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27 Muharram 143710 November 2015

A Reward for Loving Hasan and Husayn (radiyallahu ‘anhuma)?

QuestionIs the following Hadith authentic? Sayyiduna 'Ali ibn Abi Talib (radiyallahu 'anhu) reports: "Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) took Hasan and Husayn by the hand and said: 'Whoever loves me and loves these two, [loves] their father and mother, shall be with me on my level on the Day of…

26 Muharram 14379 November 2015

Be Cautious Regarding Urine Droplets

QuestionIs the following a Hadith and what is the grading? "Be cautious regarding urine since the general punishment of the grave is due to urine"

26 Muharram 14379 November 2015

Moderation, Friendliness and Asking Good Questions

QuestionIs this Hadith reliable? Moderation in spending is half of [one's] sustenance, friendliness toward people is half of [one's] intelligence, and asking good questions is half of [one's] knowledge (Shu'abul Iman)

25 Muharram 14378 November 2015

Some Reasons for Drought and Famine

QuestionIs the following Hadith authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) informed us that no people become unjust in their commercial transactions, and refuse to pay Zakah except that they will be afflicted with drought.

23 Muharram 14376 November 2015

Blessed Footsteps

QuestionPlease provide the reference and authenticity of the narration which states that an Angel calls out, "Your footsteps are good" when visiting the sick.

23 Muharram 14376 November 2015

The Characteristics of the Inhabitants of Jannah

QuestionThere are narrations that claim all of mankind will have the voice of Dawud, age of 'Isa, the looks of Yusuf ('alayhimus salam). Can, you confirm the narration, and it's authenticity?

23 Muharram 14376 November 2015

Show Mercy to Three Types of People

QuestionWhat is the grade of the following Hadith? "Show mercy to three types of people, an honourable man who has become disgraced, a wealthy man who has become destitute and an 'alim (knowledgeable man) among ignorant ones"

22 Muharram 14375 November 2015

A Hadith on the Reward of a Woman’s Salah Individually

QuestionWhat is status of following Hadith? "The reward of a woman's Salah when performed individually [in her home] is twenty five times more rewarding than her performing it in congregation [of men]"

22 Muharram 14375 November 2015

Saying a Durud (Salutation) Seventy Times at the Grave of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)

QuestionWhat is the status of the following Hadith and can it be quoted? It is reported that when a person stands at the grave of Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) and recites the verse: إِنَّ اللَّهَ وَمَلَائِكَتَهُ يُصَلُّونَ عَلَى النَّبِيِّ (Innallah Wa Mala-Ikatahu Yu Salluna 'Alan Nabi), (Surah Al Ahzab,…

21 Muharram 14374 November 2015

Being Compassionate to One’s Family

QuestionIs this Hadith found in Tirmidhi and is it acceptable to quote? Sayyidatuna 'Aishah (radiyallahu 'anha) reports that Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Indeed among the believers with the most complete faith is the one who is the best in conduct, and the most kind to his family."

21 Muharram 14374 November 2015

Musa (‘alayhis salam) Chasing Away a Repentant Woman

QuestionIs the following narration authentic? "A woman came to Musa ('alayhis salam) and said: 'I committed a grave sin. Please pray to Allah that He forgives me.' Musa ('alayhis salam): 'What did you do?' Woman: 'I committed fornication and later gave birth to a boy whom I killed.' Musa ('alayhis…

20 Muharram 14373 November 2015

Sayyiduna Abu Bakr, the Forerunner of All Good

QuestionPlease cite the full narration wherein Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) praised Sayyiduna 'Abdullah ibn Mas'ud. Sayyiduna 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhu) went to convey the glad tidings to 'Abdullah ibn Mas'ud, only to find that Sayyiduna Abu Bakr had already done so.