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2 Sha'ban 144216 March 2021

Imam Ahmad’s Dream Regarding the Virtue of Reciting of Quran

QuestionCan this narration be quoted to prove the virtue of Quran? سمعت عبد الله بن أحمد بن حنبل يقول: سمعت أبي – رحمة الله عليه – يقول: رأيت رب العزة في النوم فقلت: يا رب، ما أفضل ما يتقرب المتقربون به إليك؟ فقال: بكلامي يا أحمد، فقلت: يا رب…

2 Sha'ban 144216 March 2021

A Justification for Leaving Out Congregational Prayer?

QuestionKindly provide the reference and authenticity of the following narration: Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) has said: ‘Verily there were [many] prophets belonging to Allah [Ta’ala]; all of them used to hunt or search for prey. Regarding congregational prayer, your love for [wanting to attend] the congregation as well…

1 Sha'ban 144215 March 2021

Arabic Text of the Narration Regarding Certain Forbidden Deeds

QuestionCan you provide me with the Arabic text for the Hadith you have cited here: “Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) forbade carrion, gambling and drums.” Ibn ‘Abbas (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) said, “Every intoxicant is impermissible.”

1 Sha'ban 144215 March 2021

Sha’ban, the Month That People Neglect

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Usamah ibn Zayd (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) reported: I said, “O Messenger of Allah, I do not see you fasting any month as much as you fast during Sha’ban.” The Prophet (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said, “It is a month people neglect between the months of Rajab…

1 Sha'ban 144215 March 2021

Not Remembering Allah Will Be a Cause of Regret

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? ما جلس قوم مجلسا لم يذكروا الله فيه إلا كان عليهم ترة، وما مشى أحد ممشى لم يذكر الله فيه إلا كان عليه ترة، وما أوى أحد إلى فراشه ولم يذكر الله فيه إلا كان عليه ترة

28 Rajab 144212 March 2021

Another Narration Regarding the Last Person to Enter Jannah

QuestionKindly provide the reference and authenticity of the following narration: Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu ‘anhu) has narrated that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: ‘Whilst he, i.e., the last person to enter Jannah, is walking therein, he will suddenly see a light and fall in prostration. It will then…

27 Rajab 144211 March 2021

An Unreliable Narration Regarding the Cry of a Baby

QuestionIs this an authentic narration? It is narrated that the crying of a baby at birth until two months is as if the child is testifying to the Kalimah Tayyibah and then durud upon Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam).

27 Rajab 144211 March 2021

Long Moustaches, a Salient Feature of the Non-Believers

QuestionRasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) has said: “Whoever does not take from his moustache [i.e., trim/shave it], then he is not from us.” (Sunan Tirmidhi, Hadith: 2761) I have heard that the reasoning for this was because a long, luxurious moustache was a sign of arrogance. Is there any…

26 Rajab 144210 March 2021

Which Type of Woman Is Best?

QuestionI would like to find out if this is a Hadith? Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) was asked, “Which type of woman is the best? He replied: ‘When you look at her you feel happiness.'”

26 Rajab 144210 March 2021

Abu Bakr (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Accepts Islam Without Any Hesitation

QuestionKindly provide the reference and authenticity of the following narration: Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) is reported to have said: “I brought Islam to every single one of you and every one of you hesitated for a moment except Abu Bakr”.

25 Rajab 14429 March 2021

The Reward for Loving, Spending and Meeting for the Sake of Allah Ta’ala

QuestionIs the following narration authentic? عن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: إن في الجنة لعمدا من ياقوت عليها غرف من زبرجد لها أبواب مفتحة تضيء كما يضيء الكوكب الدري قال قلنا يا رسول الله من يسكنها؟ قال: المتحابون في الله المتباذلون في الله والمتلاقون في الله

25 Rajab 14429 March 2021

A Du’a Taught to Ja’far (radiyallahu ‘anhu)

QuestionKindly provide the reference and authenticity of the following du’a: اللهمَّ الطُفْ لي في تيسير كلِّ عسيرٍ، فإنَّ تيسيرَ كلِّ عسيرٍ عليك يسيرٌ، وأسألُك اليُسرَ والمعافاةَ في الدنيا والآخرةِ Allahummaltuf li fi taysiri kulli ‘asir, fa inna taysira kulli ‘asirin ‘alayka yasir, wa asalukal yusra wal mu’afata fid dunya…