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10 Ramadan 144222 April 2021

Allah Ta’ala Glances Upon the Ummah on the First Night of Ramadan

QuestionI have come across this and it was quoted as a narration. Is this something found in Hadith? “On the first night of Ramadan, Allah Ta’ala gazes upon all of humanity, His creation. If Allah Ta’ala gazes upon someone, He will never distance that person from His presence nor…

8 Ramadan 144220 April 2021

‘Umar’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Statement Regarding Guarding the Muslim Camp

QuestionIs this a reliable narration? وروي عن نافع عن ابن عمر أنه قدم على عمر بن الخطاب من الرباط فقال له: كم رابطت؟ قال ثلاثين يوما قال: عزمت عليك الا رجعت حتى تتمها أربعين يوما وان رابط أكثر فله أجره

7 Ramadan 144219 April 2021

Authenticity of the Hadith Stating That Suhur Is Full of Blessings

QuestionPlease can you give the authenticity and Arabic text of your previous answer: “Suhur is full of blessings. Hence, do not omit it, even if one is able to have a sip of water at the time of suhur, one should do so, for certainly Allah Ta’ala descends His…

3 Ramadan 144215 April 2021

Taking Allah’s Name Before Eating

QuestionWhat is the grading of the following Hadith? “We were with the Prophet when food was presented to him, and I never saw food which had greater blessing when we began to eat, or less when we finished. We asked Allah’s messenger how that was, and he replied, “We…

26 Sha'ban 14429 April 2021

An Unreliable Du’a; Al Jawshanul Kabir

QuestionPlease I would like to know the status and authenticity of the du’a called “Jawshan Al Kabir” (الجوشن الكبير) It is said that this du’a is very rewarding to be recited in the beginning of the month of Ramadan.

24 Sha'ban 14427 April 2021

The Ismul A’azam in Two Verses

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this Hadith? Asma’ bint Yazid reported: The Prophet (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “The greatest name of Allah is in these two Verses: ‘Your God is one God, there is no God but Him, the Gracious, the Merciful’ (2:163). As well as the opening…

24 Sha'ban 14427 April 2021

Following the Ways of the Banu Israil, Handspan by Handspan

QuestionKindly provide the reference, authenticity, and explanation of the following narration: Sayyiduna Abu Sa’id Al-Khudri (radiyallahu ‘anhu) has narrated that Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “You will most definitely follow the ways of those before you, handspan by handspan, arm’s length by arm’s length, so much so that…