Tag Archives: Shu’abul Iman

March, 2021

• 5 March

  An unreliable narration on the signs of Allah Ta’ala’s pleasure and anger

  Question There is a narration recorded by Imam Bayhaqi (rahimahullah) that goes something like the following, but I have neither the full Hadith nor the title of the text. “When Allah is pleased with a people, he makes the rains come on time and the finances of government are held to a trustworthy person. When Allah is displeased with a …
• 3 March

  Beardless youth are a greater source of mischief than young maidens

  Question Is the following narration suitable to quote? Sayyiduna Anas (radiyallahu ‘anhu) has reported that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) said: ‘Beware of beardless youth for they are a greater source of mischief than young maidens.’

February, 2021

• 25 February

  If modesty were to take the form of a man, it would be a righteous man

  Question Is this suitable to quote? “If modesty were to take the form of a man, he would be a righteous man. If shamelessness were to take the form of a man, he would be an evil man.”
• 19 February

  Ten noble traits of character

  Question Is the following narration suitable to quote? Sayyidah ‘Aaishah (radiyallahu ‘anha) has said that there are ten noble traits of character: Speaking the truth. [Having] True courage/strength when it comes to the obedience of Allah Ta’ala. Giving to the needy. Returning a good favor. Maintaining family ties. Taking care of and returning a trust [something kept by you for …
• 18 February

  Salutations [durud] at the grave of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)

  Question What is the authenticity of the following narration? من صلى علي عند قبري وكل الله بها ملكا يبلغني، وكفي أمر دنياه، وآخرته، وكنت له يوم القيامة شفيعا أو شهيدا
• 17 February

  Abu Musa’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) statement regarding chess

  Question I read this Hadith in Mishkatul Masabih, but have not seen a reference to a primary source. Could you kindly provide the reference: “Only a sinner plays chess”
• 15 February

  Whoever fears Allah, will be feared

  Question Please confirm the reference of the following statement and if it is a Hadith or a statement of a Sahabi/the pious? “The one who does not fear Allah, fears everything, and the one who fears Allah, everybody fears him.”
• 3 February

  Surah Rahman is the beauty of the Quran

  Question What is meant by the narration which states that Surah Ar-Rahman is the bride of the Quran?

January, 2021

• 28 January

  Abu Dharr’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) statement regarding good deeds and du’a

  Question What is the source of this Hadith? يكفي من الدعاء مع البر ما يكفي الطعام من الملح “That much of supplication is sufficient with righteousness as food is in need of salt.”
• 25 January

  ‘Ali’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) statement regarding chess

  Question Could you kindly give a reference for this? Sayyiduna ‘Ali (radiyallahu ‘anhu) said: “Chess is the gambling of non Arabs.”
• 21 January

  The Quran has explained the sickness as well as the cure

  Question Is the following Hadith suitable to quote? ألا أدلكم على دائكم ودوائكم، ألا إن داءكم الذنوب، ودواؤكم الاستغفار

December, 2020

• 17 December

  A person’s decreed portion of sustenance will definitely reach him

  Question What is the authenticity of this Hadith? “If the son of Adam escaped from his livelihood as he flees from death, his livelihood would still reach him as death reaches him.”
• 16 December

  Five evil practices which brings about destruction

  Question Is this Hadith correct? Sayyiduna Anas (radiyallahu ‘anhu) reported that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said, “When my nation adopts five practices, their destruction is inevitable; When they curse each other openly, they wear silk, they take up musical [instruments], they drink wine, and men are satisfied with men and women are satisfied with women.”