14 Sha'ban 14447 March 2023
An Unreliable Narration on the Heart of a Believer
QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? “A believer’s heart is the Throne [‘Arsh] of Allah.”
Answers by Moulana Suhail Motala
13 Sha'ban 14446 March 2023
The Khariji Who Was Unhappy at the Distribution of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) in Hunayn
QuestionIs there any mention in the Hadith that a man with a thick long beard and a bald head is a hypocrite?
13 Sha'ban 14446 March 2023
A Du’a for Rizq
QuestionWhat is the grade of this Hadith for sustenance? «اللهم إنك تعلم سريرتي، وعلانيتي فاقبل معذرتي، وتعلم حاجتي فأعطني سؤلي، وتعلم ما في نفسي فاغفر لي ذنبي. اللهم إني أسألك إيمانا يباشر قلبي، ويقينا صادقا حتى أعلم أنه لا يصيبني إلا ما كتبت لي، ورضا بما قسمت لي.»
10 Sha'ban 14443 March 2023
Constantly Reading Through and Reviewing Books Will Improve One’s Memory
QuestionWhat is the reference for this narration? Imam Bukhari was asked, “What is it that strengthens one’s memory?” He replied, “Constantly looking through books.”
10 Sha'ban 14443 March 2023
A Narration on Breaking One’s Fast for a Guest Cited in Fiqh Books
QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? من أفطر لحق أخيه يكتب له ثواب الصوم ألف يوم، ومتى قضى يوما مكانه، يكتب له ثواب صوم ألفي يوم
10 Sha'ban 14443 March 2023
Boost Your Memory by Abandoning Sins
QuestionWhat is the reference for this statement? استعينوا على الحفظ بترك المعصية
9 Sha'ban 14442 March 2023
An Untraceable Version of a Khutbah in Hajjatul Wada’
QuestionIs there any source for the following: Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said in the sermon of last Hajj: “I am a trustworthy well-wisher for you. Listen carefully that the devil has become pessimistic and lost hope in you worshipping the idols but by Allah! Shaytan will make you…
9 Sha'ban 14442 March 2023
A Narration about People Who Will Discourage Jihad
QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Zayd ibn Aslam reported from his father, that the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Jihad will remain fresh and green as long as raindrops fall from the sky. And there will come upon the people a time when Quran reciters from among…
9 Sha'ban 14442 March 2023
Reciting la hawla wa la quwwata illa billah Thirty Times Daily
QuestionWhat is the source and authenticity of the Hadith that states we should recite La hawla wa la quwwata ten times in the morning La hawla wa la quwwata ten times in the evening La hawla wa la quwwata ten times when going to bed?
7 Sha'ban 144428 February 2023
A Sunnah Du’a Asking Allah for Chastity
QuestionIs this a du’a from Hadith? «اللهم اغفر ذنبي، وطهر قلبي، وحصن فرجي»
7 Sha'ban 144428 February 2023
A Reward for Passing One’s Hand Over the Head of an Orphan
QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? «من مسح رأس يتيم لم يمسحه إلا لله كان له بكل شعرة مرت عليها يده حسنات، ومن أحسن إلى يتيمة أو يتيم عنده كنت أنا وهو في الجنة كهاتين، وقرن بين أصبعيه السبابة والوسطى»
30 Rajab 144421 February 2023
Protecting the Gaze and Allah Meting Out Punishment Immediately
QuestionIs this incident true? روى ابن عباس رضي الله عنهما: أن رجلا جاء إلى النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم يتشلشل دما فقال له: «مالك؟» فقال: مرت بي امرأة فنظرت إليها فلم أزل أتبعها بصري فاستقبلني جدار فضربني فصنع بي ما ترى. فقال: «إن الله عز وجل إذا أراد بعبد…
30 Rajab 144421 February 2023
An Unreliable Narration on the Cause of Earthquakes
QuestionIs the following hadith which appears in Mustadrak Hakim suitable to quote? Earthquakes- Admonition for the ummah In part of a lengthy hadith, someone asked Sayyidah ‘Aishah (radiyallahu ‘anha): “relate to us regarding earthquakes.” She said: 1. When a woman applies perfume to please a male other than her…
30 Rajab 144421 February 2023
Those Who Follow the Teachings of the Quran Will Never Go Astray
QuestionIs this statement of Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Abbas (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) authentic? ضمن الله لمن اتبع القرآن أن لا يضل في الدنيا، ولا يشقى في الآخرة
29 Rajab 144420 February 2023
The Unreliable Forty Hadiths on Etiquette
QuestionWhat is the status of the forty Hadiths on etiquette reported by Sayyiduna Salman (radiyallahu ‘anhu)? Is it suitable to quote?