11 July 2018
Nabi’s (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) fear for this Ummah
Question What is the authenticity of this? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "I do not fear poverty [after my demise], rather I fear that you will gather and amass wealth. I do not…
14 March 2018
A Hadith regarding poverty and the name Muhammad
Question Is this narration authentic? لا يدخل الفقر بيتا فيه اسمي
16 February 2018
If a person loves Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) then he should be prepared for poverty
Question Is this narration correct? Once a man came to Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) and said, “By Allah, I love you.” Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said, “Look at what you are saying.”…
16 January 2018
Look at those who are less well off than you
Question What is the authenticity of the narration regarding looking at those who have less wealth than you when seeing a wealthy person?
27 November 2017
A du’a of Dawud (‘alayhis salam)
Question What is the reference of this du'a? اللهم إني أعوذ بك من غنى يطغي، ومن فقر ينسي، ومن هوى يردي، ومن عمل يخزي Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min ghinan yutghi, wa min faqrin yunsi, wa min hawan…
6 November 2017
Tying the turban while standing
Question Is it established in any Hadith that standing and wearing the trouser and sitting and tying the turban is a source of forgetfulness and poverty?
8 September 2017
A person will be recompensed for whatever he spends on Hajj/’Umrah
Question I would like to know if there is a Hadith stating that whatever you spend for the purpose of 'Umrah or Hajj, you will be recompensed for it.
10 June 2017
Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) choosing poverty
Question It has been reported from the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) that he said: "My Rabb presented to me the opportunity that He makes the valley of Makkah gold for me. I…
21 March 2017
A Hadith regarding learning the Quran and subsequently complaining of poverty
Question Can you verify the authenticity of this Hadith? "Whomsoever has learnt the Quran and then complains of poverty Allah will record poverty and starvation between his eyes till the day of…
24 December 2016
Remaining steadfast on the Quran and enduring punishment during the time of fitnah
Question Is the following narration authentic and what does it mean? خذوا العطاء ما دام عطاء، فإذا صار رشوة في الدين فلا تأخذوه، ولستم بتاركيه، يمنعكم الفقر والحاجة، ألا إن رحى الإسلام دائرة، فدوروا…
1 December 2016
When to recite Surah Waqi’ah?
Question I have been reading that the Hadiths regarding the benefits of Surah Waqi'ah increasing sustenance maybe weak. What is the authenticity and when should we recite it?
28 November 2016
A du’a seeking protection from poverty, humiliation and oppression
Question What is the authenticity of this du'a? اللهمَّ إني أعوذُ بكَ مِن الفَقرِ، والقِلَّة، والذِّلَّة، وأعوذُ بكَ مِن أن أَظْلِمَ أو أُظلَمَ Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal faqri wal qillati wadh…
5 November 2016
Poverty of the Sahabah (radiyallahu ‘anhum)
Question Please cite the narration where Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wasallam) and a few companions went to visit a sick companion. Many of them did not have shoes, socks or even hats?
17 June 2016
Five kalimat taught to Sayyidah Fatimah (radiyallahu ‘anha)
Question What is the authenticity of this narration? Sayyiduna 'Ali (radiyallahu 'anhu) once sent Sayyidah Fatimah (radiyallahu 'anha) to Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) to ask for some food as…
13 June 2016
The poor will enter Jannah first
Question Is this narration reliable? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "When you will gather on the Day of Qiyamah, an announcement will be made, 'Where are the poor and the destitute…