Answers by Moulana Muhammad A

28 Jumadal Ula 14378 March 2016

Informing People About Ramadan

QuestionThe following Hadith is widespread over the internet and I would like to know whether these are the words of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam): “If one informs another about Ramadan first, then hell fire will become forbidden for that individual” I couldn’t find the reference. Is this Hadith fabricated?

27 Jumadal Ula 14377 March 2016

What to Recite When Throwing Soil in the Grave

QuestionI would like to know if Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) and his Sahabah (radiyallahu ‘anhum) use to recite the verse: Minha khalaqnakum wa fiha nu’edukum wa minha nukhrijukum taratan ukhra at the time of throwing soil on the deceased person? Please give reference.

26 Jumadal Ula 14376 March 2016

What Does the “Seal” of Rewards Mean?

QuestionMy question is about this Hadith found in Mustadrak Hakim: “…He who performs wudu and recites the following du’a, it will be recorded on a scroll and then sealed with a seal and it will not be broken till the day of Qiyamah: Subhanakallahumma wa bihamdika la ilaha illa…

25 Jumadal Ula 14375 March 2016

Question About a Narration Regarding Durud [Salutations]

QuestionDoes this narration go against the sahih Hadith which says durud ibrahim is the best durud [salutation] of all? What is the authenticity of this narration, and is its du’a found in any Hadith book? وعن أبي محمد عبد الله الموصلي، المعروف بابن المشتهر، وكان فاضلاً أنه قال: من أراد أن يحمد الله تعالى…

22 Jumadal Ula 14372 March 2016

…The Most Capable in Judgement Is ‘Ali…

QuestionAre the words ” wa aqdahum Ali” authentically narrated in the narration regarding the special virtues of certain Sahabah (radiyallahu ‘anhum).

21 Jumadal Ula 14371 March 2016

Every Child Is Born on “Fitrah”

QuestionWhat is status of following Hadith and can it be quoted? كل إنسان تلده أمه على الفطرة وأبواه بعدُ يهودانه و ينصرانه ويمجسانه فإن كانا مسلمين فمسلم، كل إنسان تلده أمه يلكزه الشيطان في حضنيه  إلا مريم وابنها

21 Jumadal Ula 14371 March 2016

Sahabah Reciting Surah ‘Asr Everytime They Met

QuestionPlease provide a reference for the following incident regarding the sahabah (radiyallahu ‘anhum): “When two companions of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) met they wouldn’t part company until one of them recited Surah Asr to the other. After doing so one of them of them would say “assalamu alaykum” to the…

14 Jumadal Ula 143723 February 2016

Reciting Five Surahs with Six Bismillahs Before Journey

QuestionIs the following ‘amal proven from an authentic Hadith? Recite: 1. Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim, Surah Kafirun 2. Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim, Surah Nasr 3. Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim, Surah Ikhlas 4. Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim, Surah Falaq 5. Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim, Surah Nas 6. Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim.

14 Jumadal Ula 143723 February 2016

Wording of Another Du’a to Be Recited Before Sleeping

Question1. Can you confirm the reference and reliability of this du’a? 2. I found two variations of the du’a. Which one is valid? بِاسْمِكَ رَبِّي وَضَعْتُ جَنْبِي، وَبِكَ أَرْفَعُهُ، فَإِنْ أَمْسَكْتَ نَفْسِي فَارْحَمْهَا / [ فَاغْفِرْ لَهَا]، وَإِنْ أَرْسَلْتَهَا فَاحْفَظْهَا، بِمَا تَحْفَظُ بِهِ عِبَادَكَ الصَّالِحِينَ

13 Jumadal Ula 143722 February 2016

The Effect of Saying the Word: Ya Rabbi

QuestionHow many times should we recite: Ya Rabb? 1. ‘Aishah (radiyallahu ‘anha) reported that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “When the servant said, ‘O Lord! [Ya Rabb]’ four times. Allah said, ‘I am listening to you, my servant. Ask and you will be granted.'” 2. I have seen another narration of Anas (radiyallahu ‘anhu)…

13 Jumadal Ula 143722 February 2016

Allah’s Help Follows After Patience

QuestionWhat is the source of this Hadith? “And know that victory [help/assistance] comes through patience and that the grant [relief] comes after the affliction [distress].”

9 Jumadal Ula 143718 February 2016

Incident of Sayyiduna ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) and the Jinn

QuestionIs the following narration authentic? ‘Abdullah ibn Mas’ud narrated: “A man from among the humans went out and was met by a man from among the jinn, who said: ‘Will you wrestle with me? If you throw me to the ground, I will teach you a verse which, if you…