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11 Rajab 143511 May 2014

Continuous Reward for Wudu

QuestionAfter making wudu if you pray Bismillahi Walhamdu Lillah the guarding angels (who record your deeds) will go on writing pious deeds to your credit. Is this true?

9 Rajab 14359 May 2014

Did Nabi (sallallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) touch the hand of strange women

QuestionFirst of all, may Allah grant you Jannatul Firdaus for your efforts. I've read the following extract of a text. The text contains strong arguments (from my perspective) that it is allowed to touch non-Mahram women, as long as there is no fear of desire. I always thought that would…

9 Rajab 14359 May 2014

The Mines of Taqwa

QuestionI have come across the following narration in the kitaab "Irshadul Muluk". Please give me the reference for this and kindly confirm if the translation is correct: Rasulullah (sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: Everything has a mine. The mine of Taqwa is the hearts of the men of Ma’rifat (Allah's…

9 Rajab 14359 May 2014

Dowry of Sayyidatuna Hawa (‘alayhas salam)

QuestionIs the following hadith authentic? Allah Ta'ala ordered Sayyiduna Adam ('alayhis salam) to send salutations upon Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) as mahr (dowry) for Sayyidatuna Hawa ('alayhas salam).

9 Rajab 14359 May 2014

One Warning for Not Reading Durud

QuestionIs there an authentic Hadith which states that a Muslim who does not recite durud upon Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) has lost the way to Jannah?

8 Rajab 14358 May 2014

The Purpose of the Adhan Before Fajr in the Early Days of Islam

QuestionIs there a Hadith which states that Adhan used to be given at half the night in Madinah Munawwarah in the time of Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) so that those in the Masjid could go home and those at home could come to the Masjid?

8 Rajab 14358 May 2014

Translation of a Du’a on Death and the Hereafter

QuestionKindly translate the following du'a and provide a reference: "Allahuma inna na'uzu bika minal mawti wa kurbatih wal qabri wa ghummatih was sirati wa zallatih wa yawmil qiyamati wa raw’atih"

8 Rajab 14358 May 2014

Virtues of Saying Subhanallahi Wal Hamdulillah

QuestionKindly inform if the following -regarding the third kalimah- are from the Hadith, and provide their references: 1) The words Subhanallahi wal Hamdulillah... is such a great medicine that it cures every disease and the most minor disease it cures is sorrow. 2) Allah Ta’ala loves the words Subhanallahi wal…

7 Rajab 14357 May 2014

Sprinkling Water on Each Spouse After Nikah

QuestionI have heard two points in a lecture regarding procedures related to after the Nikah. 1) It is Sunnah sprinkle water on each spouse. 2) It is Sunnah for the father of the bride to go to the house of the couple and make Du'a for them. It was mentioned…

7 Rajab 14357 May 2014

Istighfar (Seeking Forgiveness) in Rajab

QuestionI received the following message today regarding a particular Istighfar that should be read in Rajab and Sha'ban. It's the first time I've heard of it. Is there any basis to it, is it authentic? "Whoever recites in Rajab or Sha'ban the following istighfar 7 times a day, Allah will…

7 Rajab 14357 May 2014

Are Du’as Accepted at the Time of Marriage?

QuestionI heard that du'a is accepted in the gathering where Nikah takes place. Is this mentioned in a sahih Hadith and is it permissible to quote the Hadith?

6 Rajab 14356 May 2014

Deeds That Will Assist in Crossing the “Sirat” (bridge over Jahannam)

QuestionI have a question regarding the speed at which people will cross the Sirat. Several Hadiths including those of sahih Bukhari mention the different speeds with which the people will cross the bridge over Jahannam. Is there any Hadith that mentions the type of actions they did to cross the…