14 Ramadan 14473 March 2026
The Significance of Figs, Dates and Olives
Question Are there Hadiths about eating figs and dates together? Should they be eaten in a 1:7 ratio (figs to olives)? Do these fruits hold any special significance?
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14 Ramadan 14473 March 2026
A Pious Predecessor’s Analogy of the Sacred Months
Question Is this a Hadith? “The year is like a tree, Rajab is the month of its budding, Sha’ban is the month of its branching, and Ramadan is…
13 Ramadan 14472 March 2026
The Status of the Hadith Narrator Ju’thul ibn Ha’an
Question Is there a narrator called Ju’thul? What is his status?
10 Ramadan 144727 February 2026
Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Kissed the Hajarul Aswad Only Because Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Did So
Question What is the authenticity of this Hadith? ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) came to the Black Stone and kissed it and said, “By Allah, I know that you are…
10 Ramadan 144727 February 2026
The Characteristics of a Despicable Person
Question What is the reference for this Hadith? اللئيم إذا غاب عاب وإذا حضر اغتاب
9 Ramadan 144726 February 2026
Authenticity of the Hadith on Practicing on a Tenth Only
Question What is the authenticity of the narration which says it was told to Sahabah (radiyallahu ‘anhum) that if you leave out 10% of action, you will be…
9 Ramadan 144726 February 2026
Luqman al-Hakim’s Response to an Insult
Question What is the reference for this incident? Luqman the wise was insulted regarding his looks. He replied: أتعيب بهذا على النقش أم على النقاش؟
9 Ramadan 144726 February 2026
The Three Levels of Fasting
Question I heard a lecture where the speaker mentioned that Al-Ghazali said fasting has three levels. What are these three levels, and what is the Arabic?
8 Ramadan 144725 February 2026
Honouring an Invitation and What the Fasting Person Should Do
Question Is the following Hadith authentic? Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “When one of you is invited [to a meal], he must accept. If he is fasting,…
8 Ramadan 144725 February 2026
A Narration Stating That Allah Looks at Us Competing for Good in Ramadan
Question Ramadan is about to dawn upon you. Ramadan is the month of blessings. In this month, Allah Ta’ala turns His special mercies towards you, forgives your sins…
7 Ramadan 144724 February 2026
The Rank and Reward for Upholding the Pillars of Islam
Question Is this Hadith authentic? A man came to Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) and said: “O Messenger of Allah, what do you think, if I testify that…
7 Ramadan 144724 February 2026
A Du’a Seeking Refuge in Allah’s Power
Question What is the source and authenticity of the following du’a? Kindly provide the Arabic text as well. Allahumma inni atabarra-u ilayka min hawli wa quwwati wa altaji-u…
6 Ramadan 144723 February 2026
The Du’a of ‘Ali (radiyallahu ‘anhu) for ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu)
Question Kindly provide the reference for this: ‘Ali ibn Abi Talib (radiyallahu ‘anhu) went out in Ramadan while the lanterns were glowing and the Book of Allah was…
6 Ramadan 144723 February 2026
The Du’a of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) for the Love of Madinah Munawwarah
Question Is this a du’a from Hadith? “O Allah, make Madinah beloved to us as You made Makkah beloved to us, or even more”
3 Ramadan 144720 February 2026
The Reward for a Voluntary Fast
Question Is the following Hadith authentic? “If a man were to fast one day voluntarily, and then was given the earth filled with gold, it would not equal…
3 Ramadan 144720 February 2026
Another Form of Istighfar
Question What is the source and authenticity of the following istighfar? أستغفر الله العظيم، الذي لا إله إلا هو الحي الْقَيُّوم، غفار الذنوب، ذَا الجلال و الإكرام، وأتوب…
2 Ramadan 144719 February 2026
If You Are Not Forgiven in Ramadan, Then When?
Question I am looking for the following Hadith: إذا لم يغفر له فيه فمتى؟
2 Ramadan 144719 February 2026
Iblis Lamented on Four Occasions
Question Can you provide the reference for this? Iblis lamented 4 times: When he was cursed When he was cast down from Jannah When Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa…