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7 Dhul Qa'dah 143711 August 2016

The Date Palms of Jannah

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following narration? The dates in Jannah will be the size of big pitcher. They will be whiter than milk, sweeter than honey and softer than butter and free of pits.

7 Dhul Qa'dah 143711 August 2016

Any Special Virtue for Keeping Names of the Ahlu Bayt?

QuestionIn a tradition it has been narrated from 'Ali (radiyallahu 'anhu) that poverty and indigence will never enter the house in which the name Muhammad, or Ahmad, 'Ali, Hasan, Husayn, Ja'far, Talib, 'Abdullah or Fatimah is present.

7 Dhul Qa'dah 143711 August 2016

Sadaqah Benefits Three People

QuestionI read this in a book: Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) has stated, "Allah makes three people enter Jannat [by virtue of] a morsel of bread and a handful of dates or anything besides them which benefits a poor person. The owner of the house who orders it, his wife…

6 Dhul Qa'dah 143710 August 2016

A Narration Explaining a Huge Reward for Visiting a Sick Person

QuestionKindly verify this narration. Sayyiduna Anas ibn Malik (radiyallahu 'anhu) reports that Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Whoever visits a sick person and sits by his side for a moment, will receive the reward of one thousand (1000) years of worship during which Allah Ta'ala was not disobeyed at…

6 Dhul Qa'dah 143710 August 2016

A Reward in Jannah for Those Who Love for the Sake of Allah Ta’ala

QuestionIs this narration authentic? Those who love each other for the sake of Allah will be upon a pillar of rubies on which there will be seventy thousand (70 000) rooms. These will shine for the residents of Jannah as the sun shines for the residents of this world. The…

5 Dhul Qa'dah 14379 August 2016

Explanation on the Marriage Age of ‘Aishah (radiyallahu ‘anha)

QuestionThere is a famous narration in Sahih Bukhari confirming that Sayyidatuna 'Aishah (radiyallahu 'anha) got married at the age of six, and she began to live with Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) at the age of nine. However, some people have rejected the narration because they said it conflicts with…

5 Dhul Qa'dah 14379 August 2016

The Importance of Offering Salah Properly

QuestionCan you confirm the source, authenticity, and meaning of this Hadith? When a person performs Salah at its earliest (most desired) time, that Salah ascends towards the heavens. It becomes light for the person and subsequently it reaches the Throne and supplicates for the forgiveness of the person who performed…

5 Dhul Qa'dah 14379 August 2016

Hajj, The Best Battle for Women

QuestionPlease mention the Hadith and reference for the narration regarding one of the wives of Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) requesting permission to go out in battle. Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said, "The best battle for you is Hajj"

4 Dhul Qa'dah 14378 August 2016

Entry to Jannah Is Only Through the Mercy of Allah Ta’ala

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following narration? عن جابر بن عبد الله، قال: خرج إلينا رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم فقال: ”خرج من عندي خليلي آنفا جبريل عليه السلام، فقال: يا محمد، والذي بعثني بالحق، إن لله لعبدا من عباده عبد الله خمسمائة سنة على رأس جبل في…

4 Dhul Qa'dah 14378 August 2016

Occasional Iftar of Sayyiduna Ibn ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhuma)

QuestionWhat is the status of this narration? ربما افطر ابن عمر بالجماع Sometimes Ibn 'Umar would do iftar by engaging in sexual relations with his wife. Where can it be found and what is the explanation to it? Some people have called this the sunnah of a Sahabi.

4 Dhul Qa'dah 14378 August 2016

A Righteous Leader Leads to Righteous People

QuestionWho was the following statement made by? "If I had one du'a which would definitely be answered, I would have made it for a leader/ruler. If the leader is righteous then it will lead to the righteousness of the country and the people"

4 Dhul Qa'dah 14378 August 2016

The Nafl (Optional) Fasts of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)

QuestionI know it is Sunnah to fast three days every month and that Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) would fast on the 13th, 14th and 15th of every month as well as every Monday and Thursday. My question is which method from the aforementioned combinations will be Sunnah?

4 Dhul Qa'dah 14378 August 2016

Who is “Ahlul Hadith” Referring to?

QuestionSome Salafis say that their name Ahlul Hadith is found in Hadith. They quote a Hadith of Shu'abul Iman which states that Sayyiduna Abu Sa'id Al Khudri (radiyallahu 'anhu) referred to the people of Hadith as "Ahlul Hadith". Please provide this narration and its authenticity.

2 Dhul Qa'dah 14376 August 2016

Showing Leniency to the Debtor

QuestionWhat is the source of this narration? "A man was granted Jannah. He didn't have good deeds but would waive the people of their debt."