Du’as

22 Dhul Qa'dah 143517 September 2014

How to Commence Du’a

QuestionMy question is what is closer to the Sunnah: to praise Allah Ta’ala, then send salutations on the Prophet (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) and make du’a or to send salutations before praising Allah Ta’ala? Some people send salutations first, saying this is the practice of our elders. Please clarify.

7 Dhul Qa'dah 14352 September 2014

A Du’a Before Wudu

QuestionIs the following du’a to be read before wudu? اللهم اني اسألك تمام الوضوء وتمام الصلوة وتمام رضوانك وتمام مغفرتك Translation: O Allah I ask you to bless me with a complete wudu, complete Salah, your complete happiness and forgiveness.

29 Shawwal 143526 August 2014

Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Removing a Jinn from a Sahabi?

QuestionIs there any such Hadith which states that a woman approached Nabi (sallallau ‘alayhi wa sallam) with her sick son. Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said, bring the boy close to him. So he was brought to him. He (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) spat into the boy’s mouth and…

29 Shawwal 143526 August 2014

The Famous Du’a During Wudu

QuestionThe famous du’a read whilst making wudu: اللّٰهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِي ذَنْبِي، وَوَسِّعْ لِي فِي دَارِي، وَبَارِكْ لِي فِي رِزْقِي Allahummagh fir li dhambi wa wassi’ li fi dari wa barik li fi rizqi. Is this in the Hadith or is it a du’a from the pious? When should this…

23 Shawwal 143520 August 2014

Famous Story of Abu Mi’laq Al Ansari (radiyallahu ‘anhu)

QuestionIs the following story authentic? Abu Mi’laq Al Ansari (radiyallahu ‘anhu) was travelling and was approached by an armed thief. The Sahabi requested the thief to allow him to read four rakats of Salah. The thief allowed him and the Sahabi read Salah then made a du’a. A horseman came and killed…

14 Shawwal 143511 August 2014

The Complete Du’a That Is Recited After Adhan

QuestionI was trying to find a reference for the famous du’a that is recited after the adhan. I have heard that only part of the du’a is in Sahih Bukhari. Please provide the reference for the entire du’a.

9 Shawwal 14356 August 2014

Translation and Reference for a Hadith on Du’a

QuestionKindly verify the translation and provide the reference of the following. “Verily your Lord is Generous and Shy. If His servant raises his hands to Him (in supplication) He becomes shy to return them empty.” JazakAllah khairan

9 Ramadan 14357 July 2014

The Hadith That Says Four Things Should Be Done in Abundance in Ramadan

QuestionIn a recent bayan a Mawlana stated It is reported that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: We must do four things in abundance in the month of Ramadan: 1. Recite the first Kalimah as much as possible 2. Say – Istighfar (Seeking Forgiveness) 3. Make Du’a – Asking…

7 Ramadan 14355 July 2014

The Fasting Person and Nabi Musa (‘alayhis salam)

QuestionPlease verify the following:  Once Musa (‘alayhis salam) asked Allah ‘Ta’ala O  Allah! You have granted me the honour and privilege of talking to you directly, Have you given this privilege to any other person? Allah Ta’ala replied, O Musa! during the last period I am going to send…

6 Ramadan 14354 July 2014

What to Recite at Iftar

QuestionA friend sent me the following. Could you please verify? 1. Ibn ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) said: When the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) broke his fast, he would say: ﺫَﻫَﺐَ ﺍﻟﻈَّﻤَﺄُ ﻭَﺍﺑْﺘَﻠَّﺖْ ﺍﻟْﻌُﺮُﻭﻕُ ﻭَﺛَﺒَﺖَ ﺍﻷَﺟْﺮُ ﺇِﻥْ ﺷَﺎﺀَ ﺍﻟﻠﻪُ “Dhahabaz-zama-u, wabtallatil-‘uruqu wa thabatal-ajru insha Allah” (Thirst has gone,…

3 Ramadan 14351 July 2014

The Du’a of a Haji

QuestionPeople have been saying that when one returns home from having completed Hajj or ‘Umrah, their dua’s are accepted for forty days. I have never come across this before and am questioning its authenticity. Please can you enlighten me on this matter?