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7 Muharram 144018 September 2018

Passing One’s Hand on the Head of an Orphan on ‘Ashura

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this Hadith? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said, "Pass your hand over the head of an orphan on the day of 'Aashura, it will be as though you have done good to the orphans of the entire Ummah."

6 Muharram 144017 September 2018

Making One’s Parents Happy

QuestionWhat is the status of the following narration? قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: نومك على السرير برا بوالديك تضحكهما، ويضحكانك أفضل من جهادك بالسيف في سبيل الله عز وجل

6 Muharram 144017 September 2018

When Reciting Quran, Seek from Allah Ta’ala Alone

QuestionWhat is the reference for this narration? Can it be quoted? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Anyone who recites the Quran let him ask [all his needs] by it from Allah alone. For soon such people will come who will recite the Qur'an and ask from people"

6 Muharram 144017 September 2018

Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Would Send the Old and Feeble to Mina Early

QuestionKindly help in locating this Hadith with brief explanation. The gist of the Hadith is as follows: "Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) sent Sayyiduna 'Abdullah Ibn 'Abbas (radiyallahu 'anhuma) with the women of his family, he sent them ahead to Mina from Muzdalifah. They performed Fajr Salah at Mina."

3 Muharram 144014 September 2018

The Most Hated Speech in the Sight of Allah Ta’ala

QuestionIs the Hadith mentioned below authentic? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "The most hated speech to Allah is when a man says to another man, 'Fear Allah!' And he replies, 'Worry about your own self!"'

3 Muharram 144014 September 2018

Jibril (‘alayhis salam) Praises Hafsah (radiyallahu ‘anha)

QuestionJibril ('alayhis salam) told Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi 'alayhi wa sallam) regarding Hafsah (radiyallahu 'anha): "She fasts very often and is often offering Salah, she will be your wife in Jannah too." Is this Hadith authentic?

3 Muharram 144014 September 2018

An Occasion When Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Did Not Eat Anything for Three Days

QuestionPlease verify the authenticity of this narration: Sayyiduna Anas narrates, "Once Sayyidah Fatimah presented Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) with a piece of [barley] bread. Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) enquired as to what it was and Sayyidah Fatimah (radiyallahu 'anha) replied, 'I baked this bread and I felt [ashamed…

3 Muharram 144014 September 2018

Ya’la ibn Umayyah (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Would Make Nafl I’tikaf for an Hour

QuestionKindly provide the exact reference and number for this narration: عن يعلى بن أمية رضي الله عنه قال: إني لأمكث في المسجد الساعة، وما أمكث إلا لأعتكف Sayyiduna Ya'la ibn Umayyah (radiyallahu 'anhu) said: "Sometimes I sit in the Masjid for an hour, for no other reason but i'tikaf [optional…

2 Muharram 144013 September 2018

An Angel Conveys Our Salutations [Durud] to Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) by Taking Our Names

QuestionWhat is the explanation and authenticity of the following Hadith? يا عمار، إن لله ملكا أعطاه أسماع الخلائق كلها، وهو قائم على قبري، إذا مت إلى يوم القيامة، فليس أحد من أمتي يصلي علي صلاة إلا أسماه باسمه، واسم أبيه، قال: يا محمد، صلى عليك فلان، فيصلي الرب على ذلك…

2 Muharram 144013 September 2018

Reciting Surah Mulk at the Beginning of Each Month for Protection

QuestionAllamah Alusi (rahimahullah) has mentioned the following in Ruhul Ma'ani: رأيت في بعض شروح البخاري ندب قراءتها عند رؤية الهلال رجاء الحفظ من المكاره في ذلك الشهر ببركة آيها الثلاثين Is this established in the Hadith and will it be a recommended practice?

1 Muharram 144012 September 2018

“O Son of Adam, Do Not Be Afraid of Any Power or Sovereignty”

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Kindly provide the Arabic text as well O son of Adam, Do not fear -Hadith Qudsi- "Allah Ta'ala said: "O son of Adam do not be afraid of any power or sovereignty. As long as my sovereignty remains and my sovereignty never ceases. O son of…

1 Muharram 144012 September 2018

Meaning of a Passage in Hadith Terminology

QuestionCould you kindly explain the meaning of the following text from Allamah Abdullah Sirajuddin's commentary on Bayquniyah: فحقيقة الرواية: هي نقل ما ورد من السنة ونحوها واسناد ذلك الى من عزي اليه بتحديث أو اخبار ونحوهما وشروط الرواية هي تحمّل راويها لما يرويه بنوع من انواع التحمّل من سماع أو…