Mirqat

22 Shawwal 144710 April 2026

The Vast Mercy of Allah and the Humility of Sufyan Thawri

QuestionKindly provide the full narration, reference and Arabic text: Hammad visited Sufyan (rahimahumallah) during his illness. Sufyan said, "O Abu Salamah, do you think Allah will forgive someone like me...?"

23 Ramadan 144712 March 2026

Zakah of the Body Is Fasting

QuestionIs this an authentic Hadith? For everything there is Zakah; the Zakah of the body is fasting.

4 Rajab 144724 December 2025

The Generous Person is Close to Allah and Jannah

QuestionWhat is the status of the following Hadith? السخي قريب من الله قريب من الجنة قريب من الناس بعيد من النار، والبخيل بعيد من الله بعيد من الجنة بعيد من الناس قريب من النار، والجاهل السخي أحب إلى الله عز وجل من عابد بخيل

2 Jumadal Ula 144724 October 2025

Commentary on the Hadith Regarding Offering Four Rak’ahs in the Morning

QuestionDoes this Hadith refer to the Duha prayer or the Fajr prayer? Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) has said: “Verily, Allah Ta’ala says: ‘O Son of Adam! Pray to me at the beginning of the day with four units [rak’ahs] and I shall thereby suffice you at the end of…

21 Dhul Qa'dah 144619 May 2025

Reward for considering a wife’s feelings in marriage

QuestionKindly verify the quote below and mention who is quoting this: وقالوا: إذا ترك أن يتزوج كي لا يدخل الغم على زوجته التي كانت عنده كان مأجورا

4 Jumadal Ula 14466 November 2024

Halal Income Will Unlock the Treasures of Allah Ta’ala

QuestionWhat is the reference for this statement of Yahya ibn Mu'adh? Yahya ibn Mu'adh ar Razi (rahimahullah) said: " Obedience is stored up in the stores of Allah; its key is du'a and its means (efforts) is permissible earnings."

2 Muharram 14469 July 2024

Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Wore a Green Striped Ihram

QuestionWhy did Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) wear a green ihram in this Hadith? Ya’la (radiyallahu 'anhu) narrated: “Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) made tawaf of the Ka'bah wearing a green mantle under his right armpit with the end over his left shoulder.”

1 Jumadal Ula 144514 November 2023

The Three Signs and Characteristics of a Hypocrite

QuestionI would like to know if this Hadith is authentic. "Whoever has three traits is a hypocrite, even if he fasts, prays, goes to Hajj and Umrah, and claims to be a Muslim. When he speaks, he lies. When he promises, he breaks it. When he is trusted, he betrays…

10 Rabi'ul Awwal 144525 September 2023

The Reason as to Why Riba (Interest) Is Worse Than Adultery

QuestionCan you please elaborate on a Hadith which mentions something to the effect that consuming Riba is worse than committing Zina with one's own mother? There was a discussion on this in one gathering and one of the participants refused to believe that this could be the case.