Authentication

18 Dhul Qa'dah 144228 June 2021

What the Muslims Consider as Good Is Good in the Court of Allah

QuestionKindly provide the reference, authentication, and Arabic wording of the following narration: Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah Ibn Mas’ud (radiyallahu ‘anhu) said: “Allah looked into the hearts of His slaves and found that the heart of Muhammad (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) was the best of all His slaves’ hearts. So He chose…

18 Dhul Qa'dah 144228 June 2021

An Unreliable Narration Regarding Sayyiduna ‘Ali (radiyallahu ‘anhu)

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following narration? ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Abbas (radiyallahu ‘anhu) narrates that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: ‘Ali is the lord of the world and master of the Hereafter. (Mustadrak Hakim, vol. 3, pg. 128 (4640), Tarikh Dimashq, vol. 42, pg. 292)

15 Dhul Qa'dah 144225 June 2021

An Unauthentic Du’a to Be Recited at the Time of Being Shown a New Born Baby

QuestionIs the following du’a appropriate to be read for a baby at the time of birth, and is it authentic? اللهم اجعله بارا تقيا رشيدا و أنبته في الإسلام نباتا حسنا Allahummaj’alhu Barran Taqiyyan Rashida, Wa Ambithu Fil Islami Nabatan Hasana

14 Dhul Qa'dah 144224 June 2021

Prepare for Death Before You Pass Away

QuestionWhat is the source and reliability of the following Hadith? Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “O Tariq, prepare for death before death.”

14 Dhul Qa'dah 144224 June 2021

A Du’a Attributed to Imam Shafi’i (rahimahullah)

QuestionKindly inform me regarding the authenticity of the du’a of Imam Shafi’i (rahimahullah) اللهم كما رزقتني الاسلام ولم اسألك فارزقني الجنة وأنا اسألك Allahumma kama razaqtanil Islama wa lam as-aluka farzuqnil Jannata wa ana as-aluk

13 Dhul Qa'dah 144223 June 2021

Prohibition Against Confusing Others in Salah by Reciting Too Loudly

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Under the heading ‘Dhikr Qawl al-Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Laa yajhar ba’dukam ‘ala ba’din fil-Quran, Imam Nasai (rahimahullah) has recorded the Hadith, “None of you should compete with one another in reciting Quran loudly.”

7 Dhul Qa'dah 144217 June 2021

Announcing a Lost Item in the Masjid

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu ‘anhu) narrates that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) is reported to have said, “Whoever hears a person announcing a lost item in the Masjid then he should say, “May Allah not return it to you for verily the Masjid has not…

6 Dhul Qa'dah 144216 June 2021

Valuing a Strand of the Blessed Hair of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)

QuestionKindly provide the reference and authenticity of the following narration: Ibn Sirin (rahimahullah) has said: “I said to ‘Abidah (rahimahullah): ‘We have some of the hair of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) which we got from Anas (radiyallahu ‘anhu) or from his family.’ ‘Abidah (rahimahullah) replied. “No doubt if…