6 Rabi'ul Akhir 14414 December 2019
The Hadith Narrator, Al Hakam ibn ‘Abdillah ibn Khuttaf
QuestionWhat is the status of the narrator, Al Hakam ibn ‘Abdillah ibn Khuttaf?
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5 Rabi'ul Akhir 14413 December 2019
Remaining Seated in One’s Place After Fajr
QuestionWhat is the reference for this? Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “He who remains seated in his place of Salah, after offering his Fajr Salah, till he offers two rak’ahs of forenoon Salah, saying nothing except what is good, his sins will be forgiven, even if they are…
5 Rabi'ul Akhir 14413 December 2019
Turning Away One’s Gaze from a Strange Woman
QuestionWhat is the reference of this Hadith and can it be quoted? Sayyiduna Jarir ibn ‘Abdillah Al Bajali (radiyallahu ‘anhu) reported, “I asked Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) regarding the sudden glance [on a strange woman]. He commanded me that I should turn away my gaze.”
4 Rabi'ul Akhir 14412 December 2019
The Importance of Going Out in Battle With the Correct Intention
QuestionIs the following narration authentic: عن معاذ بن جبل عن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم أنه قال: «الغزو غزوان، فأما من ابتغى وجه الله وأطاع الإمام وأنفق الكريمة وياسر الشريك واجتنب الفساد فإن نومه ونبهه أجر كله، وأما من غزا فخرا ورياء وسمعة وعصى الإمام وأفسد في الأرض…
4 Rabi'ul Akhir 14412 December 2019
A Fabrication Regarding Poverty for Sahabah and Wealth for the Latter Generation
QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “For my Sahabah, poverty is regarded to be good fortune/means of success but for the Believer who comes at the end of time, wealth is regarded to be good fortune/a means of success. Thus, if you are able to…
1 Rabi'ul Akhir 144129 November 2019
Surah Kafirun Is Equivalent to Quarter of the Quran
QuestionCan this narration be quoted? Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Whoever recites ‘Qul Ya Ayyuhal-Kafirun’ [the entire Surah], it equals a quarter (1/4) of the Quran for him.”
1 Rabi'ul Akhir 144129 November 2019
The Best Among You Is He Who Learns the Quran and Teaches It
QuestionIs this famous Hadith on the virtue of learning and teaching the Quran authentic? The best among you is he who learns the Quran and teaches it
1 Rabi'ul Akhir 144129 November 2019
Clarification on an Incident Regarding Abu Musa Al Ash’ari (radiyallahu ‘anhu)
QuestionHow is the Hadith in Sahih Bukhari (Hadith: 4397) to be interpreted which states that Sayyiduna Abu Musa Al Ash’ari (radiyallahu ‘anhu) went to a woman to check his hair for lice? Is this permissible or is the chain not authentic?
1 Rabi'ul Akhir 144129 November 2019
Arabic Text of the Hadith Regarding Seventy Maidens in Jannah
QuestionCan you please provide the Arabic text of the following narration? “The martyr (shahid) has six blessings from Allah, he is forgiven from the moment his blood is first shed and will be shown his place in Jannah, he will be spared the trial of the grave, he will…
30 Rabi'ul Awwal 144128 November 2019
Cupping on the Foot
QuestionIs there any narration that states Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) was cupped on the top of his foot due to pain in that area?
30 Rabi'ul Awwal 144128 November 2019
Reciting “Bismillah” or “Bismillahi wal hamdulillah” When Commencing Wudu
QuestionReciting “Bismillah” before commencing wudu will suffice. Some books mention “Bismillahi wal hamdulillah”. Which one is preferred?
30 Rabi'ul Awwal 144128 November 2019
Spending Surplus Wealth in Charity Is Better Than Hoarding It
QuestionWhat is the reference for this narration and can it be quoted? Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “O son of Adam, it is better for you if you spend your surplus [wealth over and above your needs]. Withholding it is evil for you. There is no reproach for…
29 Rabi'ul Awwal 144127 November 2019
Imam Abu Hanifah’s (rahimahullah) Response When Told “Fear Allah!”
QuestionCan you mention the reference for this? A man told Imam Abu Hanifah (rahimahullah) to fear Allah and he began shaking and became pale. Then Imam Abu Hanifah (rahimahullah) said, “May Allah reward you we need to be reminded of this”
29 Rabi'ul Awwal 144127 November 2019
‘Umar’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Statement Regarding Hope and Fear
QuestionIs this correctly attributed to Umar radiyallahu anhu: عن عمر بن الخطاب، قال: لو نادى مناد من السماء: أيها الناس، إنكم داخلون الجنة كلكم أجمعون إلا رجلا واحدا، لخفت أن أكون هو، ولو نادى مناد: أيها الناس، إنكم داخلون النار إلا رجلا واحدا، لرجوت أن أكون هو
29 Rabi'ul Awwal 144127 November 2019
La hawla wa la quwwata illa billah Is One of the Doors of Jannah
QuestionWhat is the reference for this Hadith? la hawla wa la quwwata illa billah is one of the doors of Jannah
29 Rabi'ul Awwal 144127 November 2019
Before Qiyamah, Knowledge Will Become Ignorance
QuestionCan you mention the source of this narration? لا تقوم الساعة حتى يصير العلم جهلا والجهل علما
28 Rabi'ul Awwal 144126 November 2019
Arabic Text of the Hadith on the Virtue of Visiting the Sick
QuestionCan you please provide the Arabic text of the following narration? Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “When a Muslim visits a sick Muslim at dawn, seventy thousand angels make du’a of forgiveness for him till dusk. If he visits him in the evening, seventy thousand Angels make du’a…
28 Rabi'ul Awwal 144126 November 2019
Warning Against Speaking Lies in Business Transactions
QuestionIs this authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Allah will not speak to nor will he look [with mercy] at the person who takes a false oath that he has been offered more for his goods than he has actually been offered.”