16 October 2019
Judging witnesses by their apparent condition
Question Is this narration authentic? Sayyiduna 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhu) said: 'We judge people by what is apparent and leave their inner secrets to Allah.'
16 October 2019
The famous Hadith on lengthening the beard and trimming the moustache
Question Is the famous Hadith regarding the beard authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Do the opposite of what the pagans do. Keep the beards and cut the moustaches short."
11 October 2019
‘Umar’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) advice to one of his armies
Question What is the authenticity of this narration? عن زيد بن وهب، قال: أتاهم كتاب عمر بن الخطاب رضي الله عنه وهم في بعض المغازي: بلغني أنكم في أرض تأكلون طعاما يقال له الجبن، فانظروا ما حلاله من…
8 October 2019
When you awake in the morning, do not wait for the evening
Question Please source the following narration: Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "When you wake up in the morning, do not anticipate the evening, and when you find yourself in the evening,…
3 October 2019
‘Abdullah’s ibn Mas’ud (radiyallahu ‘anhu) statement regarding knowledge in the Quran
Question Is this narration authentic? Sayyiduna 'Abdullah ibn Mas'ud (radiyallahu 'anhu) said: "Whomsoever desires knowledge, should immerse himself [in studying and pondering over the commentary of]…
25 September 2019
Another version of ‘Umar’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) statement regarding honour through Islam
Question What is the reference for this narration which is attributed to Sayyiduna 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhu)? إنكم كنتم أذل الناس، وأقل الناس، وأحقر الناس، فأعزكم الله بالإسلام، فمهما تطلبوا العز…
17 September 2019
‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) chooses to eat simple food
Question I 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)…
13 September 2019
Sayyiduna ‘Ali’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) statement on ‘people being asleep’
Question Is the following statement correctly attributed to Sayyiduna 'Ali (radiyallahu ’anhu): الناس نأم وإذا مات إنتبهُ “A man is asleep, but when he dies, he awakens.”
3 September 2019
‘Aaishah (radiyallahu ‘anha) rebukes a woman wearing anklets with bells
Question What is the authenticity of this narration? دخلت جارية على عائشة وفي رجلها جلاجل في الخلخال فقالت عائشة: أخرجوا عني مفرقة الملائكة……
28 August 2019
‘Abdullah’s ibn ‘Abbas (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) ruling regarding drums and musical instruments
Question Is this narration authentic? عن ابن عباس قال: الدف حرام والمعازف حرام والكوبة حرام والمزمار حرام
26 August 2019
‘Uthman (radiyallahu ‘anhu) making du’a at the Mizab of the Ka’bah
Question Is this narration authentic? أقبل عثمان بن عفان رضي الله عنه ذات يوم فقال لأصحابه ألا تسألوني من أين جئت؟ قالوا: ومن أين جئت يا أمير المؤمنين؟ قال: ما زلت قائما على باب الجنة، وكان قائما تحت…
23 August 2019
A time will come wherein a person will only be concerned about his belly
Question Can you confirm the source of this Hadith? ليأتين على الناس زمان يكون همة أحدهم فيه بطنه ودينه هواه
5 August 2019
Protecting one’s gaze is more difficult than protecting the tongue
Question Please mention the reference and Arabic text for this narration: 'Abdullah (radiyallahu 'anhu) said: "Protecting the eyesight is more difficult than protecting the tongue."
31 July 2019
A narration regarding learning languages other than Arabic
Question Is this narration authentic? It was narrated that 'Ata said: "Do not learn the languages of the non-Arabs and do not enter upon them in their churches, for the Divine wrath is descending…
25 July 2019
Trading after Jumu’ah Salah
Question I have heard from someone, that if one reads the Jumu'ah Salah and thereafter proceeds to do some trade or business, there will be goodness in it for him. Could you advise if this statement…