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15 Muharram 14423 September 2020

Jibril (‘alayhis salam) Describes Jahannam

QuestionSayyiduna ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) said: “Jibril (‘alayhis salam) came to Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) at an unusual time. Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) stood up and said, ‘O Jibril, why has your complexion changed?’ Jibril (‘alayhis salam) replied, ‘I have only come as Allah has ordered regarding the…

14 Muharram 14422 September 2020

Those Who Observe Salah Times Are Among the Most Beloved to Allah

QuestionCan this narration be quoted? Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Verily among the best servants of Allah are those who observe the sun, the moon, the stars and the shades for the remembrance of Allah.”

14 Muharram 14422 September 2020

The Sky Turning Red After the Demise of Sayyiduna Husayn

QuestionPlease provide me with the authenticity of the following narration: عن أم حكيم قالت: قُتِلَ الْحُسَیْنُ بْنُ عَلِيٍّ وَأَنَا یَوْمَئِذٍ جُوَیْرِیة، فَمَکَثَتِ السَّمَاءُ أَیَّامًا مِثْلَ الْعَلَقة

14 Muharram 14422 September 2020

Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Sharing a Camel on the Day of Badr

QuestionI remember hearing somewhere that before the battle of Badr, three people used to share one camel, turn by turn. The Messenger of Allah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) was with Ali and another young Sahabi (radiyallahu ‘anhuma), and the two of them said to the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu…

13 Muharram 14421 September 2020

The Ismul A’azam in Three Surahs

QuestionWhat is the reference and authenticity of this Hadith? Sayyiduna Abu Umamah (radiyallahu ‘anhu) says that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) stated: “The Ismul A’azam [blessed Name of Allah Ta’ala which when taken, Allah responds] appears in three Surahs of the Quran; Surah Baqarah, Surah Al ‘Imran and Surah…

12 Muharram 144231 August 2020

The Harms of Marrying with the Incorrect Intention

QuestionPlease mention the status of this Hadith. It would be appreciated if you could quote the Arabic text as well. It is mentioned in a Hadith that the person who marries to acquire fame then Allah will increase him in disgrace and the person who marries to acquire wealth…

9 Muharram 144228 August 2020

An Unreliable Virtue of Fasting on ‘Ashura

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this Hadith? Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Whoever fasts on the day of ‘Ashura (10th of Muharram) will be granted the reward of ten thousand (10 000) angels.”

7 Muharram 144226 August 2020

Fasting and Giving Charity on ‘Ashura

Question‘On the authority of Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Amr ibnul ‘As (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) that he said, “Whoever fasts ‘Ashura’ it is as if he has fasted the entire year. And whoever gives charity this day it is like the charity of an entire year.” (Ibn Rajab in Lataiful Ma’arif)

7 Muharram 144226 August 2020

Trials That Will Occur Before the Coming of Dajjal

QuestionKindly provide the status of this narration: حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ عُثْمَانَ بْنِ سَعِيدٍ الْحِمْصِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو الْمُغِيرَةِ، حَدَّثَنِي عَبْدُ اللهِ بْنُ سَالِمٍ، حَدَّثَنِي الْعَلاَءُ بْنُ عُتْبَةَ، عَنْ عُمَيْرِ بْنِ هَانِئٍ الْعَنْسِيِّ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ عَبْدَ اللهِ بْنَ عُمَرَ، يَقُولُ كُنَّا قُعُودًا عِنْدَ رَسُولِ اللهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَذَكَرَ الْفِتَنَ…

6 Muharram 144225 August 2020

The Number of Scriptures Given to Certain Ambiya

QuestionIs there a Hadith which states the number of scriptures (Sahaif) that Shith (‘alayhis salam), Ibrahim (‘alayhis salam), Idris (‘alayhis salam) were given. If so, what is the authenticity of the Hadith?

6 Muharram 144225 August 2020

A Unique Tree in Jannah in Exchange for Dhikr

QuestionIs this narration reliable? من سبح لله عز وجل تسبيحة، أو حمده تحميدة، أو هلله تهليلة، أو كبره تكبيرا، غرس الله له بها شجرة في الجنة، أصلها ياقوت أحمر، مكللة بالدر، طلعها كثدي الأبكار، أحلى من العسل، وألين من الزبد

6 Muharram 144225 August 2020

Reciting Behind the Imam in Salah

QuestionIs the following Hadith authentic? حَدَّثَنِي يَحْيَى، عَنْ مَالِكٍ، عَنْ نَافِعٍ، أَنَّ عَبْدَ اللَّهِ بْنَ عُمَرَ، كَانَ إِذَا سُئِلَ هَلْ يَقْرَأُ أَحَدٌ خَلْفَ الإِمَامِ قَالَ إِذَا صَلَّى أَحَدُكُمْ خَلْفَ الإِمَامِ فَحَسْبُهُ قِرَاءَةُ الإِمَامِ وَإِذَا صَلَّى وَحْدَهُ فَلْيَقْرَأْ.قَالَ وَكَانَ عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ عُمَرَ لاَ يَقْرَأُ خَلْفَ الإِمَامِ.قَالَ يَحْيَى…

6 Muharram 144225 August 2020

Sayyiduna ‘Umar’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) View Regarding Reciting Behind the Imam

QuestionIs this Hadith authentically narrated? عن يزيد بن شريك، أنه سأل عمر عن القراءة خلف الإمام، فقال: اقرأ بفاتحة الكتاب، قلت: وإن كنت أنت؟ قال: وإن كنت أنا، قلت: وإن جهرت؟ قال: وإن جهرت Yazid ibn Sharik once asked ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) about reciting behind the Imam. He (radiyallahu…