22 Safar 144122 October 2019
Those Who Walk to the Masjid from a Distance Receive the Most Reward
QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? «إن أعظم الناس أجرا في الصلاة أبعدهم إليها ممشى فأبعدهم»
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21 Safar 144121 October 2019
The Earnings of One’s Children
QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this Hadith? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Certainly your children are the purest of your earnings so eat from what your children earn [as per your need]"
21 Safar 144121 October 2019
An Unauthentic Virtue Regarding the Mujahid Who Carries a Sword in the Path of Allah
QuestionIs this narration authentic? قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: «من تقلد سيفا في سبيل الله قلده الله وشاحا في الجنة، لا تقوم له الدنيا منذ يوم خلقها الله إلى يوم يفنيها، وإن الله عز وجل ليباهي بسيف الغازي ورمحه وسلاحه، وإذا باهى الله بعبد لم يعذبه أبدا»
21 Safar 144121 October 2019
The Virtue of Certain Words of Dhikr and “La hawla wa la quwwata illa billah”
QuestionIs this statement of 'Umar (radiyallahu anhu) authentic? Sayyiduna 'Umar ibnul Khattab (radiyallahu anhu) says: 'Subhanallah' is the worship of the creation. 'Alhamdulillah' are the thanksgiving words. 'La ilaha illallah' are the words of sincerity and devotion. The blessings of the recitation of 'Allahu Akbar' fills up the heavens and…
18 Safar 144118 October 2019
When the Believers Enter Jannah, They Will Immediately Recognise Their Homes
QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "By the One in whose [control] is the soul of Muhammad, one of you will recognise his dwelling in Jannah better than he recognises his home in this world."
18 Safar 144118 October 2019
The Verse Which Displays Allah’s Power and Strength
QuestionIn the Hadith, which Verse of the Quran has been mentioned as the Verse of 'Izz (عزّ)?
17 Safar 144117 October 2019
Reciting the Beginning Verses of Surah Mu’min and Ayatul Kursi
QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? عن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: «من قرأ آية الكرسي وأول حم المؤمن عصم ذلك اليوم من كل سوء»
17 Safar 144117 October 2019
A Narration in Tarikh Baghdad Regarding Making Du’a for Mercy for the Entire Ummah
QuestionPlease clarify the authenticity of the following Hadith and is it suitable to quote? قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: ما من دعاء أحب إلى الله من أن يقول العبد: اللهم ارحم أمة محمد رحمة عامة - الخطيب عن أبي هريرة
17 Safar 144117 October 2019
Do Not swear or Speak Ill of the Deceased
QuestionWhat is the level of authenticity of this Hadith? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Do not swear/speak ill of the dead thereby causing harm to the living [i.e., the relatives of the deceased]."
16 Safar 144116 October 2019
Four Things Contribute to Happiness
QuestionWhere does the following Hadith appear and what is its authenticity? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Four things contribute to happiness/bliss: 1. A righteous wife 2. A spacious home 3. A righteous neighbour 4. A comfortable means of transport"
16 Safar 144116 October 2019
The Famous Hadith on Lengthening the Beard and Trimming the Moustache
QuestionIs the famous Hadith regarding the beard authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Do the opposite of what the pagans do. Keep the beards and cut the moustaches short."
15 Safar 144115 October 2019
Be Ashamed of Allah When Committing Sins, Just As You Are Embarrassed to Sin in Front of a Pious Person
QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "I command you to be ashamed of Allah the Almighty as you are ashamed from the pious man among your people"
15 Safar 144115 October 2019
Meaning of the Word Mazamir
QuestionWhat is the meaning of the word 'mizmar/mazamir'? Does it refer to wind instruments only or musical instruments in general?
15 Safar 144115 October 2019
Seeking Forgiveness for the Deceased After Burial
QuestionI want to know the authenticity of this Hadith: "When Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) would finish the burial of the deceased, he would stay by the grave and say, 'Seek forgiveness for your brother and beg steadfastness for him as he is now being questioned.'"
14 Safar 144114 October 2019
A Narration Regarding Two Cursed Sounds
QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this Hadith? Sayyiduna 'Abdur Rahman ibn 'Awf (radiyallahu 'anhu) relates: "Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) once took hold of my hand and we proceeded to visit his ailing son, Ibrahim. They found the infant in the throes of death, so Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam)…