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26 Shawwal 144714 April 2026

Hasan Basri (rahimahullah) on Moderation in Eating

QuestionKindly provide the reference for the following: 1) Hasan Basri (rahimahullah) said: "The test of Adam ('alayhis salam) was food, and it is your test until Qiyamah." 2) One day, Hasan Basri (rahimahullah) offered some food to his companion, who said, "I have eaten until I am no longer able…

11 Muharram 144111 September 2019

Punishment of Allah Despite the Presence of the Pious

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Sayyidah Zaynab bintu Jahsh (radiyallahu 'anha) relates: "I said O Messenger of Allah! Will we be destroyed when there are righteous people among us? He said: '[Yes], If evil deeds increase.'"

11 Dhul Qa'dah 143924 July 2018

Slandering and Defaming the Pious

QuestionCould you mention the reference for this narration? كفى بالمرء شرا أن لا يكون صالحا وهو يقع في الصالحين

14 Shawwal 143928 June 2018

Consulting the Jurists and pious

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) emphasised the importance of both; understanding and piety in his advice to Sayyiduna 'Ali (radiyallahu 'anhu) when he asked, "O Messenger of Allah, if we were afflicted with a matter wherein there is no permissibility or prohibition, what do you instruct…

3 Safar 143924 October 2017

The Pious Will Pass Away One by One

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? يذهب الصالحون، الأول فالأول، ويبقى حفالة كحفالة الشعير، أو التمر، لا يباليهم الله بالة