Reference

5 Ramadan 143831 May 2017

Abu Dharr (radiyallahu ‘anhu) and the Miracle of Zamzam

QuestionCan you mention the reference for this, please? Sayyiduna Abu Dharr (radiyallahu anhu) said to ‘Abdullah ibn As Samit (rahimahullah), “O my nephew! I stayed for thirty (30) days and nights without anything to consume but the water of Zamzam. Through the blessings of drinking Zamzam, I put on…

15 Sha'ban 143812 May 2017

The Natural Fragrance of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)

QuestionWhat is the reference for this narration? Sayyiduna Jabir (radiyallahu ‘anhu) reported that whenever Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) passed by a road, someone searching for him would be able to trail him by the fragrance that lingered in the air after him. This was the natural fragrance his…

14 Sha'ban 143811 May 2017

Ibn ‘Abbas (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) on Adorning Himself for His Wife

QuestionCould you kindly reference this narration? Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah Ibn Abbas (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) said: “I love to adorn myself and smarten up for my wife just as I desire her to adorn herself for me, for Allah Ta’ala says, ‘And [women] have rights similar to those that [men have over…

13 Sha'ban 143810 May 2017

The Practice of Ummud Darda When Commencing Salah

QuestionCan this be quoted and is the reference correct? Abd Rabbihi Ibn Sulayman said, I saw Umm Darda (A lady companion – may Allah be pleased with her) in the time of starting the prayer she used to raise her hands up to the shoulders. Musannaf Ibn Abi Shaybah.

2 Sha'ban 143829 April 2017

Sitting in the Company of People Affects a Person

QuestionCould you confirm the source of this? يقال: من جلس مع ثمانية أصناف من الناس، زاده الله ثمانية أشياء: من جلس مع الأغنياء، زاده الله حب الدنيا والرغبة فيها ومن جلس مع الفقراء، زاده الله الشكر والرضا بقسمة الله تعالى ومن جلس مع السلطان، زاده الله الكبر، وقساوة القلب…

2 Sha'ban 143829 April 2017

Discharging Zakah Wards Off Evil from One’s Wealth

QuestionWhat is the reference for this narration? إذا أديت زكاة مالك فقد أذهبت عنك شره Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “When you have discharged your zakah, then you have warded away its evil” [i.e. the wealth will be protected, he will receive barakah, spend it in avenues of…

2 Sha'ban 143829 April 2017

Ibn Sayyad and the Throne of Iblis

QuestionCould you provide the reference of the narration which mentions Ibn Sayyad had seen the throne of Iblis on the ocean?

29 Rajab 143826 April 2017

Three Major Sins

QuestionCould you kindly reference this narration? عن عبد الله قال: سألت النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم أي الذنب أعظم عند الله؟ قال أن تجعل لله ندا وهو خلقك قلت إن ذلك لعظيم، قلت ثم أي؟ قال وأن تقتل ولدك تخاف أن يطعم معك قلت ثم أي؟ قال أن تزاني…

28 Rajab 143825 April 2017

The Benefits of Fearing Allah and Joining Ties

QuestionWhat is the reference for this narration? من اتقى ربه ووصل رحمه نسئ له في عمره وثرا ماله وأحبه أهله “Whoever fears his Rabb and joins ties, his lifespan will increase, his wealth will grow and his family will love him”

24 Rajab 143821 April 2017

Three Types of People Who Attend the Jumu’ah Salah

QuestionKindly provide the reference for this narration. Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “There are three types of people who attend the Jumu’ah Salah; The first is present, but engages in frivolous actions [like talking and fidgeting] so that is all he will get. The second type is that person…

23 Rajab 143820 April 2017

The Example of a Good Companion and an Evil Companion

QuestionWhat is the reference for this Hadith? Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “The example of a good companion and a bad companion is that of someone who is selling musk and the bellows of the blacksmith. The person selling musk will either give you musk, or you will…