17 June 2019
A du’a for protection against the evil eye
Question What is the authenticity of this narration? "It is mentioned in Tafsir Ibn Kathir that once Jibril ('alayhis salam) came to visit Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) and saw that he was very…
17 May 2019
‘Abdullah’s ibn Al Mubarak (rahimahullah) mannerism was comparable to that of the Sahabah
Question Could you kindly reference this narration? Sufyan ibn 'Uyaynah (rahimahullah) said: "I looked to the affairs of the Sahabah [i.e., their social conduct, business dealings, mannerisms, etc.]…
10 May 2019
Imam Sha’bi’s (rahimahullah) response to a question regarding Shaytan’s wife
Question Could you mention the reference for this please? A'amash (rahimahullah) narrated: "A man came to Sha'bi (rahimahullah) and asked: "What is the name of the wife of Iblis? He replied, 'That…
3 May 2019
Imam Awza’i (rahimahullah) explains the ill-effects of indifferences
Question Could you kindly reference this narration: Imam 'Abdur Rahman Al Awza'i (rahimahullah) said: "If Allah decides to harm a people, he would afflict them with endless argument and prevent them…
30 April 2019
The world is more bewitching/charming than Harut and Marut
Question What is the status of the following Hadith? احذروا الدنيا فإنها أسحر من هاروت وماروت
18 April 2019
A poem attributed to Imam Shafi’i (rahimahullah) regarding Allah Ta’ala’s forgiveness
Question I wanted the reference for the following statement: Imam Shafi'i (rahimahullah) said: My sin burdened me heavily. But when I measured it against Your Grace, O Rabb, Your forgiveness came out…
13 February 2019
Abu Tha’labah Al Khushani (radiyallahu ‘anhu) passed away in Sajdah
Question I have read that the Sahabi, Sayyiduna Abu Tha'labah Al Khushani (radiyallahu 'anhu) passed away in prostration. Is there any reference for this?
19 November 2018
An incident on racism
Question Is this narration authentic? Abu Salamah ibn 'Abdir Rahman reports that Qays ibn Matatiyyah once came to a gathering that included Salman Al Farisi, Suhayb Ar Rumi and Bilal (radiyallahu…
15 November 2018
Zaynul ‘Aabidin (rahimahullah) frees his slave girl
Question Could you mention the reference for this incident? On one occasion, Zaynul 'Aabidin (rahimahullah) was performing wudu while his slave girl was assisting him by pouring the water onto his…
5 November 2018
Fudayl’s ibn ‘Iyad (rahimahullah) quote on harming a believer
Question Can you mention the reference and Arabic text for this narration? Fudayl ibn 'Iyad (rahimahullah) said: "By Allah! It is not permissible for you to harm a dog or swine without reason, then…
2 November 2018
“Whoever does not have contentment, no amount of money will suffice him”
Question Please mention the reference for this narration. قال سعد بن أبي وقاص لابنه يا بني! إذا طلبت الغنى فاطلبه بالقناعة فإنه من لم يكن له قناعة لم يغنه مال……
1 October 2018
Do not be anxious, whatever is predestined will occur
Question What is the status of this narration: لا تكثر همك، ما يقدر يكن، وما ترزق يأتك
26 July 2018
Ka’b Al Ahbar and Makhul (rahimahullah) on a journey
Question Is the following narration suitable to quote? عن مكحول قال قال لي كعب الأحبار اتبعني فاتبعته حتى وصلنا إلى جبل في غار يقال له قاسيون فصلى وصليت فسمعته يجتهد في الدعاء ثم خرج حتى وصلنا إلى…
26 July 2018
‘Isa’s (‘alayhis salam) advice on how to gain the love of Allah Ta’ala
Question What is the reference for the narration below? بلغنا أن عيسى ابن مريم قال: يا معشر الحواريين، تحببوا إلى الله ببغضكم أهل المعاصي، وتقربوا إليه بما يباعدكم منهم، والتمسوا رضاه بسخطهم……
9 July 2018
A narration on gold and silver
Question What is status of following Hadith? وعن النبي (صلى الله عليه وسلم) أنه قال إن الله لما خلق الدنيا لم يخلق فيها ذهبا ولا فضة قال فلما أن أهبط آدم وحواء أنزل معهما ذهبا وفضة فسلكه ينابيع في…