24 Sha'ban 144417 March 2023
An Unreliable Narration on the Reward of Using a Miswak
Question Is this Hadith authentic? «صلاة بسواك تعدل أربعمائة صلاة بغير سواك»
Authentication
22 Sha'ban 144415 March 2023
Building Lofty Masjids
Question Is this Hadith authentic? Ibn ‘Abbas (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) reported that Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “I have not been ordered to build lofty mosques.” Ibn ‘Abbas added: “You will surely adorn them as the Jews and Christians did.”
21 Sha'ban 144414 March 2023
‘Abdullah ibn Zubayr (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) Performs Tawaf Swimming During a Flood
Question Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah ibn Zubayr (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) performed the tawaf in Makkah while swimming. When there was a flood in Makkah Mukarramah. What is the reference for this and can it be quoted?
20 Sha'ban 144413 March 2023
Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Was Not Shy to Ask Questions
Question Could you tell me if this Hadith is authentic? “Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu ‘anhu) was brave enough to ask Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) things we would not ask him.”
20 Sha'ban 144413 March 2023
A Virtue of Having Less Wealth and a Large Family
Question Please verify the authenticity of this Hadith. «من قل ماله، وكثر عياله، وحسن صلاته، ولم يغتب المسلمين، جاء يوم القيامة وهو معي كهاتين»
17 Sha'ban 144410 March 2023
Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Explains the Meaning of the Word “Quwwah”
Question Is this Hadith authentic? «ألا إن القوة الرمي»
15 Sha'ban 14448 March 2023
Seeking Permission Before Getting up to Leave
Question Kindly mention whether the following narration is suitable to quote: إذا زار أحدكم أخاه فجلس عنده فلا يقومنّ حتى يستأذنه.
15 Sha'ban 14448 March 2023
A Narration Attributed to ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Regarding Four Types of Oceans
Question What is the status of this saying attributed to Sayyiduna ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) which is being shared by many people? ‘Umar Ibnul Khattab (radiyallahu ‘anhu) said: “There are four types of oceans: (1) Passion is the ocean of sins, (2) The nafs is the ocean of desires, (3) Death…
14 Sha'ban 14447 March 2023
An Unreliable Narration on the Heart of a Believer
Question Is this Hadith authentic? “A believer’s heart is the Throne [‘Arsh] of Allah.”
9 Sha'ban 14442 March 2023
An Untraceable Version of a Khutbah in Hajjatul Wada’
Question Is there any source for the following: Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said in the sermon of last Hajj: “I am a trustworthy well-wisher for you. Listen carefully that the devil has become pessimistic and lost hope in you worshipping the idols but by Allah! Shaytan will make you…
9 Sha'ban 14442 March 2023
A Narration about People Who Will Discourage Jihad
Question Is this Hadith authentic? Zayd ibn Aslam reported from his father, that the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Jihad will remain fresh and green as long as raindrops fall from the sky. And there will come upon the people a time when Quran reciters from among…
9 Sha'ban 14442 March 2023
Reciting la hawla wa la quwwata illa billah Thirty Times Daily
Question What is the source and authenticity of the Hadith that states we should recite La hawla wa la quwwata ten times in the morning La hawla wa la quwwata ten times in the evening La hawla wa la quwwata ten times when going to bed?
7 Sha'ban 144428 February 2023
A Reward for Passing One’s Hand Over the Head of an Orphan
Question Is this Hadith authentic? «من مسح رأس يتيم لم يمسحه إلا لله كان له بكل شعرة مرت عليها يده حسنات، ومن أحسن إلى يتيمة أو يتيم عنده كنت أنا وهو في الجنة كهاتين، وقرن بين أصبعيه السبابة والوسطى»
30 Rajab 144421 February 2023
Protecting the Gaze and Allah Meting Out Punishment Immediately
Question Is this incident true? روى ابن عباس رضي الله عنهما: أن رجلا جاء إلى النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم يتشلشل دما فقال له: «مالك؟» فقال: مرت بي امرأة فنظرت إليها فلم أزل أتبعها بصري فاستقبلني جدار فضربني فصنع بي ما ترى. فقال: «إن الله عز وجل إذا أراد بعبد…
30 Rajab 144421 February 2023
An Unreliable Narration on the Cause of Earthquakes
Question Is the following hadith which appears in Mustadrak Hakim suitable to quote? Earthquakes- Admonition for the ummah In part of a lengthy hadith, someone asked Sayyidah ‘Aishah (radiyallahu ‘anha): “relate to us regarding earthquakes.” She said: 1. When a woman applies perfume to please a male other than her…