30 June 2025
The statement of ‘Abdullah ibn Mas’ud regarding the accumulation of worldly wealth
Question What is the reference for this statement of Sayyiduna 'Abdullah ibn Mas'ud (radiyallahu 'anhu)? قال ابن مسعود: الدنيا دار من لا دار له، ومال من لا مال له، ولها يجمع من لا عقل له……
20 June 2025
The importance of heeding the Adhan and attending the congregational Salah
Question Is this suitable to quote? "Whoever hears 'Hayya ‘alal falah' and does not respond has abandoned the Sunnah of Muhammad (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam)."
15 May 2025
The simplicity of Umar’s ibnul Khattab (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Hajj and travels
Question It was narrated that 'Abdullah ibn 'Amir ibn Rabi'ah said: "I set out for Hajj with 'Umar ibnul Khattab (radiyallahu 'anhu), from Madinah to Makkah and back again, and no tent was set up for…
13 May 2025
A du’a attributed to Ummu Kulthum (rahimahallah), the daughter of Abu Bakr (radiyallahu ‘anhu)
Question What is the source for this narration? كانت أم كلثوم بنت أبي بكر تقول :دعوت الله أن يرزقني زوجا يصب الحب علي صبا، و عابدا لله، فرزقها الله بطلحة بن عبيد الله أحد المبشرين بالجنة. ونقل عنها…
12 May 2025
The du’a of ‘Aishah (radiyallahu ‘anha) when she was slandered
Question What is the reference for this du'a of Sayyidah 'Aishah (radiyallahu 'anha) which he recited when she was slandered? يَا سابغ النعم، ودافع النقم، وَيَا فارج الغمم، وَيَا كاشف الظُّلم، يَا…
8 May 2025
‘Ali’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) comment at the demise of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)
Question Is the following narration authentic? عن أبي بكر الهذلي عن الحسن قال: قال علي لما قبض النبي - صلى الله عليه وسلم - نظرنا في أمرنا فوجدنا النبي - صلى الله عليه وسلم - قد قدم أبا بكر في الصلاة…
6 May 2025
‘Umar’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) advice on whom to rely upon
Question I heard the following statement of Sayyiduna 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhu) in a lecture. "Seek help in your needs only from those who want to see you succeed, and take advice only from those who…
5 May 2025
The du’a of ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) for safety when leaving home
Question Kindly provide the reference for the following du'a to recite when leaving home: اللهم سلمني وسلم مني
17 April 2025
‘Aishah (radiyallahu ‘anha) would recite a portion of Quran while in bed
Question Is there any narration like this? 'Aishah (radiyallahu 'anha) said: "Indeed, I recite my portion [of the Quran]- or the majority of my portion - whilst lying down on my bed."
26 March 2025
The du’a of ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Amr (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) at the time of iftar
Question What is the reference for the following du'a to recite at iftar? اللهم إني أسألك برحمتك التي وسعت كل شيء أن تغفر لي
26 March 2025
Abstaining from sin is essential when fasting
Question Can you share the source for this narration? Sayyiduna 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhu) said: "Fasting isn't merely withholding from food and drink alone, rather, it is also withholding from lying,…
24 March 2025
Sayyidah ‘Aisha’s (radiyallahu ‘anha) du’a on Laylatul Qadr
Question Is there any reference for this narration? Sayyidah 'Aishah (radiyallahu 'anha) said: "If I knew which night was Laylatul Qadr, I would ask Allah for nothing except well-being."
20 March 2025
The du’a of ‘Abdur Rahman ibn ‘Awf (radiyallahu ‘anhu) during Tawaf
Question What is the reference for this du'a in Tawaf? اللهم قني شح نفسي
20 March 2025
Khabbab ibnul Aratt (radiyallahu ‘anhu) encourages his neighbour to recite the Quran abundantly
Question What is the reference of this narration? Khabbab (radiyallahu 'anhu) said: "Draw close to Allah as much as you can, and know that you cannot come closer to Him with anything more beloved to…
12 March 2025
Using one’s wife’s dowry to purchase honey as a remedy
Question Is this authentic? Sayyiduna 'Ali (radiyallahu 'anhu) said that if anyone falls ill then he must request his wife for some money from her mahr and he should use it to buy honey. Then he must…