15 Muharram 14481 July 2026
A Narration Regarding the Martyr at Sea
Question What is the status of this Hadith? شهيد البحر مثل شهيدي البر ، والمائد في البحر كالمتشحط في دمه في البر ، وما بين الموجتين كقاطع الدنيا…
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15 Muharram 14481 July 2026
Did Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Ask for Islam to Be Strengthened Through One of the Two ‘Umars?
Question Did Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) make du’a that Allah Ta’ala assist Islam through “one of the two ‘Umars” [بأحد العمرين], meaning Sayyiduna ‘Umar ibnul Khattab (radiyallahu…
15 Muharram 14481 July 2026
Sayyidah Khadijah’s (radiyallahu ‘anha) Reply to Salam from Allah
Question Is the narration regarding Sayyidah Khadijas (radiyallahu ‘anha) response to Salam from Allah authentic?
15 Muharram 14481 July 2026
The Salaf Sought Knowledge for Thirty Years Before Putting Themselves Forward
Question Please provide the incident in which Imam Sufyan (rahimahullah) rebuked a young student of knowledge who sat at the front of his gathering and acted arrogantly towards…
15 Muharram 14481 July 2026
A Narration About La Hawla wa la Quwwata illa Billah
Question Please provide a reference for a narration which states that when a servant says لا حول ولا قوة الا بالله Allah Ta’ala says والله لأنصرك ولو بعد…
7 Muharram 144823 June 2026
Ibn ‘Umar’s (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) Comment Regarding the Influence of Shaytan
Question Is this narration suitable to quote? Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) went to the marketplace. He passed by a young girl who was singing and said,…
7 Muharram 144823 June 2026
An Unreliable Narration Regarding Eating from a Cow That Drank Wine
Question What is the status of the following narration? عن جابر أن بقرة انقلبت على خمر فشربت، فخافوا عليها، فأتوا النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم فقال: كلوا ولا…
6 Muharram 144822 June 2026
A Du‘a to Recite When Wearing New Clothing
Question Is this narration suitable to quote? عن سالم بن أبي الجعد قال إذا لبس الإنسان الثوب الجديد فقال اللهم اجعلها ثيابا مباركة نشكر فيها نعمتك ونحسن فيها…
6 Muharram 144822 June 2026
An Unreliable Hadith on Loving for Others What You Love for Yourself
Question Is this Hadith authentic? يحب له من الخير ما يحب لنفسه
3 Muharram 144819 June 2026
Adopt a Simple Lifestyle
Question Is this statement authentically established from Sayyiduna ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu)? اخشوشنوا فإن النعم لا تدوم “Adopt a rugged lifestyle, for comfort does not last.”
3 Muharram 144819 June 2026
Qualities That Cause a Person to Lose Respect
Question Kindly provide the reference for the following statement of Imam Shafi’i: أي الأشياء أوضع للرجال فقال كثرة الكلام وإذاعة السر والثقة بكل أحد
3 Muharram 144819 June 2026
Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) Speaking to the Moon in the Cradle
Question Sayyiduna ‘Abbas ibn Abdil Muttalib narrates that he said: “O Rasulullah! I witnessed a sign that proved your Prophethood and encouraged me to accept your religion. When…
2 Muharram 144818 June 2026
The Islam of ‘Abdullah ibn Salam (radiyallahu ‘anhu)
Question What is the status of the following narration? يا معشر اليهود، أروني اثني عشر رجلا يشهدون أن لا إله إلا الله، وأن محمدا رسول الله يحط الله…
2 Muharram 144818 June 2026
The Severe Warning Against Altering Property Boundaries
Question Please provide some commentary on this Hadith. لعن الله من سرق منار الأرض Allah curses anyone who steals the signposts of the land
1 Muharram 144817 June 2026
A Sign of Arrogance According to Abu Yazid Bistami (rahimahullah)
Question What is the reference and Arabic of this? “As long as the servant thinks that there is someone among creation worse than him, he is arrogant.”
1 Muharram 144817 June 2026
Carrying the Bier for Forty Steps
Question What is the status of this Hadith? “Whoever carries the Janazah for forty steps, forty of his major sins will be wiped out.” Ibn Majah
1 Muharram 144817 June 2026
The Conversation Between Hajjaj and Sa’id ibn Al Jubayr (rahimahullah)
Question Before Hajjaj killed Sa’id ibn Jubayr (rahimahullah), a conversation took place wherein Hajjaj asked him his name, his views on Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam), Sayyiduna ‘Ali…
1 Muharram 144817 June 2026
The Poem: “I Complained to Waki‘ About My Poor Memory”
Question Is this poem authentically attributed to Imam Shafi’i (rahimahullah) شكوت إلى وكيع سوء حفظي … فأرشدني إلى ترك المعاصي وأخبرني بأن العلم نور … ونور الله لا…