2 Jumadal Ula 14354 March 2014
Hadith Warning Against Looking at a Strange Woman
QuestionCan you please translate the following Hadith and explain its authenticity? قال عليه السلام: من نظر إلى محاسن امراة اجنبية عن شهوة صب في عينيه الانك يوم القيامة
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2 Jumadal Ula 14354 March 2014
Meaning of a Hadith
QuestionWhat does the Hadith "Do not single out any specific night for 'ibadah" mean?
1 Jumadal Ula 14353 March 2014
Humility for Those Who Teach You
QuestionIs the following statement a Hadith? تواضعوا لمن تعلمون منه "Be humble towards those from whom you learn"
28 Rabi'ul Akhir 14351 March 2014
Verification of the Hadith on Signs of Nur in the Heart
QuestionWhat is the status of this Hadith? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said that when nur enters the heart, the (spiritual) breast of man expands. When the Sahabah asked for a sign of this nur, Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: “Such a person flees from this abode of deception.…
28 Rabi'ul Akhir 14351 March 2014
The Exact Wording for the Du’a Before Meals
QuestionI saw a question on your site and became curious to other similar types of du'as which are still being taught to our kids. One of which is the du'a before meals; do the following words appear in the Hadith? “Bismillahi wa a'la barakatillah."
27 Rabi'ul Akhir 143528 February 2014
The Reward for Donating One Date
QuestionIs there a Hadith - that if a person gives a date in the path of Allah, Allah will reward him with mountains in gold but if he gives mountains of gold for name and fame (i.e., without sincerity) Allah will take him to task on the Day of Qiyamah?…
27 Rabi'ul Akhir 143528 February 2014
Reference for a Hadith on Riba
QuestionIs there a Hadith that says ''The rules Riba (interest) do not apply between a Muslim and a Harbi [A Non-Muslim waging war against Muslims]'' and what is the status of the Hadith? I heard that Imam Az Zayla'i said it's extremely weak.
27 Rabi'ul Akhir 143528 February 2014
Verification of Hadith on Honouring Innovators
QuestionIs the following narration authentic? "Whoever honours an innovator has certainly assisted in destroying Islam."
26 Rabi'ul Akhir 143527 February 2014
Prohibition of Slapping the Face
Question1) Is hitting/disciplining on the face, for example, slapping etc allowed in Islam? 2) Is there any reference to this statement: "The place where the ustad (teacher) hits the student, will not be touched by the fire of Jahannam"
26 Rabi'ul Akhir 143527 February 2014
Clarification on Hadiths Regarding the Permissibility/Impermissibility of Selling Dogs
QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following narrations: 1) Imam Nasa’i reports from Jabir (radiyallahu 'anhu), that the Messenger of Allah (sallalahu 'alayhi wa sallam) forbade the price of dogs and cats, except for hunting dogs. 2) Nabi (sallalahu 'alayhi wa sallam) ordered a man to pay forty dirhams for…
26 Rabi'ul Akhir 143527 February 2014
The Exact Wording of the Du’a When Leaving Home
QuestionThe du'a that is read when leaving one's home, بِسْمِ اللهِ، تَوَكَّلْتُ عَلَى اللهِ، وَلَا حَوْلَ وَلَا قُوَّةَ إِلَّا بِاللهِ bismillahi tawakkaltu 'alallahi wa la hawla wa la quwwata illa billah Is the wa before la hawla found in the books of Hadith or is it an addition made from…
25 Rabi'ul Akhir 143526 February 2014
Reciting Ya Nuru and Ya Qawiyyu Seven Times After Salah
QuestionIs it Sunnah to recite ya nuru and ya qawiyyu seven times after Salah whilst blowing on the fingers or putting the hand on the head respectively?
24 Rabi'ul Akhir 143525 February 2014
Reference for Musa (‘alayhis salam) Putting Coal in His Mouth as a Child
QuestionI have a question concerning the report concerning Nabi Musa ('alayhis salam) putting the burning coal into his mouth in infancy causing him to stutter when he spoke. Is this proven through sahih narrations or Israeli ones? Is this not against the honour of a Nabi?
24 Rabi'ul Akhir 143525 February 2014
Reciting Surah Ikhlas and Salutations When Entering the Home
QuestionIs it proven in the books of Hadith to read Surah Ikhlas and send salutations upon Nabi (sallalahu 'alayhi wa sallam) when entering one's home?
23 Rabi'ul Akhir 143524 February 2014
Hadith about “Kaffarah” for Breaking the Fast in Ramadan
QuestionI read about the Fiqh of Ramadan on one website and it says if one violates the fast while eating he must fast for two consecutive months as kaffarah. It said one Sahabi ate in the day in Ramadan and the Prophet (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) ordered him to expiate…
23 Rabi'ul Akhir 143524 February 2014
Removing Dirt from the Masjid is the Dowry for the Damsels of Jannah
QuestionPlease provide the reference for the following Hadith: "Picking up dirt from the Masjid is dowry for the hurs."
23 Rabi'ul Akhir 143524 February 2014
Saying JazakAllahu Khayran
QuestionWhen thanking someone should one say JazakAllah or should the addendum "Khayra" be added? Is there any narration that states or allows just the words "JazakAllah" without the addition of "Khayra" As I have heard that JazakAllah alone could possibly be a curse too, (i.e., may Allah extract retributive justice…
22 Rabi'ul Akhir 143523 February 2014
Hadith on Giving the Elders First
QuestionIs there any Hadith which mentions that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) once gave some drink (after drinking some) to the Sahabi on his right and advised him to give it to the elder Sahabi after him.