12 Ramadan 144522 March 2024
Where Is ‘Asqalan?
QuestionWhich area does ‘Asqalan refer to in the following Hadith? “The best form of war is guarding the Muslim army and the best place to guard them is in ‘Asqalan.”
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12 Ramadan 144522 March 2024
Real Wealth We Ought to Possess
QuestionWhat is the reference for this narration? Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) was asked: “What kind of wealth should we acquire?” He replied: “Let one of you acquire: A thankful heart, a tongue that remembers Allah, and a believing wife who will aid him concerning the Hereafter.”
11 Ramadan 144521 March 2024
Whoever Fails to Fast in Ramadan Without a Valid Excuse Is Truly Unfortunate
QuestionIs this Hadith suitable to quote? من أدرك رمضان ولم يصمه فقد شقي
10 Ramadan 144520 March 2024
The Quran Will Lead Those Who Followed Its Teachings to Jannah
QuestionPlease provide the source of this narration: إن هذا القرآن شافع مشفع من اتبعه قاده إلى الجنة، ومن تركه أو أعرض عنه زخ في قفاه إلى النار
9 Ramadan 144519 March 2024
Fasting and Offering Tarawih Salah Will Be a Means of Expiating Sins
QuestionWhat is the reference for this narration? «إن الله تبارك وتعالى فرض صيام رمضان عليكم وسننت لكم قيامه، فمن صامه وقامه إيمانا واحتسابا خرج من ذنوبه كيوم ولدته أمه»
9 Ramadan 144519 March 2024
The Best Form of Salutation According to Ibnul Mushtahir
QuestionIs there any specific virtue for reciting this form of salutation (durud)? اللهم لك الحمد كما أنت أهله، فصلّ على محمد كما أنت أهله، وافعل بنا ما أنت أهله فإنك أهل التقوى وأهل المغفرة
1 Ramadan 144511 March 2024
Those Who Curse Others Are in Actual Fact Cursed
QuestionI would like to ask regarding the authenticity of the following narration: ‘Ali ibn Abi Talib said: “The cursers are cursed.”
1 Ramadan 144511 March 2024
The Prohibition Against Using Vulgar Language While Fasting
QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? “When any one of you gets up in the morning in the state of fasting, he should neither use obscene language nor do any act of ignorance. And if anyone slanders him or quarrels with him, he should say: “I am fasting, I am fasting.”
27 Sha'ban 14458 March 2024
An Unreliable Narration on Spending in Ramadan
QuestionIs this Hadith authentic and can it be quoted? نفقة شهر رمضان لا يحاسب الله العبد عليها يوم القيامة
27 Sha'ban 14458 March 2024
Anas (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Describes Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)
QuestionWhat is the translation and authenticity of this Hadith? ما مسست حريرًا ولا ديباجًا ألين من كف النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم، ولا شممت ريحًا قطّ أو عرفًا قط أطيب من ريح أو عرف النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم
26 Sha'ban 14457 March 2024
A Father Advises His Son Regarding Independence, Controlling the Tongue and Salah
QuestionKindly provide the reference for this: “My son, do not hope for what is in people’s hands, for it is wealth. Beware of seeking worldly needs, for it is imminent poverty. Avoid saying things you will have to make excuses for, and when you pray, pray as if it’s…
26 Sha'ban 14457 March 2024
Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Encourages ‘Ali and Fatimah (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) to Offer Tahajjud Salah
QuestionIs there any Hadith which states that Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) once day asked his daughter and ‘Ali (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) as to why they were not offering Tahajjud Salah?
25 Sha'ban 14456 March 2024
Three Qualities That Define the Real Beauty of a Man According to Imam Shafi’i (rahimahullah)
QuestionCan you provide the reference and Arabic of this please: Imam Shafi’i (rahimahullah) said: “Conceal your hardship so much so the people presume you are blessed and have an easy life”
25 Sha'ban 14456 March 2024
Do Not Assist Oppressive Leaders
QuestionIs this narration authentic? Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said, “Verily, there will be rulers after me, so do not affirm their lies, nor help them in their wrongdoing. Whoever affirms their lies and helps them in their wrongdoing, he will be turned away from me at the Fountain.”
20 Sha'ban 14451 March 2024
An Unreliable Narration on Offering Salah Behind a Pious Person
QuestionIs this mentioned reward reliable? Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Whoever prays behind a pious person, it is as if he prayed behind a Nabi.”