Tag Archives: Kitabuz Zuhd

June, 2020

• 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

February, 2020

• 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?

November, 2019

• 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.”

October, 2019

• 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.”

September, 2019

• 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
• 12 September

  Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) spending time with his grandchild

  Question What is the reference for this narration: It is reported that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) held the hand of Hasan or Husayn (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) and placed his feet on his own and asked him to climb up.

August, 2019

• 23 August

  A time will come wherein a person will only be concerned about his belly

  Question Can you confirm the source of this Hadith? ليأتين على الناس زمان يكون همة أحدهم فيه بطنه ودينه هواه

July, 2019

• 29 July

  Remember death while in Salah

  Question Can this narration be quoted? Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Remember death when you offer Salah, for if a man remembers death when in Salah, he will strive to perform his Salah in an excellent manner.”
• 23 July

  Good rulers and evil rulers are signs of Allah’s happiness and displeasure

  Question Is this narration authentic? Nabi Musa (‘alayhis salam) asked Allah Ta’ala: “O my Rabb! Your Majesty lies in the Heavens while we are on earth. What is the sign of Your Wrath and Pleasure? Allah Ta’ala said: “When I appoint the best of you to be your ruler, then it is a sign of My being pleased with you. …