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13 Rabi'ul Awwal 144111 November 2019

Ibn Sirin’s (rahimahullah) Advice During Lightning

QuestionWhat is the reference and Arabic text for this narration? Once a man asked Ibn Sirin (rahimahullah): “What do I say if I see lightning?” He said: ‘Close your eyes and remember Allah.'”

13 Rabi'ul Awwal 144111 November 2019

Jannah Desires Three People

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Indeed, Jannah desires three [people]; ‘Ali, ‘Ammar, and Salman (radiyallahu ‘anhum).”

9 Rabi'ul Awwal 14417 November 2019

A Narration Regarding the Demise of Zakariyya (‘alayhis salam)

QuestionI have heard a Hadith which states that before Zakariyya (‘alayhis salam) was killed, he went into a tree and part of his upper garment was left sticking out of the tree. His enemies came and cut the tree in half while he was inside, which led to his…

8 Rabi'ul Awwal 14416 November 2019

A Follow up Query on the Hadith Regarding Welcoming Students

QuestionI have seen your answer here regarding the Hadith on welcoming students of knowledge. Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “People from the East will come to you to seek knowledge [of Din]. When they come to you, treat them well. Abu Harun ‘Abdi (rahimahullah), says: ‘Whenever Abu Sa’id…

7 Rabi'ul Awwal 14415 November 2019

Another Narration on the Virtue of Abundant Sajdah (Prostration)

QuestionWhat is the source of this Hadith? حدثني معدان بن طلحة اليعمري، قال: لقيت ثوبان مولى رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم، فقلت له: دلني على عمل ينفعني الله به ويدخلني الله الجنة؟ فسكت عني مليا، ثم التفت إلي فقال: عليك بالسجود، فإني سمعت رسول الله صلى الله عليه…

6 Rabi'ul Awwal 14414 November 2019

A Narration Regarding Musa (‘alayhis salam) on the Day of Resurrection

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following narration? «أنا أول من تنشق عنه الأرض يوم القيامة، فأنفض التراب عن رأسي، فآتي قائمة العرش، فأجد موسى قائما عندها، فلا أدري أنفض التراب عن رأسه قبلي، أو كان ممن استثنى الله»

6 Rabi'ul Awwal 14414 November 2019

A Narration Regarding the Recital of Quran

QuestionWhat is the reference for this narration? Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Recite the Quran as long as your hearts are focused [agree on the interpretation] and when you lose focus [disagree] then stop reciting [temporarily].”

3 Rabi'ul Awwal 14411 November 2019

The Angels Are the Companions of Those Who Frequent the Masjid

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu ‘anhu) narrates that Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “The Masjids have pegs [i.e., people who habitually frequent them, like how pegs cling on to what they are attached to]. The angels are their companions. If they are absent the angels…

3 Rabi'ul Awwal 14411 November 2019

The Three Benefits of Sitting in the Masjid

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this Hadith? Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “The one who sits in the Masjid, [derives at least one benefit from these three]; Either he meets a Muslim brother from whom he may benefit [in terms of…