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2 Dhul Hijjah 143616 September 2015

Respect bread

QuestionRespect bread. It is from the blessings of the skies and earth. Whoever eats fallen bread from the table cloth for him there is maghfirah [salvation]. What is the authenticity of this Hadith?

2 Dhul Hijjah 143616 September 2015

Can a Woman Lead Men in Salah?

QuestionIs there a Hadith in which Ummu Waraqa lead both men and women in prayer? I have heard that Nabi Muhammad (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) appointed her to lead a group of men and women in prayer. The example of Ummu Waraqah is based on a hadith found to be…

2 Dhul Hijjah 143616 September 2015

Is It Wrong to Cry Over the Deceased?

QuestionPlease clarify if someone cannot control his tears while remembering his beloved child who has passed away, is there anything wrong with this? I have read that when tears flow, it is a kind of mercy from Allah and it is not haram.

1 Dhul Hijjah 143615 September 2015

The Hirz of Abu Dujanah

QuestionWhat is the status of the Hadith regarding the Hirz of Abu Dujana (radiyallahu 'anhu) wherein he was given some verses to write down and place under his pillow for protection?

1 Dhul Hijjah 143615 September 2015

The True Pauper on the Day of Qiyamah

QuestionCan you site the source and grading of the following Hadith: There is a Hadith where someone will have so much good deeds, but because he usurped the rights of other people all his good deeds will be transferred to the victims, and he will inherit his/their bad deeds resulting…

1 Dhul Hijjah 143615 September 2015

Modesty Is From Iman

QuestionIs the following narration reliable? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Modesty is from Iman and the [people of] Iman will be in Jannah"

30 Dhul Qa'dah 143614 September 2015

The Chain for the Incident of ‘Alqamah

QuestionIn your answer regarding the incident of the Sahabi ('alqamah) who couldn't recite the shahadah at the time of death, you provided two references; Tabarani and Tambihul Ghafilin. I cannot seem to locate the narration in Tabarani. Could you please provide me with the exact reference and page number? Also…

30 Dhul Qa'dah 143614 September 2015

Another Du’a for After Wudu

QuestionI believe this is from Nasai, is it authentic? اللّٰهُمَّ اجْعَلْنِي مِنَ التَّوَّابِينَ وَاجْعَلْنِي مِنَ الْمُتَطَهِّرِينَ Allahummaj 'alni minat-tawwabina waj'alni minal-mutatahhirin. O Allah, make me among those who turn to You in repentance, and make me among those who are purified. This is the extra verse I was referring to…

30 Dhul Qa'dah 143614 September 2015

Translation of a Hadith Regarding Being Rewarded Ten Fold

QuestionKindly translate the following Hadith إِذَا هَمَّ رَجُلٌ بِحَسَنَةٍ فَعَمِلَهَا كُتِبَتْ لَهُ عَشْرُ حَسَنَاتٍ، وَإِذَا هَمَّ بِحَسَنَةٍ فَلَمْ يَعْمَلْهَا كُتِبَتْ لَهُ حَسَنَةٌ، وَإِذَا هَمَّ بِسَيِّئَةٍ فَعَمِلَهَا كُتِبَتْ عَلَيْهِ سَيِّئَةٌ، وَإِذَا هَمَّ بِسَيِّئَةٍ فَلَمْ يَعْمَلْهَا كُتِبَتْ لَهُ حَسَنَةٌ لِتَرْكِهِ السَّيِّئَةَ. الزهد لهناد بن السري

29 Dhul Qa'dah 143613 September 2015

Sayyiduna Hamzah’s Mutilation

QuestionI have been told that the incident of Hinda mutilating the body of Hadrat Hamzah is a Shia fabrication. Can you kindly shed light on this please

29 Dhul Qa'dah 143613 September 2015

The Virtue of Fajr Salah on a Friday

QuestionIs there a Hadith which states that the Fajr of Jumu'ah is better or more rewarding than Jumu'ah Salah itself? If so can you mention the reference and it's authentication.

28 Dhul Qa'dah 143612 September 2015

Assisting One Another in Sin

QuestionIs there a Quranic verse which states that we should not assist one another in sin?

28 Dhul Qa'dah 143612 September 2015

Du’a for Knowledge, ‘Amal, Sustenance and Cure

QuestionI want to know about supplications regarding ilm, rizq, amal etc. I memorised one of them (no. 1) but I keep hearing different versions of it from scholars (see 2, 3 as examples, and I have heard more versions). 1- Allahumma inni asaluka 'ilman nafi'an wa rizqan tayyiban wa 'amalan…