11 Dhul Qa'dah 144728 April 2026
Ibnul Qayyim (rahimahullah) on Being Preoccupied With One’s Own Faults
Question Is this a Hadith? من علامة الشقاوة نسيان عيوب النفس والتفرغ لعيوب الناس
Reference
A category of posts that give reference to Hadith sources i.e where they can be found in Hadith books
10 Dhul Qa'dah 144727 April 2026
The Effects of Sin and the Fruits of Good Deeds
Question Can I quote this Hadith? “A sin after a sin is the punishment for the [first] sin, and a good deed after a good deed is the…
9 Dhul Qa'dah 144726 April 2026
The Authenticity of the Hadith Regarding a Man from Banu Umayyah Who Will Cause Turmoil
Question Kindly provide the reference and authenticity of the following Hadith. Sayyiduna Abu ‘Ubaydah ibnul Jarrah (radiyallahu ‘anhu) narrated that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “The affairs…
5 Dhul Qa'dah 144722 April 2026
Another Hadith on the Children of the Believers in Jannah
Question Kindly provide the reference and status of the following narrations “The children of the believers are upon a mountain in Jannah, in the care of Ibrahim and…
5 Dhul Qa'dah 144722 April 2026
The Moustache of ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu)
Question Please provide the reference and status of the following narration. قال مالك: كان عمر بن الخطاب إذا كربه أمر نفخ وفتل شاربه
1 Dhul Qa'dah 144718 April 2026
The Children of the Muslims Are in Jannah in the Care of Ibrahim (ʿalayhis salam)
Question Kindly provide the reference and status of the following narration “The children of the believers are in Jannah in the care of Ibrahim (‘alayhis salam)”
28 Shawwal 144716 April 2026
The Khutbah of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) on Unity and Avoiding Division
Question Please provide the reference, translation and authenticity of the following يا أيها الناس، إني قمت فيكم كمقام رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم فينا فقال: أوصيكم بأصحابي،…
27 Shawwal 144715 April 2026
Sayings of The Salaf on Moderation in Eating
Question Kindly provide the reference for the following: 1) “Whoever takes control of his stomach gets control of all good deeds.” 2) It used to be said: “Wisdom…
26 Shawwal 144714 April 2026
Treating an Abscess and Preventing Its Spread
Question Is there a narration something to the effect that if a person had an abscess, he must cut it, otherwise it will infect the neighbouring area?
26 Shawwal 144714 April 2026
Hasan Basri (rahimahullah) on Moderation in Eating
Question Kindly provide the reference for the following: 1) Hasan Basri (rahimahullah) said: “The test of Adam (‘alayhis salam) was food, and it is your test until Qiyamah.”…
25 Shawwal 144713 April 2026
Imams Shafiʿi, Ibn Maʿin, and Ahmad Spend a Night Together in ʿIlm and ʿIbadah
Question Kindly help me find a narration describing when Imam Ahmad, Imam Shafi’i and Imam Yahya ibn Ma’in (rahimahumullah) were travelling together and spent the night. Each of…
22 Shawwal 144710 April 2026
Another Hadith on the Grave Consequences of Severing Family Ties
Question Kindly provide the reference for the following Hadith and indicate if it is suitable to quote: إن الرحمة لا تنزل على قوم فيهم قاطع رحم
22 Shawwal 144710 April 2026
The Humility and Weeping of ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu)
Question What is the source for the following, and is it suitable to quote? 1) “Sayyiduna ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) used to fall down unconscious when he heard an…
22 Shawwal 144710 April 2026
The Vast Mercy of Allah and the Humility of Sufyan Thawri
Question Kindly provide the full narration, reference and Arabic text: Hammad visited Sufyan (rahimahumallah) during his illness. Sufyan said, “O Abu Salamah, do you think Allah will forgive…
21 Shawwal 14479 April 2026
A Time Will Come When Only Fervent Duʿa Will Save One from Trials
Question Can I quote this Hadith? “A time will come upon people when none will be saved except the one who supplicates like the supplication of a drowning…