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17 Dhul Qa'dah 143721 August 2016

An Unauthentic Hadith Regarding Those Who Will Enter Jannah Directly

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: Some people from the nation of Muhammad (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) will go directly to Jannah after rising from their graves. Angels will say to them: 'Were you called to account?' 'No, we did not go through any accounting.' 'Did…

15 Dhul Qa'dah 143719 August 2016

Sayyiduna Abu Bakr (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Donates All of His Wealth

QuestionSayyiduna Abu Bakr (radiyallahu 'anhu) brought all of his wealth to Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam). Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) asked him, "What have you kept for your family?" he replied, "I have kept Allah and His Rasul" What is the authenticity of this?

14 Dhul Qa'dah 143718 August 2016

A Narration Regarding Enjoining Good and Forbidding Evil

QuestionIs the following Hadith reliable? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Whoever enjoins good and forbids evil is the vicegerent of Allah, the Quran and Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam)"

14 Dhul Qa'dah 143718 August 2016

The Du’a of Sayyiduna Anas (radiyallahu ‘anhu) for Protection from Hajjaj

QuestionThere is a narration wherein Sayyiduna Anas (radiyallahu 'anhu) was brought in front of Hajjaj ibn Yusuf who intended to harm him. Sayyiduna Anas said to Hajjaj "You will not be able to harm me due to a du'a Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) taught me which is a protection…

12 Dhul Qa'dah 143716 August 2016

‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Favours Usamah ibn Zayd (radiyallahu ‘anhuma)

QuestionCan you confirm the source and authenticity of the narration which states that Sayyiduna 'Umar ibn Al Khattab (radiyallahu 'anhu) stipulated a larger amount for Sayyiduna Usamah ibn Zayd (radiyallahu 'anhuma) and gave his own son 'Abdullah (radiyallahu 'anhu) less. When questioned, Sayyiduna 'Umar responded, 'Usamah was more beloved to…

12 Dhul Qa'dah 143716 August 2016

The Importance of Tutorship and the Benefits of Knowledge

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this narration: Sayyiduna Mu'awiyah (radiyallahu 'anhu) reports that he heard Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) say: "O people, knowledge can only be acquired through seeking it, and the true understanding of Din can only be obtained through in-depth study [tutorship], and the one who Allah…

12 Dhul Qa'dah 143716 August 2016

Is the Hat a Sunnah?

QuestionDoes any Hadith prove that wearing a hat daily is Sunnah? Some 'Arab Scholars claim that the hat and turban are just culture. I know many Hadiths are about the turban, but what about the hat? The 'Arab Scholars said the Hadiths about the turban is not acceptable? The following…

11 Dhul Qa'dah 143715 August 2016

Musa (‘alayhis salam) Asking Allah Ta’ala if He Sleeps?

QuestionMusa ('alayhis salam) once wondered, does Allah Ta'ala sleep? So Allah sent to him an Angel, who kept Musa ('alayhis salam) awake for three days, and then gave Musa ('alayhis salam) two bottles [to hold] in each hand. After that Musa ('alayhis salam) slept and the two bottles fell from…

11 Dhul Qa'dah 143715 August 2016

Benefit of Not Being Jealous

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this story: The Prophet (sallallahu'alayhi wa sallam) said: You will see appear a man of Paradise. Thereupon, a man with a wet beard appeared. One Sahabi wanted to know the secret of this man, this man said to him: I never slept with rancour for…

7 Dhul Qa'dah 143711 August 2016

The Date Palms of Jannah

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following narration? The dates in Jannah will be the size of big pitcher. They will be whiter than milk, sweeter than honey and softer than butter and free of pits.