Authentication

1 Rajab 14408 March 2019

Loving the Family of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)

QuestionIs this authentic? ‘Abdur Rahman ibn Abi Layla reports from his father that Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “No one can become a [true] believer until he loves me more than his life and my family is dearer to him than his family and until my life is…

29 Jumadal Akhirah 14407 March 2019

Forbidden Parts of a Halal Animal

QuestionHow authentic is the Hadith that Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) disliked eating testicles and other parts of a sheep? Can you quote the full Hadith please?

28 Jumadal Akhirah 14406 March 2019

Leave the Turks!

QuestionIs this Hadith reliable and could you kindly explain it: اتْرُكُوا التُّرْكَ مَا تَرَكُوكُمْ

27 Jumadal Akhirah 14405 March 2019

Washing the Feet With Cool Water When Coming Out of the Bath

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu ‘anhu) reports, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Washing the feet with cool water after coming out of the bath prevents headaches.”

26 Jumadal Akhirah 14404 March 2019

Reciting Surah Ikhlas Eleven Times When Passing the Graveyard

QuestionIs this narration authentic? من مر على المقابر فقرأ قل هو الله أحد أحد عشرة مرة ثم وهب أجرها للأموات أعطي من الأجر بعدد الأموات

23 Jumadal Akhirah 14401 March 2019

When in Difficulty With No Help in Sight

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following: Sayyiduna ‘Utbah  ibn Gazwan (radiyallahu ‘anhu) has reported from Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) that when one is lost in any lonely place or finds himself in any difficulty without any assistance at hand, then he should call out the following three…

23 Jumadal Akhirah 14401 March 2019

The Earth Will Testify Against Man on the Day of Qiyamah

QuestionIs this narration authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) recited the Verse, ‘On that Day it [the earth] will declare its information’ (Surah Zalzalah, Verse: 4) and said: ‘Do you know what its information is?’ The Sahabah (radiyallahu ‘anhum) said: ‘Allah and His Messenger know best.’ Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi…

23 Jumadal Akhirah 14401 March 2019

Another Version of the Hadith on “Giving Due Where It’s Due”

QuestionI read on your website on this link, regarding Sayyiduna Abu Bakr (radiyallahu ‘anhu) making space for Sayyiduna ‘Ali (radiyallahu ‘anhu). There is a similar narration which mentions Sayyiduna Abu Bakr (radiyallahu ‘anhu)  making space for Sayyiduna ‘Abbas (radiyallahu ‘anhu), and Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) made the same…

23 Jumadal Akhirah 14401 March 2019

Fruit from a Unique Tree in Jannah for Those Who Send Abundant Salutations (Durud)

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this Hadith? خلق الله تعالى في الجنة شجرة ثمرها أكبر من التفاح، وأصغر من الرمان، ألين من الزبد، وأحلى من العسل، وأطيب من المسك، وأغصانها من اللؤلؤ الرطب، وجذوعها من الذهب، وورقها من الزبرجد لا يأكل منها إلا من أكثر من الصلاة على محمد…

22 Jumadal Akhirah 144028 February 2019

A Du’a to Recite When Shaking Hands (Musafahah)

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following? When shaking hands, Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) would not let go of a person’s hand until he had said the following du’a:  ربنا آتنا في الدنيا حسنة وفي الآخرة حسنة وقنا عذاب النار Rabbana atina fid dunya hasanah wa fil akhirati…

22 Jumadal Akhirah 144028 February 2019

Missing Three Jumu’ahs

QuestionI wanted to know the status of the following Hadith: Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Whoever neglects Jumu’ah [due to laziness and carelessness] three times without an excuse, then Allah sets a seal upon his heart.” Could you also explain what does “seal” mean and what is regarded…