Answers by Moulana Muhammad A

22 Rabi'ul Akhir 143523 February 2014

Translation of Part of the Famous Hadith on Intentions

QuestionWhat is the literal translation in English for the following part of the famous Hadith on intentions: «إلى دنيا يصيبها، أو إلى امرأة ينكحها»  

22 Rabi'ul Akhir 143523 February 2014

Du’a When Wearing Clothes

QuestionThe du’a that is famous for wearing clothes is: الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي كَسَانِي مَا أُوَارِي بِهِ عَوْرَتِي، وَأَتَجَمَّلُ بِهِ فِي حَيَاتِي Alhamdulillahil ladhi kasani ma uwari bihi ‘aurati wa atajammalu bihi fi hayati Should this be read for wearing clothes on a daily basis or new clothes only? What du’as…

22 Rabi'ul Akhir 143523 February 2014

Reference for the Du’a: Allahumma arinal haqqa haqqa

QuestionI was looking for a reference for the du’a: اللهم ارنا الحق حقاً وارزقنا اتباعه وارنا الباطل باطلا وارزقنا اجتنابه Allahumma arinal haqqa haqqaw warzuqnat tiba’ah, wa arinal batila batilaw warzuqnaj tinabah Translation: O Allah! Show us the truth as true, and inspire us to follow it. Show us…

22 Rabi'ul Akhir 143523 February 2014

Hadith on Sleeping After Fajr

QuestionThere is a Hadith that the sleeping of the morning decreases the rizq (sustenance). Does this refer to sleeping and missing the Fajr prayer or does it refer to sleeping after performing the Fajr prayer? If someone sleeps after performing the Fajr prayer is he committing a sin and…

22 Rabi'ul Akhir 143523 February 2014

Authenticity of the du’a: O Turner of the Hearts (Ya Muqallibal Qulub)

QuestionI am interested in attaining the Arabic text and English translation of a Hadith which mentions a du’a of the Prophet (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam). It begins with “O Turner of hearts” and mentions keeping the heart firm in obedience. I would also like to know which Hadith collections this du’a can…

20 Rabi'ul Akhir 143521 February 2014

The Basis for the Kalimahs

QuestionWould it be possible to tell me where the seven kalimahs, that we are taught from a young age, are derived from? I guess they are derived from the Quran and the Hadith but how did they come about in a systematic formation.? Why do we have seven and…

19 Rabi'ul Akhir 143520 February 2014

Correct Translation of a Hadith

QuestionInsha Allah you are well. I read the undermentioned translation of a Hadith: Ibn Abbas reported: I was riding with the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, and he said, “Know that there is much good in patience with what you dislike, that support will come with patience,…

19 Rabi'ul Akhir 143520 February 2014

Du’as and Deeds for Memorisation

QuestionI came across these du’as for memorisation:  اللّٰهُمَّ انْفَعْنِي بِمَا عَلَّمْـتَنِي وَ عَلِّمْنِي مَا يَنْفَعُنِي اللّٰهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ فَهْمَ النَّبِيِّينَ وَ حِفْظَ المُرْسَلِينَ لمُقَرَّبِينَ اللّٰهُمَّ اجْعَلْ لِسَانِي عَامِرًا بِذِكْرِكَ وَ قَلْبِي بِخَشْيَتِك.إِنَّكَ عَلَى مَا تَشَاءُ قَدِيرٌ وَ أَنْتَ حَسْـبُنَا وَ نِعْمَ الْوَكِيلُ After Studying: اللّٰهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْتَوْدِعُكَ مَا قَرأتُ…

16 Rabi'ul Akhir 143517 February 2014

The Meaning of a Word in a Hadith

QuestionIn the line below, what does su-ul-Jiwar or Jawar mean? The context is the signs of the hour. «ومنها من أشراط الساعة سوء الجوار، وقطعية الأرحام»

16 Rabi'ul Akhir 143517 February 2014

Du’as in the Book "Hisnul Muslim" (A Muslim’s Fortress)

QuestionI have a question in regard to a book I have, called “The Fortress of the Muslim Invocations from the Quran and Sunnah” It was compiled by Sa’id ibn Wahf Al-Qahtani. There are many du’as in this book and I am not sure how sahih any of them are.…

16 Rabi'ul Akhir 143517 February 2014

Reference for the Du’a Before Meals

QuestionI wanted to know the reference for the famous du’a before meals:  بسم الله و بركة الله  Bismillahi wa Barakatillah  

11 Rabi'ul Akhir 143512 February 2014

The Hadith That Promises Seventy Three Favours for Humanitarian Aid

QuestionI asked lots of scholars about the Hadith: “If one fulfills one need of a Muslim Allah Ta’ala will give him seventy-three favours. One is sufficient for all the needs in this world and seventy-two will be used to raise his stages in the hereafter” These people said they…

11 Rabi'ul Akhir 143512 February 2014

Reciting the Beginning and End of Surah Baqarah After Burial

QuestionWhat is the status of the narration wherein Sayyiduna Ibn ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) is reported to have recited the opening and concluding verses of Suratul Baqarah after the burial of a deceased?

10 Rabi'ul Akhir 143511 February 2014

A Beautiful Tasbih for After Jumu’ah Salah

QuestionWhat is the status of the following Hadith narrated by Ibnus Sunni in book; Amalul yawm wallaylah: “Whoever recites the following 100 times after Jumu’ah Salah on Friday; subhanallahil azeemi wa bi hamdihi Rasulullah (sallalhu ‘alayhi wa sallam) has said the reciter’s 100,000 sins will be forgiven and in…