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4 Dhul Hijjah 144125 July 2020

An Unreliable Virtue of Fasting on the 1st of Dhul Hijjah

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “On the first night of Dhul Hijjah, Ibrahim (‘alayhis salam) was born. Whomsoever fasts on that day it will be an atonement for eighty years sins.”

3 Dhul Hijjah 144124 July 2020

Gifting Flowers on a Happy Occasion

QuestionThere is a trend nowadays, that when there is a happy occasion like a birth, wedding, graduation, etc, flower arrangements are ordered and given as gifts. The flower arrangements are quite expensive. The more stylish the arrangement, the higher the price. When we intervene and try explaining that rather…

2 Dhul Hijjah 144123 July 2020

Gaining Two Rewards While Reciting the Quran

QuestionRegarding the following Hadith, is it correct to translate the word “أجران” as “double”? And is the Hadith implicating that the one who recites with difficulty receives a greater reward? عن عائشة رضي الله عنها عن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: مثل الذي يقرأ القرآن وهو حافظ له…

2 Dhul Hijjah 144123 July 2020

Imam Waki’ ibn Jarrah (rahimahullah)

QuestionWho was Imam Waki’ (rahimahullah)? If he were to grade a narrator as reliable (thiqah), would his grading be accepted?

30 Dhul Qa'dah 144121 July 2020

The Kursi in Relation to the ‘Arsh

QuestionIbn ‘Abbas (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) said: “The Kursi is the place of the feet of Allah, and the size of Throne cannot be known.” This was narrated by Ibn Khuzaymah in at-Tawhid, 1/248, no. 154 and Hakim in Mustadrak. He classed it as authentic according to the conditions of Bukhari…

30 Dhul Qa'dah 144121 July 2020

Authenticity of the Du’a Regarding Seeking Protection from the Evils of the Limbs

QuestionPlease verify the authenticity of this du’a: اللّٰهُمَّ طَهِّرْ قَلْبِي مِنَ النِّفَاقِ، وَعَمَلِي مِنَ الرِّيَاءِ، وَلِسَانِي مِنَ الْكَذِبِ، وَعَيْنِي مِنَ الْخِيَانَةِ، فَإِنَّكَ تَعْلَمُ خَائِنَةَ الْأَعْيُنِ، وَمَا تُخْفِي الصُّدُورُ O Allah, purify my heart from hypocrisy, my actions from show, my tongue from lies and my eyes from deception. For…

30 Dhul Qa'dah 144121 July 2020

Consuming Camel Urine for Medical Purposes

QuestionI would like to know if there is a Hadith that makes mention of the consumption of camel urine for shifa (i.e., medicinal purposes). Is it authentic? And if so, can the Hadith be used to validate the usage of camel urine? Please provide some commentary on the Hadith.

29 Dhul Qa'dah 144120 July 2020

The Curse of Sayyiduna Sa’id ibn Zayd (radiyallahu ‘anhu)

QuestionI came across in a lecture that a woman (by name of Asma) got into a land dispute with Sayyiduna Sa’id Ibn Zayd (radiyallahu ‘anhu) regarding a piece of land. Eventually Sayyiduna Sa’id Ibn Zayd (radiyallahu ‘anhu) relented and even though he believed it was his land, he let…

29 Dhul Qa'dah 144120 July 2020

Ensuring a Woman Experiences Desire Before Intercourse

QuestionImam Ibn Qudamah, a renowned Hambali Jurist, mentions a narration in which Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) was reported to have said: “Do not begin intercourse until she has experienced desire like the desire you experience, lest you fulfil your desires before she does.” Can you please verify the…

26 Dhul Qa'dah 144117 July 2020

There Is No Perfect Wudu Without Taking the Name of Allah

QuestionIs this Hadith regarding saying Bismillah before wudu authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “There is no [perfect] wudu for the one who does not recite the Name of Allah.”

25 Dhul Qa'dah 144116 July 2020

Part of a Description of Dajjal’s Donkey

QuestionI would like to know if this hadith is authentic or not. Can you please provide the reference to the Hadith? Sayyiduna Jabir ibn ‘Abdillah (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) narrated that Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) while discussing  Dajjal said: “…He will be riding a donkey which will have a span…

25 Dhul Qa'dah 144116 July 2020

‘Abdullah ibn Mas’ud’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Surprise and Happiness Upon Hearing of a Sunnah Being Practised

QuestionKindly mention which ‘Abdullah was alluded to in the following narration along with the reason for saying أنى علقها: عن أبي معمر أن أميرا كان بمكة يسلم تسليمتين فقال عبد الله: أنى علقها. قال الحكم في حديثه: إن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم كان يفعله (Sahih Muslim, Hadith:…