25 Dhul Qa'dah 14425 July 2021
The Signs of Qiyamah Are Like a String of Pearls
QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this Hadith? “Signs (of the Hour) are like beads fastened together by a thread. Once the thread is cut, they fall one after another.”
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22 Dhul Qa'dah 14422 July 2021
An Unauthentic Form of Salah for the Day of ‘Arafah
QuestionIs this an authentic Hadith? Salah for the day of ‘Arafah: Two rak’ahs, recite: Surah Fatihah thrice, Surah Kafirun thrice and Surah Ikhlas one hundred times
22 Dhul Qa'dah 14422 July 2021
Sayyiduna Abud Darda’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Statement Regarding Dhikr
QuestionPlease mention the reference and Arabic text of this narration. The Companion, Sayyiduna Abud Darda (radiyallahu ‘anhu) said: “Those whose tongues are moist with the remembrance of Allah will enter Paradise laughing.”
21 Dhul Qa'dah 14421 July 2021
Sharaf bintu Khalifah (radiyallahu ‘anha), a Sahabiyah Who Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Married
QuestionDid Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) marry the sister of Sayyiduna Dihyah Kalbi (radiyallahu ‘anhu); Sayyidatuna Sharaf bintu Khalifah (radiyallahu ‘anha)?
21 Dhul Qa'dah 14421 July 2021
The Jinn Caused Mischief and Corruption on Earth Before It Was Inhabited by Humans
QuestionRegarding your answer on the Jinn residing on earth before humans, you have alluded to a version recorded in Mustadrak Hakim. Please mention this version.
21 Dhul Qa'dah 14421 July 2021
Another Version of the Narration Regarding Earning a Livelihood
QuestionWhat is status of following narration? إن من الذنوب ذنوبا لا يكفرها صوم ولا صلاة ولا جهاد وإنما يكفرها السعي على العيال
20 Dhul Qa'dah 144230 June 2021
Offering the Four Sunnah of Zuhr After the Fard and Two Sunnah
QuestionWhat is the source of this narration? إذا فاتته الأربع قبل الظهر، صلاها بعد الركعتين بعد الظهر
20 Dhul Qa'dah 144230 June 2021
Reward for Offering Salah With the Initial Takbir (Takbir Ula)
QuestionIs there any additional reward for offering Salah with the Takbir Ula behind the Imam?
20 Dhul Qa'dah 144230 June 2021
A Virtue of Reciting “La ilaha illallah” One Hundred Times
QuestionIs this following Hadith suitable to quote? Sayyiduna Abud Darda (radiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Whosoever reads this kalimah [La ilaha illallah] 100 times daily, his face will shine like the 14th moon on the Day of Qiyamah.” Tabarani
19 Dhul Qa'dah 144229 June 2021
A Person Is Rewarded for Any Discomfort or Illness That Afflicts Him
QuestionPlease verify the following Hadith: Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “If a person becomes ill, Allah rewards him for his illness.” (Sahih Bukhari and Sahih Muslim)
19 Dhul Qa'dah 144229 June 2021
The Martyr Does Not Feel Excruciating Pain
QuestionIs there any Hadith that states a martyr does not feel pain. It is just like an insect bite?
19 Dhul Qa'dah 144229 June 2021
Books on Du’a/Adhkar and Supplications
QuestionKindly inform me regarding the books which I can refer to for supplications.
18 Dhul Qa'dah 144228 June 2021
Authenticity and Explanation of Ibn Sirin’s (rahimahullah) Reaction to Someone Disrespecting Hadith
QuestionPlease provide the explanation and authenticity of this narration: Qatadah (rahimahullah) related: “Ibn Sirin (rahimahullah) once related a Hadith of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) to a man. The man [retorted], ‘But so and so said such and such.’ Ibn Sirin (rahimahullah) replied, ‘I am relating to you from…
18 Dhul Qa'dah 144228 June 2021
An Unreliable Narration Regarding Sayyiduna ‘Ali (radiyallahu ‘anhu)
QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following narration? ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Abbas (radiyallahu ‘anhu) narrates that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: ‘Ali is the lord of the world and master of the Hereafter. (Mustadrak Hakim, vol. 3, pg. 128 (4640), Tarikh Dimashq, vol. 42, pg. 292)
14 Dhul Qa'dah 144224 June 2021
The Full Version of the Hadith “Eat, Drink and Wear Nice Garments but Abstain from Wastage”
QuestionIs this one Hadith or two separate Hadiths? Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Eat, drink and give sadaqah but abstain from wastefulness and pride. God Almighty loves to see the effect of His blessings on His servant.”