Answers by Moulana Muhammad A

15 Jumadal Akhirah 143516 April 2014

Should We Address the Deceased After Burial?

QuestionAfter the burial of the deceased some people give adhan on the grave, and they say “It comforts the dead in the horrid loneliness of the grave”, is the calling of the adhan permissible and is this proven from the sunnah or the sahabah? After the burial of the…

15 Jumadal Akhirah 143516 April 2014

Query About the Hadith on Being Two Faced

QuestionRegarding the following Hadith من كان ذا وجهين في الدنيا كان له يوم القيامة لسانان من نار Is there a narration that has the word لسان (not dual) because I read that in a copy of Zadut Talibin.

14 Jumadal Akhirah 143515 April 2014

One of the Benefits of Sleeping with Wudu

QuestionPlease tell me if this is authentic: The person who sleeps with wudu, while he is asleep his soul prostrates in front of the arsh of Allah.

13 Jumadal Akhirah 143514 April 2014

References for the Names of the Khulafa in the Friday Khutbah

QuestionRespected Shaykh, I wanted to ask regarding a Hadith that I always hear during the Friday khutbah, I wanted to know if it is an authentic Hadith and if it should be read every week during the khutbah? The Hadith is a long one that discusses the khulafa and…

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)…

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

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…

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?