Simplicity

3 Muharram 144819 June 2026

Adopt a Simple Lifestyle

QuestionIs this statement authentically established from Sayyiduna ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu)? اخشوشنوا فإن النعم لا تدوم “Adopt a rugged lifestyle, for comfort does not last.”

2 Dhul Hijjah 144421 June 2023

Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Was Offered a Mountain of Gold

QuestionI want to know the reference of this Hadith Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) told 'Aishah (radiyallahu 'anha), "If I wanted, a gold mountain would be walking with me but, I asked Allah give me bread on one day and I want to keep a fast the next day."

23 Sha'ban 14426 April 2021

The Virtue of Wearing Simple Clothing

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? من ترك اللباس وهوقادر عليه تواضعا لله دعاه الله على رؤوس الخلائق، حتى يخير في حلل الإيمان يلبس أيها شاء

12 Rabi'ul Awwal 144229 October 2020

Leading a Simple Life Ensures Safety in the Hereafter

QuestionKindly translate this Hadith that appears in Musnad Bazzar? عن أبي الدرداء، رضي الله عنه، قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: إن بين أيديكم عقبة كئودا لا ينجو فيها إلا كل مخف

8 Rajab 14413 March 2020

Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Never Ate to His Fill Twice in One Day

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Masruq (rahimahullah) said: I entered upon 'Aishah (radiyallahu 'anha) and she invited me to eat. She said: 'Whenever I eat my fill of food I want to cry and begin crying.' He said: 'Why?' She said: 'I remember the circumstances under which the Messenger of Allah…

27 Rabi'ul Awwal 144125 November 2019

‘Umar ibn ‘Abdil ‘Aziz (rahimahullah) Only Owned One Upper Garment

QuestionCan you mention the source of this incident? عن عمارة بن أبي حفصة قال: دخل مسلمة بن عبد الملك على عمر بن عبد العزيز يعوده، فقال لأخته، فاطمة: إني أرى أمير المؤمنين، قد أصبح باريا فلو غيرتم ثيابه فسكتت عنه ثم أعاد عليها. فقالت: والله ما لأمير المؤمنين قميص غيره

17 Muharram 144117 September 2019

‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Chooses to Eat Simple Food

QuestionI am looking for the incident with the reference that once Sayyiduna 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhu) invited Sayyiduna Hudhayfah (radiyallahu 'anhu) to eat of his meals. 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhu) was eating dry bread and olive oil and others present were eating tharid.

9 Jumadal Akhirah 144015 February 2019

No Gift Was Too Small for Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) to Accept

QuestionIs the following Hadith authentic? Narrated by Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu 'anhu), Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "If I were invited to eat no matter whether it is a shoulder or merely a trotter, I would accept and if I were given a gift of a shoulder or merely…

7 Jumadal Akhirah 144013 February 2019

A Difficult Ascent Lies Ahead

QuestionI wanted to know the authenticity and meaning of the following Hadith: Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "In front of you is a difficult ascent, which those who are heavily laden cannot get over." Abud Darda (radiyallahu 'anhu) then said, "I therefore wish to lighten up for that ascent"