Family Matters

  Nasihah (Advice): Less wealth means easier reckoning   Muhammad ibn Labid reported that Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) said, “Two things are hated by the son of Adam. He hates death, although it is better for the believer than tribulation, and he hates to have little wealth, although it means …

  Nasihah (Advice): Praise Allah whether the baby is a boy or girl   Kathir ibn Ubayd Rahimahullah reported: “If a child was born to anyone from the family of Sayyidatuna Aisha Radiyallahu Anha, she would not ask if it was a boy or a girl.Rather, she would ask, “Was it …

  Nasihah (Advice): Sin of separating parents from their children   Sayyiduna Abu Ayyub radiyallahu anhu reported that Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) said: “Whoever separates a mother from her child, Allah will separate him from his loved ones on the Day of Resurrection.” [Sunan Tirmidhi] ______________________________   Question and Answer:   …

  Nasihah (Advice): Spending on one’s family is charity Sayyiduna Abu Masood Radiyallahu Anhu reported: Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam said, “If a Muslim spends on his family seeking reward from Allah Ta’ala, it is charity for him.” [Sahih Bukhari] ______________________________   Question and Answer:   Q. I have 2 wives. …

  Nasihah (Advice): Strive in serving your parents   Abdullah ibn Amr Radiyallahu Anhu reported: A man came to Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam), asking permission to wage jihad. Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) asked, “Are your parents alive?” The man said yes. Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) said, “Then strive …

  Nasihah (Advice): Fulfill your Trusts Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah Radhiyallahu Anhu reports that Nabi Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam said, “Give back what has been entrusted (to you) to him who has entrusted you, and do not violate the trust of him who violates your trust.” (Sunan Tirmidhi) ______________________________   Question and Answer: …

  Nasihah (Advice): The period of mourning the deceased   Ibn Sirin (rahimahullah) has narrated that Ummu ‘Atiyyah’s (radiyallahu ‘anha) son passed away. On the third day [after his demise], she requested [that] yellow dye [be brought for her to apply]. [After it was brought] She then applied it and said: …

Nasihah (Advice): The benefit in having a righteous spouse   Umar ibn Al-Khattab radiyallahu anhu said, “Nothing benefits a man, after faith in Allah, as much as a wife with good character, who is loving and fertile. Nothing harms a man, after disbelief in Allah, as much as a wife …

  Nasihah (Advice): The adulterer loses Imaan whilst committing Zina   Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah radiyallahu anhu reported that Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) said, “The adulterer is not a believer while he commits adultery. The thief is not a believer while he is stealing. The drinker of wine is not a believer …

  Nasihah (Advice): Vulgarity is not part of Islam   Sayyiduna Jabir ibn Samurah radiyallahu anhu reported that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said, “Verily, obscenity and vulgarity are not part of Islam. Verily, the best people in Islam are those with the best character.” [Musnad Aḥmad] ______________________________   Question and …