24 Sha'ban 143612 June 2015
An Unauthentic Reward for Fasting in Ramadan
Question Is the following Hadith reported in Sahih Ibn Khuzaymah authentic? “If the servants knew how great Ramadan was, then they would wish that Ramadan lasted all year.…
Fasting
18 Sha'ban 14366 June 2015
Fasting in the Path of Allah
Question What is the virtue of fasting in the path of Allah Ta’ala?
23 Rajab 143612 May 2015
Fasting on the Twenty Seventh (27th) of Rajab
Question Is the following Hadith authentic? “The one who fasts on the twenty seventh (27th) day of Rajab will receive the reward of fasting for sixty years“
4 Rajab 143623 April 2015
A Lengthy Unreliable Hadith on Fasting and Other Occurrences in Rajab
Question Is the following Hadith authentic? Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: Rajab is a tremendous month in which Allah multiplies the good deeds. So whoever fasts a…
4 Rajab 143623 April 2015
All Doors of Jannah Open
Question Are these Hadiths sahih? 1. On the Day of Resurrection, the eight gates of Paradise will be opened for all people who perform the five daily salah,…
4 Rajab 143623 April 2015
Fasting on the First Three Days of Rajab
Question Is the following Hadith authentic? Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Fasting the first day of Rajab compensates for the sins of three years, fasting the second…
10 Muharram 14363 November 2014
Fasting a Day Before or After ‘Ashura
Question What is the authenticity of the narrations stating that together with the tenth of Muharram (‘Ashura) we should fast on the ninth or eleventh as well?
10 Muharram 14363 November 2014
The Virtue of Fasting on ‘Ashura
Question What is the virtue of fasting on ‘Ashura? Are the major sins or minor sins forgiven?
10 Shawwal 14357 August 2014
Authenticity of the Hadith on the Six Fasts of Shawwal
Question Is it true the Hadith regarding six days of Shawwal fasting has a weak narrator and some of the ‘Ulama said fasting six days of Shawwal is…
3 Shawwal 143531 July 2014
Can We Observe the Six Fasts of Shawwal Later in the Year?
Question I am aware that the Hadith says if one fasts in Ramadan and 6 more in Shawwal, one receives the reward of fasting the entire year as…
17 Ramadan 143515 July 2014
The Du’a That Is Commonly Recited at Sehri/Suhur
Question We were taught to recite the following at the time of sehri/suhur. Is it from the Hadith? “Bi sawmi ghadin nawaytu”
7 Ramadan 14355 July 2014
The Fasting Person and Nabi Musa (‘alayhis salam)
Question Please 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…
6 Ramadan 14354 July 2014
What to Recite at Iftar
Question A 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…
14 Sha'ban 143513 June 2014
Are Our Deeds Presented to Allah Ta’ala on 15th Sha’ban?
Question In some Hadiths it is mentioned that our deeds are presented to Allah Ta’ala in Sha’ban, but some places mention it to take place on Laylatul Qadr. Which…
14 Sha'ban 143513 June 2014
Warning Against Intentionally Missing a Single Fast of Ramadan
Question Kindly verify the following narrations please: “If anyone omits his fast even for one day in Ramadan without a concession or without being ill, then if he…