتبع بصرك رداء المرأة فإن النظر يجعل شهوة في القلب
12 December 2018
When Allah Ta’ala intends good for a person, He makes his heart an admonisher
Question Could you mention the reference for this narration? إذا أراد الله تعالى بعبد خيرا جعل له واعظا من قلبه يأمره وينهاه
7 August 2018
Reciting twenty rak’ahs of optional Salah between Maghrib and ‘Isha
Question What is status of this narration and can this specific Hadith be quoted? من صلى بين المغرب والعشاء عشرين ركعة بنى الله له بيتا في الجنة Whoever offers twenty rak'ahs of [optional] Salah…
26 July 2018
‘Isa’s (‘alayhis salam) advice on how to gain the love of Allah Ta’ala
Question What 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……
18 July 2018
The narrator “Muhammad ibn ‘Ajlan”
Question What is the status of the narrator, "Muhammad ibn ‘Ajlan"?
3 July 2018
A believer’s relaxation is when he meets Allah Ta’ala
Question Can you mention the reference and Arabic text of this narration? Sayyiduna 'Abdullah ibn Mas'ud (radiyallahu 'anhu) said: "There isn't any true relaxation for the believers besides the…
22 May 2018
Ja’far’s As Sadiq (rahimahullah) statement regarding Abu Bakr and ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhuma)
Question Is this narration authentic? Ja'far As Sadiq (rahimahullah) said: "Allah disassociates Himself from those who disassociate themselves from Abu Bakr and 'Umar".
23 April 2018
A du’a of Imam Ahmad ibn Hambal (rahimahullah)
Question Is this du'a found in a Hadith? اللهم من كان من هذه الأمة على غير الحق وهو يظن أنه على الحق فرده إلى الحق ليكون من أهل الحق Allahumma man kana min hadhihil ummati 'ala ghayril haqqi wa huwa…
6 February 2018
A narration stating that trustworthy ones should give the deceased ghusl
Question Is this narration authentic? ليغسل موتاكم المأمونون
29 January 2018
Remember Allah, for it is a cure
Question What is the source of this narration? Amirul Mu'minin Sayyiduna 'Umar ibn Al-Khattab (radiyallahu 'anhu) said: “Remember Allah, for it is a cure. Do not remember the people, for it is a…
24 January 2018
Status of the narrator, ‘Al Hakam ibn ‘Abdillah Al Balkhi’
Question What is the status of the narrator Al Hakam ibn Abdillah Al-Balkhi? Are his narrations from Imam Abu Hanifah (rahimahullah) acceptable?
27 October 2017
Asceticism leads to contentment and desiring the world increases grief and worry
Question Who is this statement attributed to and please mention the reference? الزهد في الدنيا يريح القلب والبدن، والرغبة في الدنيا تطيل الهم والحزن……
9 September 2017
An incident regarding Shaytan appearing before Imam Ahmad on his deathbed
Question Is this narration suitable to quote: قال لي عبد الله بن أحمد بن حنبل: حضرت أبي الوفاة فجلست عنده، وبيدي الخرقة، وهو في النزع؛ لأشد لحييه، فكان يغرق حتى نظن أن قد قضي، ثم يفيق، ويقول: لا بعد…
16 August 2017
Status of the narrator ‘Imran ibn Dawar
Question What is the status of the narrator 'Imran ibn Dawar Al 'Ammi Abul 'Awwam Al Qattan? Is he reliable?