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3 Rajab 144215 February 2021

“Accompany the Intelligent, and You Will Be Regarded to Be Part of Them”

QuestionWhat is the reference and Arabic text for this narration? Also, who is it attributed to? 'Abdullah said: "My father said to me, 'O my son, accompany the intelligent, and indeed you will be ascribed to them, even if you are not from them! And do not accompany the ignoramuses,…

3 Rajab 144215 February 2021

Whoever Fears Allah, Will Be Feared

QuestionPlease confirm the reference of the following statement and if it is a Hadith or a statement of a Sahabi/the pious? "The one who does not fear Allah, fears everything, and the one who fears Allah, everybody fears him."

3 Rajab 144215 February 2021

Harms of Travelling Alone

QuestionKindly explain the following Hadith: Sayyiduna Ibn ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) has narrated that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: "If the people knew what I know about travelling alone, then not a single rider would travel alone at night." (Sahih Bukhari, Hadith: 2998)

29 Jumadal Akhirah 144212 February 2021

Hadiths on ‘Iddah

QuestionKindly share Hadiths related to the ‘iddah (waiting period), especially if there is a Hadith mentioning virtues for a woman who passes away during it.

28 Jumadal Akhirah 144211 February 2021

Being Cautious with One’s Words and Utterances

QuestionWhat is the authenticity, Arabic text and the complete translation of this Hadith? "Verily a person utters a word, that he deems harmless, but it results in his falling into the depths of Hellfire."

28 Jumadal Akhirah 144211 February 2021

The Qualities and Signs of an Ostentatious Person

QuestionCould you kindly give a reference for this? It is narrated that Sayyiduna 'Ali (radiyallahu 'anhu) said: "There are four qualities of a show-off; He is lazy when alone, he is [only] active when among people, he [only] increases in deeds if he is praised and he decreases actions when…

27 Jumadal Akhirah 144210 February 2021

If Someone Insults You, Do Not Retaliate

QuestionIs this a Hadith? "And if a person reviles you and dishonours you with what he knows of you then do not degrade him (back) with what you know of him for the curse (of abuse) will only be upon him."

26 Jumadal Akhirah 14429 February 2021

Ibn Mas’ud’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Statement Regarding the Origin of Menstruation

QuestionIs the following narration authentic and is the contents about the origin of menstruation correct? It is narrated from Sayyiduna 'Abdullah ibn Mas'ud (radiyallahu 'anhu) that he said: "The men and women of the Banu Israil used to pray together. If a woman had a [male friend in the congregation],…

25 Jumadal Akhirah 14428 February 2021

A Query Regarding the Bazar Du’a Cited in Ihya ‘Ulumid Din

QuestionWhat is the original reference for this Hadith in Imam Ghazali's Revival of the Religious Sciences? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: If a man says after entering the market the following, There is no deity but Allah, the Single, there is no partner for Him, His is the kingdom…

22 Jumadal Akhirah 14425 February 2021

Authenticity of the Hadith Regarding the Illegitimate Child Inheriting from the Father

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the Hadith answered here: 'Amr ibn Shu'ayb reports from his father whom reports from his grandfather (radiyallahu 'anhu) that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Any man who fornicates with a slave or free woman [and a child is born], that child will be born…