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17 Dhul Qa'dah 14418 July 2020

A Narration Regarding a Garment from Jannah Given to Ibrahim (‘alayhis salam) and Passed Down to Other Prophets

QuestionIs this narration from Tafsir Al Kabir by Imam Razi authentic? وروي أن إبراهيم عليه السلام لما ألقي في النار جرد عن ثيابه فجاءه جبريل عليه السلام بقميص من حرير الجنة وألبسه إياه، فدفعه إبراهيم إلى إسحاق، وإسحاق إلى يعقوب، فجعله يعقوب في تميمة وعلقها في عنق يوسف عليه…

17 Dhul Qa'dah 14418 July 2020

Du’a Nurul Anwar Al Kabir

QuestionI would like to know the authenticity of this narration: One day Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) was sitting in his Masjid in Madinah Munawwarah and Jibril (‘alayhis salam) came to him and said: “Allah Ta’ala has sent His greeting to you and He has also sent a gift…

16 Dhul Qa'dah 14417 July 2020

The Iman of Those After Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)

QuestionIs this Hadith suitable to quote? عن عمرو بن شعيب، عن أبيه، عن جده، قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم أي الخلق أعجب إليكم إيمانا؟، قالوا: الملائكة، قال: وما لهم لا يؤمنون، وهم عند ربهم عز وجل؟، قالوا: فالنبيون، قال: وما لهم لا يؤمنون، والوحي ينزل عليهم؟،…

15 Dhul Qa'dah 14416 July 2020

An Unreliable Virtue of Udhiyah

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Whoever sacrifices an animal [for udhiyah/qurbani] with a happy heart, anticipating reward for his sacrifice, it will serve as a veil/barrier against the fire.”

15 Dhul Qa'dah 14416 July 2020

Safety and Security in the Muslim Empire

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? ‘Adiy ibn Hatim (radiyallahu ‘anhu) reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessing be upon him, said: فإن طالت بك حياة، لترين الظعينة ترتحل من الحيرة، حتى تطوف بالكعبة لا تخاف أحدا إلا الله If you live long enough, you will see a woman travelling…

15 Dhul Qa'dah 14416 July 2020

A Hadith Regarding the Occurrences of the Hereafter

QuestionHow sound is the Hadith in Mustadrak Al Hakim (8751) about the Day of Judgement? The Hadith states that everyone will be given light on Day of Judgement in accordance to their deeds. The Hadith continues to say that among the last people to enter Jannah will fall into…

12 Dhul Qa'dah 14413 July 2020

Another Narration Regarding Sharpening the Blade Before Slaughtering

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) once passed by a man who placed his foot on the side of a sheep, as he sharpened his blade. The sheep was observing this. Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Why didn’t you [do this] before or would you…

12 Dhul Qa'dah 14413 July 2020

‘Abdur Rahman’s ibn ‘Awf (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Secret to Business Success

QuestionI heard about the following, is it authentic and what is the explanation? Sayyiduna ‘Abdur Rahman ibn ‘Awf (radiyallahu ‘anhu) was asked; “What is the reason of your success? He replied, ‘Due to three things; 1) I never refused any profit 2) I sold everything in cash and not…

11 Dhul Qa'dah 14412 July 2020

One Who Is Content With a Small Measure of Sustenance

QuestionIs the following Hadith authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) is reported to have said: “When a person is content with a small measure of sustenance from Allah, Allah will be content with a small measure of deeds from him”

9 Dhul Qa'dah 144130 June 2020

Authenticity of the Hadith Regarding Witnessing the Udhiyah/Qurbani Animal Being Slaughtered

QuestionWhat is the status of this Hadith? عن أبي سعيد الخدري رضي الله عنه قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم لفاطمة: «قومي إلى أضحيتك فاشهديها، فإن لك بأول قطرة تقطر من دمها يغفر لك ما سلف من ذنوبك» قالت: يا رسول الله، هذا لنا أهل البيت خاصة…

8 Dhul Qa'dah 144129 June 2020

Do Not Waste Water, Even at the Riverbank

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? The Messenger of Allah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) passed by Sa’d (radiyallahu ‘anhu) when he was performing ablution, and he said: ‘What is this extravagance?’ He said: ‘Can there be any extravagance in ablution?’ Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: ‘Yes, even if you are…