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18 Safar 14371 December 2015

The Good Deeds of Abu Bakr and ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhuma)

QuestionIs the following Hadith authentic? Sayyidah 'Aishah (radiyallahu 'anha) says, "I asked Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) 'does anyone have good deeds equal to the number of stars'? He replied, 'yes, 'Umar. I asked, 'What about the good deeds of Abu Bakr'? He replied, 'All the good deeds of 'Umar…

18 Safar 14371 December 2015

A Hadith Warning Women Who Do Not Pay Zakat for Their Jewellery

QuestionA Hadith was read in our daily Ta'lim in our Masjid from Fadail Sadaqat (part 1, pg: 290, Hadith: 9) regarding a women wearing a gold necklace will have a similar necklace of fire on the day of Qiyamah. A brother from an Arabic speaking background says he doubts this…

18 Safar 14371 December 2015

A Hadith on Reciting Quran Aloud

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following Hadith related on the authority of Sayyiduna Mu'adh ibn Jabal (radiyallahu 'anhu): “Whoever offers Salah at night, then he should recite in a raised voice, for the Angels pray with him and listen to the recitation. If there are believing Jinn present where…

18 Safar 14371 December 2015

Receiving the Reward of Tahajjud Salah Simply by Intending to Wake Up

QuestionIs the following narration authentic? "Whoever goes to bed and has a firm intention to wake up and pray during the night [Tahajjud Salah], but is overwhelmed by sleep until morning comes, will get the reward for what he intended and that sleep will be a sadaqah from Allah"

14 Safar 143727 November 2015

Wearing Simple Clothing Despite Being Able to Afford Extravagant Clothing

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following narration? "Whomsoever refrains from wearing good garments out of humility towards Allah though he is capable of wearing that then Allah will summon him on the Day of Qiyamah at the head of all creation and give him choice to wear any of…

14 Safar 143727 November 2015

The Lofty Rank of the Veterans of Badr

QuestionCan you confirm the authenticity of the Hadith where Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said that the people of Badr are the best of companions, and Allah has looked at them, and said do as you please for Allah has forgiven you."

12 Safar 143725 November 2015

Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)’s Love for His Grandsons

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? "When Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) was asked which member of his family was dearest to him, he replied, 'Hasan and Husayn'. He used to say to Fatimah, 'Call my two sons to me, and then would sniff and cuddle them.’"

12 Safar 143725 November 2015

A Hadith on Treatment of One’s Wife

QuestionWhat is the grade of the following Hadith? Sulayman ibn 'Amr ibn Al Ahwas said: "My father narrated to me that he witnessed the farewell Hajj with Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam). So he thanked and praised Allah and he reminded and gave admonition. He mentioned a story in his…

11 Safar 143724 November 2015

Incident Regarding an Orphan Who Did Not Have New Clothes on the Day of ‘Eid

QuestionIs the following incident authentic: It was the day of 'Eid. Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) was on his way for the 'Eid Salah.He noticed all the children dressed in new clothes besides one child who had no clothes. He was an orphan. Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) took him…

11 Safar 143724 November 2015

A Virtue of Providing a Well (Water)

QuestionIs the following narration authentic? "Whomsoever provides a well will be rewarded till the day of Qiyamah whenever any thirsty Jinn, Human or bird drinks from there"

10 Safar 143723 November 2015

‘Abdullah ibn ‘Abbas (radiyallahu ‘anhuma)’s Advice to a Murderer

QuestionIs the following incident authentic? A person once asked Sayyiduna 'Abdullah ibn Abbas (radiyallahu 'anhuma) that he was in love with a girl but his proposal was rejected. When somebody else's proposal was accepted, he became angry and killed the girl. He asked whether there was any way he would…