10 December 2024
Man is nothing but a span of days
Question Hasan al Basri (rahimahullah) said: "Son of Adam! You are nothing but a number of days, whenever each day passes then part of you has gone."
2 December 2024
‘Ammar ibn Yasir (radiyallahu ‘anhu) was a man of few words
Question Kindly provide the reference for this narration: "'Ammar ibn Yasir (radiyallahu 'anhu) would speak less, remain silent for a long time, and most of his words were seeking refuge in the Most…
31 October 2024
Do not leave this world before tasting the sweetness of knowing Allah Ta’ala
Question What is the full statement and reference for this? Malik (rahimahullah) said: "The sweetest thing in the world is the recognition of Allah." (Siyar)
28 October 2024
The benefits of occasional hunger
Question Could you please provide the reference? "Hunger purifies the heart, suppresses desires, and causes subtle/precise knowledge."
16 September 2024
A biography of Ummu Sulaym (radiyallahu ‘anha), the honourable mother of Anas (radiyallahu ‘anhu)
Question Kindly provide a biography on Ummu Sulaym (radiyallahu 'anha), the mother of Anas ibn Malik (radiyallahu 'anhu).
13 September 2024
Imam Ahmad (rahimahullah) and the baker who engaged in istighfar
Question Is the following incident regarding Imam Ahmad and the baker's Istighfar authentic? حاول الامام ولكن لا جدوى فقال الامام للحارس: سأنام موضع قدمي وبالفعل نام مكان موضع قدميه. فقام حارس المسجد…
23 July 2024
A Hadith on loving Hasan, Husayn and their parents (radiyallahu ‘anhum)
Question What is the reference of this Hadith? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) took Hasan and Husayn (radiyallahu 'anhuma) by the hand and said "Whoever loves me and loves these two, and their…
2 May 2024
Do not undermine the respect of three people
Question I am searching for the reference and Arabic of this quote. Are you able to source it? "It is the right of a wise person not to underestimate three people: the scholars, the sultans, and the…
26 February 2024
The bravery of a father and son and the courage of Mu’adhah al ‘Adawiyyah (rahimahallah)
Question I am looking for the reference of the story of Silah ibn Ashyam who told his son to go forth in battle and become martyred so that he would be rewarded.
8 February 2024
The Tabi’i who was cast into fire but did not burn
Question What is the name of that Tabi'i from Sham/Yemen who was thrown into the fire but came out unharmed?
12 December 2023
A sign that Allah Ta’ala loves a person
Question Is this a Hadith? When Allah loves a servant He increases his grief and whenever He dislikes a servant He expands his worldly possessions.
20 September 2023
Sufyan ibn ‘Uyaynah (rahimahullah) asked Allah for the opportunity to undertake Hajj annually
Question What is the reference and the Arabic of this du'a? Imam Sufyan ibn 'Uyaynah (rahimahullah) said, "I made Hajj seventy times, and each time I said, O Rabb! do not let this be my last time! By…
18 August 2023
Niyyah (intention) has the potential to make an easy deed extremely rewarding
Question What is the reference and who is it the statement of? رب عمل صغير تكثره النية، ورب عمل كثير تصغره النية
10 April 2023
‘Urwah ibn Zubayr (rahimahullah) had memorised all of ‘Aishah’s (radiyallahu ‘anha) Hadiths
Question Can I get the reference of this statement and is there any mention of who were the other three authorities? I have heard that 'Urwah ibn Zubayr (rahimahullah) said: "Before 'Aishah…
9 March 2023
An Ansari woman’s love for Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)
Question What is the reference for the following narration? An Ansari woman lost her father, brother and husband in a battle. She enquired how is Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam). On hearing…