26 August 2019
Meaning of part of a Hadith in Sahih Muslim regarding the abject poverty of a tribe from Mudar
Question What is the translation of 'مجتابي النمار' in the following Hadith? عن المنذر بن جرير، عن أبيه، قال: كنا عند رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم في صدر النهار، قال: فجاءه قوم حفاة عراة مجتابي…
10 July 2019
The complete Hadith regarding various forms of charity
Question Can you quote the full Hadith please? Sayyiduna Abu Dharr (radiyallahu 'anhu) narrates that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Your smiling face to your brother is an act of…
24 June 2019
Lending an animal to someone to benefit from the milk is an excellent deed of charity
Question How authentic is this Hadith? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "How excellent a gift/act of charity is [to lend someone] the she-camel which has recently given birth and which…
19 June 2019
Do not turn away a poor person even if all you can give is half a date
Question Could you provide a reference for this Hadith? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "O 'Aaishah! Do not turn away a poor man even if all you can give is half a date."
17 May 2019
Charity (sadaqah) in Ramadan
Question Is this Hadith authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "The best charity is that given in Ramadan"
4 March 2019
Another version of the incident wherein ‘Aaishah (radiyallahu ‘anha) only had dates to offer a woman and her daughters
Question What is the reference for this narration and can it be quoted? "A woman entered upon Sayyidah 'Aaishah (radiyallahu 'anha) with her two daughters and she gave the woman three dates. The…
6 February 2019
Giving sadaqah with one’s own hands
Question Is this a reliable incident? At some point in his life, Sayyiduna Harithah ibn Nu'man (radiyallahu 'anhu) lost his sight. After losing his sight, he placed a basket filled with dates and…
6 February 2019
Charity removes sin
Question Could I know the authenticity and references for the following. Rasullullah (salallahu 'alayhi wasallam) said: Charity extinguishes sin as water extinguishes fire.
13 December 2018
‘Aaishah (radiyallahu ‘anha) only has one date in her home which she gives in charity and the virtue of caring for daughters
Question I am looking for the incident regarding when a lady came to Sayyidah 'Aaishah (radiyallahu 'anha) with two daughters to beg. Sayyidah 'Aaishah (radiyallahu 'anha) only had one date to spare…
12 December 2018
The example of one who gives charity when he is on his death bed
Question Is this Hadith authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "The parable of the one who frees a slave [or gives charity] at the time of his death is that of the one who gives a…
14 November 2018
Providing for one’s divorced or widowed daughter
Question Is this Hadith authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Shall I not tell you [one of the] greatest forms of charity? [It is to provide for your] daughter who comes back to…
30 October 2018
Providing water is among the best charity
Question What is the authenticity of this Hadith? Sayyiduna Sa'd ibn 'Ubadah (radiyallahu 'anhu) said, I asked, 'O Messenger of Allah, what charity is best?' He replied, 'Providing drinking water.'
18 October 2018
‘O businessmen! Give sadaqah’
Question Is this authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "O Merchants! In business transactions there occurs useless talk and false oaths, therefore mix it with giving sadaqah [for…
30 August 2018
Charity will serve as a shade on the day of Qiyamah
Question Is this Hadith reliable? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "On the Day of Qiyamah, people will be in the shade of the charity [they gave], until it is time for accountability.
3 May 2018
The intention one should have when giving charity
Question Is this statement of Sayyiduna 'Uthman (radiyallahu 'anhu) authentic? "Your charity will not be accepted until you believe, "I need the reward more than the beggar needs the money."