Answers by Moulana Muhammad A

14 Jumadal Ula 143516 March 2014

When to Embrace?

QuestionWe find that many a time Muslims greet by hugging each other, thereafter shaking hands. Is this hugging each other when greeting mentioned anywhere in the Hadith, or should one simply shake hands when greeting (generally)?

13 Jumadal Ula 143515 March 2014

Du’a When Looking in the Mirror

QuestionWhen looking into a mirror is it Sunnah to recite اَللَّهُمَّ أَنْتَ حَسَّنْتَ خَلْقِي فَحَسِّنْ خُلُقِي Allahumma anta hassanta khalqi fa hassin khuluqi or without the anta after Allahumma, like follows: اَللَّهُمَّ حَسَّنْتَ خَلْقِي فَحَسِّنْ خُلُقِي Allahumma hassanta khalqi fa hassin khuluqi ?

12 Jumadal Ula 143514 March 2014

Correct Translation of a Hadith on the Good Fortune of a Believer

QuestionPlease confirm the translation and reference for the following Hadith: “The believer is indeed wonderful. When goodness comes to him, he praises Allah and offers shukr (gratitude), and when misfortune strikes him, he praises Allah and adopts sabr (patience).”

12 Jumadal Ula 143514 March 2014

Reference for the Benefits of Praying the Two Sunnah of Fajr at Home

QuestionThere is a Hadith wherein the Messenger (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) was reported to have mentioned three benefits of performing the two Sunnah at home and then attending the Masjid for the Fajr prayer. Could you source the wording of the Hadith and its authenticity?

12 Jumadal Ula 143514 March 2014

The Reward for Asking Forgiveness on Behalf of all Muslims

QuestionPlease verify if this is authentic: “If a person asks for forgiveness for the Ummah, like if he says: Allahummaghfirli walil mu’minina wal mu’minat, twenty seven (27) times, then his du’a is readily accepted”

11 Jumadal Ula 143513 March 2014

Hadith on Women Who Expose Themselves

Question1. What is the Arabic text for the following Hadith? “The worst among the women are those who freely leave their homes without Hijab. They are hypocrites and few of these will enter paradise.” 2. What is the correct translation? 3. What is the authenticity of it?

10 Jumadal Ula 143512 March 2014

The Sahabi Who Picked Up the Morsel of Food

QuestionThere is a famous incident mentioned about a Sahabi having meals in the King’s palace when he dropped a morsel. Whilst cleaning and eating it one man told him how can you do that here. He replied: Should I leave the Sunnah of my beloved for these Fools?! Could…

10 Jumadal Ula 143512 March 2014

The Green Turban

QuestionI would like to know if wearing a green turban is Sunnah? Are there any narrations regarding this?

10 Jumadal Ula 143512 March 2014

The Reply to Jazakallahu Khayran

QuestionIs there any Hadith that tells us how to respond to someone who says: Jazakallahu khayran?

8 Jumadal Ula 143510 March 2014

Saying Salam When Departing

QuestionMaking salam when entering home and meeting people is established. Is salam when leaving home, leaving i.e., departing from people also established?

8 Jumadal Ula 143510 March 2014

The Exact Wording for the Du’a After Meals

QuestionCan you confirm of the following words are correct for the du’a after eating? “alhumdu lillahiladhi at’amana wa saqana waja ‘alana MINAL muslimin”