Authentication

22 Rabi'ul Akhir 143821 January 2017

Is Satellite Communication a Sign of Qiyamah?

QuestionA lecturer quoted a narration that suggests Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) mentioned 'satellite dishes that communicate' as a sign of Qiyamah. He says the Hadith refers to people watching television and not maintaining family ties. I don't know Arabic or the Hadith but he says the Hadith is reported…

21 Rabi'ul Akhir 143820 January 2017

One Virtue of Offering Salah in Masjidul Aqsa

QuestionI have come across a Scholar who quotes a Hadith wherein Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said that Nabi Sulayman ('alayhis salam) asked Allah for three favours. The third favour was that anyone who leaves his home with the sole intention of performing Salah in Masjidul Aqsa then all his…

21 Rabi'ul Akhir 143820 January 2017

Remembering Allah, The Best Deed and Highest in Rank

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this Hadith? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Should I not inform you of the best of your deeds which are the purest in the sight of your Rabb, the highest in ranks, which is better for you than spending gold and silver in charity…

21 Rabi'ul Akhir 143820 January 2017

Immorality Being Widespread Is a Sign of Qiyamah

QuestionIs this narration authentic? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "The Hour will not be established until people fornicate with each other in the road as if they were donkeys"

28 Rabi'ul Awwal 143828 December 2016

Abdals and Qutbs

QuestionWhich Hadiths mention the Abdals and Qutbs and what is their authenticity?

28 Rabi'ul Awwal 143828 December 2016

What If the Virtue Mentioned Is a Mistake?

QuestionWhat is status of following Hadith? Can it be quoted? من بلغه عن الله فضل فأخذ بذلك الفضل الذي بلغه أعطاه الله ما بلغه وإن كان الذي حدثه كاذبا

24 Rabi'ul Awwal 143824 December 2016

Remaining Steadfast on the Quran and Enduring Punishment During the Time of Fitnah

QuestionIs the following narration authentic and what does it mean? خذوا العطاء ما دام عطاء، فإذا صار رشوة في الدين فلا تأخذوه، ولستم بتاركيه، يمنعكم الفقر والحاجة، ألا إن رحى الإسلام دائرة، فدوروا مع الكتاب حيث دار، ألا إن الكتاب والسلطان سيفترقان، فلا تفارقوا الكتاب، ألا إنه سيكون عليكم أمراء…

23 Rabi'ul Awwal 143823 December 2016

A Virtue of Reciting Surah Ikhlas One Hundred Times With Wudu

QuestionRasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "The person who reads Surah Ikhlas 100 times with wudu, beginning with Surah Fatihah, will receive the following virtues: 1. Allah Ta'ala will record ten good deeds for every letter 2. Erase ten sins 3. Elevate ten stages 4. Build one hundred palaces in…

23 Rabi'ul Awwal 143823 December 2016

Reciting Surah Yasin on the Eve of Friday

QuestionIs this this Hadith authentic? Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu 'anhu) reports that Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Whoever recites Surah Yasin on the eve of Friday he will be forgiven by morning"

23 Rabi'ul Awwal 143823 December 2016

A Query Regarding ‘Umar’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Questioning in the Grave

QuestionIs this narration reliable? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) was once explaining what will happen in the grave when the Angels come to question a person. Sayyiduna 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhu) asked Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) if he will be stable during questioning. When Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) replied…

22 Rabi'ul Awwal 143822 December 2016

The Value of Contentment

QuestionWhat is the status of the following Hadith which appears in Al Mu'jamul Awsat: القناعة مال لا ينفد

22 Rabi'ul Awwal 143822 December 2016

Prohibition Against Killing Frogs

QuestionWhat is the status of the following narration? كانت الضفدع تطفئ النار عن إبراهيم، وكان الوزغ ينفخ فيه، فنهي عن قتل هذا، وأمر بقتل هذا