7 Jumadal Akhirah 144221 January 2021
The Quran Has Explained the Sickness as Well as the Cure
QuestionIs the following Hadith suitable to quote? ألا أدلكم على دائكم ودوائكم، ألا إن داءكم الذنوب، ودواؤكم الاستغفار
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6 Jumadal Akhirah 144220 January 2021
Hasan’s Al Basri (rahimahullah) Tafsir of a Word in Surah Tawbah
QuestionWhat is the reference and grading of this narration? سمعت الحسن يقول: {العابدون} [التوبة: ١١٢] قال: الصلاة يعني: طولها
6 Jumadal Akhirah 144220 January 2021
A Hadith Regarding Calamities and the Masjid
QuestionIs the following Hadith authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said, “When disease descends from the skies, it is averted from the inhabitants of the Masajid.”
6 Jumadal Akhirah 144220 January 2021
A Narration Regarding Reciting Certain Surahs on the Eve of Friday
QuestionPlease clarify the authenticity of the following narration and can we act upon it: Imam al-Sadiq was quoted as saying: “If one recites Tawasin (The three consecutive Surahs that start with طس, Surahs: 26, 27 and 28) on Friday Eve, he will be a friend of Allah, and will…
4 Jumadal Akhirah 144218 January 2021
Sayyidah ‘Aishah’s (radiyallahu ‘anha) Statement Regarding Hearing the Pond of Kawthar
QuestionIs it correct that Sayyidah ‘Aishah (radiyallahu anha) had mentioned that whoever wanted to hear the sound of the pond of Kawthar should put their fingers in their ears?
7 Jumadal Ula 144222 December 2020
An Unreliable Hadith Regarding Sitting in Direct Sunlight
QuestionRasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) advised people to avoid sitting in direct sunlight because it spoils the clothing, causes a person to smell with perspiration and also causes suppressed illness to surface. (Mustadrak: 8264)
7 Jumadal Ula 144222 December 2020
Imam Abu Bakr ibn ‘Ayyash Completed 18 000 Quran Khatms in One Corner of His Home
QuestionI am looking for the source and Arabic text for this narration: When Abu Bakr ibn ‘Ayyash was about to pass away, his sister cried. He said: “Don’t cry! look at that corner of the house. Indeed your brother made eighteen thousand khatms in that corner.”
6 Jumadal Ula 144221 December 2020
A Statement Attributed to ‘Ali (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Regarding Love
QuestionCan you provide the reference for this narration? العشق مرض ليس فيه أجر ولا عوض Love is a disease that has neither a reward nor compensation for it- ‘Ali ibn Abi Talib (radiyallahu ‘anhu)
6 Jumadal Ula 144221 December 2020
Dhikr Is Among the Most Effective Ways of Gaining Salvation
QuestionCan you confirm the source of this Hadith? ما عمل آدمي عملا قط أنجى له من عذاب الله من ذكر الله
2 Jumadal Ula 144217 December 2020
Five Categories of People Whose Safety Is Assured by Allah Ta’ala
QuestionPlease let me know if the following narration is correctly translated and provide the reference Mu’adh ibn Jabal (radiyallahu ‘anhu) related that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Whoever strives in the way of Allah, his safety is assured by Allah. Whoever visits a sick person, his safety is…
2 Jumadal Ula 144217 December 2020
A Person’s Decreed Portion of Sustenance Will Definitely Reach Him
QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this Hadith? “If the son of Adam escaped from his livelihood as he flees from death, his livelihood would still reach him as death reaches him.”
1 Jumadal Ula 144216 December 2020
Five Evil Practices Which Brings About Destruction
QuestionIs this Hadith correct? Sayyiduna Anas (radiyallahu ‘anhu) reported that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said, “When my nation adopts five practices, their destruction is inevitable; When they curse each other openly, they wear silk, they take up musical [instruments], they drink wine, and men are satisfied with men…
1 Jumadal Ula 144216 December 2020
Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Changes a Sahabi’s Name
QuestionI am looking for a Hadith which states that a Sahabi’s name was Shaytan ibn Qurt and Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) changed his name.
29 Rabi'ul Akhir 144215 December 2020
A Person Will Be Cast Into Jahannam Together with the Haram Wealth He Spent in Avenues of Good
QuestionWhat is the source of this Hadith? من اكتسب مالا من مأثم فوصل به رحما أو تصدق به أو أنفقه في سبيل الله جمع ذلك جمعا فقذف به في جهنم
29 Rabi'ul Akhir 144215 December 2020
“My Rabb Has Perfected My Good Manners and Conduct”
QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following Hadith: ادّبني ربي فاحسن تاديبي My Rabb has educated/nurtured me and has perfected my conduct