Statements of the pious

13 Dhul Hijjah 144610 June 2025

Hafiz Ibn Rajab’s Advice for Those Unable to Perform Hajj

QuestionI heard the beautiful statement of a scholar in a lecture. What is the reference and Arabic? "Whoever is not able to stand at Arafah, then let him stop at the limits (prohibitions) Allah has set. Whoever is not able to spend the night at Muzdalifah, let him spend the…

13 Dhul Hijjah 144610 June 2025

How to Attain a Spiritually Illuminated Heart

QuestionI saw this quoted as a saying of Imam Shafi'i and require a reference for it: اجتناب المعاصي وترك ما لا يعنيك ينور القلب

30 Dhul Qa'dah 144628 May 2025

The Wisdom of Nabi Sulayman (‘alayhis salam)

QuestionIs the following narration suitable to quote? جاء رجل إلى سليمان النبي [صلى الله عليه وسلم] ، فقال له: يا نبي الله! إن لي جيرانا يسرقون أوزي. فنادى: الصلاة جامعة، ثم خطبهم فقال في خطبته: وأحدكم يسرق أوزة جاره ثم يدخل المسجد والريش على رأسه. فمسح رجل رأسه، فقال سليمان:…

29 Dhul Qa'dah 144627 May 2025

The Importance of Reciting the Quran Habitually

QuestionI am looking for a reference of this quotation of Hafiz Ibn Hajar (rahimahullah): "The one who recites the Quran regularly will find that their tongue becomes accustomed to it and reciting it becomes easy. But if they abandon it, the recitation will become heavy and difficult for them."

25 Dhul Qa'dah 144623 May 2025

The Harm of Seeking Fame

QuestionPlease let me know where this quote is from. لا أعلم رجلا أحب أن يعرف إلا ذهب دينه وافتضح

24 Dhul Qa'dah 144622 May 2025

Companionship Should Serve as a Deterrent to Sin

QuestionWho is this statement attributed to? "If a Muslim gains nothing from his brother except that his modesty prevents him from committing sins, then that is good enough."

14 Dhul Qa'dah 144612 May 2025

Sustenance Is Linked with Lifespan

QuestionPlease provide the reference and Arabic for this quote: "Provision and lifespan go hand in hand as long as your time is not up, your provision will keep coming."

2 Dhul Qa'dah 144630 April 2025

The Benefit of Limiting One’s Social Circle

QuestionWhat is the correct reference for this statement? Sufyan Thawri (Rahimahullah) said: "The fewer people you know, the less you will make ghibah"

26 Shawwal 144625 April 2025

What Dawud ibn Abi Hind Learnt from the Company of Different People

QuestionIs this suitable to quote? جالست الفقهاء؛ فوجدت ديني عندهم، وجالست أصحاب المواعظ؛ فوجدت الرقة في قلبي؛ وجالست كبار الناس؛ فوجدت المروءة فيهم، وجالست شرار الناس؛ فوجدت أحدهم يطلق امرأته على شيء لا يساوي شعيرة

19 Shawwal 144618 April 2025

Returning Doubtful Wealth Is Better Than Charity

QuestionWhat is the reference for this statement widely attributed to Imam 'Abdullah Ibnul Mubarak (rahimahullah)? "Returning one doubtful dirham is better than giving one hundred thousand dirhams in charity"