27 November 2019
Imam Abu Hanifah’s (rahimahullah) response when told ‘Fear Allah!’
Question Can you mention the reference for this? A man told Imam Abu Hanifah (rahimahullah) to fear Allah and he began shaking and became pale. Then Imam Abu Hanifah (rahimahullah) said, "May Allah…
13 September 2019
Whoever carries out five deeds will not be deprived of five things
Question Can this Hadith be quoted? قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم من ألهم خمسة لم يحرم خمسة من ألهم الدعاء لم يحرم الإجابة لأن الله تعالى يقول وقال ربكم ادعوني أستجب لكم ومن ألهم التوبة لم يحرم…
8 July 2019
Imam Ibn Jarir At Tabari (rahimahullah)
Question Can you provide a brief biography of Imam Ibn Jarir At Tabari (rahimahullah)?
17 May 2019
‘Abdullah’s ibn Al Mubarak (rahimahullah) mannerism was comparable to that of the Sahabah
Question Could you kindly reference this narration? Sufyan ibn 'Uyaynah (rahimahullah) said: "I looked to the affairs of the Sahabah [i.e. their social conduct, business dealings, mannerisms, etc.]…
10 May 2019
Imam Sha’bi’s (rahimahullah) response to a question regarding Shaytan’s wife
Question Could you mention the reference for this please? A'amash (rahimahullah) narrated: "A man came to Sha'bi (rahimahullah) and asked: "What is the name of the wife of Iblis? He replied, 'That…
3 May 2019
Imam Awza’i (rahimahullah) explains the ill-effects of indifferences
Question Could you kindly reference this narration: Imam 'Abdur Rahman Al Awza'i (rahimahullah) said: "If Allah decides to harm a people, he would afflict them with endless argument and prevent them…
24 April 2019
Imam Ibn Shihab Zuhri (rahimahullah)
Question Has there been a Muhaddith named Ibn Shihab Zuhri in the history of Islam?
18 April 2019
A poem attributed to Imam Shafi’i (rahimahullah) regarding Allah Ta’ala’s forgiveness
Question I wanted the reference for the following statement: Imam Shafi'i (rahimahullah) said: My sin burdened me heavily. But when I measured it against Your Grace, O Rabb, Your forgiveness came out…
4 March 2019
Muhammad ibn Sirin (rahimahullah) would lower his voice in the presence of his mother
Question Is there any reference that Imam Muhammad ibn Sirin would lower his voice when he was with his mother, so much so that an onlooker would think he was ill?
13 February 2019
Abu Tha’labah Al Khushani (radiyallahu ‘anhu) passed away in Sajdah
Question I have read that the Sahabi, Sayyiduna Abu Tha'labah Al Khushani (radiyallahu 'anhu) passed away in prostration. Is there any reference for this?
5 November 2018
Fudayl’s ibn ‘Iyad (rahimahullah) quote on harming a believer
Question Can you mention the reference and Arabic text for this narration? Fudayl ibn 'Iyad (rahimahullah) said: "By Allah! It is not permissible for you to harm a dog or swine without reason, then…
5 October 2018
A narration attributed to ‘Ali (radiyallahu ‘anhu) describing those with Taqwa
Question My query is the quote of Sayyiduna 'Ali (radiyallahu 'anhu) on Taqwa [a lengthy one] I was wondering if you can provide the Arabic text for this: The quote commences: "When Allah created His…
20 September 2018
Ibn Shihab Az Zuhri would ensure that he fasted on ‘Aashura
Question Can you mention the source for this please? الليث: عن معاوية بن صالح، أن أبا جبلة حدثه، قال كنت مع ابن شهاب في سفر فصام يوم عاشوراء، فقيل له: تصوم يوم عاشوراء في السفر وأنت تفطر في رمضان؟…
18 September 2018
Imam Ibn Al A’arabi (rahimahullah)
Question Who is the Muhaddith Ibnul A'arabi and what is the status of his Mu'jam?
14 September 2018
Jibril (‘alayhis salam) praises Hafsah (radiyallahu ‘anha)
Question Jibril ('alayhis salam) told Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi 'alayhi wa sallam) regarding Hafsah (radiyallahu 'anha): "She fasts very often and is often offering Salah, she will be your wife in…