10 Safar 143811 November 2016
What Does “Nard” Refer To?
QuestionWhat is meant by 'nard' in the following Hadith: "He who plays 'nard' has disobeyed Allah and His Messenger"
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9 Safar 143810 November 2016
The Most Beloved Servant of Allah According to a Sahabi (radiyallahu ‘anhu)
QuestionI received the following is it correct? إن رجلا من أصحاب رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال والذي نفسي بيده، لئن شئتم لأقسمن لكم بالله، أن أحب عباد الله الذين يحببون الله إلى عباده، ويسعون في الأرض بالنصيحة (Ibn Abid Dunya)
9 Safar 143810 November 2016
Mu’adh ibn Jabal (radiyallahu ‘anhu) on the Trials and Tribulations to Come
QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this narration? Trials in Din will come after you. In these trials and tribulations, wealth will be in great abundance and the Quran will be opened until even a believer, a hypocrite, a man, a woman, a child and an adult, a slave and a…
9 Safar 143810 November 2016
Everyone Will Enter Jannah Except Those Who Refuse
QuestionKindly provide the reference for the following Hadith: Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said, "All from my Ummah will enter Jannah except for the one who refuses." They asked, "O Rasulullah, who will refuse?" He answered, "The one who obeys me will enter Jannah. The one who disobeys me, refuses"
9 Safar 143810 November 2016
The Du’a “O Allah, Allow Me to Benefit from the Knowledge You Have Granted Me”
QuestionCan you provide the reference and Arabic text for this supplication "O Allah benefit me with that which You have taught me and teach me that which will benefit me and increase me in knowledge"
8 Safar 14389 November 2016
Allah Is Generous and He loves Generosity
QuestionA Hadith describes Allah as "generous and loving generosity, magnanimous and loving magnanimity.'' Where can I find this Hadith?
8 Safar 14389 November 2016
Carrying Out Good Deeds Protects One from an Evil Death
QuestionCan you translate the following Hadith and provide the authenticity? صنائع المعروف تقي مصارع السوء وصدقة السر تطفئ غضب الرب وصلة الرحم تزيد في العمر
8 Safar 14389 November 2016
Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)’s Love and Loyalty for ‘Aishah (radiyallahu ‘anha)
QuestionWhat is the source of this Hadith? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) told Sayyidah 'Aishah in the long tradition of Ummu Zara' narrated by Al Bukhari: "I am in my love and loyalty to you just like Abu Zara' and Ummu Zara" 'Aishah (radiyallahu 'anha) replied, "You are dearer and…
8 Safar 14389 November 2016
Another Narration on Respecting Bread
QuestionIs this Hadith and the statements mentioned after it suitable to quote: أكرموا الخبز فإن الله أكرمه فمن أكرم الخبز أكرمه الله Translation: Respect bread for indeed Allah Ta'ala respects it, whomsoever respects bread Allah Ta'ala will respect him. قال الغزالي: وروى أن عابدا قرب إلى بعض إخوانه رغفانا فجعل…
8 Safar 14389 November 2016
The Punishment of Lying Regarding Dreams
QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this Hadith? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Whoever relates a dream which he has not really had will have to tie a knot between two grains of barley [on the Day of Qiyamah] and will not be able to do so"
7 Safar 14388 November 2016
The Harms of Ignorance and Love for Worldly Comforts
QuestionIs this narration reliable, and what is the explanation عَنْ مُعَاذِ بْنِ جَبَل رَضِيَ اللهُ عَنْهُ، قَالَ: قَالَ رَسُولُ اللهِ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ: إِنَّكُمْ عَلَى بَيِّنَةٍ مِنْ رَبِّكُمْ مَا لَمْ تَظْهَرْ فِيكُمْ سَكْرَتَانِ، سَكْرَةُ الْجَهْلِ وَسَكْرَةُ حُبِّ الْعَيْشِ وَأَنْتُمْ تَأْمُرُونَ بِالْمَعْرُوفِ وَتَنْهَوْنَ عَنِ الْمُنْكَرِ وَتُجَاهِدُونَ فِي سَبِيلِ اللهِ فَإِذَا…
7 Safar 14388 November 2016
Abdullah ibn Al Mubarak (rahimahullah)’s Intention When Drinking Zam Zam
QuestionWhat is the source for the following Hadith and is it suitable to quote? 'Abdullah ibn Al Mubarak (rahimahullah) went to the well of Zam Zam, quoted his chain of narrators to Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) who said, "The water of Zam Zam is [suitable] for whatever purpose it…
7 Safar 14388 November 2016
Two Detrimental Characteristics of Women
QuestionKindly provide the reference for the Hadith below Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "O womenfolk, you should give charity and ask seek abundant forgiveness [as this will protect you from Jahannam] for I saw you in bulk among the dwellers of Jahannam. A woman among them said: 'Why is…
7 Safar 14388 November 2016
The Sunnah Amount When Eating
QuestionCan you mention the authenticity of the Hadith which states we should have a third for food, a third for water and a third for air in the belly?
6 Safar 14387 November 2016
A Virtue of Habitually Reciting Quran Looking into the Mushaf?
QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? "Whosoever habitually recites the Quran while looking inside, Allah Ta'ala will allow him to enjoy his eyesight for as long as he remains in this world" [i.e., He will never become blind]
6 Safar 14387 November 2016
Another Narration Regarding the Du’a of a Sick Person
QuestionCan you please confirm the authenticity of this narration? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "The du'a of a sick person is not rejected until he recovers from his sickness."
6 Safar 14387 November 2016
A Du’a Asking for a Pure Life and an Honourable Return to the Hereafter
QuestionIs this a Masnun du'a? اللّٰهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِيشَةً نَقِيَّةً، وَمِيتَةً سَوِيَّةً، وَمَرَدًّا غَيْرَ مُخْزٍ وَلَا فَاضِحٍ
5 Safar 14386 November 2016
“Follow Abu Bakr and ‘Umar After Me”
QuestionIs this authentic? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Follow the two after me" and he pointed to Abu Bakr and 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhuma).