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18 Jumadal Ula 143727 February 2016

A Du’a Asking Allah to Wash Away Sins

QuestionKindly provide a reference for the following Masnun du'a: "O Allah, wash off my sins with the [melted] water of ice and snow, and purify my heart of sins, just as white clothes are cleansed of filth."

18 Jumadal Ula 143727 February 2016

Those Upon Whom Jahannam Is Forbidden

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Should I inform you about those whom Jahannam is forbidden to burn or who is forbidden for Jahannam? The fire is forbidden to touch every person who is amicable, soft-spoken, and easy to deal with"

17 Jumadal Ula 143726 February 2016

The Harms of Miserliness and Greed

QuestionPlease provide the reference for this Hadith: "Beware of greed, for it was greed that destroyed those who came before you. It commanded them to be miserly and they did so. It commanded them to sever their family ties and they did so. It commanded them to behave wickedly and…

17 Jumadal Ula 143726 February 2016

A Prescription for Entry into Jannah

QuestionWhat's the source of this Hadith? "Whosoever would be delighted to be delivered from Jahannam and entered into Jannah, then let him die while he witnesses that there is no God but Allah and that Muhammad is His servant and His messenger; and he treats people the way he loves…

16 Jumadal Ula 143725 February 2016

The Link Between Humility and Wisdom

QuestionWhat is the grade of this Hadith: "There is no human being except that the wisdom of his mind is in the hands of an Angel. When he shows humility, the Angel is ordered to increase his wisdom. When he displays arrogance/pride, the Angel is ordered to decrease his wisdom."

16 Jumadal Ula 143725 February 2016

Animals Fear the Occurence of Qiyamah Every Friday

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the Hadith which states that every Friday, animals are alert out of fear that it could be Qiyamah on that day except Man and Jinn?

15 Jumadal Ula 143724 February 2016

The Name “Manaf”

QuestionIs the name "Manaf" from among the Asmaul Husna of Allah Ta'ala?

15 Jumadal Ula 143724 February 2016

A Du’a to Recite After Salah and Before Sleeping

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following du'a? "Whoever says, 'Allah is the Greatest, the amount of even and odd [prayer], [the amount] of Allah's complete, pure and blessed words thrice and 'There is no god except Allah', thrice after every Salah and when he goes to sleep, it will…

15 Jumadal Ula 143724 February 2016

A Hadith Regarding a Cursed Nikah

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this Hadith: 'Abdullah ibn Mas'ud (radiyallahu 'anhu) related that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) cursed the "muhill" (the person marrying a woman to make her halal for her first husband) and the person who “halalah" was done on behalf.

14 Jumadal Ula 143723 February 2016

The Virtue of an Honest Trader

QuestionIs the following narration reliable? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "The truthful and honest trader will be in the company of the Ambiya, the truthful ones and martyrs [in the Hereafter]"

14 Jumadal Ula 143723 February 2016

Reciting Five Surahs with Six Bismillahs Before Journey

QuestionIs the following 'amal proven from an authentic Hadith? Recite: 1. Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim, Surah Kafirun 2. Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim, Surah Nasr 3. Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim, Surah Ikhlas 4. Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim, Surah Falaq 5. Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim, Surah Nas 6. Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim.

14 Jumadal Ula 143723 February 2016

Wording of Another Du’a to Be Recited Before Sleeping

Question1. Can you confirm the reference and reliability of this du'a? 2. I found two variations of the du'a. Which one is valid? بِاسْمِكَ رَبِّي وَضَعْتُ جَنْبِي، وَبِكَ أَرْفَعُهُ، فَإِنْ أَمْسَكْتَ نَفْسِي فَارْحَمْهَا / [ فَاغْفِرْ لَهَا]، وَإِنْ أَرْسَلْتَهَا فَاحْفَظْهَا، بِمَا تَحْفَظُ بِهِ عِبَادَكَ الصَّالِحِينَ

13 Jumadal Ula 143722 February 2016

The Effect of Saying the Word: Ya Rabbi

QuestionHow many times should we recite: Ya Rabb? 1. 'Aishah (radiyallahu 'anha) reported that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "When the servant said, 'O Lord! [Ya Rabb]' four times. Allah said, 'I am listening to you, my servant. Ask and you will be granted.'" 2. I have seen another…

13 Jumadal Ula 143722 February 2016

A Hadith Regarding the Self Possessiveness of Women

QuestionMy question is about the following Hadith: "Allah Ta'ala has decreed the quality of possessiveness for women and jihad for men, so whoever bears that with patience out of faith and in the hope of reward will have a reward like that of a martyr." Is this Hadith authentic and…

13 Jumadal Ula 143722 February 2016

Shaytan’s Plea at the Time of the Conquest of Makkah

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this? When Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) conquered Makkah Mukarramah, Shaytan let out a shriek and told the other Shayatin that after today, there is no way we can make the ummah of Muhammad ascribe partners to Allah.

13 Jumadal Ula 143722 February 2016

Allah’s Help Follows After Patience

QuestionWhat is the source of this Hadith? "And know that victory [help/assistance] comes through patience and that the grant [relief] comes after the affliction [distress]."

13 Jumadal Ula 143722 February 2016

Good Deeds at the Time of Zawal

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) would recite four rak'ahs after the sun moves from it's zenith, before Zuhr and he said, "This is a time when the doors of the sky are opened, so I love that a righteous deed should be raised…