1 Rabi'ul Akhir 144516 October 2023
Qiyamah Will Not Occur Until Animals and a Person’s Shoelaces Speak
QuestionWhat is the Hadith which states that shoelaces will speak on Qiyamah?
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14 Rabi'ul Awwal 144529 September 2023
A Narration Attributed to Hasan al Basri (rahimahullah) Regarding True Deprivation
QuestionIs this authentic? وجاء رجل إلى الحسن البصري فقال له: إني أعصي الله وأذنب، وأرى الله يعطيني ويفتح علي من الدنيا، ولا أجد أني محروم من شيء. فقال له الحسن: هل تقوم الليل فقال: لا، فقال: كفاك أن حرمك الله مناجاته
14 Rabi'ul Awwal 144529 September 2023
Spread Salam and Refrain from Engaging in Futilities
QuestionWhat is the status of this narration? أفشوا السلام تسلموا، والأشرة شر
13 Rabi'ul Awwal 144528 September 2023
Nabi’s (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Desire to Meet His Brothers
QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “I wish I could meet my brothers.” The companions of the Prophet said, “Are we not your brothers?” The Prophet said, “You are my companions, but my brothers are those who have faith in…
13 Rabi'ul Awwal 144528 September 2023
The Sahabah (radiyallahu ‘anhum) Sought Permission to Castrate Themselves While Out in Battle
QuestionIn which Hadith does it appear that a Sahabi asked permission from Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) to cut his private parts so that he may not indulge in any forbidden act?
13 Rabi'ul Awwal 144528 September 2023
A Narration Mentioning That a Sahabi Was Teaching His Son the Events at the Birth of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)
QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? عن ابى الدرداء رضى الله تعالى عنه انه مر مع النبى صلى الله عليه وسلم الى بيت عامر الانصارى، وكان يعلّم وقائع ولادته صلى الله عليه وسلم لأ بنائه وعشيرته، ويقول: هذا اليوم هذا اليوم. فقال عليه الصلوة والسلام: ان الله فتح لك أبواب الرحمة…
12 Rabi'ul Awwal 144527 September 2023
A Heart Devoid of Concern for the Hereafter Is Actually a Desolate Heart
QuestionIs this a Hadith? قلب ليس فيه حزن كبيت خرب ليس فيه شيء
12 Rabi'ul Awwal 144527 September 2023
Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Displays Excellent Character When Repaying a Loan
QuestionIs this incident authentic? A man came to the Prophet (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) demanding his debts and behaved rudely. The companions of the Prophet (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) intended to harm him, but Allah’s Messenger (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said (to them), “Leave him, for the creditor has…
10 Rabi'ul Awwal 144525 September 2023
The Importance of Correct Upbringing of Children as Explained by Ibnul Qayyim (rahimahullah)
QuestionI have heard the following quotation during a parenting conference, and I believe it may have been attributed to Ibn al-Qayyim. I cannot find it. Please give me the reference and Arabic if available. “Whoever neglects their child’s education, leaving them without benefit has indeed committed a grave injustice…
10 Rabi'ul Awwal 144525 September 2023
The Reason as to Why Riba (Interest) Is Worse Than Adultery
QuestionCan you please elaborate on a Hadith which mentions something to the effect that consuming Riba is worse than committing Zina with one’s own mother? There was a discussion on this in one gathering and one of the participants refused to believe that this could be the case.
7 Rabi'ul Awwal 144522 September 2023
Imam Abu Hanifah’s (rahimahullah) Intention/Du’a When Drinking Zam Zam
QuestionI have heard that when Imam Abu Hanifah (rahimahullah) drank Zam Zam water, he made du’a that Allah accept all his future du’as made with raised hands. Can you locate this supplication?
7 Rabi'ul Awwal 144522 September 2023
A Du’a to Recite After the Final Tashahhud
QuestionPlease advise what Hadith and what du’a is this? Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “When any one of you completes the last tashahhud, he should seek refuge with Allah from four (trials) i.e. from the torment of Hell, from the torment of the grave, from the trial of…
6 Rabi'ul Awwal 144521 September 2023
Muslims Cursing Each Other Is Among Those Deeds That Will Inevitably Draw the Punishment of Allah
QuestionIs it understood from any Hadith that Allah’s punishment is inevitable when Muslims curse each other frequently?
6 Rabi'ul Awwal 144521 September 2023
A Narration Stating That Whoever Sends Fifty Salutations Daily, Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Will Shake His Hand on the Day of Qiyamah
QuestionIs the following Hadith authentic? If a person sends daily fifty durud upon Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam), Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) will make musafahah [shake his hands] on the day of Qiyamah.”
5 Rabi'ul Awwal 144520 September 2023
Sufyan ibn ‘Uyaynah (rahimahullah) Asked Allah for the Opportunity to Undertake Hajj Annually
QuestionWhat is the reference and the Arabic of this du’a? Imam Sufyan ibn ‘Uyaynah (rahimahullah) said, “I made Hajj seventy times, and each time I said, O Rabb! do not let this be my last time! By the seventieth year, I was ashamed to ask this of Allah.” He…