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15 Rajab 143515 May 2014

Verification of Hadith; “Soon People Will Invite Each Other Plotting against You”

QuestionIs the following narration authentic? The Prophet (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Soon people will invite each other plotting against you like how a person eating invites others to share their dish. Someone asked: 'Will that be because of our small numbers at that time'? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam)…

14 Rajab 143514 May 2014

Reciting Tasbih for Ease in Sustenance

QuestionOne who wishes to be wealthy should read سبحان الله وبحمده سبحان الله العظيم وبحمده استغفر الله Subhanallahi wa bihamdihi, Subhanallahil 'Azimi wa bihamdihi, Astaghfirullah between the Adhan and Fard of Fajr. Is this from Hadith?

13 Rajab 143513 May 2014

Talking During the Adhan

QuestionIs the following narration authentic? "The person who talks during the adhan will not be able to say the shahadah on his deathbed."

11 Rajab 143511 May 2014

Continuous Reward for Wudu

QuestionAfter making wudu if you pray Bismillahi Walhamdu Lillah the guarding angels (who record your deeds) will go on writing pious deeds to your credit. Is this true?

9 Rajab 14359 May 2014

The Mines of Taqwa

QuestionI have come across the following narration in the kitaab "Irshadul Muluk". Please give me the reference for this and kindly confirm if the translation is correct: Rasulullah (sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: Everything has a mine. The mine of Taqwa is the hearts of the men of Ma’rifat (Allah's…

9 Rajab 14359 May 2014

Dowry of Sayyidatuna Hawa (‘alayhas salam)

QuestionIs the following hadith authentic? Allah Ta'ala ordered Sayyiduna Adam ('alayhis salam) to send salutations upon Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) as mahr (dowry) for Sayyidatuna Hawa ('alayhas salam).

9 Rajab 14359 May 2014

One Warning for Not Reading Durud

QuestionIs there an authentic Hadith which states that a Muslim who does not recite durud upon Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) has lost the way to Jannah?

7 Rajab 14357 May 2014

Istighfar (Seeking Forgiveness) in Rajab

QuestionI received the following message today regarding a particular Istighfar that should be read in Rajab and Sha'ban. It's the first time I've heard of it. Is there any basis to it, is it authentic? "Whoever recites in Rajab or Sha'ban the following istighfar 7 times a day, Allah will…

6 Rajab 14356 May 2014

A Hadith Regarding Sea Travel

QuestionKindly advise on the authenticity of the Hadith of not travelling by sea except for Hajj or 'Umrah.

6 Rajab 14356 May 2014

Du’a Before Mashwarah (Consultation)

QuestionIs this mashwarah du'a authentic? اللّٰهُمَّ أَلْهِمْنِي رُشْدِي، وَأَعِذْنِي مِنْ شَرِّ نَفْسِي "Allahumma alhimni rushdi wa a'idhni min shari nafsi" O Allah! Inspire me with the correct guidance, and save me from the wiles of my own nafs.

6 Rajab 14356 May 2014

Hadith on What Company to Keep

QuestionIs this a sahih Hadith? "Which of our companions are best?” Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) replied: "One whose appearance reminds you of Allah Ta'ala, and whose speech increases you in knowledge, and whose actions remind you of the Hereafter."