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10 Rabi'ul Awwal 143810 December 2016

A Huge Virtue for Learning a Chapter of Knowledge?

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this? If a person learns a chapter of knowledge to teach others and seeking the pleasure of Allah. Allah will grant him the reward of seventy Prophets.

9 Rabi'ul Awwal 14389 December 2016

Luqman Al Hakim’s Advice Regarding the Scholars

QuestionCould you provide a reference for this narration: Luqman Al Hakim advised his son: "O my son! Sit with the scholars, crowd them at the knees [sit close to them]! For indeed Allah Ta'ala revives hearts with the nur of words of wisdom just as He gives life to barren…

8 Rabi'ul Awwal 14388 December 2016

Sahabah Would Laugh but Their Iman Was Firmer Than Mountains

QuestionIs this authentic? سئل ابن عمر هل كان أصحاب النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم يضحكون؟ قال نعم، والإيمان في قلوبهم أعظم من الجبال Sayyiduna 'Abdullah ibn 'Umar was asked, "Would the companions of Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) laugh? He replied, 'Yes and the Iman in their hearts was greater…

8 Rabi'ul Awwal 14388 December 2016

The Humility of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Once a man came to Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) and stood in front of him. Overcome with awe and fear, he began trembling and shaking! The Prophet (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) reached out to him, and said, "Calm yourself down! For I am no king.…

5 Rabi'ul Awwal 14385 December 2016

Translation of the Supplication to Recite During Thunder

QuestionWhat is the translation of the verse cited in this answer and what is the significance of reciting it? سبحان الذي يُسَبِّحُ الرعدُ بحمدِهِ والملائكةُ من خِيفَتِه

5 Rabi'ul Awwal 14385 December 2016

Who Did Imam Muslim (rahimahullah) Refer to in His Introduction?

QuestionWhen Imam Muslim in his muqaddimah says to the opposition that they are "Muntahil Al-Hadith" who does he mean by this? Some scholars mention Imam Bukhari and 'Ali ibnul Madini. However, some contemporaries say that it is neither of them.

5 Rabi'ul Awwal 14385 December 2016

Sayyiduna ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) on the Importance of Salah

QuestionWhat is the status of this narration? إن أهم أمركم عندي الصلاة فمن حفظها وحافظ عليها حفظ دينه ومن ضيعها فهو لما سواها أضيع Sayyiduna 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhu) wrote to his governors, "The most important of all affairs according to me is Salah. Whoever protects it and is punctual with…

5 Rabi'ul Awwal 14385 December 2016

Occasionally Walking Barefoot

QuestionIs this authentic? "A man from the companions of Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) traveled to Fadalah ibn 'Ubayd (radiyallahu 'anhu) when he was in Egypt. After a brief conversation he asked him 'Why do I not see any shoes on you?' Fadalah replied: Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) would…

3 Rabi'ul Awwal 14383 December 2016

What to Recite When Hearing Thunder

QuestionCan you kindly reference this? 'Amir ibn 'Abdullah ibn Az-Zubayr would recite verse 13 of Surah Ra'd when hearing thunder.

2 Rabi'ul Awwal 14382 December 2016

A Believer’s Submission to Allah Ta’ala

QuestionWhat is the status of this Hadith Qudsi? Verily, the Believer is [deserving of] every good by Me. He praises Me even as I remove his soul from between his two sides