Shu’abul Iman

10 Jumadal Ula 144822 October 2026

Making Space for a Fellow Muslim Despite There Being Ample Room

QuestionIn the following Hadith, is there any mention that Nabi (sallalahu alaihi waslalam) was alone in the Masjid? A man once came to Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) while he was seated in the Masjid. Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) moved [to make space]. The man remarked, "O Messenger of…

29 Rabi'ul Akhir 144812 October 2026

Four Deeds and Their Promised Rewards

QuestionIs the following Hadith authentic? عن ابن مسعود قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: من أعطي أربعا أعطي أربعا وتفسير ذلك في كتاب الله، من أعطي الذكر ذكره الله، لأن الله يقول: {اذكروني أذكركم}، ومن أعطي الدعاء أعطي الإجابة، لأن الله يقول: {ادعوني أستجب لكم} ، ومن أعطي…

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...

5 Rabi'ul Akhir 144818 September 2026

Three Qualities of a True Scholar

QuestionWhat is the correct reference and translation for this? لا تكون عالما حتى يكون فيك ثلاث خصال: لا تبغي على من فوقك ولا تحقر من دونك، ولا تأخذ على علمك دنيا

6 Rabi'ul Awwal 144820 August 2026

Entrusting One’s Iman to Allah Ta’ala

QuestionIs there any mention that one of the great Imams entrusted his Iman to Allah Ta‘ala and asked Allah to preserve it for him until the time of death?

3 Rabi'ul Awwal 144817 August 2026

A Narration Regarding the Angels Who Remain at the Grave of a Believer

QuestionWhat is the status of the following Hadith? عن أنس بن مالك رضي الله عنه، أن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: إن الله تبارك وتعالى وكل بعبده المؤمن ملكين يكتبان عمله، فإذا مات قال الملكان اللذان وكلا به يكتبان عمله: قد مات، فائذن لنا أن نصعد إلى السماء، فيقول…

3 Rabi'ul Awwal 144817 August 2026

A Query Regarding Istighfar 100 Times

QuestionWhat is the source and authenticity of the following? "Whoever recites Istighfar 100 times, Allah will forgive 100 of his sins."

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:…

1 Muharram 144817 June 2026

The Poem: “I Complained to Waki‘ About My Poor Memory”

QuestionIs this poem authentically attributed to Imam Shafi’i (rahimahullah) شكوت إلى وكيع سوء حفظي ... فأرشدني إلى ترك المعاصي وأخبرني بأن العلم نور ... ونور الله لا يهدى لعاصي

15 Dhul Hijjah 14471 June 2026

Teaching Someone a Verse of Quran

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this Hadith? Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: من علم عبدا آية من كتاب الله، فهو مولاه لا ينبغي له أن يخذله، ولا يستأثر عليه

25 Dhul Qa'dah 144712 May 2026

The Harms of Zina and Riba

QuestionIs this Hadith reliable? Sayyiduna 'Abdullah ibn 'Abbas (radiyallahu 'anhuma) reported that Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "When fornication and usury spread openly in a town, its people have invited the punishment of Allah upon themselves." (Hakim)

13 Dhul Qa'dah 144730 April 2026

The Great Rights of a Mother

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this Hadith? A Sahabi (radiyallahu 'anhu) carried his mother on his back and did Tawaf, thinking he repaid the rights of his mother. When he told Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) he was told: "You didn't even repay her for single groan when giving birth…