22 September 2023
Imam Abu Hanifah’s (rahimahullah) intention/du’a when drinking Zam Zam
Question I have heard that when Imam Abu Hanifah (rahimahullah) drank Zam Zam water, he made du'a that Allah accept all his future du'as made with raised hands. Can you locate this supplication?
18 August 2023
Niyyah (intention) has the potential to make an easy deed extremely rewarding
Question What is the reference and who is it the statement of? رب عمل صغير تكثره النية، ورب عمل كثير تصغره النية
3 September 2021
Another version of the Hadith cautioning against incorrect intentions when seeking knowledge
Question What is the source of these words? عن أنس قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: من طلب العلم ليباهي به العلماء ويماري به السفهاء أو يصرف وجوه الناس إليه فهو في النار……
2 April 2021
Marrying a woman merely for her wealth
Question Is this narration reliable? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Whoever marries a woman for her wealth, Allah will deprive him of her money and beauty"
30 March 2021
Caution against seeking knowledge merely to argue and debate
Question Please provide a narration together with the Arabic text that specifically speaks about seeking knowledge just to argue with others and prove one's point.
29 January 2021
Complete version of the Hadith: Actions are judged/rewarded according to their intentions
Question Kindly provide the reference in Sahih Bukhari wherein full mention is made of the Hadith ‘Actions are based on intention’.
31 August 2020
The harms of marrying with the incorrect intention
Question Please mention the status of this Hadith. It would be appreciated if you could quote the Arabic text as well. It is mentioned in a Hadith that the person who marries to acquire fame then…
17 January 2020
Another narration on the intentions people will have when performing Hajj and ‘Umrah
Question Kindly translate and authenticate this narration. عند ذلك يا سلمان! يحج الناس إلى هذا البيت الحرام، تحج ملوكهم لهوا وتنزها، وأغنياؤهم للتجارة، ومساكينهم للمسألة وقراؤهم رياء وسمعة.……
17 December 2019
A narration regarding a person who habitually performs Tahajjud but oversleeps
Question Can you confirm the source of this Hadith? ما من امرئ تكون له صلاة بليل فيغلبه عليها نوم إلا كتب له أجر صلاته وكان نومه عليه صدقة……
2 December 2019
The importance of going out in battle with the correct intention
Question Is the following narration authentic: عن معاذ بن جبل عن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم أنه قال: «الغزو غزوان، فأما من ابتغى وجه الله وأطاع الإمام وأنفق الكريمة وياسر الشريك واجتنب الفساد فإن…
14 November 2019
The importance of having the correct intention
Question Is this Hadith authentic? «من غزا في سبيل الله ولم ينو إلا عقالا فله ما نوى»
12 September 2019
Another version of the narration regarding the punishment of Allah affecting an entire nation
Question A follow up query regarding the Hadith you have answered here, is the following version authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "When Allah sends punishment upon a nation…
27 June 2018
Caution against having the incorrect intention when seeking knowledge
Question What is the authenticity of this narration please: Sayyiduna Ka'b ibn Malik (radiyallahu 'anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Whoever seeks knowledge in order…
3 May 2018
The intention one should have when giving charity
Question Is this statement of Sayyiduna 'Uthman (radiyallahu 'anhu) authentic? "Your charity will not be accepted until you believe, "I need the reward more than the beggar needs the money."
19 February 2018
Warnings against having improper motives
Question What is the status of this Hadith "Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wasallam) said: ‘Seek refuge in Allah against the pit of grief.’ The Companions asked, ‘Allah’s Messenger, what is the pit…
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