Shu’abul Iman

21 Rajab 14425 March 2021

An Unreliable Narration on the Signs of Allah Ta’ala’s Pleasure and Anger

QuestionThere 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…

19 Rajab 14423 March 2021

Beardless Youth Are a Greater Source of Mischief Than Young Maidens

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

7 Rajab 144219 February 2021

Ten Noble Traits of Character

QuestionIs the following narration suitable to quote? Sayyidah ‘Aishah (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…

3 Rajab 144215 February 2021

Whoever Fears Allah, Will Be Feared

QuestionPlease 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."

1 Jumadal Ula 144216 December 2020

Five Evil Practices Which Brings About Destruction

QuestionIs 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…

22 Rabi'ul Akhir 14428 December 2020

Two Hadiths on Encouraging Others to Recite the Quran

QuestionI have come across these two narrations which have a slight variation in wording. Kindly mention which version is correct. Or are both acceptable? أَنْبَأَنِي أَبُو عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ، أَنَّ أَبَا عَبْدِ اللَّهِ الْعُكْبَرِيَّ أَخْبَرَهُمْ، أنا أَبُو الْقَاسِمِ الْبَغَوِيُّ، ثنا سُلَيْمَانُ بْنُ عُمَرَ بْنِ الأَقْطَعِ، ثنا بَقِيَّةُ، عَنْ أَبِي بَكْرِ بْنِ…