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21 Muharram 14429 September 2020

The Reason for the Reward of Passing Away Far from One’s Birthplace

QuestionSayyiduna ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Amr (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) says, “A man who was born in Madinah passed away in Madinah. Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said ‘If only he passed away somewhere other than his birthplace [i.e., If only he was born out of Madinah and passed away in Madinah].’ Someone…

19 Muharram 14427 September 2020

Who Was Muhammad ibn Hanafiyyah?

QuestionWho was Muhammad ibn Hanafiyyah (rahimahullah)? How was he the son of Sayyiduna ‘Ali (radiyallahu ‘anhu)?

16 Muharram 14424 September 2020

A Query Regarding the Wording of the Hadith on the Virtue of Assisting a Muslim

QuestionI know the narration with the following wording is recorded in Sahih Muslim: والله في عون العبد ما كان العبد في عون أخيه Allah will aid a servant so long as the servant aids his brother I want to know if there is any narration with the words: ان…

15 Muharram 14423 September 2020

Jibril (‘alayhis salam) Describes Jahannam

QuestionSayyiduna ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) said: “Jibril (‘alayhis salam) came to Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) at an unusual time. Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) stood up and said, ‘O Jibril, why has your complexion changed?’ Jibril (‘alayhis salam) replied, ‘I have only come as Allah has ordered regarding the…

15 Muharram 14423 September 2020

Nabi’s (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Method of Delivering a Sermon

QuestionKindly provide the reasoning/explanation in the following Hadith for the words: كان رَسولُ اللهِ ﷺ إذا خَطَبَ احْمَرَّتْ عَيْناهُ، وَعَلا صَوْتُهُ، واشْتَدَّ غَضَبُهُ، عن جابر بن عبدالله رضي الله عنه قال: كانَ رَسولُ اللهِ ﷺ إذا خَطَبَ احْمَرَّتْ عَيْناهُ، وَعَلا صَوْتُهُ، واشْتَدَّ غَضَبُهُ، حتّى كَأنَّهُ مُنْذِرُ جَيْشٍ يقولُ: صَبَّحَكُمْ…

15 Muharram 14423 September 2020

The Verse That Was Revealed During the Farewell Hajj

QuestionWas the following verse revealed during the Farewell Hajj of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam): “This day I have perfected for you your religion and completed My favor upon you and have approved for you Islam as religion.” (Surah Maidah, Verse: 3) Please provide commentary for this verse as…

14 Muharram 14422 September 2020

Difference in Wording of a Du’a in Riyadus Salihin

QuestionI came across the following du’a in two places: Tirmidhi (3502) and Riyadus Salihin (834). Tirmidhi: اللّٰهُمَّ اقْسِمْ لَنَا مِنْ خَشْيَتِكَ مَا يَحُولُ بَيْنَنَا وَبَيْنَ مَعَاصِيكَ وَمِنْ طَاعَتِكَ مَا تُبَلِّغُنَا بِهِ جَنَّتَكَ وَمِنَ الْيَقِينِ مَا تُهَوِّنُ بِهِ عَلَيْنَا مُصِيبَاتِ الدُّنْيَا وَمَتِّعْنَا بِأَسْمَاعِنَا وَأَبْصَارِنَا وَقُوَّتِنَا مَا أَحْيَيْتَنَا وَاجْعَلْهُ الْوَارِثَ مِنَّا…

14 Muharram 14422 September 2020

Those Who Observe Salah Times Are Among the Most Beloved to Allah

QuestionCan this narration be quoted? Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Verily among the best servants of Allah are those who observe the sun, the moon, the stars and the shades for the remembrance of Allah.”

14 Muharram 14422 September 2020

The Sky Turning Red After the Demise of Sayyiduna Husayn

QuestionPlease provide me with the authenticity of the following narration: عن أم حكيم قالت: قُتِلَ الْحُسَیْنُ بْنُ عَلِيٍّ وَأَنَا یَوْمَئِذٍ جُوَیْرِیة، فَمَکَثَتِ السَّمَاءُ أَیَّامًا مِثْلَ الْعَلَقة

14 Muharram 14422 September 2020

Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Sharing a Camel on the Day of Badr

QuestionI remember hearing somewhere that before the battle of Badr, three people used to share one camel, turn by turn. The Messenger of Allah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) was with Ali and another young Sahabi (radiyallahu ‘anhuma), and the two of them said to the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu…

13 Muharram 14421 September 2020

Cursing Time Draws the Wrath of Allah

QuestionWhat is the meaning of يؤذيني ابن آدم in the following Hadith? يؤذيني ابن آدم يسب الدهر وأنا الدهر، بيدي الأمر أقلب الليل والنهار

13 Muharram 14421 September 2020

Subhanallah and Alhamdulillah Fills What Is Between the Heavens and Earth

QuestionThere is Hadith in Sahih Muslim, Tirmidhi and Sahih Ibn Hibban from Sayyiduna Abu Malik (radiyallahu ‘anhu) that states: “Subhanallah and alhamdulillah fills what is between Heaven and Earth.” 1. What is meaning fill the space between Heaven and Earth? 2. Does it mean that reward of reciting these…

13 Muharram 14421 September 2020

The Ismul A’azam in Three Surahs

QuestionWhat is the reference and authenticity of this Hadith? Sayyiduna Abu Umamah (radiyallahu ‘anhu) says that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) stated: “The Ismul A’azam [blessed Name of Allah Ta’ala which when taken, Allah responds] appears in three Surahs of the Quran; Surah Baqarah, Surah Al ‘Imran and Surah…

13 Muharram 14421 September 2020

Cleanliness Is Half of Faith

QuestionPlease provide an explanation for the portion of the Hadith: “Taharah is half of faith”.