17 March 2023
Having conviction that Allah Ta’ala will most certainly forgive
Question What is the authenticity of this narration? A man asked, "Who is in the worst state?" Sufyan at-Thawri (rahimahullah) replied while crying, "Someone who thinks Allah won't forgive him!"
17 March 2023
Drinking Zam-zam to one’s fill is a means of cure
Question What is the reference of this narration and is it suitable to quote? من شرب منها حتى يتضلع أحدثت له شفاء، وأخرجت له داء
15 March 2023
The benefits of Zam-Zam
Question What is the reference of this narration and is it suitable to quote? زمزم لما شربت له إن شربته تريد الشفاء شفاك الله وإن شربته تريد أن يقطع ظماك قطعه وإن شربته تريد أن تشبعك أشبعتك……
8 March 2023
A narration attributed to ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) regarding four types of oceans
Question What is the status of this saying attributed to Sayyiduna 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhu) which is being shared by many people? 'Umar Ibnul Khattab (radiyallahu 'anhu) said: "There are four types…
3 March 2023
Constantly reading through and reviewing books will improve one’s memory
Question What is the reference for this narration? Imam Bukhari was asked, "What is it that strengthens one's memory?" He replied, "Constantly looking through books."
3 March 2023
Boost your memory by abandoning sins
Question What is the reference for this statement? استعينوا على الحفظ بترك المعصية
17 February 2023
The tears of Adam (‘alayhis salam) when he came to earth
Question Is there any Hadith that states that Adam ('alayhis salam) cried so much on being sent to the world that his tears equal more than the tears of all humans?
8 February 2023
Was Jabal Abi Qubays the first mountain to be created?
Question Is there a reliable Hadith which states that Jabal Abi Qubays [which is just outside Masjidul Haram in Makkah] was the first mountain created by Allah Ta'ala?
15 December 2022
The speech of the Sahabah and pious predecessors was more beneficial and effective
Question Kindly quote the full reply as well as the Arabic text. Hamdun was was asked, "Why is the speech of the Salaf more beneficial than our speech?" He replied, "They spoke to honour Islam, to…
9 December 2022
Teaching children Quran, a formula for the ummah to remain on good
Question Is the following a Hadith? «لا تزال هذه الأمة بخير ما تعلم ولدانها القرآن»
2 December 2022
Iyas ibn Mu’awiyah (rahimahullah) laments over the death of his mother
Question Kindly provide the reference for this incident: Iyas ibn Mu'wiyah (rahimahullah) was crying when his mum passed away. Someone asked him, "Why are you crying?" He replied: "Once upon a time I…
1 December 2022
Ka’b’s al Ahbar statement regarding the virtue of certain recitals
Question What is the status of this narration? Ka'b al Ahbar said: "The saying of سبحان الله و الحمد لله لأ اله إلا الله الله اكبر goes buzzing around the 'Arsh mentioning the name of the reciter."……
23 November 2022
Sufyan’s ibn ‘Uyaynah (rahimahullah) explanation of the dhikr to be recited in abundance in ‘Arafah
Question Muhibuddin Tabari mentions in his book Al Qira Liqasid Ummul Qura that once Sufyan ibn 'Uyanah (rahimahullah) was asked by Husayn ibn Marwazi why the du'a which Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa…
28 October 2022
A hard heart is a form of punishment in this world
Question What is the correct reference for this statement and Which Malik is this? Malik (rahimahullah) said: "A servant is not struck with a punishment greater than having a hard heart"
25 October 2022
The reward for a man’s expenditure on his dependants is multiplied
Question Can you provide the reference for this narration? "The reward for expenditure that is multiplied by seven hundred times is the expenditure of a man on himself and his family"