8 Rabi'ul Akhir 14443 November 2022
The Best Provision Is Taqwa
QuestionIs the following a Hadith? “The best of provision is God-Consciousness (Taqwa)” I know it is an ayah of the Quran, however, I have seen it quoted as a Hadith.
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8 Rabi'ul Akhir 14443 November 2022
An Untraceable Hadith Stating That Allah Creates an Angel When a Person Sends Salutations (Durud)
QuestionIs there any chain for this narration? «إن لله ملكاً له جناحان أحدهما بالمشرق والآخر بالمغرب فإذا صلى العبد علي حبا انغمس في الماء ثم ينتفض فيخلق الله من كل قطرة منه ملكاً يستغفر لذلك المصلي علي إلى يوم القيامة»
7 Rabi'ul Akhir 14442 November 2022
A Follow up Query Regarding a Narration on ‘Uzayr (‘alayhis salam)
QuestionIn one of your answers entitled “A narration regarding ‘Uzayr (‘alayhis salam)“ you mention that al-Dhahabi (rahimahullah) concurs with Imam Hakim (rahimahullah) regarding his grading of a narration. As far as I can see, a reference was not given for al-Dhahabi’s concurrence. Could you provide a reference, please?
7 Rabi'ul Akhir 14442 November 2022
Shah Waliyullah’s Ten Ways of Remembering Allah/Dhikr
QuestionKindly elaborate on the 10 categories of dhikr classified by Shah Waliyullah in his book, Hujjatullahil Balighah which are namely: 1. Tasbih 2. Tahmid 3. Tahlil 4. Takbir 5. Asking Allah (Du’as) 6. Asking for refuge 7. Istighfar 8. Tawakkul on Allah 9. Ismullah 10. Salutations (Durud)
7 Rabi'ul Akhir 14442 November 2022
The Great Reward a Woman Can Receive for Taking Care of Her Home
QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “The housework that one of you does is enough to reach the level of those men who fight in the way of Allah.”
6 Rabi'ul Akhir 14441 November 2022
Mu’adh (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Explains the Rights a Woman Enjoys Over Her Husband
QuestionIs this narration authentic? Mu’adh ibn Jabal (radiyallahu ‘anhu) was asked: “What are the duties of the wife?” He said: “(some of them are) cooking and clothing herself as the husband wishes.” [Ibn Abid Dunya]
6 Rabi'ul Akhir 14441 November 2022
A Person Who Knows His True Reality and Humbles Himself Will Be Saved
QuestionIs the following a Hadith? “A man who knows his worth will not be ruined”
6 Rabi'ul Akhir 14441 November 2022
A Narration Regarding Multiple Adams (‘alayhis salam)
QuestionIs this narration authentic? Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Allah created 100 000 Adams.”
5 Rabi'ul Akhir 144431 October 2022
The Prohibition of Marrying One’s Foster Relatives
QuestionIn the following Hadith, who does the personal pronoun in the word “تدعنا” refer to? عن علي، قال: قلت: يا رسول الله، ما لك تنوق في قريش وتدعنا؟ فقال: «وعندكم شيء؟» قلت: نعم، بنت حمزة، فقال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: «إنها لا تحل لي، إنها ابنة أخي…
5 Rabi'ul Akhir 144431 October 2022
Nabi’s (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Prophecy Regarding a Man Who Committed Suicide
QuestionI heard a Hadith but I do not know authentic is it. A Sahabi was fighting with full vigour and courage but it was said that he is going to Jahannam. When other Sahabah heard this, they were astonished. When they saw him alone, they saw that he was…
2 Rabi'ul Akhir 144428 October 2022
A Hard Heart Is a Form of Punishment in This World
QuestionWhat is the correct reference for this statement and Which Malik is this? Malik (rahimahullah) said: “A servant is not struck with a punishment greater than having a hard heart”
1 Rabi'ul Akhir 144427 October 2022
Another Du’a to Recite When Looking in the Mirror
QuestionWhat is the reference for this du’a when looking in the mirror and is it suitable to recite? All praise is due to Allah, Who created my composition in due proportion and with perfect proportion and balance. He gave my face its form and beautified it, and He made…
1 Rabi'ul Akhir 144427 October 2022
Pronunciation of the Name of the Famous Saint, Sariy as Saqati
QuestionWhat is the correct pronunciation of the following name? سري السقطي Sirri or Sariy Saqti or Saqati?
1 Rabi'ul Akhir 144427 October 2022
Why Were Women and Perfume Made Beloved to Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)?
QuestionRegarding this Hadith, kindly explain what Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) meant by saying: “Women and perfume have been made dear to me”.
30 Rabi'ul Awwal 144426 October 2022
Reciting “La ilaha illallah” Seventy Thousand Times
QuestionIs there a Hadith stating that if a person recites “La ilaha illallah” 70 000 times, he is guaranteed Jannah/ safety from Jahannam?
30 Rabi'ul Awwal 144426 October 2022
A Narration Appearing in Al Arba’unal Wad’aniyyah
QuestionI would like to know if the following wordings which form part of a longer Hadith are authentic. Hereunder are some of the wordings. وقد رأيتم الليل والنهار كيف يبليان كل جديد، ويقربان كل بعيد، ويأتيان بكل موعود
30 Rabi'ul Awwal 144426 October 2022
A Narration Stating a Virtue of Offering Salah Under the Mizab of the Ka’bah
QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “He who performs two rak’ahs below the Mizab Rahmah [the water spout at the top of the Ka’bah] is purified of all sin as he was the day he was born.”
29 Rabi'ul Awwal 144425 October 2022
Clarification on the Pronunciation of a Word Regarding the Haram
QuestionIs there any difference in the translation of the following i.e., if it is pronounced as الحَرَم (with a fathah on the Ha) or as الحُرُم (with a dammah on the Ha)? «خمس لا جناح على من قتلهن في الحرم والإحرام: الفأرة، والعقرب، والغراب، والحدأة والكلب العقور»