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6 Rajab 14356 May 2014

A Hadith Regarding Sea Travel

QuestionKindly advise on the authenticity of the Hadith of not travelling by sea except for Hajj or 'Umrah.

6 Rajab 14356 May 2014

Du’a Before Mashwarah (Consultation)

QuestionIs this mashwarah du'a authentic? اللّٰهُمَّ أَلْهِمْنِي رُشْدِي، وَأَعِذْنِي مِنْ شَرِّ نَفْسِي "Allahumma alhimni rushdi wa a'idhni min shari nafsi" O Allah! Inspire me with the correct guidance, and save me from the wiles of my own nafs.

6 Rajab 14356 May 2014

Hadith on What Company to Keep

QuestionIs this a sahih Hadith? "Which of our companions are best?” Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) replied: "One whose appearance reminds you of Allah Ta'ala, and whose speech increases you in knowledge, and whose actions remind you of the Hereafter."

5 Rajab 14355 May 2014

Warning Against Oppressing a Non Muslim Living in a Muslim State

QuestionWhat is the status of the following Hadith: "He who oppresses any dhimmi (non Muslim living in an Islamic state), or defames and degrades him, or demands from him anything more than he can bear or do, I will stand against that person and make a demand in favour of…

5 Rajab 14355 May 2014

The Sahabah’s Gatherings of Iman

QuestionIn volume 3 of Hayatus Sahabah there is a section pertaining to gatherings of Iman and the eagerness of Sayyiduna Abdullah ibn Rawahah (radiyallahu 'anhu) to participate in gatherings of Iman. The implication of one scholar is that these gatherings took place inside the Masjid. However the English translation does…

2 Rajab 14352 May 2014

When to Recite the Du’a of Rajab

QuestionWhen should the famous du'a for Rajab be recited? Should it be recited throughout the month or specifically at the beginning only? Many Imams at the Masajid even make du'a in Sha'ban as follows: "Allahumma Barik lana fi Sha'ban, wa ballighna Ramadan." Kindly explain

1 Rajab 14351 May 2014

The Status of “Salatur Raghaib” in Rajab

QuestionCould you please shed some light on the following: Laylat ar-raghaib, "the Sacred Night of Desires". It is one of the most important nights in Islamic history for all human beings. It is the night that the Prophet (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) was transferred from his father to his mother's…

1 Rajab 14351 May 2014

Who Was Crucified in Place of Nabi ‘Isa (‘alayhis salam)?

QuestionI have heard in many Islamic talks regarding the person who was crucified in place of Hadhrat Isa ('alayhis salam) that he was Hadhrat Isa's ('alayhis salam) companion who willingly opted to get crucified in return for Jannah. Some say it was the soldier from the Jewish army who came…

1 Rajab 14351 May 2014

Is There Any difference Between: Tahajjud and Qiyamul Layl?

QuestionIs there any difference between Tahajjud and Qiyamul Layl? Is there any Hadith which mentions the time for Tahajjud Salah? i.e., is it after sleeping in the latter portion of the night or is it mentioned anywhere that Tahajjud could be performed after Isha?

29 Jumadal Akhirah 143530 April 2014

Authenticity of the Rajab Du’a

QuestionThe following du'a is commonly recited at the beginning of Rajab, Is it authentic? Some people say it's baseless and should not be read. Allahumma barik lana fi Rajab wa Shaban wa balighna Ramadan.

28 Jumadal Akhirah 143529 April 2014

Is There Any Reward for Announcing the Commencement of Rajab?

QuestionIs this authentic? "The month of Rajab is here again, Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: Whoever is the first person to give another person news about this month the fire is Haram to them"