Sustenance

20 Shawwal 143726 July 2016

An Explanation of “Joining Ties Increases One’s Lifespan”

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following narration? Abu Darda (radiyallahu 'anhu) says: The Sahabah (radiyallahu 'anhum) were once discussing family ties by Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam). So they said, 'Whomsoever joins family ties, his lifespan will increase'. Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) explained, 'A person's lifespan will not…

8 Muharram 143722 October 2015

Adopting Piety as Trade

QuestionIs the following a Hadith? "O people, make piety your trade and your sustenance will come to you without goods or commerce"

28 Dhul Qa'dah 143612 September 2015

Du’a for Knowledge, ‘Amal, Sustenance and Cure

QuestionI want to know about supplications regarding ilm, rizq, amal etc. I memorised one of them (no. 1) but I keep hearing different versions of it from scholars (see 2, 3 as examples, and I have heard more versions). 1- Allahumma inni asaluka 'ilman nafi'an wa rizqan tayyiban wa 'amalan…

20 Dhul Qa'dah 14364 September 2015

Barakah in Sustenance

QuestionKindly provide an 'amal (deed that I may carry out) for increase and Barakah in my rizq (sustenance)

18 Shawwal 14364 August 2015

Sleeping After Fajr

QuestionRasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: ''Sleeping early in the day leads to withholding of sustenance'' I have read the following regarding the authenticity of this narration: Imam Suyuti says Sahih but Al-Albany says weak and Darussalam says fabricated. Which verdict is correct?

6 Sha'ban 143625 May 2015

Does Marriage Increase One’s Rizq (Sustenance)?

QuestionA person complained to Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) that he is suffering from poverty. Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) advised him to get married. Is this authentic?

12 Jumadal Ula 143514 March 2014

Reference for the Benefits of Praying the Two Sunnah of Fajr at Home

QuestionThere is a Hadith wherein the Messenger (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) was reported to have mentioned three benefits of performing the two Sunnah at home and then attending the Masjid for the Fajr prayer. Could you source the wording of the Hadith and its authenticity?