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10 Jumadal Akhirah 143511 April 2014

Do Not Hate the ‘Ulama

QuestionCould you please let me know if the following is a Hadith and its reference? “Be an 'Alim (scholar), or one who strives to become one, or at least one who listens (to the 'Ulama) or one who loves (them). Do not become the fifth (one who hates them) for…

10 Jumadal Akhirah 143511 April 2014

Authenticity of Hadiths on the Conquest of India

QuestionWhat is the status of the following Hadiths? 1) Thawban (radiyallahu 'anhu) narrates that the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Two groups of my Ummah Allah has protected from the Hellfire, a group that will conquer India and a group that will be with 'Isa son of…

10 Jumadal Akhirah 143511 April 2014

Do Not Delay in Five Things

QuestionPlease provide the correct translation and reference for the following: Sayyiduna 'Ali (radiyallahu 'anhu) said that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) advised haste in 5 matters: "Establishing Salah, repentance before death, completing the funeral rites of the deceased, paying off debts, marriage when a suitable match is found."

9 Jumadal Akhirah 143510 April 2014

The Ranks of a Shahid (Martyr)

QuestionBeing a martyr can be through different forms, for example; passing away in an accident, passing away through an illness, passing away fighting for your deen etc. Is the reward different for the martyrs? In short, are their rewards according to their ranks, or what?

7 Jumadal Akhirah 14358 April 2014

One Virtue of Replying to the Adhan

QuestionPlease verify if this is authentic: "When a person hears and replies to the adhan, then reads the du'a after adhan and radina billahi rabba…, he gets two million virtues. And if a lady in the home does this, she gets one million virtues".

7 Jumadal Akhirah 14358 April 2014

Differences Between Mishkat and Masabih

QuestionKindly explain what changes in the form of of additions or subtractions etc. 'Allamah Tibrezi (rahimahullah) made in his Mishkatul Masabih in comparison to the Hadith book Masabih?

7 Jumadal Akhirah 14358 April 2014

A Benefit of Saying Salam When Entering the Home

QuestionI was listening to a bayan where I heard that if you say salam when you enter your house, it will bring barkah to your house. Is there a Hadith to show that?

6 Jumadal Akhirah 14357 April 2014

Du’a to be Free of Debts and Worries

QuestionKindly provide the source, background and meaning of this du’a: "Allahumma Inni a’udhubika minal hammi wal huzni wa a’udhubika minal 'Ajzi wal kasli wa a’udhubika minal jubni wal bukhl wa a’udhubika min ghalabatid dayni wa qahrir rijal."

26 Jumadal Ula 143528 March 2014

Virtues of Imam Abu Hanifah (rahimahullah)

QuestionImam al-Harizmi reported from Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu 'anhu) that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: “Among my Ummah, there will come a man called Abu Hanifah. On the Day of Resurrection, he will be the light of my Ummah.” Is this a Hadith? If it is, it is sahih…

25 Jumadal Ula 143527 March 2014

The Marriage Age of Sayyidatuna ‘Aishah (radiyallahu ‘anha)

QuestionWhat is the most verified age of the marriage and consummation of marriage thereafter of Sayyidatuna 'Aishah (radiyallahu 'anha) to Rasulullah (salallahu 'alayhi wa sallam)? Famously known to be 6 and 9 respectively but is this supported in view of narrations and views of our salaf or not?

25 Jumadal Ula 143527 March 2014

How to Get One Billion Rewards

QuestionSomebody told me we can earn over a billion rewards in just a few seconds! By praying a certain du'a we will get the reward of the amount of Muslims there are living in this world as well as those that have passed away. I am not sure what the…