Tag Archives: Kitabuz Zuhd

April, 2021

2 April
Another version of ‘Uthman’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) statement regarding the Quran

Question What is the correct reference for this statement and can it be quoted? لو طهرت قلوبكم ما شبعت من كلام الله

24 February
Falling asleep in Salah

Question I have received the following hadith. Please may I be informed regarding its authenticity. Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)‎‬ said: “If one gets up to pray at night and his eyes are overtaken by sleep while in sajdah, Allah will say to his angels: ‘Look my angels! This is my slave! His soul is with Me and his body …

28 January
Abu Dharr’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) statement regarding good deeds and du’a

Question What is the source of this Hadith? يكفي من الدعاء مع البر ما يكفي الطعام من الملح “That much of supplication is sufficient with righteousness as food is in need of salt.”
26 January
The scholar’s grave will be illuminated

Question What is the status of the following narration? “When a scholar (‘aalim) passes away, Allah gives his knowledge a form. That form becomes his friend and companion till the day of Qiyamah and repels the vermin and pests from him.” (Daylami)

30 June
The effect a Verse from Surah Al Muzzammil had on Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)

Question I wanted to inquire on the authenticity of the incident wherein Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) fell unconscious when he heard a Quran reader reciting Verse 12 from Surah Al Muzzammil. Can it be quoted?
10 June
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

18 February
‘Abdullah ibn Mas’ud (radiyallahu ‘anhu) explains how to become the greatest worshipper

Question Could you provide the reference for this narration? عن عبد الله قال: أد ما افترض الله عليك تكن من أعبد الناس
17 February
A Hadith regarding a time will come wherein a person’s only concern will be his belly

Question What is the authenticity of the narration below? Is it suitable to quote? قال أبو عبد الله السلمي: حدثنا محمد بن مالك التيمي بمرو ، حدثنا أبو منصور الرباطي ، حدثنا محمد بن نهشل بن حميد ، حدثنا عبد الله بن رجاء ، عن إسرائيل ، عن أبي إسحاق ، عن الحارث ، عن علي ، رفعه : أتي …
4 February
Books that gather the statements/incidents of the Salaf

Question Are there any books that specifically gather the sayings and anecdotes of the Sahabah (radiyallahu ‘anhum) Tabi’un in relation to encouraging good deeds, zuhd (asceticism) and riqaq (narrations that soften the heart)? Which are the best and most reliable books to use for this purpose?

18 November
Allah Ta’ala does not expose a sinner the first time he perpetrates a crime

Question I am looking for a narration which states that a man was caught stealing during the Caliphate Sayyiduna ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu). When ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) was going to mete out the punishment for stealing [i.e. cutting his hand], he begged for mercy and said that it was the first time he stole. Sayyiduna ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) told him that …
11 November
Taking provisions from this world will benefit in the Hereafter

Question Kindly inform me if this is a Hadith? Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Whoever takes supplies in this world will benefit in the hereafter.”

3 October
‘Abdullah’s ibn Mas’ud (radiyallahu ‘anhu) statement regarding knowledge in the Quran

Question Is this narration authentic? Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah ibn Mas’ud (radiyallahu ‘anhu) said: “Whomsoever desires knowledge, should immerse himself [in studying and pondering over the commentary of] the Quran, as it contains knowledge of the first and last.”

25 September
Another version of ‘Umar’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) statement regarding honour through Islam

Question What is the reference for this narration which is attributed to Sayyiduna ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu)? إنكم كنتم أذل الناس، وأقل الناس، وأحقر الناس، فأعزكم الله بالإسلام، فمهما تطلبوا العز بغيره يذلكم الله

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