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11 Dhul Hijjah 143625 September 2015

A Hadith Describing Adam (‘alayhis salam)

QuestionIs the following Hadith authentic? Sayyiduna Ubay ibn Ka'b (radiyallahu 'anhu) narrates that Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Adam was hairy and tall, of wheatish complexion, having curly hair as on a high palm-tree..."

11 Dhul Hijjah 143625 September 2015

Hadith on the Virtue of the Khulafa

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the Hadith wherein Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "O Allah, Place the truth with 'Ali wherever he goes"

8 Dhul Hijjah 143622 September 2015

Not Getting Angry Is Part of Good Character

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following Hadith? A person once came in front of Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) and asked, 'Which action is the best?' Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said, 'Good character'. He then came to the right of Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) and asked the…

8 Dhul Hijjah 143622 September 2015

Du’as After Ruku’ and Sajdah

QuestionPlease clarify if the following is from authentic Hadith? 1. While offering Salat, is it mustaheb to recite Hamdan Kathiran Tayyibann Mubarakan fih after saying "SammihAllahulliman Hamidah" 2 To recite the du'a: Allah Humma Rabbighir Firli while sitting between the two Sajdahs in Salat.

7 Dhul Hijjah 143621 September 2015

An Unauthentic Hadith on Lowering the Gaze on the Day of Qiyamah

QuestionAre the following Hadiths from Al Mustadrak authentic? "On the day of Qiyamah it will be called out that everyone should lower their gazes so that Fatimah the daughter of Muhammad can pass" A second narration states that she will pass wearing two green/red garments.

7 Dhul Hijjah 143621 September 2015

Treat People According to Their Status

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following narration: Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "We have been commanded to treat people according to their status/rank"

6 Dhul Hijjah 143620 September 2015

Another Hadith on the Blessings of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Sayyiduna Anas (radiyallahu 'anhu) narrates that the Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) used to perform Salah and prolong the qiyam (standing position). Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) once urinated in the well. There was no well in Madinah sweeter than this well. When people used to…

4 Dhul Hijjah 143618 September 2015

The Wings of Ja’far ibn Abi Talib (radiyallahu ‘anhu)

QuestionThere is a narration wherein Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said that Sayyiduna Ja'far will have wings and he will be flying in Jannah with the Angels? What book is this narration from, and is it authentic?

4 Dhul Hijjah 143618 September 2015

Abandoning Permissible Acts to Gain True Taqwa

QuestionIs this Hadith reliable? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "A man cannot become pious until he abandons permissible acts in order to save himself from impermissible acts"

3 Dhul Hijjah 143617 September 2015

Wishing for Children in Jannah

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this narration: “When a Mu’min (believer) wishes for a child in Jannah, its pregnancy, birth and its growing older will happen in less than no time." (Tirmidhi, Ibn Majah, Dharimi, Ibn Hanbal)

3 Dhul Hijjah 143617 September 2015

Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)’s Du’as for Sayyiduna Mu’awiyah (radiyallahu ‘anhu)

QuestionAre the following du'as that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) made for Sayyiduna Mu'awiyah authentic? 1) O Allah! Teach Mu'awiyah the Book and arithmetic, and protect him from the Punishment. اللهم علم معاوية الكتاب والحساب وقه العذاب 2) O Allah! Teach him (Mu'awiyah) the Book and arithmetic, and grant him…

2 Dhul Hijjah 143616 September 2015

Hadith on Spending Five Nights of the Year in ‘Ibadah [Worship]

QuestionIs this Hadith suitable to quote? Sayyiduna Mu'adh ibn Jabal (radiyallahu 'anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "The one who enlivens five nights of the year with 'ibadah, Jannah becomes compulsory for him, The night of Tarwiyah (8th of Dhul Hijjah), the night of 'Arafah (9th of…