13 February 2020
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 2020
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…
23 January 2020
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…
20 January 2020
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…
19 December 2019
Music has the same ill effect as intoxicants
Question Is this Hadith authentic? The Messenger of Allah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Keep away from music, because it incites the feelings of lust, destroys shame, and it intoxicates like…
4 December 2019
Speak less except when it comes to nine things
Question Is this statement reliable? عن الربيع بن خثيم، قال: أقلوا الكلام إلا بتسع: تسبيح، وتهليل، وتكبير، وتحميد، وسؤالك الخير، وتعوذك من الشر، وأمرك بالمعروف، ونهيك عن المنكر، وقراءة القرآن……
27 November 2019
Imam Abu Hanifah’s (rahimahullah) response when told “Fear Allah!”
Question Can you mention the reference for this? A man told Imam Abu Hanifah (rahimahullah) to fear Allah and he began shaking and became pale. Then Imam Abu Hanifah (rahimahullah) said, "May Allah…
27 November 2019
‘Umar’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) statement regarding hope and fear
Question Is this correctly attributed to Umar radiyallahu anhu: عن عمر بن الخطاب، قال: لو نادى مناد من السماء: أيها الناس، إنكم داخلون الجنة كلكم أجمعون إلا رجلا واحدا، لخفت أن أكون هو، ولو نادى…
27 November 2019
Before Qiyamah, knowledge will become ignorance
Question Can you mention the source of this narration? لا تقوم الساعة حتى يصير العلم جهلا والجهل علما
25 November 2019
‘Umar ibn ‘Abdil ‘Aziz (rahimahullah) only owned one upper garment
Question Can you mention the source of this incident? عن عمارة بن أبي حفصة قال: دخل مسلمة بن عبد الملك على عمر بن عبد العزيز يعوده، فقال لأخته، فاطمة: إني أرى أمير المؤمنين، قد أصبح باريا فلو غيرتم…
19 November 2019
Sahabah (radiyallahu ‘anhum) would neaten their beards
Question Is this narration authentic? Ibrahim An Nakha'i (rahimahullah) said: "They [The Sahabah radiyallahu 'anhum] used to trim the hair [from the area below the chin] and trim from the sides [of…
15 November 2019
Every love relationship is based on reciprocation
Question Can you mention the source? كل محبة تكون لغرض/لعوض فإذا زال الغرض/العوض زالت المحبة
14 November 2019
A Believer would only be seen in three places
Question What is the status of this narration? قال التابعي قتادة: كان المؤمن لا يرى إلا في ثلاثة مواطن: في مسجد يعمره، أو بيت يستره، أو حاجة لا بأس بها……
11 November 2019
Ibn Sirin’s (rahimahullah) advice during lightning
Question What is the reference and Arabic text for this narration? Once a man asked Ibn Sirin (rahimahullah): "What do I say if I see lightning?" He said: 'Close your eyes and remember Allah.'"
1 November 2019
Ibn Shihab (rahimahullah) explains the vastness of ‘Aishah’s (radiyallahu ‘anha) knowledge
Question Could you provide reference for this? Ibn Shihab Az Zuhri (rahimahullah) said regarding Ummul Mu'minin Sayyidah 'Aishah (radiyallahu 'anha): "If the knowledge of 'Aishah (radiyallahu 'anha)…