20 Muharram 143911 October 2017
The Benefits of Charity
QuestionIs the following Hadith suitable to quote? إن صدقة المسلم تزيد في العمر و تمنع ميتة السوء و يذهب الله بها الكبر و الفخر
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19 Muharram 143910 October 2017
Wind Brings Mercy and Punishment
QuestionI would like to know if the following Hadith is authentic? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "The wind is from the mercy of Allah. It brings mercy and brings punishment. When you see it, do not curse it. Ask Allah for its good and seek refuge in Allah for…
19 Muharram 143910 October 2017
Allah Ta’ala Will Keep Those Who Have Iman Steadfast in the Grave
QuestionIs this Hadith reliable? عن عائشة، قالت: قلت: يا رسول الله! تبتلى هذه الأمة في قبورها، فكيف بي وأنا امرأة ضعيفة؟، قال: يثبت الله الذين آمنوا بالقول الثابت في الحياة الدنيا وفي الآخرة
19 Muharram 143910 October 2017
“It Has Not Been Revealed to Me that I Amass Wealth and Be a Trader”
QuestionIs this authentic? ما أوحي إلي أن أجمع المال وأكون من التاجرين ولكن أوحي إلي أن فسبح بحمد ربك وكن من الساجدين واعبد ربك حتى يأتيك اليقين
18 Muharram 14399 October 2017
Another Narration on the Advices Offered to Mu’adh (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Before Leaving for Yemen
QuestionIs this narration correct? بعث النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم معاذا إلى اليمن، فقال: يا معاذ اتق الله، وخالق الناس بخلق حسن، وإذا عملت سيئة، فأتبعها حسنة فقال: قلت: يا رسول الله لا إله إلا الله من الحسنات؟ قال: هي من أكبر الحسنات
18 Muharram 14399 October 2017
A Narration Regarding Husayn’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Martyrdom
QuestionWhat is status of following narration? عن ابن عباس رضي الله عنهما، قال: أوحى الله إلى نبيكم صلى الله عليه وسلم أني قتلت بيحيى بن زكريا سبعين ألفا، وإني قاتل بابن ابنتك سبعين ألفا وسبعين ألفا
15 Muharram 14396 October 2017
A Du’a Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Would Recite in Sajdah Tilawah
QuestionCan you please confirm the authenticity of the following du'a to recite in Sajdah Tilawah: سجد وجهي للذي خلقه، وشق سمعه وبصره، بحوله وقوته
15 Muharram 14396 October 2017
Fulfilling the Need of a Muslim, a Deed Greater Than [Nafl] I’tikaf
QuestionIs this Hadith correct? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "It is more beloved to me that I walk with my brother to fulfill his need than I stay secluded in [optional] i'tikaf in the Masjid of Madinah for a month"
14 Muharram 14395 October 2017
Authentication of the Du’a to Recite When Forgetting to Recite Bismillah Before Eating
QuestionIs the du'a "Bismillahi awwalahu wa akhirahu" authentic?
13 Muharram 14394 October 2017
A Follow Up Query on the Sahabi Who Picked up a Morsel of Food
QuestionIn the narration where Sayyiduna Ma'qil ibn Yasar (radiyallahu 'anhu) picked up a morsel of food which fell, wiped it and ate it, there is mention of farmers or Bedouins poking fun at this. Were they Muslims or Non-Muslims?
12 Muharram 14393 October 2017
Eating Melon with Fresh Dates
QuestionWhat is the reference for this Hadith? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) would eat melon with ripe dates, saying: "The heat of this [dates] neutralises the coolness of that [melon]"
11 Muharram 14392 October 2017
An Incident Regarding Abu Sufyan (radiyallahu ‘anhu) at the Conquest of Makkah
QuestionIs this incident suitable to quote? Abu Sufyan ibn Harb (radiyallahu 'anhu) was sitting, just after the conquest of Makkah, watching Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) walking with the people close on his heels, he said to himself, What if I resumed fighting this man? Whereupon Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa…
11 Muharram 14392 October 2017
Assume the Best About Your Brother
QuestionPlease mention the source of this narration? Sayyiduna 'Umar ibn Al Khattab (radiyallahu 'anhu) said: “Assume the best about your brother until what comes to you from him overcomes you (and you have to change your opinion).”
11 Muharram 14392 October 2017
Nabi’s (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Advices to Mu’adh (radiyallahu ‘anhu)
QuestionIs this narration correct? عن معاذ بن جبل أن النبي صلى لله عليه وسلم لما بعثه إلى اليمن مشى معه أكثر من ميل يوصيه فقال يا معاذ أوصيك بتقوى الله العظيم وصدق الحديث وأداء الأمانة وترك الخيانة وخفض الجناح ولين الكلام ورحمة اليتيم والتفقه في الدين والجزع من الحساب وحب…
11 Muharram 14392 October 2017
“Pass Away as a Muslim and Don’t Have Any Concern”
QuestionIs this a Hadith? مت مسلما و لاتبال