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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…

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.”

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…

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…

19 Jumadal Akhirah 14422 February 2021

Allah Has Ordained Five Daily Salah

QuestionI remember coming across a Hadith a couple of years ago which says something like Allah has made five Salahs obligatory and those who miss it will be punished but Allah will forgive if He so wills. Could you kindly locate the Hadith?

19 Jumadal Akhirah 14422 February 2021

Istighfar/Seeking Forgiveness Before Sleeping

QuestionWhat is the status of this Hadith? Narrated Abu Sa’id (radiyallahu ‘anhu) that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Whoever says when he goes to bed thrice: ‘I seek the forgiveness of Allah, the one whom there’s none worthy of worship except for him the Living the Sustainer and…