23 February 2022
A narration attributed to ‘Ali (radiyallahu ‘anhu) regarding six deeds to attain Jannah
Question Are these words authentically attributed to Sayyiduna 'Ali (radiyallahu 'anhu)? روي عن علي بن أبي طالب كرم الله وجهه أنه قال من جمع ست خصال لم يدع للجنة مطلبا ولا عن النار مهربا أولها من عرف…
2 September 2021
A lengthy narration regarding the advices Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) offered just before his demise
Question In Tambihul Ghafilin, there is a lengthy narration which mentions the last advices Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) gave a few days before passing away. Is this narration reliable? The…
26 May 2021
A follow up query regarding sitting in the company of people affects a person
Question What is the authenticity of this statement and who said it? Whomsoever sits and spends time in the company of eight types of people, Allah Ta'ala will increase him in certain qualities:…
21 April 2021
A cause of hard-heartedness, weakness in the body and deprivation of sustenance
Question What is the correct reference and Arabic text for this statement? If you see hardness in your heart, weakness in your body, and deprivation in your livelihood, know that you have spoken…
11 February 2021
The qualities and signs of an ostentatious person
Question Could you kindly give a reference for this? It is narrated that Sayyiduna 'Ali (radiyallahu 'anhu) said: "There are four qualities of a show-off; He is lazy when alone, he is [only] active…
25 November 2019
An unreliable narration regarding the punishment of those who criticise and backbite
Question What is authenticity of following narration? عن أبي سعيد الخدري رضي الله تعالى عنه، أن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم، قال: «ليلة أسري بي إلى السماء مررت بقوم يقطع اللحم من جنوبهم ثم يلقمونه، ثم…
11 December 2018
‘Aaishah (radiyallahu ‘anha) explains how a person will know when he is pious
Question Kindly provide the reference for this narration: A man asked Sayyidah 'Aaishah (radiyallahu 'anha): "When will I know that I am pious?' She said: 'When you realise that you are a sinner.' He…
23 July 2018
The statement of Sufyan Thawri (rahimahullah) regarding people who are never criticised
Question What is the meaning of 'mudahin' in the following quote? قال سفيان الثوري رحمه الله: إذا رأيت القارئ/الرجل محببا في جيرانه، محمودا عند إخوانه، فاعلم أنه مداهن……
6 December 2017
Meeting Allah when you have violated the right of someone
Question Who is this statement attributed to and could you please mention the reference? إنك أن تلقى الله عز وجل بسبعين ذنباً فيما بينك وبينه أهون عليك من أن تلقاه بذنب واحد فيما بينك وبين العباد……
24 November 2017
Sayyiduna ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) explains the rights of a child over his father
Question Please tell me the authenticity and the source of the following: A man brought his son to Sayyiduna 'Umar (radiyallahu anhu) and said: "My son does not obey me, he is disobedient to me".…
14 November 2017
A du’a to recite when one is unable to stop evil?
Question What is the status of this narration? وروي عن بعض الصحابة رضي الله تعالى عنه , أنه قال: إذا رأى أحد منكم منكرا لا يستطيع النكير عليه، فليقل ثلاث مرات اللهم إن هذا منكر فلا تؤاخذني به، فإذا…
13 June 2017
The book Admonishment of the neglectful
Question I have a kitab called Admonishment of the neglectful, it is the translation of the kitab Tanbihul ghafilin. Is it an authentic kitab and can I teach this kitab to others?
29 April 2017
Sitting in the company of people affects a person
Question Could you confirm the source of this? :يقال :من جلس مع ثمانية أصناف من الناس، زاده الله ثمانية أشياء من جلس مع الأغنياء، زاده الله حب الدنيا والرغبة فيها ومن جلس مع الفقراء، زاده الله الشكر…
14 October 2016
Sayyiduna ‘Umar’s wife raises her voice
Question Can this incident be quoted? A man once came to complain about his wife to Sayyiduna 'Umar ibn Al Khattab (radiyallahu 'anhu). However when he got to the door he heard Ummu Kulthum…
14 September 2015
The chain for the incident of ‘Alqamah
Question In your answer regarding the incident of the Sahabi ('alqamah) who couldn't recite the shahadah at the time of death, you provided two references; Tabarani and Tambihul Ghafilin. I cannot…
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