7 Rajab 14384 April 2017
Imam Hakim Tirmidhi (rahimahullah)
QuestionCan you provide a brief bio on Hakim At Tirmidhi (rahimahullah)? At first I thought that he is the compiler of Mustadrak Al Hakim and Sunan Tirmidhi.
Tasawwuf
2 Jumadal Ula 143830 January 2017
The Chain of Tasawwuf
QuestionI have a question regarding the chains (salasil) of tasawwuf. I have heard that they are cut off between Hasan Basri and Sayyiduna 'Ali (radiyallahu 'anhu) and not completely intact all the way back to Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam). Is this true?
18 Dhul Hijjah 143721 September 2016
Imam Abu Hanifah (rahimahullah) Being Able to See the Sins Being Washed in Wudu
QuestionI wanted to know the authenticity of the narration which states that Imam Abu Hanifah (rahimahullah) could see which sins were wash away while making wudu. Was Imam Sharani (rahimahullah) the first person who mentioned this kashf? Did Imam Abu Hanifah make a du'a to take away this kashf?
4 Jumadal Akhirah 143714 March 2016
He Who Knows Himself, Knows Allah, Hadith?
QuestionIs this a Hadith? "He who knows himself, knows Allah"
24 Jumadal Akhirah 143614 April 2015
Worshiping Allah for Forty Days Sincerely
QuestionHow authentic is the following narration? Is there any essence to it? من اخلص العبادة لله تعالى أربعين يوماً ظهرت ينابيع الحكمة على قلبه ولسانه Whoever sincerely worships Allah Ta'ala for 40 days, will find springs of wisdom gushing from his heart and tongue.
19 Jumadal Akhirah 14369 April 2015
How to Guide Those Gone Astray
QuestionWe are today living in a period where many youngsters choose the wrong path. They are brainwashed and believe that is the right path. How can we explain with proof that they are following the deviated path?
28 Shawwal 143525 August 2014
Adopt the Character of Allah
QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following Hadith which is often found in Sufi texts? Takhalluqu bi-akhlaq Allah Translation: Adopt the character of Allah Ta'ala.
19 Shawwal 143516 August 2014
Hadith on the Hearts Being Able to Exclusively Contain the Love of Allah
QuestionIs the following a Hadith? Allah Ta'ala declared, “Neither My Earth nor My Heavens can contain Me, but the heart of a Believing Servant, can.”
20 Rajab 143520 May 2014
Hadith?: Behave Humbly Towards the Humble and Proudly Towards the Proud
QuestionKindly verify if this is a Hadith and its reference. Behave humbly towards the humble and proudly towards the proud. Your pride will be a cause of disgrace and humiliation to the proud people and it will be charity on your part
16 Rajab 143516 May 2014
“The One Who Is Silent about the Truth Is a Dumb Shaytan” a Hadith?
QuestionIs the following a Hadith and can we quote it? "The one who is silent about the truth is a dumb Shaytan" I was given the following reference for it: Al-Mu'jam al-Kabir-Tabarani.
9 Rajab 14359 May 2014
The Mines of Taqwa
QuestionI have come across the following narration in the kitaab "Irshadul Muluk". Please give me the reference for this and kindly confirm if the translation is correct: Rasulullah (sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: Everything has a mine. The mine of Taqwa is the hearts of the men of Ma’rifat (Allah's…
30 Rabi'ul Awwal 14351 February 2014
“Shaytan Is the Mentor for Those Who Have No Real Mentor”, Correct?
QuestionKindly provide the reference for the following statement and clarify whether it is a Hadith or the statement of a pious person: “Man la shaykha-lahu fa shaykhu-hu ash Shaytan” "Shaytan is the guide of the one who has no spiritual guide." Kindly suggest books for further details on this topic…