17 Ramadan 144022 May 2019
The Incitement of Shaytan and the Encouragement of the Angels
QuestionI am looking for the Hadith which states "Verily in the heart of man a thought is stirred by Shaytan and a thought is stirred by an angel..."
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17 Ramadan 144022 May 2019
A Du’a Asking Allah to Make One’s Sight, Silence and Speech a Means of Attaining Reward
QuestionWho is this du'a attributed to? اللهم اجعل نظري عبرا وصمتي تفكرا ومنطقي ذكرا
16 Ramadan 144021 May 2019
Remembering Allah Ta’ala in Ramadan
QuestionIs the following Hadith authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "The one who remembers Allah [does dhikr] in Ramadan will be forgiven and the one who asks Allah in [Ramadan] will not be at a loss/disappointed"
16 Ramadan 144021 May 2019
A Query Regarding Tasbih Fatimi and Five Du’as Taught to Fatimah (radiyallahu ‘anha)
QuestionI heard the following wazifah/du'as that Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) had given to Sayyidah Fatimah (radiyallahu 'anha) when she went to ask him for some help, if we read it as well it will help make our work easy for us as well as ease our tiredness: 1. Tasbih…
16 Ramadan 144021 May 2019
A Narration Regarding Looking Into the Quran While in Salah
QuestionIn a Hadith it is stated that Dhakwan, the slave of Sayyidah 'Aishah (radiyallahu 'anha) used to look inside the Mushaf [Quran] and lead her in Salah. What does this mean?
15 Ramadan 144020 May 2019
Jabir (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Explains the Conduct of a Fasting Person
QuestionWhat is the source of this narration? Sayyiduna Jabir ibn 'Abdillah (radiyallahu 'anhuma) said: "When you fast, then let your hearing, your sight and tongue also fast from speaking lies and carrying out forbidden deeds, and do not cause harm to your servant. When you fasting, you should be dignified…
15 Ramadan 144020 May 2019
Zakah Is the Bridge of Islam
QuestionIs the Hadith: "Zakah is the bridge of Islam" suitable to quote?
15 Ramadan 144020 May 2019
Translation of a Narration on Announcing a Lost Item in the Masjid
QuestionWhat is the translation of the following part of the Hadith? من دعا إلى الجمل الأحمر أن رجلا نشد في المسجد فقال من دعا إلى الجمل الأحمر فقال النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم لا وجدت إنما بنيت المساجد لما بنيت له
12 Ramadan 144017 May 2019
Charity (Sadaqah) in Ramadan
QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "The best charity is that given in Ramadan"
12 Ramadan 144017 May 2019
How Many Dates Would Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Have at Iftar?
QuestionIs there any mention in Hadith as to how many dates did Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) consume at the time of iftar?
12 Ramadan 144017 May 2019
‘Abdullah’s ibn Al Mubarak (rahimahullah) Mannerism Was Comparable to That of the Sahabah
QuestionCould you kindly reference this narration? Sufyan ibn 'Uyaynah (rahimahullah) said: "I looked to the affairs of the Sahabah [i.e., their social conduct, business dealings, mannerisms, etc.] and I looked to the affairs of 'Abdullah ibn Al Mubarak (rahimahullah), but I didn't see a virtue for them over him, except…
12 Ramadan 144017 May 2019
An Unreliable Virtue of Tahajjud Salah
QuestionIs this Hadith authentic and suitable to quote? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Tahajjud brings nur (celestial light) and brightness in the face during the day" (Ibn Majah)
11 Ramadan 144016 May 2019
The Definition of Ghibah (Backbiting) in Hadith
QuestionWhat is the definition of ghibah (backbiting) in Hadith?
11 Ramadan 144016 May 2019
Whoever is deprived of carrying out good deeds in Ramadan is deprived of goodness
QuestionI would like to know the reference for the following Hadith: Ramadan began and Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "This month has come and in it there is a night that is better than one thousand months. Whoever is deprived of [doing good in this month] is deprived of…
10 Ramadan 144015 May 2019
Allah Ta’ala loves three things; hastening to break the fast, delaying sehri and folding the hands in Salah
QuestionIs this narration authentic? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Allah Ta'ala loves three things; Hastening to break the fast [when iftar time sets in], delaying the suhur [till the last time] and placing one hand on the other in Salah [placing the right hand on the left hand in…