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11 Muharram 144111 September 2019

The Value of Offering Salah in Congregation

QuestionWhat is the reference for this Hadith? من صلى صلاة في جماعة فقد ملأ نحره عبادة "Whoever offers Salah in congregation has filled up his entire chest with [the reward] of 'ibadah"

11 Muharram 144111 September 2019

Punishment of Allah Despite the Presence of the Pious

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Sayyidah Zaynab bintu Jahsh (radiyallahu 'anha) relates: "I said O Messenger of Allah! Will we be destroyed when there are righteous people among us? He said: '[Yes], If evil deeds increase.'"

10 Muharram 144110 September 2019

Some Signs of Qiyamah

QuestionIs the following Hadith authentic and what is meant by “Qaynat"? Some of the signs of Qiyamah are: Al qaynat, musical instruments, alcohol and the use of silk products [by men]"

10 Muharram 144110 September 2019

Translation of a Hadith Regarding the Destruction of Excessive Wealth

QuestionIn the following Hadith, what is the translation of the following parts? أو خير هو and يقتل حبطا قام رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم فخطب الناس فقال: لا والله، ما أخشى عليكم، أيها الناس، إلا ما يخرج الله لكم من زهرة الدنيا فقال رجل: يا رسول الله، أيأتي الخير…

10 Muharram 144110 September 2019

Forgiveness of Minor Sins

QuestionIt is mentioned in this Hadith that sins are forgiven if you say the du'a before sleeping, does it include both major and minor sins?

10 Muharram 144110 September 2019

Feeding a Poor Household on ‘Ashura

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Feeding the poor on 'Ashura: Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Whoever feeds a poor household on 'Aashura will cross the bridge (Sirat) with the speed of lightening"

9 Muharram 14419 September 2019

Forgiving and Overlooking One’s Helper/Slave Seventy Times a Day

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? A person came to Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) and asked: O Rasulullah! How many times should I forgive/overlook my servant? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) remained silent. The man asked again: O Rasulullah! How many times should I forgive/overlook my servant? He replied: Everyday seventy…

9 Muharram 14419 September 2019

The Virtue of Fajr Salah in Congregation

QuestionWhich of these two is the version mentioned in Hadith? And what is the status of its chain? 1) Whoever prays the dawn prayer (Fajr) in congregation is under the protection of Allah for that day. 2) Whoever prays the dawn prayer (Fajr) is under the protection of Allah for…

9 Muharram 14419 September 2019

Another Du’a to Recite When Retiring to Bed

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: من قال إذا أوى إلى فراشه: الحمد لله الذي علا فقهر، وبطن فخبر، وملك فقدر، الحمد لله الذي يحيي ويميت، وهو على كل شيء قدير، خرج من ذنوبه كيوم ولدته أمه

6 Muharram 14416 September 2019

Istighfar (Seeking Forgiveness) Ensures Safety from Punishment

QuestionI want to know if this Hadith which mentions those who make istighfar will be granted safety from Allah's punishment is authentic? العبد آمن من عذاب الله، ما استغفر الله Translation: A person will be safe from the punishment of Allah as long as he seeks Allah's forgiveness.

5 Muharram 14415 September 2019

A Lengthy Virtue for Sayyiduna Hasan and Sayyiduna Husayn (radiyallahu ‘anhuma)

QuestionWhat is the status of this Hadith? 'Abdullah ibn 'Abbas (radiyallahu 'anhuma) related that the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "O people! Shall I not tell you of people who have the best grandfather and grandmother? Shall I not tell you of people who have the best…

4 Muharram 14414 September 2019

Sayyidah Ummu Habibah’s (radiyallahu’anha) First Husband

QuestionI would like to ask the name of the first husband of Sayyidah Ummu Habibah (radiyallahu ‘anha) because in some places he is mentioned as ‘Ubaydullah ibn Jahsh while in other places (in Mishkat) it is mentioned as ‘Abdullah ibn Jahsh.