21 Jumadal Akhirah 144027 February 2019
Repeating Verse 58 of Surah Yasin Thrice
QuestionWhen some people recite Surah Yasin, they repeat Verse 58 [سلام قولا من رب الرحيم] thrice. Is there any basis for this?
Authentication
21 Jumadal Akhirah 144027 February 2019
Applying kuhl/antimony before sleeping
QuestionI wanted to know whether there is any authentic Hadith with regards to applying surma/kuhl (antimony) at night? Is any method also mentioned?
21 Jumadal Akhirah 144027 February 2019
Four Essential Things Man Needs and Will Not Be Questioned About If Acquired Through Halal Sources
QuestionIs this narration authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “The son of Adam does not have a right [need] except to the following; A house in which to live, a garment to cover the private portions of his body, dry bread and water.”
20 Jumadal Akhirah 144026 February 2019
The Reward for Giving a Thirsty Believer Something to Drink
QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Any believer who gives drink to a thirsty believer, Allah ‘Azza Wa Jalla will give him to drink from the sealed nectar.”
20 Jumadal Akhirah 144026 February 2019
If You Are Too Miserly to Give sadaqah Then at Least spend on Yourself
QuestionIs this a Hadith? “O People! Purchase yourselves from Allah. If one of you is too miserly to give his money [in charity] to people, then he should at least give charity to himself [i.e., Let him spend on himself]. He should [purchase and] eat and wear clothing from…
19 Jumadal Akhirah 144025 February 2019
Obeying the Ruler Despite Him Not Fulfilling Your Rights
QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following narration and can you provide the Arabic text? Junadah ibn Abi Umayyah said, “We entered upon ‘Ubadah ibn Samit (radiyallahu ‘anhu) while he was sick. We said, ‘May Allah make you healthy. Will you tell us a Hadith you heard from Nabi…
19 Jumadal Akhirah 144025 February 2019
The Intelligent One Is He Who Subjugates His Nafs and Carries Out Deeds Which Will Benefit Him After Death
QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “The intelligent person is the one who subjugates his soul/takes account of himself, and works for what is after death and the incapable is the one who follows his desires and thereafter entertains hopes in [the mercy] of Allah”
19 Jumadal Akhirah 144025 February 2019
Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Divorced Hafsah (radiyallahu ‘anha) but Took Her Back
QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Sayyiduna ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) said that “Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) divorced Hafsah (radiyallahu ‘anha) but then remarried her.”
14 Jumadal Akhirah 144020 February 2019
Obeying the Muslim Ruler as Long as He Does Not Command Sin
QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following narration? Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) narrates that Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “It is necessary upon a Muslim to listen to and obey [the ruler] in things he likes and dislikes, as long as he is not ordered to…
14 Jumadal Akhirah 144020 February 2019
A Man Was Granted Jannah for Removing a Thorny Branch Which Was Causing Inconvenience
QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this Hadith? Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu ‘anhu) narrates that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “A thorny branch was causing trouble to Muslims. A man came and cut it and due to this was forgiven/ gained entry into Jannah”
13 Jumadal Akhirah 144019 February 2019
When Bismillah Was Revealed
QuestionIs this Hadith suitable to quote? Jabir (radiyallahu ‘anhu) was reported to have said: “When ‘Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim’ [In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful] was revealed, the clouds gave way by moving to the east, the winds ceased blowing, the oceans became calm, the…
13 Jumadal Akhirah 144019 February 2019
Sahabah (radiyallahu ‘anhum) Would Walk Ahead of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)
QuestionIs there any mention in Hadith that the Sahabah (radiyallahu ‘anhum) would walk in front of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) [to ward of any danger] and they would [entrust] the angels to [protect from behind]?
12 Jumadal Akhirah 144018 February 2019
Staying Away from Evil Leaders
QuestionIs this narration authentic? ليأتين عليكم أمراء يقربون شرار الناس ويؤخرون الصلاة عن مواقيتها فمن أدرك ذلك منكم فلا يكونن عريفا ولا شرطيا ولا جابيا ولا خازنا
12 Jumadal Akhirah 144018 February 2019
Is Backbiting the Food of the Dogs of Jahannam?
QuestionI heard a Hadith that ghibah [backbiting] is the diet of the dogs of Jahannam, is this true?
12 Jumadal Akhirah 144018 February 2019
The Punishment for Concealing Knowledge
QuestionI wanted to know the reference and authenticity of the following Hadith: Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Whoever is asked about some knowledge [that he knows] and he conceals it, he will be bridled on the Day of Qiyamah with a bridle of fire.”