Authentication

10 Jumadal Ula 14387 February 2017

Warning Against Killing Animals for No Reason

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Whoever kills a small bird for no reason, it will beseech Allah on the Day of Qiyamah saying, 'O my Rabb, so and so killed me for no reason. And he did not kill me for any beneficial purpose'"

10 Jumadal Ula 14387 February 2017

The Virtue of a Scholar Over a Worshipper

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this narration? Sayyiduna Abu Umamah (radiyallahu 'anhu) reports that on one occasion mention was made of two people before Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam), one was a worshipper ['abid] and the other was a scholar. Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "The virtue of the…

9 Jumadal Ula 14386 February 2017

A Narration on Saying Alhamdulillah Thrice When One Is Blessed With a Bounty

QuestionIs the following authentic? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "When a servant of Allah is blessed with a bounty from Allah and he says 'Alhamdulillah' then the servant has fulfilled showing gratitude for that bounty. If he says 'Alhamdulillah' for a second time, Allah will renew the reward for…

9 Jumadal Ula 14386 February 2017

Who Is Regarded to Be the Most Ascetic?

QuestionCould you translate and mention the authenticity of this Hadith أتى النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم رجل فقال: يا رسول الله من أزهد الناس في الدنيا؟ فقال: من لم ينس المقابر والبلى وترك أفضل زينة الدنيا وآثر ما يبقى على ما يفنى ولم يعد غدا من أيامه وعد نفسه من…

7 Jumadal Ula 14384 February 2017

The Incident of Muhallim ibn Jath-thamah

QuestionIs the story regarding Muhallim ibn Jath-thamah true? He went out in jihad and killed 'Amir ibn Al Adbat (radiyallahu 'anhu). 'Amir ibn Al Adbat had just accepted Islam but Muhallim (radiyallahu 'anhu) still killed him. After the family members of 'Amir (radiyallahu 'anhu) accepted the blood money, Muhallim (radiyallahu…

6 Jumadal Ula 14383 February 2017

Whoever Hears that Dajjal Has Emerged Should Distance Himself from Him

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this Hadith? "Whoever hears that Dajjal [has emerged] should distance himself from Dajjal, for a person will go to him thinking that he is a Mu'min and follow him due to the doubtful [miraculous deeds he will see him performing]"

6 Jumadal Ula 14383 February 2017

Well Wishing; the Highest Deed

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this narration, Allah Ta'ala says: "The most beloved act with which my servant worships me is by being sympathetic to others/well wishing for my sake.” قَالَ اللَهُ عَزَّ وَجَلَّ أَحَبُّ مَا تَعَبَّدَنِي بِهِ عَبْدِي إِلَيَّ النُّصْحُ لِي

4 Jumadal Ula 14381 February 2017

Hypocrisy and the Learned

QuestionWhat is the reference and authenticity of this Hadith? "Most of the Munafiqun of this Ummah are the reciters of the Quran [learned ones]"

4 Jumadal Ula 14381 February 2017

Hardness of the Heart Is Due to Love of This World, Authentic?

QuestionCan this narration be quoted? "Dryness of the eyes [being unable to cry] is due to excessive sinning, excessive sinning is due to lack of piety, lack of piety is due to hard hardheartedness and hardheartedness is due to love of the world"

4 Jumadal Ula 14381 February 2017

The Reward for a Blind Person

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "When I test My slave regarding the two things he loves [i.e., his eyes] and he remains patient [anticipating the rewards Allah has promised for sabr and enduring difficulties], I repay him for them with Jannah"

3 Jumadal Ula 143831 January 2017

A Tabi’i’s Statement Regarding Sleeping With Wudu

QuestionIs this narration authentic? "Whoever retires to bed in the state of wudu and falls off to sleep while engaging in the dhikr of Allah Ta'ala, his bed will be regarded as a Masjid. He will receive the reward of being in Salah and dhikr until he awakens"