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23 Dhul Hijjah 143726 September 2016

The Enormous Stature of the Earlier Hadith Masters

QuestionIf a Hadith in Tirmidhi has been declared hasan sahih by Imam Tirmidhi (rahimahullah) but declared weak by contemporary 'Ulama after scrutinising the chain. Which ruling would be given preference to?

23 Dhul Hijjah 143726 September 2016

Authenticity of a Du’a After Adhan for the Fulfillment of One’s Needs

QuestionIs this du'a to recite after Adhan for the fulfillment of needs authentic? اللّٰهُمَّ رَبَّ هَذِهِ الدَّعْوَةِ الصَّادِقَةِ المُسْتَجَابَةِ المُسْتَجَاب لَهَا دَعْوَة الْحَقِّ، وَكَلِمَةِ التَّقْوَى، أَحْيِنَا عَلَيْهَا وَأَمِتْنَا عَلَيْهَا، وَابْعَثْنَا عَلَيْهَا، وَاجْعَلْنَا مِنْ خِيَارِ أَهْلِهَا أَحْيَاءً وَأَمْوَاتًا

23 Dhul Hijjah 143726 September 2016

Recite Abundant Salutations [Durud] on Friday

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this narration? "The best of your days is Jumu'ah. On that day Adam ('alayhis salam) was created, on that day he passed away, on that day the Trumpet will be blown and on that day all of creation will swoon. So send a great deal…

22 Dhul Hijjah 143725 September 2016

Du’a When the New Year Begins

QuestionI have heard that the Sahabah (radiyallahu 'anhum) would recite a du'a for the new year. What is this du'a?

21 Dhul Hijjah 143724 September 2016

The Companion of Musa (‘alayhis salam) in Jannah

QuestionIs this incident reliable? “It was said that once Nabi Musa ('alayhis salam) asked his Rabb to show him his companion in Jannah. Allah Ta'ala revealed to him, “O Musa! Go to such and such town and you shall see your companion in Jannah.” Musa ('alayhis salam) set out and…

20 Dhul Hijjah 143723 September 2016

Another Virtue of Sending Salutations (Durud)

QuestionKindly provide the reference for this Hadith: "Whoever sends salutations upon me once, Allah Ta'ala will send salutations upon him ten-fold, will erase ten sins from him, and will raise him ten degrees in status"

18 Dhul Hijjah 143721 September 2016

How to Really Get to Know Someone

QuestionWhere is the narration to the effect that a person was praised in the presence of 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhu) and he asked: 'Did you do business or travel with that person?'

18 Dhul Hijjah 143721 September 2016

Imam Abu Hanifah (rahimahullah) Being Able to See the Sins Being Washed in Wudu

QuestionI wanted to know the authenticity of the narration which states that Imam Abu Hanifah (rahimahullah) could see which sins were wash away while making wudu. Was Imam Sharani (rahimahullah) the first person who mentioned this kashf? Did Imam Abu Hanifah make a du'a to take away this kashf?

17 Dhul Hijjah 143720 September 2016

Narration Regarding Sayyidah Fatimah’s Wedding (radiyallahu ‘anha)

QuestionIs the following narration regarding the nikah of Fatimah (radiyallahu 'anha) reliable and does it prove that it is sunnat for the bride's family also to provide a meal? عن أسماء بنت عميس رضي الله عنها قالت: أعطاني رسول الله آصعا من تمر ومن شعير فقال إذا دخلن عليك نساء…

17 Dhul Hijjah 143720 September 2016

Keeping One’s Hair Neat

QuestionIs this Hadith reliable? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said to a man who appeared with untidy hair: 'Is there any rose oil for tidying his hair?' and then mentioned to him to immediately go out and tidy his hair and beard. After he had done so and came back.…

17 Dhul Hijjah 143720 September 2016

Virtues of Sayyiduna ‘Uthman (radiyallahu ‘anhu)

QuestionAre the following Hadith authentic? 1) Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Every prophet has a friend in paradise, my friend in it is ‘Uthman." Another version of the same Hadith: 2) Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Uthman is my companion and with me in paradise." 3) Sayyiduna Jabir…

16 Dhul Hijjah 143719 September 2016

Meaning of “Remaining on the Sunnah”

QuestionI have a question which has perplexed me for some time now. In many Hadiths we find an imperative to remain firm upon the sunnah, never to abandon the sunnah, to ensure that one is constantly upon the sunnah etc. My question is, what does "remaining upon the sunnah" mean…

8 Dhul Hijjah 143711 September 2016

Sayyiduna ‘Ali Slaughtering on Behalf of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)

Questionعن علي رضي الله عنه أنه كان يضحى بكبشين أحدهما عن النبي صلى الله عليه و سلم والآخر عن نفسه فقيل له فقال أمرني به يعني النبي صلى الله عليه و سلم فلا أدعه أبدا Sayyiduna 'Ali (radiyallahu 'anhu) slaughtered two sheep for Udhiyah, one on behalf of Rasulullah (sallallahu…

8 Dhul Hijjah 143711 September 2016

Authenticity of Sahih Bukhari and Sahih Muslim

QuestionAre all the Hadiths in Sahih Bukhari and Sahih Muslim really authentic? I ask this because there are numerous notable and prominent Scholars who believe that there are many weak narrations present in Bukhari and Muslim. They even provided references of several weak Hadith for that. On the other hand,…

7 Dhul Hijjah 143710 September 2016

Difference of Opinion on Hadith Grading

QuestionWhat should an individual practice upon after being told that one specific Hadith is not okay for practice, although others have said that it is okay to practice upon? The Hadith I'm referring to is the one you posted regarding the first 10 days of Dhul Hijjah, fasting a day…

6 Dhul Hijjah 14379 September 2016

Recitation of the Du’a for Protection

QuestionI would like to ask is there a Hadith that states the famous du'a [for protection] of Sayyiduna Anas ibn Malik? Should the du'a be recited only in morning or also in the evening?