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20 Sha'ban 144026 April 2019

Ibn Qayyim (rahimahullah) on Treatment for Vitiligo

QuestionIs it true that Imam ibn Qayyim Al Jawziyyah has mentioned in Zadul Ma’ad, chapter of Tibbun Nabawi that ants were used in the treatment of vitiligo [A skin disease]?

20 Sha'ban 144026 April 2019

Frightening a Muslim

QuestionI would like to enquire about the Hadith below: “It is not halal for a Muslim to make other people surprised or shocked” What is the source and is the Hadith authentic?

18 Sha'ban 144024 April 2019

A Tiny Place in Jannah Is Better Than the Entire World

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “A place in Jannah [as small] as a bow is better than all that on which the sun rises and sets” [i.e., better than the entire world]

18 Sha'ban 144024 April 2019

Authenticity of the Hadith Regarding the Best Type of Horse

QuestionPlease verify the authenticity of this Hadith: Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “The best of horses is black with a white patch on the forehead and having whiteness on the upper lip and nose. The next best horse is a black horse with whiteness on the forehead and…

17 Sha'ban 144023 April 2019

Caring for Three Daughters

QuestionIs this authentic Sayyiduna Uqbah ibn ‘Amir (radiyallahu ‘anhu) reported: The Messenger of Allah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said, “Whoever has three daughters and he is patient with them, he gives them food and drink, and he clothes them, then they will be his shield from Jahannam on the…

17 Sha'ban 144023 April 2019

The Virtue of Passing Away and Leaving Behind a Will

QuestionWhat is the status of this Hadith? Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Whoever passes away leaving a will [stating whatever is necessary to state], he passes away on the straight path and on the Sunnah and he passes away with piety and witness and he passes away forgiven”

17 Sha'ban 144023 April 2019

A Fabricated Narration on the Virtue of Ghusl

QuestionIs there any Hadith which mentions that when a person takes a ghusl after having intercourse in a halal way, Allah will grant him one hundred (100) palaces made from white pearls and for each drop of water he will receive the reward of one hundred (100) martyrs?

13 Sha'ban 144019 April 2019

Eating Twenty One Raisins Daily

QuestionI read the following Hadith in a book on Tibb, however, the English translation of the last two words does not seem to be correct. Kindly provide the correct translation of the Hadith: Sayyiduna ‘Ali (radiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Those who take 21…

13 Sha'ban 144019 April 2019

Man Has Never Encountered Anything More Severe Than Death

QuestionIs this narration authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “The Son of Adam never encountered anything since Allah created him more severe than death, then death is less than what is after”

12 Sha'ban 144018 April 2019

A Hadith Regarding Fasting on the 15th of Sha’ban

QuestionWhat is the status of this narration? قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: إذا كانت ليلة النصف من شعبان فقوموا ليلها وصوموا نهارها Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “When it is the night of the middle of Sha’ban then spend the night in [Salah/’ibadah] and fast the…

10 Sha'ban 144016 April 2019

Commentary on the Narration “Allah Will Not Allow a Person to Fear Twice”

QuestionI wanted to know the status and commentary of the following Hadith: Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “By My Grandeur, I will never allow my slave to be fearful or fearless twice. If he fears me in the world, I will grant him safety in the Hereafter, but…

10 Sha'ban 144016 April 2019

Say “Ya dhal Jalali wal ikram” Abundantly

QuestionWhat is the status of the following Hadith? Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Hold firm to Ya Dhal Jalali Wal Ikram” [O Possessor of Majesty and Honour]