Tag Archives: Kitabuz Zuhd

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. …
• 19 July

  A narration regarding a youngster who devotes himself to ‘ibadah

  Question Is this narration authentic? قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: إن أحب الخلائق إلى الله شاب حدث السن جميل في صورة حسنة جعل شبابه وجماله في عبادة الله فذاك الذي يباهي به الرحمن ملائكته يقول هذا عبدي حقا
• 17 July

  Another narration on a youngster who devoted himself to ‘ibadah

  Question Are these words ولك عندي بكل يوم وليلة أجر صديق an authentic addition to the narration on your website found here?
• 4 July

  Mu’adh ibn Jabal (radiyallahu ‘anhu) welcomes death

  Question Could you kindly give me the Arabic text and reference for the statement made by Sayyiduna Mu’adh ibn Jabal (radiyallahu ‘anhu) welcoming death when he was passing away?

June, 2019

• 26 June

  A follow up query regarding the narration ‘The earth and heaven weep when a Believer passes away’

  Question Regarding your answer on ‘The earth and heaven weep when a Believer passes away‘, some narrations mention that the earth weeps for forty days. Please mention this narration and the authenticity.
• 18 June

  ‘Abdullah Ibn Mas’ud’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) advice regarding fulfilling obligatory deeds and abstaining from sin

  Question Is this narration authentic? Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah Ibn Mas’ud (radiyallahu ‘anhu) said: “Fulfil whatever has been imposed on you [by the Shari’ah], then you will become the greatest worshipper among people. Abstain from the prohibitions [haram acts], then you will become the most pious of people and be content with whatever Allah has apportioned for you, then you will be …