2 September 2024
The approach of the pious predecessors to trials and tribulations
Question Can you provide a reference for this: When a thorn pricked a man he would say, "I know that you are due to sin, and my Rabb has not wronged me."
29 August 2024
The protective jealousy of fathers over their daughters
Question I am looking for the reference for this statement: Ibn Qayyim (rahimahullah) said: "Men are more protective over their daughters than women are. So a father's jealousy over his daughter is…
22 August 2024
A narration stating that Baytul Maqdis was inhabited by the Ambiya
Question I am looking for the primary source/reference for the following statement of Sayyiduna 'Abdullah ibn 'Abbas (radiyallahu 'anhuma): وعن ابن عباس قال: البيت المقدس بنته الأنبياء وسكنته…
9 August 2024
Honour Allah’s commands and Allah will grant you honour
Question Please provide the reference for this statement of Hasan al Basri (rahimahullah): أعز أمر الله يعزك الله
8 August 2024
Imam Malik’s advice to Imam Shafi’i (rahimahumallah) regarding sin
Question Where is it mentioned that when Imam Shafi'i (rahimahullah) met Imam Malik (rahimahullah), he told him: "I see that Allah placed Nur in your heart so do not extinguish it with the darkness…
7 August 2024
Abud Darda’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) statement on silence
Question What is the authenticity of this statement of Sayyiduna Abud Darda (radiyallahu 'anhu)? الصمت حكم وقليل فاعله Silence is wisdom, and those who practice it are few
29 July 2024
The essence of true knowledge and ignorance according to Imam Mujahid ibn Jabr (rahimahullah)
Question Who is this attributed to? الفقيه من يخاف الله وإن قل علمه والجاهل من عصى الله وإن كثر علمه
12 July 2024
The angels seek forgiveness on behalf of the person who completes reciting the Quran
Question Can this Hadith be quoted? إذا ختم الرجل القرآن بنهار، صلت عليه الملائكة حتى يمسي، وإن فرغ منه ليلا، صلت عليه الملائكة حتى يصبح……
11 July 2024
Ibn ‘Asakir (rahimahullah) cautions against slandering ‘Ulama
Question I am looking for a reference: Ibn 'Asakir (rahimahullah) said: "Whoever lets his tongue loose in slander of the 'ulama, Allah will afflict him with the death of the heart before he dies."
8 July 2024
Death is a bridge
Question Is the following statement a Hadith? "Death is a bridge that connects the lover to the beloved"
2 July 2024
Minimise concern over others’ opinions
Question What is the reference for this narration? Hasan al-Basri (rahimahullah) was asked: "Why do you appear unconcerned with what people say about you?" He said, "When I was born I was born alone,…
28 June 2024
A follow up query regarding the narration on backbiting
Question I saw a Hadith on your website regarding backbiting which is not authentic. The following is a longer version. Is this version authentic? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: Beware of…
26 June 2024
Perform deeds that please Allah to secure His continued blessings
Question I am searching for the reference of this statement: "If you wish for Allah to continue granting you what you love, then continue doing what He loves" - Imam Ahmad
4 June 2024
‘Umar ibn ‘Abdil ‘Aziz displays patience and humility
Question I am looking for the reference for this incident: One night, 'Umar ibn Abdil-Aziz went to the mosque accompanied by a guard. As 'Umar entered the mosque, he accidentally stepped on a man who…
27 May 2024
The Sahabah (radiyallahu ‘anhum) would teach children how to perform Salah once their permanent teeth appeared
Question Kindly translate and provide the reference for this narration: كان يعلم الصبي الصلاة إذا اثغر