10 June 2025
Hafiz Ibn Rajab’s advice for those unable to perform Hajj
Question I heard the beautiful statement of a scholar in a lecture. What is the reference and Arabic? "Whoever is not able to stand at Arafah, then let him stop at the limits (prohibitions) Allah has…
25 March 2025
Islam is pure, do not taint it with sins
Question Is this a Hadith? "Islam is pure so do not stain it with your sins."
20 March 2025
Allah Ta’ala has made Ramadan a time for people to compete in doing good deeds
Question Is there a reference for this narration? Once Hasan Basri (rahimahullah) saw some people who were laughing and joking during the month of Ramadan. He told them: "Allah has made Ramadan a…
11 March 2025
Ramadan is slipping away so increase in good deeds
Question Who is this statement attributed to? ألا إن شهركم قد أخذ في النقص فزيدوا أنتم في العمل
3 March 2025
Ramadan; A month to recite Quran and feed people
Question What is the reference for this? When Ramadan began, Imam Ibn Shihab az Zuhri (rahimahullah) would say, "It is only about reciting the Qur'an and feeding others."
17 February 2025
The statement of ‘Umar ibn ‘Abdil ‘Aziz (rahimahullah) regarding four significant nights of the year
Question It is reported that ‘Umar ibn 'Abdil 'Aziz (rahimahullah) wrote to his governor in Basrah: "Take special care of four nights in the year, for Allah pours His mercy abundantly on these…
16 July 2024
The Ambiya would fast on the 10th of Muharram (‘Ashura)
Question Could you give a reference for this, please? «يوم عاشوراء يوم كانت تصومه الأنبياء فصوموه أنتم»
2 April 2024
The two battles a Believer faces during Ramadan
Question Please provide the correct reference for his statement: Al-Hafiz said: "Know that in the month of Ramadan, there are two Jihads of the self which take place for the believer: Jihad of the…
26 January 2024
The du’a of ‘Amr ibnul ‘As (radiyallahu ‘anhu) on his deathbed
Question I am trying to look for the source of this particular Hadith and its Arabic text but I am unable to find it. Can you please help: Abdullah Ibn 'Amr Ibn al-'As reported that when his father…
14 March 2023
Engaging in Salah, fasting and charity
Question What is the reference for this narration? Salah takes a person halfway along the path Fasting takes him to the Kings door Charity takes him by the hand and enters him into the king's court.
23 March 2022
The Sahabah (radiyallahu ‘anhum) would discharge their Zakah in Sha’ban to assist the poor
Question Is this narration authentic? كان المسلمون إذا دخل شعبان انكبوا على المصاحف فقرءوها، وأخرجوا زكاة أموالهم تقوية للضعيف والمسكين على صيام رمضان……
15 February 2022
Sinning during the sacred months
Question I saw a poster which said that sinning during the sacred months is greater. Is this correct?
3 June 2021
The harm of intending to disobey Allah after Ramadan
Question Can you mention the source for this statement, who said it and the Arabic text? "Whoever fasts Ramadan while telling himself that when Ramadan ends, he will disobey his Rabb, his fast will…
22 February 2021
Rajab is like the wind, Sha’ban like the clouds and Ramadan like the rain
Question Can you mention the proper source and Arabic for this quote? The example of the month of Rajab is like the wind, Sha' ban like clouds and Ramadan like the rain
26 August 2020
Fasting and giving charity on ‘Ashura
Question 'On the authority of Sayyiduna 'Abdullah ibn 'Amr ibnul 'As (radiyallahu 'anhuma) that he said, "Whoever fasts 'Ashura' it is as if he has fasted the entire year. And whoever gives charity…