Tag Archives: Statements of the pious

June, 2020

• 10 June

  Gazing at the outer garment of a woman

  Question What is the reference and Arabic for this quote? لا تتبع بصرك رداء المرأة فإن النظر يجعل شهوة في القلب

March, 2020

• 25 March

  Sa’id ibn Jubayr (rahimahullah) explains the bounty of the lowest ranked inhabitant of Jannah

  Question How sound is the Hadith in Musannaf ibn Abi Shaybah, wherein Sa’id ibn Jubayr (rahimahullah) said that the last person in Jannah will have one thousand (1000) palaces. Is this narration authentic?
• 24 March

  Salutations (durud) to stop a plague

  Question Is the following correct and what is the reference? ‘Allamah Sakhawi (rahimahullah) has written: “Abundance of durud (salutations) upon Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) stops a plague”
• 20 March

  Sufyan Thawri (rahimahullah) explains the characteristics of patience

  Question Sufyan Thawri (rahimahullah) said: “Three qualities are regarded to be part of patience; Do not speak about about your misfortune, your pain, and do not praise yourself.” May you kindly provide the reference and Arabic text with it?
• 3 March

  Tawus (rahimahullah) showed great importance to du’a after ‘Asr on Jumu’ah

  Question Is the following narration recorded in Musannaf ‘Abdur Razzaq? I have failed to locate it therein. عن ابن طاوس عن أبيه أنه كان يتحرى الساعة التي يستجاب فيها الدعاء من يوم الجمعة بعد العصر. قال ابن طاوس: ومات أبي في ساعة كان يحبها، مات يوم الجمعة بعد العصر

February, 2020

• 24 February

  The bearer of the Quran is the bearer of the flag of Islam

  Question How reliable is this Hadith? Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “The bearer of the Quran is the bearer of the flag of Islam. He who honours him has honoured Allah and whoever insults and despises him the curse of Allah is upon him.”
• 19 February

  The true meaning of forgiving someone according to Abul Husayn Al Warraq

  Question Please provide exact reference of this narration and the Arabic text: Al Bayhaqi reports that Husayn Al Warraq (rahimahullah) said: “Nobility in pardon is that you do not mention the betrayal of your friend after you pardoned him.”
• 14 February

  Ibn Sirin (rahimahullah) on seeking excuses for a Muslim brother

  Question What is the reference and Arabic text for this narration? Muhammad ibn Sirin (rahimahullah) said: “If some news reaches you about your brother [i.e. an error or sin of his] then seek an excuse for him. If you do not find an excuse for him, then you should still say: He [definitely] has an excuse.’
• 14 February

  Authenticity of the narration regarding good rulers and evil rulers

  Question What is the authenticity and Arabic text of the narration you have answered here? Nabi Musa (‘alayhis salam) asked Allah Ta’ala: “O my Rabb! Your Majesty lies in the Heavens while we are on earth. What is the sign of Your Wrath and Pleasure? Allah Ta’ala said: “When I appoint the best of you to be your ruler, then …
• 13 February

  How many people accepted Nuh’s (‘alayhis salam) message?

  Question It is commonly heard in talks that only between eighty (80) to eighty three (83) people accepted Islam in the time of Nabi Nuh (‘alayhis salam). Is there any proof for this statement?
• 4 February

  Books that gather the statements/incidents of the Salaf

  Question Are there any books that specifically gather the sayings and anecdotes of the Sahabah (radiyallahu ‘anhum) Tabi’un in relation to encouraging good deeds, zuhd (asceticism) and riqaq (narrations that soften the heart)? Which are the best and most reliable books to use for this purpose?

January, 2020

• 23 January

  Imam Shafi’i (rahimahullah) explains what causes disgrace

  Question Kindly provide the reference and Arabic text for this: Imam Shafi’i (rahimahullah) was asked, “What makes a man lose his honour? He replied, ‘Talking too much, exposing people’s secrets and placing [hopes] and trust in every single person.'” (Ibn ‘Abdil Barr)
• 20 January

  A mother’s marital advice to her daughter

  Question Can you provide please the authenticity and the Arabic text of this narration? Asma bintu Kharijah al Fazari said to her daughter when she was getting married: “You have left a nest in which you grew up and proceeding to a bed which you know not and a companion with whom you are not familiar. So become for him …