Answers by Moulana Muhammad A

8 Dhul Hijjah 143711 September 2016

Authenticity of Sahih Bukhari and Sahih Muslim

QuestionAre all the Hadiths in Sahih Bukhari and Sahih Muslim really authentic? I ask this because there are numerous notable and prominent Scholars who believe that there are many weak narrations present in Bukhari and Muslim. They even provided references of several weak Hadith for that. On the other hand, there are numerous scholars…

7 Dhul Hijjah 143710 September 2016

Difference of Opinion on Hadith Grading

QuestionWhat should an individual practice upon after being told that one specific Hadith is not okay for practice, although others have said that it is okay to practice upon? The Hadith I’m referring to is the one you posted regarding the first 10 days of Dhul Hijjah, fasting a day being equivalent…

6 Dhul Hijjah 14379 September 2016

Recitation of the Du’a for Protection

QuestionI would like to ask is there a Hadith that states the famous du’a [for protection] of Sayyiduna Anas ibn Malik? Should the du’a be recited only in morning or also in the evening?

6 Dhul Hijjah 14379 September 2016

The Huge Reward for a Particular Dhikr

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? “The one who recites the following لا اله الا الله وحده لا شريك له أحدا صمدا لم يلد و لم يولد ولم يكن له كفوا احد (la ilaha ilallahu wahdahu la sharik lahu ahad samadan lam yalid wa lam yulad wa lam yakulahu kufuwan ahad)…

5 Dhul Hijjah 14378 September 2016

Another Virtue of the 10 days of Dhul Hijjah

QuestionRasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said, “There are no days more preferred by Allah, nor days in which actions are more beloved to Allah the Mighty and Majestic than these ten days (i.e., of Dhul Hijjah)—so abundantly say ‘La ilaha illa Allah’ and ‘Allahu Akbar’, and make abundant dhikr. Verily, fasting…

4 Dhul Hijjah 14377 September 2016

A Virtue for the 10 days of Dhul Hijjah

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? The Prophet (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “There is no day more honourable in Allah’s sight, and no acts more beloved therein to Allah than those in these 10 days. So, say tasbih (subhanallah), takbir (Allahu akhbar) and tahlil (la ilaha illallah) a lot.”

4 Dhul Hijjah 14377 September 2016

‘Uqbah ibn Nafi’s Zeal for Tabligh

QuestionIs the following narration reliable: وفي هذه الولاية الثانية دخل عقبة بن نافع مدينة طنجة، يقول المالكي في (رياض النفوس): إن عُقبة بعدما تسلّم الولاية الثانية خرج من القيروان وانطلق بجيش كثيف نحو الغرب، ففتح حصونا ومدنا عديدة، وتقدّم إلى المغرب الأقصى حتى نزل طنجة، ثم رحل إلى السوس…

4 Dhul Hijjah 14377 September 2016

The Sin of the People of Lut

QuestionAre there Quranic verses and authentic Hadiths that discuss homosexuality?

3 Dhul Hijjah 14376 September 2016

The Effects of Immorality Being the Norm in a Community

QuestionWhat is the authentication if this narration? Rasulullah (sallallahu ’alayhi wa sallam) said: “If ever immorality spreads in a community and there is no sense of shame on its occurrence or mentioning it (and people talk about it as if nothing bad has taken place), diseases which were not…

3 Dhul Hijjah 14376 September 2016

Sadaqah Upon Good News

QuestionI know there is a Hadith mentioning giving charity [sadaqah] will prevent calamities. Are there any Hadiths mentioning giving sadaqah upon hearing good news or when you experience a good event in your life? For example if someone’s son reads “Alhamdulillah” for the first time ever and if the parent,…

2 Dhul Hijjah 14375 September 2016

The Correct Method of Reciting “Repeated Parts” in a Dhikr

QuestionI have seen in some Hadiths about dhikr, when the word is مثل ذلك, does this mean we need to repeat all the words again or we just recite مثل ذلك? For example the Hadiths below: روى ابن أبي شيبة رحمه الله في ”مصنفه“ بسند صحيح عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، قَالَ: مَنْ…

2 Dhul Hijjah 14375 September 2016

Letter of Sayyidatuna ‘Aishah to Sayyiduna Mu’awiyah (radiyallahu ‘anhuma)

QuestionIs this Hadith sahih? Mu’awiyah (radiyallahu ‘anhu) wrote a letter to ‘Aishah (radiyallahu ‘anha), that: “Write a letter to advise me, and do not overburden me.” So ‘Aishah (radiyallahu ‘anha) wrote to Mu’awiyah (radiyallahu ‘anhu): ‘Peace be upon you. As for what follows, indeed I heard the Messenger of…

2 Dhul Hijjah 14375 September 2016

Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)’s Grand Daughter: Umamah bint Zaynab

QuestionNot much is known about this grand daughter of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam). I came across this narration, and would like to know the source and if they are authentic? Abu Qatadah reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) was offering his salah and Umamah bint Zaynab was on his…

2 Dhul Hijjah 14375 September 2016

A Father’s Poem in Response to the Complaint of His Son

QuestionIs the following narration reliable? عن أبي سلمة عبيد بن خلصة قال: أخبرنا عبد الله بن نافع المدني عن المنكدر بن محمد عن أبيه عن جابر بن عبد الله قال: جاء رجل إلى النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم فقال: يا رسول الله! إن أبي أخذ مالي. فقال رسول الله…