Authentication

23 Dhul Hijjah 143726 September 2016

Authenticity of a Du’a After Adhan for the Fulfillment of One’s Needs

QuestionIs this du'a to recite after Adhan for the fulfillment of needs authentic? اللّٰهُمَّ رَبَّ هَذِهِ الدَّعْوَةِ الصَّادِقَةِ المُسْتَجَابَةِ المُسْتَجَاب لَهَا دَعْوَة الْحَقِّ، وَكَلِمَةِ التَّقْوَى، أَحْيِنَا عَلَيْهَا وَأَمِتْنَا عَلَيْهَا، وَابْعَثْنَا عَلَيْهَا، وَاجْعَلْنَا مِنْ خِيَارِ أَهْلِهَا أَحْيَاءً وَأَمْوَاتًا

23 Dhul Hijjah 143726 September 2016

Recite Abundant Salutations [Durud] on Friday

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this narration? "The best of your days is Jumu'ah. On that day Adam ('alayhis salam) was created, on that day he passed away, on that day the Trumpet will be blown and on that day all of creation will swoon. So send a great deal…

21 Dhul Hijjah 143724 September 2016

The Companion of Musa (‘alayhis salam) in Jannah

QuestionIs this incident reliable? “It was said that once Nabi Musa ('alayhis salam) asked his Rabb to show him his companion in Jannah. Allah Ta'ala revealed to him, “O Musa! Go to such and such town and you shall see your companion in Jannah.” Musa ('alayhis salam) set out and…

18 Dhul Hijjah 143721 September 2016

Imam Abu Hanifah (rahimahullah) Being Able to See the Sins Being Washed in Wudu

QuestionI wanted to know the authenticity of the narration which states that Imam Abu Hanifah (rahimahullah) could see which sins were wash away while making wudu. Was Imam Sharani (rahimahullah) the first person who mentioned this kashf? Did Imam Abu Hanifah make a du'a to take away this kashf?

17 Dhul Hijjah 143720 September 2016

Narration Regarding Sayyidah Fatimah’s Wedding (radiyallahu ‘anha)

QuestionIs the following narration regarding the nikah of Fatimah (radiyallahu 'anha) reliable and does it prove that it is sunnat for the bride's family also to provide a meal? عن أسماء بنت عميس رضي الله عنها قالت: أعطاني رسول الله آصعا من تمر ومن شعير فقال إذا دخلن عليك نساء…

17 Dhul Hijjah 143720 September 2016

Keeping One’s Hair Neat

QuestionIs this Hadith reliable? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said to a man who appeared with untidy hair: 'Is there any rose oil for tidying his hair?' and then mentioned to him to immediately go out and tidy his hair and beard. After he had done so and came back.…

17 Dhul Hijjah 143720 September 2016

Virtues of Sayyiduna ‘Uthman (radiyallahu ‘anhu)

QuestionAre the following Hadith authentic? 1) Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Every prophet has a friend in paradise, my friend in it is ‘Uthman." Another version of the same Hadith: 2) Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Uthman is my companion and with me in paradise." 3) Sayyiduna Jabir…

8 Dhul Hijjah 143711 September 2016

Sayyiduna ‘Ali Slaughtering on Behalf of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)

Questionعن علي رضي الله عنه أنه كان يضحى بكبشين أحدهما عن النبي صلى الله عليه و سلم والآخر عن نفسه فقيل له فقال أمرني به يعني النبي صلى الله عليه و سلم فلا أدعه أبدا Sayyiduna 'Ali (radiyallahu 'anhu) slaughtered two sheep for Udhiyah, one on behalf of Rasulullah (sallallahu…

6 Dhul Hijjah 14379 September 2016

The Huge Reward for a Particular Dhikr

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? "The one who recites the following لا اله الا الله وحده لا شريك له أحدا صمدا لم يلد و لم يولد ولم يكن له كفوا احد (la ilaha ilallahu wahdahu la sharik lahu ahad samadan lam yalid wa lam yulad wa lam yakulahu kufuwan ahad) will…

5 Dhul Hijjah 14378 September 2016

Another Virtue of the 10 days of Dhul Hijjah

QuestionRasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said, "There are no days more preferred by Allah, nor days in which actions are more beloved to Allah the Mighty and Majestic than these ten days (i.e., of Dhul Hijjah)—so abundantly say ‘La ilaha illa Allah' and ‘Allahu Akbar’, and make abundant dhikr. Verily,…

4 Dhul Hijjah 14377 September 2016

A Virtue for the 10 days of Dhul Hijjah

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? The Prophet (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "There is no day more honourable in Allah's sight, and no acts more beloved therein to Allah than those in these 10 days. So, say tasbih (subhanallah), takbir (Allahu akhbar) and tahlil (la ilaha illallah) a lot."