12 Jumadal Akhirah 144018 February 2019
Staying Away from Evil Leaders
QuestionIs this narration authentic? ليأتين عليكم أمراء يقربون شرار الناس ويؤخرون الصلاة عن مواقيتها فمن أدرك ذلك منكم فلا يكونن عريفا ولا شرطيا ولا جابيا ولا خازنا
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12 Jumadal Akhirah 144018 February 2019
Is Backbiting the Food of the Dogs of Jahannam?
QuestionI heard a Hadith that ghibah [backbiting] is the diet of the dogs of Jahannam, is this true?
12 Jumadal Akhirah 144018 February 2019
The Punishment for Concealing Knowledge
QuestionI wanted to know the reference and authenticity of the following Hadith: Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Whoever is asked about some knowledge [that he knows] and he conceals it, he will be bridled on the Day of Qiyamah with a bridle of fire."
12 Jumadal Akhirah 144018 February 2019
Lying and Iman Never Come Together
QuestionKindly inform me if this is a Hadith? الكذب مجانب للإيمان "Lying and faith never come together"
9 Jumadal Akhirah 144015 February 2019
No Gift Was Too Small for Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) to Accept
QuestionIs the following Hadith authentic? Narrated by Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu 'anhu), Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "If I were invited to eat no matter whether it is a shoulder or merely a trotter, I would accept and if I were given a gift of a shoulder or merely…
9 Jumadal Akhirah 144015 February 2019
Can “Al Mawquf” and “Al Maqtu” Be Graded?
QuestionWill a maqtu' and mawquf narration also be classed as authentic, sound or weak or is that just for marfu' narrations? Will a Hadith Qudsi also need to be authenticated?
9 Jumadal Akhirah 144015 February 2019
The Traders Will Be Raised on the Day of Qiyamah Sinful, Except Those Who Feared Allah
QuestionIs this narration reliable? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "The businessmen will be raised up on the Day of Resurrection sinful, except those who feared Allah, were honest [refrained from fraud and embezzlement] and were truthful"
8 Jumadal Akhirah 144014 February 2019
“People Will Remain on Good as Long as Their Leaders and Guiders Are on the Straight Path”
QuestionCould you mention the reference for this please? إن الناس لم يزالوا بخير ما استقامت لهم ولاتهم وهداتهم
8 Jumadal Akhirah 144014 February 2019
The Characteristics of the Inhabitants of Jannah and Jahannam
QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this Hadith? Sayyiduna Harithah ibn Wahb (radiyallahu 'anhu) narrates, I heard Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) saying: "Should I not inform you of the people of Jannah? Every weak person who is considered [by people] to be weak and humble. If such a person were…
8 Jumadal Akhirah 144014 February 2019
The Virtue of Spending Ramadan in Makkah
QuestionIs this narration authentic? Sayyiduna 'Abdullah ibn 'Abbas (radiyallahu 'anhuma) said, Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Whoever is in Makkah when Ramadan comes, and he fasts and prays qiyam as much as he can, Allah will write for him the reward of a hundred thousand Ramadans observed elsewhere, and…
7 Jumadal Akhirah 144013 February 2019
Abu Tha’labah Al Khushani (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Passed Away in Sajdah
QuestionI have read that the Sahabi, Sayyiduna Abu Tha'labah Al Khushani (radiyallahu 'anhu) passed away in prostration. Is there any reference for this?
7 Jumadal Akhirah 144013 February 2019
Fir’awn Died a Disbeliever
QuestionSome people say that Fir'awn died a Muslim as he believed just before he drowned. Is this view acceptable?
7 Jumadal Akhirah 144013 February 2019
A Difficult Ascent Lies Ahead
QuestionI wanted to know the authenticity and meaning of the following Hadith: Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "In front of you is a difficult ascent, which those who are heavily laden cannot get over." Abud Darda (radiyallahu 'anhu) then said, "I therefore wish to lighten up for that ascent"
7 Jumadal Akhirah 144013 February 2019
A Virtue of Reciting Surah Kahf on Friday
QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Whoever recites Surah Kahf on Friday, a light will shine from his feet to the clouds which will shine on the day of Qiyamah and he will be be forgiven for the [minor] sins committed between the two Fridays."
6 Jumadal Akhirah 144012 February 2019
Jahannam for Those Who Are Ostentatious and Are Not Sincere
QuestionIs this narration authentic: عن ابن عباس عن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: إن في جهنم لواديا يستعيذ جهنم من ذلك الوادي في كل يوم أربعمائة مرة أعد ذلك الوادي للمرائين من أمة محمد لحامل كتاب الله وللمصدق في غير ذات الله وللحاج إلى بيت الله وللخارج في سبيل…