13 September 2024
Ahnaf ibn Qays (rahimahullah) explains the harmful consequences of certain traits
Question Where can I find this narration? Ahnaf ibn Qays said: "A liar has no integrity, a jealous person has no peace, a miser has no close friends, and a person who gets bored easily has no…
2 September 2024
The approach of the pious predecessors to trials and tribulations
Question Can you provide a reference for this: When a thorn pricked a man he would say, "I know that you are due to sin, and my Rabb has not wronged me."
14 May 2024
Sufyan ibn ‘Uyaynah (rahimahullah) on knowledge and worldly pleasures
Question Please provide the reference for this narration: ما ازداد عبد علما فازداد في الدنيا رغبة إلا ازداد من الله بعدا
24 January 2024
Increase in knowledge and guidance
Question Is this Hadith authentic? Whoever increases in knowledge and does not increase guidance only increases in distance from Allah.
6 December 2023
Stay in the company of an ascetic and one who engages in less worldly chatter
Question Kindly advise on the authenticity of this Hadith: When you see a servant of Allah who is disinclined from this world and who speaks little (worldly talks), then remain in the company of this…
2 December 2023
Profit without commodities
Question What is the reference for this quote? Kindly provide the Arabic text as well. "Make the obedience of Allah your job; you'll earn profits without having to sell anything."
26 August 2022
Ibn ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) was a youngster who had the strongest restraint over himself
Question Sayyiduna Ibn Mas'ud (radiyallahu 'anhu) comments: "The Qurayshi youth who has the strongest restraint over himself from the world is Ibn Umar." What is the reference for this narration?
4 February 2020
Books that gather the statements/incidents of the Salaf
Question Are there any books that specifically gather the sayings and anecdotes of the Sahabah (radiyallahu 'anhum) Tabi'un in relation to encouraging good deeds, zuhd (asceticism) and riqaq…
25 November 2019
‘Umar ibn ‘Abdil ‘Aziz (rahimahullah) only owned one upper garment
Question Can you mention the source of this incident? عن عمارة بن أبي حفصة قال: دخل مسلمة بن عبد الملك على عمر بن عبد العزيز يعوده، فقال لأخته، فاطمة: إني أرى أمير المؤمنين، قد أصبح باريا فلو غيرتم…
30 October 2019
The worst container man can fill is his belly
Question Is this a Hadith of Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) or the statement of a pious person? "Man does not fill a container more evil than his belly"
17 September 2019
‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) chooses to eat simple food
Question I am looking for the incident with the reference that once Sayyiduna 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhu) invited Sayyiduna Hudhayfah (radiyallahu 'anhu) to eat of his meals. 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhu)…
1 August 2019
Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) was never oblivious of Qiyamah
Question Is this Hadith authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "How can I enjoy life [and be at ease] when the [angel] entrusted with the Horn has placed it to his mouth and has…
30 April 2019
The worst vessel/container a man can fill
Question Kindly inform me if there is a Hadith which mentions "A human being fills no vessel worse than his stomach"
27 February 2019
Four essential things man needs and will not be questioned about if acquired through halal sources
Question Is this narration authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "The son of Adam does not have a right [need] except to the following; A house in which to live, a garment to…
24 January 2019
Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) feared that his ummah will compete for worldly gain
Question Is this Hadith authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "By Allah! I am not afraid that you will worship others besides Allah after me, but I am afraid that you will…