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8 Dhul Qa'dah 144129 June 2020

‘Umar’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Statement Regarding Falsehood

QuestionCan you please provide the source and authenticity of this statement which is attributed to Sayyiduna ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu)? اميتوا الباطل بعدم ذكره “Erase falsehood by not mentioning it”

8 Dhul Qa'dah 144129 June 2020

Another Narration Regarding Becoming Impatient in Du’a

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu ‘anhu) narrated from Allah’s Messenger (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) that he said, “There is not a servant who raises his hands such that his armpits become visible, and then he asks Allah for something, except that Allah will give it to…

8 Dhul Qa'dah 144129 June 2020

Remaining Steadfast and the Importance of Protecting the Tongue

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Sufyan ibn ‘Abdillah said: I said: “O Messenger of Allah! Inform me about a matter that I may hold fast to.” He said: ‘Say: My Lord is Allah, then be steadfast.’ I said: “O Messenger of Allah! What do you fear most for me?” So…

4 Dhul Qa'dah 144125 June 2020

Using Medical Treatments and Medication

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Sayyiduna Usamah (radiyallahu ‘anhu) said: “Some Bedouins asked: ‘O Messenger of Allah, can we treat our ill [by using medication]?’ He (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) replied, ‘Yes, O servants of Allah! Use remedies, for indeed Allah did not make a disease but He made a…

3 Dhul Qa'dah 144124 June 2020

Speaking Lies Blackens the Face

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? ألا إن الكذبَ يُسَوِّدُ الوجهَ Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Speaking lies blackens the face.”

2 Dhul Qa'dah 144123 June 2020

The Gruesome Punishment of the Inhabitants of Jahannam

QuestionHow sound is the Hadith in Sunan Tirmidhi (2587) wherein Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said that a person will be grilled by the fire until his upper lip is folded up reaching the middle of his head? Also explain regarding the strength of the chain, “Darraj reporting from…

27 Shawwal 144119 June 2020

Our Nabi’s (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Generosity

QuestionIs there a Hadith which states: Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) received a garment from someone. When he wore it and came out, someone from the Sahabah (radiyallahu ‘anhum) saw him and he asked Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) for it. Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) immediately went to…

27 Shawwal 144119 June 2020

A Sahabi (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Who Requested Permission to Commit Zina

QuestionI heard in a lecture that a man came to Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) saying he wanted to commit zina with so and so lady. Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) listened to him quietly and calmly and then asked him how he would feel if so and so…

25 Shawwal 144117 June 2020

Miserliness Leads to Destruction

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Three are the matters that destroy;… Selfishness that is obeyed…” [i.e., acting in accordance to miserliness]

24 Shawwal 144116 June 2020

Adhkar Taught to Ummu Hani (radiyallahu ‘anha)

QuestionHow sound is the following Hadith reported by Sayyidah Ummu Hani (radiyallahu ‘anha)? Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Reciting Alhamdulillah one hundred times is better than giving one hundred saddled and bridled horses in the path of Allah and whoever recites Subhanallah one hundred times it is better…

19 Shawwal 144111 June 2020

The Scholars Intercession on the Day of Qiyamah

QuestionWhat is authenticity of following narration? يبعث العالم والعابد، فيقال للعابد: ادخل الجنة، ويقال للعالم: اثبت حتى تشفع للناس بما أحسنت أدبهم

17 Shawwal 14419 June 2020

A Narration Regarding Laylatul Qadr and Jibril (‘alayhis salam) and the Angels Descending

QuestionIs this narration suitable to quote? عن كعب أنه قال: إن سدرة المنتهى على حد السماء السابعة مما يلي الجنة فهي على حد هواء الدنيا وهواء الآخرة، علوها في الجنة وعروقها وأغصانها من تحت الكرسي، فيها ملائكة لا يعلم عدتهم إلا الله عز وجل، يعبدون الله عز وجل على…