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11 Jumadal Ula 14388 February 2017

Caring for Orphans

QuestionPlease verify this narration. Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "The best house among the Muslims is a house in which there is an orphan who is treated well and the worst house among the Muslims is a house in which there is an orphan who is treated badly"

11 Jumadal Ula 14388 February 2017

The Sahabah (radiyallahu ‘anhum) Would Cry and Tremble When They Heard Quran

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? 'Abdullah Ibn 'Urwah ibn Zubayr said: "I asked my grandmother Asma (radiyallahu 'anha), 'What was the condition of the Sahabah when they would hear Quran? She replied, 'Their eyes teared and their skins trembled just as Allah has described them [in the Quran]'"

11 Jumadal Ula 14388 February 2017

Wishing Well for Every Muslim

QuestionIs this narration authentic? رواها الحافظ أبو القاسم الطبراني بإسناده، اختصارها أن جريرا: أمر مولاه أن يشتري له فرسا بثلثمائة درهم، وجاء به وبصاحبه لينقده الثمن، فقال جريرلصاحب الفرس: فرسك خير من ثلاثمائة درهم أتبيعه بأربعمائة؟ قال ذلك إليك يا أبا عبد الله، فقال فرسك خير من ذلك أتبيعه بخمسمائة،…

10 Jumadal Ula 14387 February 2017

A Hadith Qudsi Regarding Sustenance

QuestionIs this Hadith Qudsi authentic? "O son of Adam! I created you to worship me so do not behave in a casual irresponsible way. I have already distributed your sustenance so do not over exert yourself. If you are happy and content with what I have allotted to you, your…

10 Jumadal Ula 14387 February 2017

Virtue of an Old Aged Muslim

QuestionI have heard people stating: "Allah is shy to question a servant whose beard is white/grey regarding their sins." Please provide the reference for this being an authentic Hadith.

10 Jumadal Ula 14387 February 2017

Warning Against Killing Animals for No Reason

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Whoever kills a small bird for no reason, it will beseech Allah on the Day of Qiyamah saying, 'O my Rabb, so and so killed me for no reason. And he did not kill me for any beneficial purpose'"

10 Jumadal Ula 14387 February 2017

The Virtue of a Scholar Over a Worshipper

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this narration? Sayyiduna Abu Umamah (radiyallahu 'anhu) reports that on one occasion mention was made of two people before Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam), one was a worshipper ['abid] and the other was a scholar. Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "The virtue of the…

9 Jumadal Ula 14386 February 2017

The Name Qaylah

QuestionWas قَيْلة [Qaylah] the name of a Sahabiyah?

9 Jumadal Ula 14386 February 2017

A Narration on Saying Alhamdulillah Thrice When One Is Blessed With a Bounty

QuestionIs the following authentic? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "When a servant of Allah is blessed with a bounty from Allah and he says 'Alhamdulillah' then the servant has fulfilled showing gratitude for that bounty. If he says 'Alhamdulillah' for a second time, Allah will renew the reward for…

9 Jumadal Ula 14386 February 2017

Raising the Finger When Making Istighfar

QuestionIs there a specific way this should be done? والاستغفار أن تشير بأصبع واحدة "When asking for forgiveness you should point with one finger"

9 Jumadal Ula 14386 February 2017

Who Is Regarded to Be the Most Ascetic?

QuestionCould you translate and mention the authenticity of this Hadith أتى النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم رجل فقال: يا رسول الله من أزهد الناس في الدنيا؟ فقال: من لم ينس المقابر والبلى وترك أفضل زينة الدنيا وآثر ما يبقى على ما يفنى ولم يعد غدا من أيامه وعد نفسه من…

7 Jumadal Ula 14384 February 2017

The Incident of Muhallim ibn Jath-thamah

QuestionIs the story regarding Muhallim ibn Jath-thamah true? He went out in jihad and killed 'Amir ibn Al Adbat (radiyallahu 'anhu). 'Amir ibn Al Adbat had just accepted Islam but Muhallim (radiyallahu 'anhu) still killed him. After the family members of 'Amir (radiyallahu 'anhu) accepted the blood money, Muhallim (radiyallahu…

6 Jumadal Ula 14383 February 2017

The Hadith “Should I Not Be a Grateful Slave”?

QuestionI am looking for the narration which mentions that the feet of Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) swelled up due to him offering lengthy rak'ahs of Salah. When he was questioned he said 'Should I not be a grateful slave'?

6 Jumadal Ula 14383 February 2017

Whoever Hears that Dajjal Has Emerged Should Distance Himself from Him

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this Hadith? "Whoever hears that Dajjal [has emerged] should distance himself from Dajjal, for a person will go to him thinking that he is a Mu'min and follow him due to the doubtful [miraculous deeds he will see him performing]"