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24 Shawwal 143610 August 2015

Are Good Deeds Useless Without Hijrah and Jihad?

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following narration? أتى نفر من أهل البادية إلى رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم فقالوا يا رسول الله إن أهل قرآن زعموا أنه لا ينفع عمل دون الهجرة والجهاد في سبيل الله فقال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم حيثما كنتم فأحسنتم عبادة الله…

22 Shawwal 14368 August 2015

The Hur (Maiden of Jannah) of Sayyiduna ‘Umar ibn Al Khattab

QuestionKindly provide the reference for the following: It is said that when Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) did Isra' Mi'raj and saw paradise, he saw a very shy Hur of dark skin. And he asked Jibril, whose Hur is that. Jibril answered that is a Hur for your best friend…

21 Shawwal 14367 August 2015

A Du’a to Read Upon Awakening

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following du'a? إذا استيقظ أحدكم فليقل: الحمد لله الذي رد علي روحي وعافاني في جسدي، وأذن لي بذكره

21 Shawwal 14367 August 2015

Sayyiduna ‘Ali Praising Sayyiduna Abu Bakr (radiyallahu ‘anhuma)

QuestionCan you please translate and confirm the authenticity of the following narration كان علي إذا ذكر عنده أبو بكر قال: السباق يذكرون السباق قال: والذي نفسي بيده ما استبقنا إلى خير قط إلا سبقنا إليه أبو بكر

20 Shawwal 14366 August 2015

Being Branded Due to Possessing Dinars and Dirhams

QuestionIs the following authentic? After a Sahabi from the Ashabus Suffah had passed away, one or two Dirhams ware found in his pocket. When Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) was informed he said this will be a means of branding him.

19 Shawwal 14365 August 2015

The Believers Being Put to Sleep in Jahannam

QuestionWhat is status of following Hadith? And can it be quoted? "When Allah will admit the believers into Jahannam due to any of their sins, then Allah will give death to them, and when Allah wants to extract them from Jahannam, then Allah will punish them at that moment." Kanzul…

19 Shawwal 14365 August 2015

Hadith About the Opportunities that Allah Affords Us

QuestionWhat is status following Hadith? and can it be quoted? Hadith states like this more or less: "Surely in your time from your sustainer there are winds/breeze (Nafahat) ,so search for them because whoever finds them will never lose ever.

19 Shawwal 14365 August 2015

The Ruku’ and Sajdah of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)

QuestionKindly translate the following narration and provide the grading: كَانَ النَّبِىُّ -صلى الله عليه وسلم- إِذَا رَكَعَ بَسَطَ ظَهْرَهُ، وَإِذَا سَجَدَ وَجَّهَ أَصَابِعَهُ قِبَلَ الْقِبْلَةِ فَتَفَاج

19 Shawwal 14365 August 2015

More Benefits of Using a Miswak?

QuestionIs the following narration authentic? "Make miswak a must, do not be headless as there are twenty four benefits in miswak, the greatest benefit is that Allah Ta'ala, becomes pleased, there is increase in wealth, it freshens the breath, it strengthens the gums, it relieves headaches, it relieves toothache and…

19 Shawwal 14365 August 2015

Fulfilling Half of Din Through Marriage

QuestionWhat is the status of the Hadith: "When a man marries, he has fulfilled half of his religion, so let him fear Allah regarding the remaining half?"

19 Shawwal 14365 August 2015

The Origin of “Subhanallahi wal Hamdulillahi”

QuestionIs the following narration authentic? It has become very popular on social media The third kalimah has a unique and very interesting story behind it. It all started before Allah Ta'ala created Adam ('alayhis salam). The Angels were trying to move the 'Arsh (Throne) of Allah Ta'ala but it was…

18 Shawwal 14364 August 2015

Sleeping After Fajr

QuestionRasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: ''Sleeping early in the day leads to withholding of sustenance'' I have read the following regarding the authenticity of this narration: Imam Suyuti says Sahih but Al-Albany says weak and Darussalam says fabricated. Which verdict is correct?

18 Shawwal 14364 August 2015

Benefits of Using a Miswak

QuestionWhat is the status of the following narration? "Use the miswak, for it purifies the mouth, pleases Allah Ta'ala, pleases the Angels, increases good deeds, it is Sunnah, sharpens the eyesight, cures scurvy [a disease affecting the gums], strengthens the gums, removes phlegm and fragrances the mouth"

17 Shawwal 14363 August 2015

Reciting Surah Dukhan on Friday Night

QuestionWhat is the status of the following Hadith: "Whoever will recite Surah Dukhan on the Eve of Friday, by morning he is forgiven and he will be wed to a Hur (damsel of Jannah)"