Musannaf Ibn Abi Shaybah

7 Jumadal Ula 144819 October 2026

Completing the Quran in Three Days or Less

QuestionI have heard that we are not allowed to complete the Quran Karim in less than three days. Is this correct? I have also heard of many pious predecessors completing the Quran in less than three days.

3 Jumadal Ula 144815 October 2026

The Revelation of the Verses of ‘Iddah in Surah Talaq

QuestionIs there a chain for the following narration, and is it authentic? لما نزل قوله تعالى: {والمطلقات يتربصن بأنفسهن...} [البقرة: ٢٢٨] الآية، قال خلاد بن النعمان الأنصاري: يا رسول الله، فما عدة التي لا تحيض، وعدة التي لم تحض، وعدة الحبلى؟ فنزلت هذه الآية: {واللائي يئسن...}

24 Rabi'ul Akhir 14487 October 2026

Making Allah Ta’ala Beloved to His Servants

QuestionIs there any narration which states that Allah revealed to Dawud ('alayhis salam) to love Him and love those whom He loves, and to make Him beloved to His servants? أوحى الله إلى داود عليه السلام أن أحبني...

6 Rabi'ul Awwal 144820 August 2026

Du‘as for a Newborn Child and His Parents

QuestionWhat are the du‘as to recite when congratulating a person on the birth of their newborn baby, and what du‘as may be recited for the newborn child?

11 Safar 144827 July 2026

Nabi’s (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Love for His Grandsons

QuestionPlease verify the authenticity of this Hadith: Narrated Usamah ibn Zayd (radiyallahu 'anhu): "I came to Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) one night concerning some need, so he came out while he was covering up something, and I did not know what it was. Once I had tended to my…

22 Muharram 14488 July 2026

The Honour Granted to the One Who Remains Devoted to the Quran

QuestionWhat is the status of the following Hadith? عن بريدة قال: كنت عند رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم فسمعته يقول: إن القرآن يلقى صاحبه يوم القيامة حين ينشق عنه قبره كالرجل الشاحب يقول له: هل تعرفني؟، فيقول: ما أعرفك، فيقول له: أنا صاحبك القرآن الذي أظمأتك في، وأسهرت ليلك،…

17 Muharram 14483 July 2026

The Letter of ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) to Abu ‘Ubaydah (radiyallahu ‘anhu)

QuestionPlease provide the reference for the following: Abu 'Ubaydah (radiyallahu 'anhu) was besieged in Syria and came under attack from the enemy. Umar ibnul Khattab (radiyallahu 'anhu) wrote to him: “Whenever hardship befalls you, Allah will bring relief after it. One hardship will never overcome two eases. Allah Ta'ala says:…

6 Muharram 144822 June 2026

A Du‘a to Recite When Wearing New Clothing

QuestionIs this narration suitable to quote? عن سالم بن أبي الجعد قال إذا لبس الإنسان الثوب الجديد فقال اللهم اجعلها ثيابا مباركة نشكر فيها نعمتك ونحسن فيها عبادتك ونعمل فيها بطاعتك لم يجاوز ترقوته حتى يغفر له

3 Muharram 144819 June 2026

Adopt a Simple Lifestyle

QuestionIs this statement authentically established from Sayyiduna ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu)? اخشوشنوا فإن النعم لا تدوم “Adopt a rugged lifestyle, for comfort does not last.”

29 Dhul Hijjah 144715 June 2026

Ibrahim Nakha‘i’s Tears During His Final Illness

QuestionKindly provide a reference for the following. 'Imran Khayyat (rahimahullah) related: "We visited Ibrahim Ibrahim Nakha'i when he was sick, so when we entered upon him, we found him crying. We asked him: 'What is it that made you cry?' He said: 'I am still waiting for the angel of…

25 Dhul Hijjah 144711 June 2026

A Du‘a for Forgiveness After Salatud Duha

QuestionIs the following Hadith suitable to quote? عن عمر بن الخطاب رضي الله عنه قال: ما من امرئ يأتي فضاء من الأرض فيصلي به الضحى ركعتين ثم يقول (اللهم لك الحمد أصبحت عبدك على عهدك ووعدك أنت خلقتني ولم أك شيئا أستغفرك لذنبي فإنه قد أرهقتني ذنوبي وأحاطت بي إلا…

23 Dhul Hijjah 14479 June 2026

The Nature of Women

QuestionIs the following narration suitable to quote? And is the part narrated by Sayyiduna Ibn Mas'ud (radiyallahu 'anhu) an Israili narration or Marfu' Hukman? عن ابن عيينة عن شيخ منهم عن أبيه قال: جاء جرير بن عبد الله رضي الله عنه إلى عمر رضي الله عنه يشكو إليه ما يلقى…