Statements of the pious

13 Ramadan 144613 March 2025

Caution Against Overeating

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? "It is better for the food to go to the dog than for you to eat it when you are already full.."

10 Ramadan 144610 March 2025

Two Things to Avoid While Fasting

QuestionKindly provide the reference for this: "Two things, if safeguarded, will ensure one's fast remains intact: backbiting and lying."

11 Sha'ban 144610 February 2025

The Blessings of Allah Upon You Should Instil Humility

QuestionWhat is the reference for this narration? "Whoever is given money, beauty, clothes or knowledge but afterwards does not sincerely humble themselves in front of Allah, it will harm them severely on the Day of Resurrection."

6 Sha'ban 14465 February 2025

Do not fear bankruptcy!

QuestionKindly provide the reference for this statement: Imam Shafi'i (rahimahullah) said: "None of you should be afraid of bankruptcy. I became bankrupt three times and then became wealthy."

18 Jumadal Akhirah 144620 December 2024

Remain Unknown If You Can

QuestionWhat is the reference for this statement? Fudayl (rahimahullah) said: "If you can manage to remain unknown, then do so. What does it matter to you if no one praises you? What does it matter to you if you are [considered] lowly and worthless amongst the people if you are…

8 Jumadal Akhirah 144610 December 2024

Man is nothing but a span of days

QuestionHasan al Basri (rahimahullah) said: "Son of Adam! You are nothing but a number of days, whenever each day passes then part of you has gone."

23 Jumadal Ula 144625 November 2024

Four Deeds Which Draw Sustenance

QuestionWhat is the reference for this statement? أربعة تجلب الرزق قيام الليل، وكثرة الاستغفار بالأسحار، وتعاهد الصدقة، والذكر أول النهار وآخره

17 Jumadal Ula 144619 November 2024

Minor Distractions Causes Man to Forget the Hereafter

QuestionWhat is the reference for this narration? "Astonishing is the son of Adam; at one moment his heart is engrossed in the Hereafter, yet the bite of a flea makes him forget the Hereafter entirely."