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25 Rajab 14401 April 2019

The Reward for Passing Away Far from One’s Birthplace

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? There is a Hadith of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) to the effect that when a Muslim passes away a distance from where he/she was born, Allah Ta’ala gives them a place in Jannah equivalent to the distance.

8 Rajab 144015 March 2019

If People Do Not Offer Salah in Congregation Shaytan Overpowers Them

QuestionIs this narration authentic? Sayyiduna Abud Darda (radiyallahu ‘anhu) narrates, I heard Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) saying: “If three persons in a village or a desert do not offer congregational Salah, then Shaytan fully overpowers them. So make it obligatory on yourself to offer Salah in congregation. For…

7 Rajab 144014 March 2019

Remembering Allah Ta’ala in the Comfort of One’s Bed

QuestionHow authentic is this Hadith? Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “In this world, people should certainly remember Allah on their soft [comfortable] beds and Allah will grant them entry into high stages of Jannah”

7 Rajab 144014 March 2019

The Expiation for a Quarrel

QuestionI wanted to know the authenticity and explanation of the following Hadith: Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said, “Performing two rak’ahs of Salah is an expiation for any quarrel.” Is this in general for any quarrel or specific to spouses? If one party offers this only will it suffice?

7 Rajab 144014 March 2019

Sitting in Partial Shade and Partial Sunlight

QuestionI would like to know if you have ever come across a Hadith which states that Shaytan sits between the shade and sunlight, so either sit fully in the shade or fully in the sunlight”.

5 Rajab 144012 March 2019

Rajab is Allah’s Month

QuestionI would like to know if the following is authentic as a Hadith of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)? “Rajab is Allah’s month, Sha’ban is my month, and Ramadan is my nation’s month.”

4 Rajab 144011 March 2019

The Guest Comes With His Own Rizq

QuestionIs this narration authentic? حدثنا أبو محمد بن حيان، ثنا محمد بن أحمد بن معدان، ثنا أيوب بن علي بن الهيضم، ثنا زياد بن سيار، عن أبي قرصافة قال قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: إذا أراد الله بعبد خيرا أهدى له هدية. قيل: يا رسول الله، وما…

1 Rajab 14408 March 2019

Time in This World Is Only Three Days

QuestionIs this true? Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said to the effect: “The world is three days; One day to come, one day to stay and one day to go.”