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27 Safar 14407 November 2018

The Khatm-Kwajgan

QuestionIs there any basis for the following that is recited when there is any problem? Read 3 × durud sharif Read 360 × du'a Read 360 × Surah Inshirah (الم نشرح) with بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Read 360 × du'a Read 3 × durud sharif Du'a- La hawla wa la…

27 Safar 14407 November 2018

An Unreliable Hadith on the Virtues of a Pregnant Woman When She Gives Birth

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) addressed women and said: "Aren't you pleased that when a woman falls pregnant through her husband and he is happy with her, she will receive a reward equal to a person fasting in the path of Allah and engaging in 'ibadah…

26 Safar 14406 November 2018

The Fly Falling Into a Utensil

QuestionI read a Hadith somewhere that states (something to the effect) that if a fly falls in something, one should dip it fully and then drink that because there is disease in one wing and cure in the other. Can you please explain?

26 Safar 14406 November 2018

A Virtue of Reciting Surah Saba?

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Whoever recites Surah Saba [Surah 34] frequently, the Prophets will shake his hands on the day of Qiyamah."

25 Safar 14405 November 2018

Abud Darda (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Seeking Protection from Hypocrisy

QuestionIs this narration authentic? حدثني جبير بن نفير أنه سمع أبا الدرداء وهو في آخر صلاته وقد فرغ من التشهد يتعوذ بالله من النفاق فأكثر من التعوذ منه قال: فقال جبير: وما لك يا أبا الدرداء أنت والنفاق؟ فقال: دعنا عنك فوالله إن الرجل ليتقلب عن دينه في الساعة الواحدة…

25 Safar 14405 November 2018

The Virtue of ‘Ibadah at Times of Trials

QuestionIs this Hadith sahih? Sayyiduna Ma'qil ibn Yasar (radiyallahu 'anhu) reported: Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said, "The reward of worship performed at a time of trials is like emigration to me.''

25 Safar 14405 November 2018

Fudayl’s ibn ‘Iyad (rahimahullah) Quote on Harming a Believer

QuestionCan you mention the reference and Arabic text for this narration? Fudayl ibn 'Iyad (rahimahullah) said: "By Allah! It is not permissible for you to harm a dog or swine without reason, then how is it that you harm a believer?"

22 Safar 14402 November 2018

An Example of the Tree That Resembles a Believer

QuestionIn the following Hadith, are any explanations given for the portion that says "the leaves do not wither" with respect to the palm tree? Also, provide the reference? Ibn 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhuma) reported: We were in the company of Allah's Messenger (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) when he said: 'Tell me…

22 Safar 14402 November 2018

Luqman Al Hakim Advises His Son on Patience

QuestionIs this advice of Luqman Al Hakim authentic? عن قتادة قال قال لقمان لابنه يا بني إن الصبر على المكاره من حسن اليقين وإن لكل عمل كمالا وغاية وكمال العبادة الورع واليقين

22 Safar 14402 November 2018

The Description of a River in Jannah

QuestionIs this Hadith is authentic? Narrated by Sayyiduna 'Abdullah ibn 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhu) that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said, "Kawthar is a river in Jannah, the two banks of which are made of gold and the bed of which is made of pearls and rubies. Its sand is more…

21 Safar 14401 November 2018

‘Umar’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Fear for This Ummah

QuestionIs this statement authentically attributed to Sayyiduna 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhu)? Sayyiduna 'Umar Ibn Khattab (radiyallahu 'anhu) said: "I fear most for this Ummah such a person who is a scholar with his tongue, but an ignorant person at heart."

21 Safar 14401 November 2018

Abu Bakr (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Vomits Out Haram Food

QuestionIs this incident reliable? Sayyiduna Abu Bakr (radiyallahu 'anhu) had a slave who used to give him a portion of his daily income as the master's share. Once he brought him some food, and Sayyiduna Abu Bakr (radiyallahu 'anhu) took a morsel out of it. Then the slave remarked: "You…

21 Safar 14401 November 2018

Explanation of “Spending Some Time in the Morning in Allah’s Path…”

QuestionI heard an 'Alim explain that: "Spending some time in the morning or evening in path of Allah is better than the world and whatever it contains..." Does not refer to being better than the things of the world because the world has no value in the sight of Allah,…