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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

1 Rabi'ul Awwal 14381 December 2016

Seeking Permission Thrice

QuestionCould you cite the Hadith regarding seeking permission thrice before entering times. If no permission is granted the person should return.

1 Rabi'ul Awwal 14381 December 2016

When to Recite Surah Waqi’ah?

QuestionI have been reading that the Hadiths regarding the benefits of Surah Waqi'ah increasing sustenance maybe weak. What is the authenticity and when should we recite it?

1 Rabi'ul Awwal 14381 December 2016

The Du’a, “O Allah Grant us a Good Outcome on All of Our Affairs”

QuestionPlease provide the reference and translation of this du'a: اللهم أحسن عاقبتنا في الأمور كلها، وأجرنا من خزي الدنيا وعذاب الآخرة Allahumma ahsin 'aqibatana fil umuri kulliha wa ajirna min khizyid dunya wa 'adhabil akhirah

29 Safar 143830 November 2016

Who Killed Abu Jahl?

QuestionWho killed Abu Jahl apart from Sayyiduna 'Abdullah ibn Mas'ud (radiyallahu 'anhu)? عَنْ صَالِحِ بْنِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ بْنِ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنِ عَوْفٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ جَدِّهِ، قَالَ بَيْنَا أَنَا وَاقِفٌ، فِي الصَّفِّ يَوْمَ بَدْرٍ فَنَظَرْتُ عَنْ يَمِينِي، وَشِمَالِي، فَإِذَا أَنَا بِغُلاَمَيْنِ، مِنَ الأَنْصَارِ حَدِيثَةٍ أَسْنَانُهُمَا، تَمَنَّيْتُ أَنْ أَكُونَ بَيْنَ أَضْلَعَ مِنْهُمَا،…

29 Safar 143830 November 2016

Explanation of the Hadith on Practicing on a Tenth Only

QuestionWhat is the meaning of one tenth in this Hadith? Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu 'anhu) reported, Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said, "Verily, you are in a time in which whoever among you leaves a tenth of what he has been commanded will be ruined. Then there will come a…

29 Safar 143830 November 2016

Sayyiduna Harithah ibn Suraqah (radiyallahu ‘anhuma)

QuestionCould you mention the incident of Sayyiduna Harithah (radiyallahu 'anhu) who was martyred in the Battle of Badr. His mother had come to Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) to enquire regarding her son's condition?

29 Safar 143830 November 2016

Sayyiduna Mu’awiyah (radiyallahu ‘anhu), The Jurist

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this Hadith and the source? Ibn Abi Mulaykah said, "Somebody said to ibn 'Abbas (radiyallahu 'anhuma), 'Will you speak to leader of the believers Mu'awiyah? He only prays one rak'ah of Witr.' Ibn 'Abbas (radiyallahu 'anhuma) answered, 'He is a faqih'" [a Jurist]

28 Safar 143829 November 2016

Allah Assists Due to the Weak Among Us

QuestionCan you provide the reference for this narration? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Allah only assists this Ummah due to the du'as, Salah and sincerity of the weak ones"