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16 Dhul Qa'dah 143511 September 2014

Hadith Prohibiting Making Things Difficult

QuestionPlease provide the reference and authenticity of the following narration. Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) is reported to have said: "Make things easy and do not create difficulty. Give people glad tidings and do not create in them disgust for Din/do not avert them from Din."

16 Dhul Qa'dah 143511 September 2014

A Hadith on Musical Instruments

QuestionPlease provide a reference for the following narration regarding music, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “My Rabb has commanded me to destroy all musical instruments…”

9 Dhul Qa'dah 14354 September 2014

Ibn Hajar (rahimahullah)’s Al ‘Ujab Fi Bayanil Asbab

QuestionI was reading Hafiz Ibn Hajar Al 'Asqalani's Al 'Ujab Fi Bayanil Asbab (regarding the reasons of revelation of the different verses of the Holy Quran), and I wanted to ask what his methodology is in this book with regards to the hadiths he cites in it? Are all of…

7 Dhul Qa'dah 14352 September 2014

Recognizing Allah Is My Capital, Intellect Is the Root of My Faith

QuestionI want to enquire about the strength of Sayyiduna 'Ali (radiyallahu 'anhu)'s narration found in Qadhi Iyadh's renowned "Ash-Shifa' Bi Ta'rif Huquqil Mustafa." Sayyiduna 'Ali (radiyallahu 'anhu) asks Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) about his path and Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) responds with 17 short statements like "Love is…

7 Dhul Qa'dah 14352 September 2014

A Du’a Before Wudu

QuestionIs the following du'a to be read before wudu? اللهم اني اسألك تمام الوضوء وتمام الصلوة وتمام رضوانك وتمام مغفرتك Translation: O Allah I ask you to bless me with a complete wudu, complete Salah, your complete happiness and forgiveness.

6 Dhul Qa'dah 14351 September 2014

Not to Imitate Others in Dressing

QuestionRasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Whoever imitates a Nation will be counted among them" This Hadith is in Abu Dawud, Chapter of Clothing. Can we state that since this Hadith was quoted by Imam Abu Dawud (rahimahullah) in the Chapter of Clothing, we are required by the Sunnah to…

4 Dhul Qa'dah 143530 August 2014

The Wording of a Particular Form of Salat ‘Alan Nabi

QuestionIs this durud authentic, if so what are the benefits? اللهم صَلِّ عَلٰى سَیِّدِنَا مُحَمَّدٍ وَّسَیِّدِنَا اٰدَمَ وَسَیِّدِنَا نُوْحٍ وَّسَیِّدِنَا اِبْرَاهيمَ وَسَیِّدِنَا مُوْسٰى وَسَیِّدِنَا عِیْسٰى وَمَا بَیْنهم مِنَ النَّبِیِّیْنَ وَالْمُرْسَلِیْنَ صَلَوَاتُ الله وَسَلَامه عَلَيهم اَجْمَعِیْنَ. Allahuma salli 'ala sayyidina Muhammad wa Aadama wa Nuh wa Ibrahima wa Musa wa 'Isa…

4 Dhul Qa'dah 143530 August 2014

Hadith on the Number of Hurs in Jannah

QuestionPlease provide the reference and classification of this Hadith: Anas (radiyallahu 'anhu) said: The Messenger of Allah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: “The servant in Paradise shall be married with seventy wives.” Someone said, “Messenger of Allah, can he bear it?” He said: “He will be given strength for a…

3 Dhul Qa'dah 143529 August 2014

Reward for Keeping a Horse for Allah Ta’ala’s Cause

QuestionKindly provide the reference for the following Hadith: Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu 'anhu) related that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Whomsoever keeps a horse in Allah's Cause, motivated by his faith in Allah and his belief in His Promise, then the horse's eating, drinking, passing of dung and urine…

29 Shawwal 143526 August 2014

Youth Is a Part of Insanity

QuestionI would like to ask the authenticity and meaning of the Hadith: "Youth is a type of madness"

29 Shawwal 143526 August 2014

Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Removing a Jinn from a Sahabi?

QuestionIs there any such Hadith which states that a woman approached Nabi (sallallau 'alayhi wa sallam) with her sick son. Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said, bring the boy close to him. So he was brought to him. He (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) spat into the boy's mouth and said,…

29 Shawwal 143526 August 2014

The Modesty of Sayyidatuna ‘Aishah (radiyallahu ‘anha)

QuestionI have heard that Sayyidatuna 'Aishah (radiyallahu 'anha) was not particular about pardah (covering herself) as long as Nabi (salallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) and Sayyiduna Abu Bakr (radiyallahu 'anhu) were buried in her house. However when Sayyiduna 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhu) was buried, whenever she entered there she used to observe…

29 Shawwal 143526 August 2014

The Famous Du’a During Wudu

QuestionThe famous du'a read whilst making wudu: اللّٰهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِي ذَنْبِي، وَوَسِّعْ لِي فِي دَارِي، وَبَارِكْ لِي فِي رِزْقِي Allahummagh fir li dhambi wa wassi' li fi dari wa barik li fi rizqi. Is this in the Hadith or is it a du'a from the pious? When should this du'a…

28 Shawwal 143525 August 2014

Adopt the Character of Allah

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following Hadith which is often found in Sufi texts? Takhalluqu bi-akhlaq Allah Translation: Adopt the character of Allah Ta'ala.