Tag Archives: Statements and Actions of Sahabah

November, 2018

• 20 November

  Do not find the path of guidance desolate due to the lack of people on it

  Question What is the reference for this statement of Sayyiduna ‘Ali (radiyallahu ‘anhu)? لا تستوحشوا في طريق الهدى لقلة أهله
• 19 November

  The Islam of ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) was a victory for the Muslims

  Question What is the reference and authenticity of this narration? It was reported that Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah ibn Mas’ud (radiyallahu ‘anhu) said: “The Islam of ‘Umar was an opening, his migration was a victory and his leadership a mercy. I swear by Allah that we were unable to pray at the Ka’bah until ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) accepted Islam.”
• 16 November

  ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) dismisses a minister due to lack of compassion

  Question Please mention the reference of this incident? استعمل عمر رضي الله عنه رجلا من بني أسد على عمل فدخل ليسلم عليه فأتى عمر ببعض ولده، فقبله فقال له الأسدي: أتقبل هذا يا أمير المؤمنين؟ فوالله ما قبلت ولدا لي قط، فقال عمر رضي الله عنه: فأنت والله بالناس أقل رحمة، لا تعمل لي عملا أبدا فرد عهده
• 14 November

  ‘Umar’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) statement regarding Scholars

  Question Is this narration sahih? Sayyiduna ‘Umar Ibn Khattab (radiyallahu ‘anhu) said: “When you see a Scholar having love for the world, then be suspicious of him. A man will become engrossed in something he loves.”
• 5 November

  Abud Darda (radiyallahu ‘anhu) seeking protection from hypocrisy

  Question Is this narration authentic? حدثني جبير بن نفير أنه سمع أبا الدرداء وهو في آخر صلاته وقد فرغ من التشهد يتعوذ بالله من النفاق فأكثر من التعوذ منه قال: فقال جبير: وما لك يا أبا الدرداء أنت والنفاق؟ فقال: دعنا عنك فوالله إن الرجل ليتقلب عن دينه في الساعة الواحدة فيخلع منه
• 2 November

  ‘Whoever does not have contentment, no amount of money will suffice him’

  Question Please mention the reference for this narration. قال سعد بن أبي وقاص لابنه يا بني! إذا طلبت الغنى فاطلبه بالقناعة فإنه من لم يكن له قناعة لم يغنه مال
• 1 November

  ‘Umar’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) fear for this ummah

  Question Is this statement authentically attributed to Sayyiduna ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu)? Sayyiduna ‘Umar Ibn Khattab (radiyallahu ‘anhu) said: “I fear most for this Ummah such a person who is a scholar with his tongue, but an ignorant person at heart.”

October, 2018

• 30 October

  Du’a of Sayyiduna Abu Bakr (radiyallahu ‘anhu) when he was praised

  Question Is this reliable كان أبو بكر إذا مدح قال: اللهم أنت أعلم مني بنفسي وأنا أعلم بنفسي منهم، اللهم اجعلني خيرا مما يظنون واغفر لي ما لا يعلمون ولا تؤاخذني بما يقولون
• 19 October

  ‘Abdullah’s ibn ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) advice regarding company

  Question What is the translation of the below? لا تعترض فيما لا يعنيك، واعتزل عدوك، واحذر خليلك إلا الأمين، ولا أمين إلا من خشي الله، ولا تصحب فاجرا كي تتعلم من فجوره، ولا تفش إليه سرك، واستشر في أمرك الذين يخشون الله عز وجل
• 11 October

  Abdullah ibn ‘Abbas (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) describes Nabi’s (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) simplicity and informality

  Question Is this narration authentic and what is the meaning of ويعتقل الشاة? عن ابن عباس قال كان رسول الله (صلى الله عليه وسلم) يجلس على الأرض، ويأكل على الأرض ويعتقل الشاة، ويجيب دعوة المملوك على خبز الشعير
• 2 October

  A Hur [maiden] in Jannah called ‘Al ‘Ayna’

  Question Is this narration authentic? إن في الجنة حوراء يقال لها العيناء إذا مشت مشى حولها سبعون ألف وصيفة عن يمينها وعن يسارها كذلك وهي تقول: أين الآمرون بالمعروف والناهون عن المنكر؟

September, 2018

• 27 September

  ‘Abdullah Ibn ‘Abbas (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) regarding those who miss congregational Salah

  Question Is this Hadith authentic? Mujahid (rahimahullah) said, Ibn ‘Abbas (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) was asked about a man who fasted during the day and stood (in prayers) during the night, but he did not attend the Jumu’ah Salah nor congregational Salah. He replied: “He is in the Fire.”
• 25 September

  Sayyiduna Ibn Mas’ud (radiyallahu’anhu) leaving a Walimah due to music

  Question Is Hadith authentic? Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah Ibn Mas’ud (radiyallahu ‘anhu) was invited to a walimah [marriage feast]. When he arrived at the house, he heard singing. He halted at the door. He was asked: ‘Why have you halted?’ He replied, I heard Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) say: ‘He who increases the number of a crowd is of them. He who …