17 May 2019
‘Abdullah’s ibn Al Mubarak (rahimahullah) mannerism was comparable to that of the Sahabah
Question Could you kindly reference this narration? Sufyan ibn 'Uyaynah (rahimahullah) said: "I looked to the affairs of the Sahabah [i.e. their social conduct, business dealings, mannerisms, etc.]…
10 May 2019
Imam Sha’bi’s (rahimahullah) response to a question regarding Shaytan’s wife
Question Could you mention the reference for this please? A'amash (rahimahullah) narrated: "A man came to Sha'bi (rahimahullah) and asked: "What is the name of the wife of Iblis? He replied, 'That…
3 May 2019
Imam Awza’i (rahimahullah) explains the ill-effects of indifferences
Question Could you kindly reference this narration: Imam 'Abdur Rahman Al Awza'i (rahimahullah) said: "If Allah decides to harm a people, he would afflict them with endless argument and prevent them…
2 May 2019
Proof for the method of Sajdah for females
Question Is there any proof from Hadith or from the statements of the Sahabah (radiyallahu 'anhum) or Tabi'un regarding the Hanafi method of Sajdah for females?
2 May 2019
Sa’id ibnul Masayyab (rahimahullah) explains an etiquette of the Masjid
Question What is the source of this narration? Sa’id ibnul Musayyab (rahimahullah) said: "One who is seated in the Masjid, is actually seated in the company of Allah Ta'ala."
30 April 2019
The world is more bewitching/charming than Harut and Marut
Question What is the status of the following Hadith? احذروا الدنيا فإنها أسحر من هاروت وماروت
29 April 2019
Deprived due to doubting someone’s sincerity
Question Please mention the reference of this narration: قال مكحول رأيت رجلا يصلي وكلما ركع وسجد بكى فاتهمته أنه يرائي ببكائه فحرمت البكاء سنة……
24 April 2019
Sha’ban is a month to recite Quran in abundance
Question Could you mention the reference for this please? شهر شعبان شهر القراء The month of Sha'ban is the month of the Quran reciters i.e. The month to recite the Quran in abundance……
18 April 2019
A poem attributed to Imam Shafi’i (rahimahullah) regarding Allah Ta’ala’s forgiveness
Question I wanted the reference for the following statement: Imam Shafi'i (rahimahullah) said: My sin burdened me heavily. But when I measured it against Your Grace, O Rabb, Your forgiveness came out…
13 March 2019
Authenticity of Imam Shafi’i’s statement regarding du’as being accepted on five nights of the year
Question Is this statement authentically attributed to Imam Shafi'i (rahimahullah)? Imam Shafi'i (rahimahullah) has stated: "I have heard that du'as are accepted by Almighty Allah on five nights: 1)…
8 March 2019
Time in this world is only three days
Question Is this true? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said to the effect: "The world is three days; One day to come, one day to stay and one day to go."
6 March 2019
‘Abdullah ibn Mubarak (rahimahullah) would have spent his last day on earth imparting knowledge
Question Please mention the reference for this narration قيل لعبد الله بن المبارك: لو قيل لك لم يبق من عمرك إلا يوم ما كنت صانعا؟ قال: كنت أعلّم الناس……
4 March 2019
Muhammad ibn Sirin (rahimahullah) would lower his voice in the presence of his mother
Question Is there any reference that Imam Muhammad ibn Sirin would lower his voice when he was with his mother, so much so that an onlooker would think he was ill?
25 February 2019
The heart hardens due to abundance of sins
Question Could you mention the reference for this please? ما جفت الدموع إلا لقساوة القلوب وما قست القلوب إلا لكثرة الذنوب وما كثرت الذنوب إلا من كثرة العيوب……
7 February 2019
The world is three days
Question Please mention the reference and Arabic text of this quote? "The world is three days; As for yesterday, it has vanished along with all that came with it. As for tomorrow, you may never see…