Du’as

15 Sha'ban 143514 June 2014

Status of the Famous Du’a for Ramadan

QuestionHow authentic is the following du’a to be recited at the approach of Ramadan? «اَللّٰهُمَّ سَلّمْنِيْ لِرَمَضانَ وَسَلّمْ رَمَضانَ لِيْ وَسَلّمْه لِي مُتَقَبَّلا» Allahumma sallimni li Ramadana, wa sallim Ramadana li, wa sallimhu li mutaqabbala.

24 Rajab 143524 May 2014

Another Du’a to Be Recited After Eating

QuestionIs the following authentic? If a person recites the following du’a after eating, he will not be questionable regarding the food: الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي هُوَ أَشْبَعَنَا وَأَرْوَانَا وَأَنْعَمَ عَلَيْنَا وَأَفْضَلَ Translation: All praise belongs to Allah, the one who has satiated us, quenched us and has showered us with bounties.

20 Rajab 143520 May 2014

Who Should/Could Attend the Bukhari Graduation Gatherings?

QuestionCan you advise what are the benefits/merits in participating in the gathering of the completion of Sahih Bukhari. Some brothers explain it’s an occasion where du’as are accepted and some argue it’s not a gathering for the laymen. It should only be attended by the students of knowledge.

20 Rajab 143520 May 2014

Were the Words of Tashahhud Recited During Mi’raj?

QuestionOn the night of Mi’raj when Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) met Allah Ta’ala, he greeted by saying the first part of tashahhud. Then Allah Ta’ala replied with the second part, and Nabi (salallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said the third part and lastly the Angels completed it with Ash hadu alla…

20 Rajab 143520 May 2014

Hadith on Asking for ‘Afiyah (Protection)

QuestionI would appreciate if you could provide the narration and reference where Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) advised Sayyiduna Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) to ask for ‘afiyah (protection and safety): “O Siddiq, keep asking for well-being and forgiveness”

11 Rajab 143511 May 2014

Continuous Reward for Wudu

QuestionAfter making wudu if you pray Bismillahi Walhamdu Lillah the guarding angels (who record your deeds) will go on writing pious deeds to your credit. Is this true?

8 Rajab 14358 May 2014

Translation of a Du’a on Death and the Hereafter

QuestionKindly translate the following du’a and provide a reference: “Allahuma inna na’uzu bika minal mawti wa kurbatih wal qabri wa ghummatih was sirati wa zallatih wa yawmil qiyamati wa raw’atih”  

7 Rajab 14357 May 2014

Sprinkling Water on Each Spouse After Nikah

QuestionI have heard two points in a lecture regarding procedures related to after the Nikah. 1) It is Sunnah sprinkle water on each spouse. 2) It is Sunnah for the father of the bride to go to the house of the couple and make Du’a for them. It was…

7 Rajab 14357 May 2014

Are Du’as Accepted at the Time of Marriage?

QuestionI heard that du’a is accepted in the gathering where Nikah takes place. Is this mentioned in a sahih Hadith and is it permissible to quote the Hadith?