Statements of the pious

29 Dhul Hijjah 144715 June 2026

Praise and Criticism Did Not Affect Malik ibn Dinar (rahimahullah)

QuestionCan I quote this? "Since I came to know people, I have never been pleased by their praise nor bothered by their criticism." He was asked, "Why is that?" He said: "Because the one who praises goes too far, and the one who criticises goes too far."

26 Dhul Hijjah 144712 June 2026

The Sign of an Accepted Hajj

QuestionCan I quote this Hadith? "Hajj Mabrur is to return abstinent from this world and desiring the hereafter."

25 Dhul Hijjah 144711 June 2026

Contentment Brings Barakah

QuestionWhat is the reference for this narration? من رضي بما قسم الله له، وسعه وبارك الله له فيه، ومن لم يرض لم يسعه ولم يبارك له فيه

15 Dhul Hijjah 14471 June 2026

A Quote on Sustenance, Envy and Miserliness

QuestionIs this a Hadith of Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam)? الرزق مقسوم، والحريص محروم، والحسود مغموم، والبخيل مذموم

8 Dhul Hijjah 144725 May 2026

How Layth ibn Sa’d (rahimahullah) Resolved Harun al Rashid’s Predicament

QuestionI am looking for the incident in which Harun Rashid took an oath that would have led to the divorce of his wife, Zubaydah. The scholars were unable to find a solution until Imam Layth ibn Sa'd (rahimahullah) used a verse from the Quran to prove that the marriage was…

28 Dhul Qa'dah 144715 May 2026

Imam Shafi‘i (rahimahullah) on Five Qualities of Success

QuestionCan you please provide the reference and Arabic for the following? Imam Shafi'i (rahimahullah) said: "The goodness of this world and the next can be found in five qualities: the contentment of the heart, refraining from causing any harm or inconvenience to the creation, earning a halal livelihood, adorning yourself…

27 Dhul Qa'dah 144714 May 2026

The Irreplaceable Virtue of Performing Salah in Congregation

QuestionCan this be quoted? فقمت فصليت خمسا وعشرين صلاة أريد بذلك التضعيف فغلبتني عيني، فأتاني آت، فقال: يا محمد قد صليت خمسة وعشرين صلاة ولكن كيف لك بتأمين الملائكة؟

25 Dhul Qa'dah 144712 May 2026

A Warning Against Resembling the Enemies of Allah

QuestionI was told of a Hadith which states that whoever wears the clothing of the disbelievers will become the enemies of Allah. ولا تلبسوا ملابس أعدائي، ولا تركبوا مراكب أعدائي؛ فتكونوا أعدائي كما هم أعدائي

10 Dhul Qa'dah 144727 April 2026

The Effects of Sin and the Fruits of Good Deeds

QuestionCan I quote this Hadith? "A sin after a sin is the punishment for the [first] sin, and a good deed after a good deed is the reward for the [first] good deed."

27 Shawwal 144715 April 2026

Sayings of The Salaf on Moderation in Eating

QuestionKindly provide the reference for the following: 1) "Whoever takes control of his stomach gets control of all good deeds." 2) It used to be said: "Wisdom does not reside in a full stomach."

26 Shawwal 144714 April 2026

Hasan Basri (rahimahullah) on Moderation in Eating

QuestionKindly provide the reference for the following: 1) Hasan Basri (rahimahullah) said: "The test of Adam ('alayhis salam) was food, and it is your test until Qiyamah." 2) One day, Hasan Basri (rahimahullah) offered some food to his companion, who said, "I have eaten until I am no longer able…

22 Shawwal 144710 April 2026

The Vast Mercy of Allah and the Humility of Sufyan Thawri

QuestionKindly provide the full narration, reference and Arabic text: Hammad visited Sufyan (rahimahumallah) during his illness. Sufyan said, "O Abu Salamah, do you think Allah will forgive someone like me...?"