15 Shawwal 14473 April 2026
A Beautiful Du‘a of ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) for Sincerity
QuestionPlease translate this du'a and provide the reference: اللهم اجعل عملي صالحا واجعله لك خالصا ولا تجعل لأحد فيه شيئا
Zuhd
20 Jumadal Ula 144711 November 2025
Fudayl’s ibn ‘Iyad (rahimahullah) Reminder to His Son
QuestionKindly provide the reference for this: Fudayl (rahimahullah) said: "You consider yourself to be something while even an insect obeys Allah more than you do."
15 Rabi'ul Awwal 14478 September 2025
An Unreliable Narration on Remembering Death
QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? "The best form of ascetism in this world is remembering death"
9 Rabi'ul Awwal 144613 September 2024
Ahnaf ibn Qays (rahimahullah) Explains the Harmful Consequences of Certain Traits
QuestionWhere 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 companionship."
27 Safar 14462 September 2024
The Approach of the Pious Predecessors to Trials and Tribulations
QuestionCan 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."
6 Dhul Qa'dah 144514 May 2024
Sufyan ibn ‘Uyaynah (rahimahullah) on Knowledge and Worldly Pleasures
QuestionPlease provide the reference for this narration: ما ازداد عبد علما فازداد في الدنيا رغبة إلا ازداد من الله بعدا
13 Rajab 144524 January 2024
Increase in Knowledge and Guidance
QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Whoever increases in knowledge and does not increase guidance only increases in distance from Allah.
23 Jumadal Ula 14456 December 2023
Stay in the Company of an Ascetic and One Who Engages in Less Worldly Chatter
QuestionKindly 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 person, because good is inspired into his heart from Allah." (Bayhaqi)
19 Jumadal Ula 14452 December 2023
Profit Without Commodities
QuestionWhat 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."
28 Muharram 144426 August 2022
Ibn ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) Was a Youngster Who Had the Strongest Restraint Over Himself
QuestionSayyiduna 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?
9 Jumadal Akhirah 14414 February 2020
Books That Gather the Statements/Incidents of the Salaf
QuestionAre 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 (narrations that soften the heart)? Which are the best and most reliable books to use for this purpose?
27 Rabi'ul Awwal 144125 November 2019
‘Umar ibn ‘Abdil ‘Aziz (rahimahullah) Only Owned One Upper Garment
QuestionCan 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 ثيابه فسكتت عنه ثم أعاد عليها. فقالت: والله ما لأمير المؤمنين قميص غيره
1 Rabi'ul Awwal 144130 October 2019
The Worst Container Man Can Fill Is His Belly
QuestionIs 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 Muharram 144117 September 2019
‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Chooses to Eat Simple Food
QuestionI 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) was eating dry bread and olive oil and others present were eating tharid.
29 Dhul Qa'dah 14401 August 2019
Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Was Never Oblivious of Qiyamah
QuestionIs 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 lent his ear attentively, waiting for the order to blow it. This statement seemed to bear…