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29 Ramadan 143616 July 2015

Sayyiduna ‘Uthman ibn ‘Affan (radiyallahu ‘anhu)’s Dream Before His Death

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following narration and does it imply that the souls of the dead can return to this world? Sayyiduna Uthman (radiyallahu 'anhu) said that when the enemy surrounded his house and stopped the household from receiving water, he was thirsty for many days. 'Uthman (radiyallahu…

27 Ramadan 143614 July 2015

Women Visiting the Graveyard

QuestionIs there any Hadith prohibiting women visiting the graveyard? If yes, could it please be sourced?

27 Ramadan 143614 July 2015

Imam Malik’s Ramadan Routine

QuestionIs it true Imam Malik would not do Hadith kitabs in Ramadan and would only pray Quran? I read the following in Tarikh ibn 'Asakir which contradicts it: وَكَانَ الحنيني إذا دخل شهر رمضان ترك سماع الحديث، فَقَالَ لَهُ مَالِك: يَا أَبَا يَعْقُوب، لم تترك سماع الحديث فِي رمضان، إن…

27 Ramadan 143614 July 2015

Minor and Major Sins

QuestionI would like to know if this statement is sahih or not: ”لاَ صَغِيَرَةَ مَعَ الإِصْرَارِ، وَلاَ كَبِيرَةَ مَعَ الاسْتِغْفَارِ“

27 Ramadan 143614 July 2015

An Unreliable Narration Explaining the Vast Reward for One Sajdah in Ramadan

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following narration? "Sayyiduna Abu Sa'id Al Khudri (radiyallahu 'anhu) narrates that Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) said: "When the first night of Ramadan dawns, the doors of the skies are opened and none of its doors are then closed until the last night of…

26 Ramadan 143613 July 2015

A Du’a Asking Allah for Guidance

QuestionIs the du'a "Allahummahdina wahdi bina waj 'alna sababal limanih tada" (O Allah! Guide us, guide others through us and make us a means/cause for all those who are rightly guided) a du'a proven from the Hadith of Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam)?

26 Ramadan 143613 July 2015

Meaning of a Poem That Sayyidatuna ‘Aishah (radiyallahu ‘anha) Recited Upon Visiting the Grave of Her Brother

QuestionCan you please provide a background as to who was "companions of Jadhimah" as mentioned in the following Hadith: حَدَّثَنَا الْحُسَيْنُ بْنُ حُرَيْثٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عِيسَى بْنُ يُونُسَ، عَنِ ابْنِ جُرَيْجٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللهِ بْنِ أَبِي مُلَيْكَةَ، قَالَ تُوُفِّيَ عَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنُ أَبِي بَكْرٍ بِحُبْشِيٍّ قَالَ فَحُمِلَ إِلَى مَكَّةَ فَدُفِنَ فِيهَا…

22 Ramadan 14369 July 2015

Sayyiduna Ibrahim, the Son of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)

QuestionI've read a narration in ibn Majah reported by Abbas ibn Abdul Mutalib (radiyallahu 'anhu) that the Prophet (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) had a son later in life to a slave woman - Maria ibn Qibitiya (radiyallahu 'anha). Can you confirm the narration, and it's grading? And, a narration to…

8 Ramadan 143625 June 2015

Is this Hadith really in Tirmidhi? (Merit of Asking for Jannah Thrice)

QuestionIs the below Hadith actually in Tirmidhi? I searched and did not find it. It is doing its rounds on social media: Whoever says three (3) times: allahumma innee as'alukal jannnah (O Allah, I ask You for Jannah) then Jannah will say oh Allah enter him into Jannah (supposedly in…

8 Ramadan 143625 June 2015

Unlimited Reward for Striving in the Path of Allah

QuestionI have seen a Hadith saying Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Striving in the part of Allah is better than all the good you can do for your family." The reference was mustadrak. How do we explain above Hadith with the other that says: the best of you is…

6 Ramadan 143623 June 2015

Words of the Du’a at Iftar Time

QuestionI have a question regarding to the famous du'a at iftar: "Allahumma inni laka sumtu wa bika aamantu wa 'ala rizq-ika aftarthu" (Abu Dawud). How weak is this Hadith? Is it suitable for practice? What is the alternative du'a at Iftar? Jazakallahu khayran

6 Ramadan 143623 June 2015

Dragged into Jannah in Chains..

QuestionMy question is about the commentary of these Hadiths: - "Sahih Bukhari (vol. 4, book 52, Hadith: 254) has a Hadith saying that, "Allah wonders at those people who will enter Paradise in chains." - Abu Dawud's version (Kitab al Jihad, Hadith: 2672) says: Our Lord Most High is charmed…

6 Ramadan 143623 June 2015

Meaning of a Du’a

QuestionFrom the du'a below I am enquiring about this part: "wa min tawariqil layli wan nahar, illa tariqan yatruqu bikhayr, ya Rahman". A'uzu biwaj hillahil karim, wa bi kalimatikat tammatil lati la yuja wizihunna barrun wala fajir, min sharri ma yanzilu minas sama', wa min sharri ma ya'ruju fiha, wa…

5 Ramadan 143622 June 2015

Saying Salat and Salam on Non Prophets

QuestionIs it permissible to read a durud with the following phrases? Allahumma salli wa sallim 'ala Muhammadin abdika wa rasoolik wa salli wa sallim 'alal Muminina wal Muminat wal Muslimina wal Muslimat Jazak Allah khayr

5 Ramadan 143622 June 2015

Translation of a Hadith Regarding Beautiful Recital of Quran

QuestionIn the narration of al-Bara Ibn 'Aazib (may Allah be pleased with him) the Prophet (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Adorn your voices with the Quran." (Related in Abu Dawud) Is this translation correct? Is the maf'ul (object) "the Quran" or "your voices"? (should we beatify our voices with the…