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18 Sha'ban 143517 June 2014

The Significance of Odd Numbers

QuestionI humbly request if you could advise me on the significance of odd numbering in Islam. My reason for this request is that there are many Sunnats which are specifically performed an odd number of times. Shukran.

18 Sha'ban 143517 June 2014

Reciting Surah Kafirun Before Sleeping

QuestionBy praying Surah Kafirun at night time one is protected from shrik? This is the first time I heard about it. Is it true?

18 Sha'ban 143517 June 2014

Clarification on the Hadith of “Loving the Ahlul Bayt”

QuestionI am confused about the Hadith found in Sahih Muslim where Rasullulah (sallallahu 'alayhim wa sallam) says I am leaving two things the Quran and Sunnah and the Ahlul Bayt. I heard from someone that the descendants of Rasullulah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) are always right at all time periods.…

15 Sha'ban 143514 June 2014

Status of the Famous Du’a for Ramadan

QuestionHow authentic is the following du'a to be recited at the approach of Ramadan? «اَللّٰهُمَّ سَلّمْنِيْ لِرَمَضانَ وَسَلّمْ رَمَضانَ لِيْ وَسَلّمْه لِي مُتَقَبَّلا» Allahumma sallimni li Ramadana, wa sallim Ramadana li, wa sallimhu li mutaqabbala.

14 Sha'ban 143513 June 2014

Warning Against Intentionally Missing a Single Fast of Ramadan

QuestionKindly verify the following narrations please: “If anyone omits his fast even for one day in Ramadan without a concession or without being ill, then if he were to fast for the rest of his life he could not make up for it.' 'If a person does not fast for…

14 Sha'ban 143513 June 2014

Hadith on Upbringing of Children

QuestionWhat is the status of this Hadith? أَدِّبُوا أولادَكم على ثلاثِ خِصالٍ: على حُبِّ نبيِّكم، وحُبِّ أهلِ بيتِهِ، وعلى قراءةِ القرآنِ، فإن حَمَلَةَ القرآنِ في ظِلِّ اللهِ يومَ لا ظِلَّ إلا ظِلُّهُ، مع أنبيائِه وأصْفِيَائِهِ Teach your children three things; 1. Love for your Prophet (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) 2.…

14 Sha'ban 143513 June 2014

Verification of Hadith: Whoever Imitates a Nation Is of Them

QuestionKindly verify these translations and provide the references : 1) Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: Whoever imitates a nation is of them 2) Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: The one who imitates others is not of us

13 Sha'ban 143512 June 2014

Muslims Using Miswak in a Battle

QuestionA very famous incident is always mentioned regarding the virtues of using miswak. In a certain battle the Muslims were suffering some loss. So the leader pondered over the matter and came to the conclusion that this great sunnah was being left out. He then commanded the army to use…

12 Sha'ban 143511 June 2014

The Fast of 15th Sha’ban

QuestionWhat is the status of the fasting on the day of the 15th of Sha'ban. I have read conflicting rulings regarding this. Could you kindly shed some light and clarify this in the light of Hadith?

10 Sha'ban 14359 June 2014

Four People Who Will Not Enter Jannah (Early)

QuestionKindly assist with the reference for the following Hadith: "There are four kinds of people about whom Allah has decided not to admit to paradise and not let them taste its bliss: the one who is addicted to wine, the one who takes the Riba, the one who exploits the…

10 Sha'ban 14359 June 2014

Question Regarding the Chapters in Sahih Muslim

QuestionI read a book that mentions that it was the habit of early Muhaddithun to write very little of their own commentary and usually their books were filled with mainly the wordings of the Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam). So much so that Imam Muslim (rahimahullah) did not even write…

10 Sha'ban 14359 June 2014

Imam Bukhari’s Terminology: “Fihi Nazr”

QuestionRespected Mawlana, What is meant when Imam Bukhari (rahimahullah) says the following regarding a narrator? "fihi nazrun" فيه نظر or "Fi Hadithi nazrun" في حديثه نظر Jazakallahu khayran.

10 Sha'ban 14359 June 2014

Hadith on Lengthening the Beard

QuestionKindly provide the reference for the following Hadith: "My Rabb commanded me to lengthen my beard and clip my moustache"

10 Sha'ban 14359 June 2014

No Reward for a Person Who Fought in the Path of Allah, Seeking Reward and Fame

QuestionPlease provide the reference for the following: Sayyiduna Abu Umamah Al-Bahili (radhiyallahu 'anhu) narrated that a man came to Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) and asked: "What is the reward for a person who fought in the path of Allah, seeking reward and fame? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said:…