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25 Jumadal Ula 14401 February 2019

An Unreliable Narration Regarding Returning to Sin After Tawbah

QuestionIs this narration authentic? Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “When a person says ‘Astaghfirullaha wa atubu ilayhi’ [seeks forgiveness from Allah] thrice, but returns to sin each time, then after the fourth time Allah records him to be from amongst the liars.”

24 Jumadal Ula 144031 January 2019

The Evil Example of an Alcoholic

QuestionCould you kindly provide a reference for this Hadith. Nabi (sallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “The one who consumes intoxicants is (compared to the one) that worships idols.”

24 Jumadal Ula 144031 January 2019

In Latter Times, People Would Deny Dajjal

QuestionIs this narration authentic? “There would be people in the latter times who would deny/consider events relating to Dajjal as a fiction”

23 Jumadal Ula 144030 January 2019

A Narration on Concentration in Salah

QuestionIs this narration authentic? إن الرجلين ليقومان في الصلاة وركوعهما وسجودهما واحد وإن ما بين صلاتهما كما بين السماء والأرض

23 Jumadal Ula 144030 January 2019

The Tears of the Inhabitants of Jahannam

QuestionI want to know if the following Hadith is authentic and the references for it as well. Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Verily, the people of Jahannam will cry so much that if ships were to sail in their tears, they would float and indeed they would be…

23 Jumadal Ula 144030 January 2019

Quran and Dhikr Will Be Lifted Before Qiyamah

QuestionWhat is status of following narration? لا تقوم الساعة حتى يرفع الركن والقرآن Qiyamah will not occur until the Quran and the Rukn [Yamani of the Ka’bah] are lifted/destroyed

22 Jumadal Ula 144029 January 2019

The Mufarridun; Those Who Remember Allah Ta’ala in Abundance

QuestionHow authentic is this Hadith? Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “The Mufarridun have gone ahead! Sahabah (radiyallahu ‘anhum) asked, ‘Who are the Mufarridun, O Rasulullah?’ He replied, ‘Those who are devoted intensively to the remembrance of Allah. Allah’s remembrance reduces their burdens. Hence, they will come with a…

22 Jumadal Ula 144029 January 2019

Ghibah [Backbiting] While Fasting

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Two women were fasting. A man said, “O Messenger of Allah! There are two women who are fasting and they have nearly perished out of thirst.’ Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) remained silent. The man returned midday and said, ‘O Prophet of Allah! They are…

22 Jumadal Ula 144029 January 2019

Surah Yasin in the Tawrah

QuestionIs the following Hadith authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Surah Yasin is called ‘Al Mu’immah’ in the Tawrah.’ It was enquired, ‘What is Al Mu’immah?’ Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) replied, ‘It contains for its reader the benefits of this world, it removes from him the dread…

21 Jumadal Ula 144028 January 2019

A Narration on Optional Salah Before the Fard of Maghrib

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? عن عبد الله بن بريدة أن عبد الله المزني، حدثه أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم صلى قبل المغرب ركعتين ثم قال صلوا قبل المغرب ركعتين ثم قال عند الثالثة لمن شاء خاف أن يحسبها الناس سنة

18 Jumadal Ula 144025 January 2019

A Du’a to Recite When Leaving for the Masjid

QuestionKindly enlighten me on whether this is suitable for practice? Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) would recite the following du’a when going to the Masjid: اللهم اجعلني أقرب من تقرب إليك وأوجه من توجه إليك وأنجح من سألك وطلب إليك Allahummaj’alni aqraba man taqarraba ilayka wa awjaha man tawajjaha…

18 Jumadal Ula 144025 January 2019

The Best and Worst of People

QuestionIs this narration authentic? A man said: “O Messenger of Allah! Which of the people are the best?’ Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) replied: ‘He whose life is long and his deeds are good.’ He asked: ‘Then which of the people are the worst?’ Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)…