Authentication

21 Dhul Qa'dah 143516 September 2014

The Virtue of Qurbani/Udhiyah

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following Hadiths: 1) "There is nothing dearer to Allah during the days of Qurbani than the sacrificing of animals. The sacrificed animal shall come on the Day of Qiyamah with its horns, hair, and hooves (to be weighed on a persons good deeds). The…

19 Dhul Qa'dah 143514 September 2014

A Great Reward for Serving One’s Parents

QuestionWhoever looks at their parents lovingly, Allah will reward him with the reward of performing an accepted Hajj. Is it permissible to quote the above Hadith?

7 Dhul Qa'dah 14352 September 2014

Recognizing Allah Is My Capital, Intellect Is the Root of My Faith

QuestionI want to enquire about the strength of Sayyiduna 'Ali (radiyallahu 'anhu)'s narration found in Qadhi Iyadh's renowned "Ash-Shifa' Bi Ta'rif Huquqil Mustafa." Sayyiduna 'Ali (radiyallahu 'anhu) asks Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) about his path and Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) responds with 17 short statements like "Love is…

4 Dhul Qa'dah 143530 August 2014

Hadith on the Number of Hurs in Jannah

QuestionPlease provide the reference and classification of this Hadith: Anas (radiyallahu 'anhu) said: The Messenger of Allah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: “The servant in Paradise shall be married with seventy wives.” Someone said, “Messenger of Allah, can he bear it?” He said: “He will be given strength for a…

29 Shawwal 143526 August 2014

Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Removing a Jinn from a Sahabi?

QuestionIs there any such Hadith which states that a woman approached Nabi (sallallau 'alayhi wa sallam) with her sick son. Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said, bring the boy close to him. So he was brought to him. He (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) spat into the boy's mouth and said,…

28 Shawwal 143525 August 2014

Adopt the Character of Allah

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following Hadith which is often found in Sufi texts? Takhalluqu bi-akhlaq Allah Translation: Adopt the character of Allah Ta'ala.

25 Shawwal 143522 August 2014

“The Scholars of This Ummah Like the Ambiya of the Banu Israel” a Hadith?

QuestionThe Hadith: علماء أمتي كأنبياء بني إسرائيل Translation: The scholars of my ummah are like the Prophets of Bani Israel I have read this Hadith is a fabrication (mawdu'), but some say its not such because Imam Shadhili (rahimahullah) had a dream in which he saw the Prophet (sallallahu 'alayhi…

23 Shawwal 143520 August 2014

Hadith Regarding the ‘Ulama in Jannah

QuestionI have heard someone saying that an 'Alim in jannah will answer the questions of Jannite. or something to this effect. Is this authentic?

23 Shawwal 143520 August 2014

The Different Punishments for the Women of Jahannam

QuestionThe Women of Jahannam. Rasulullah (sallallah 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "O Ali, on the night of my ascension (Mi'raj) I saw women of my ummah who were being severely punished that I became concerned for them and started crying.

23 Shawwal 143520 August 2014

Famous Story of Abu Mi’laq Al Ansari (radiyallahu ‘anhu)

QuestionIs the following story authentic? Abu Mi'laq Al Ansari (radiyallahu 'anhu) was travelling and was approached by an armed thief. The Sahabi requested the thief to allow him to read four rakats of Salah. The thief allowed him and the Sahabi read Salah then made a du'a. A horseman came…