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9 Rabi'ul Awwal 14417 November 2019

A Narration Regarding the Demise of Zakariyya (‘alayhis salam)

QuestionI have heard a Hadith which states that before Zakariyya (‘alayhis salam) was killed, he went into a tree and part of his upper garment was left sticking out of the tree. His enemies came and cut the tree in half while he was inside, which led to his…

6 Rabi'ul Awwal 14414 November 2019

A Narration Regarding Musa (‘alayhis salam) on the Day of Resurrection

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following narration? «أنا أول من تنشق عنه الأرض يوم القيامة، فأنفض التراب عن رأسي، فآتي قائمة العرش، فأجد موسى قائما عندها، فلا أدري أنفض التراب عن رأسه قبلي، أو كان ممن استثنى الله»

3 Rabi'ul Awwal 14411 November 2019

The Angels Are the Companions of Those Who Frequent the Masjid

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu ‘anhu) narrates that Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “The Masjids have pegs [i.e., people who habitually frequent them, like how pegs cling on to what they are attached to]. The angels are their companions. If they are absent the angels…

3 Rabi'ul Awwal 14411 November 2019

The Three Benefits of Sitting in the Masjid

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this Hadith? Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “The one who sits in the Masjid, [derives at least one benefit from these three]; Either he meets a Muslim brother from whom he may benefit [in terms of…

29 Safar 144129 October 2019

A Narration Mentioning the Hand of Fatimah (radiyallahu ‘anha)

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this Hadith? لما ناولت فاطمة -رضي الله عنها- أحد ولديها بلالا أو أنسا -رضي الله عنهم- قال أنس: رأيت كفها كأنه فلقة قمر When Fatimah (radiyallahu ‘anha) handed over one of her son to Bilal or Anas (radiyallahu ‘anhuma), Anas (radiyallahu ‘anhu) said: “I…

29 Safar 144129 October 2019

The Trial of This Ummah Is Wealth

QuestionIs this authentic? The Messenger of Allah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Verily, every nation had a trial (fitnah), and the trial of my nation is wealth.”

28 Safar 144128 October 2019

The Martyr Is Saved from Trials in the Grave

QuestionIs this narration authentic? عن رجل من أصحاب النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم، أن رجلا قال: يا رسول الله، ما بال المؤمنين يفتنون في قبورهم إلا الشهيد؟ قال: «كفى ببارقة السيوف على رأسه فتنة»

28 Safar 144128 October 2019

Allah Ta’ala Has Removed the Pride and Arrogance of the Days of Jahiliyyah

QuestionWhat is the reference for this Hadith and can it be quoted? Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “God has removed the pride/arrogance of the days of ignorance and boasting about lineage. A person is either a pious believer or an evil sinner and the people are the children…

24 Safar 144124 October 2019

Caution Against Wearing Clothing Out of Vanity or Pride

QuestionPlease verify the authenticity of this Hadith: Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Whoever wears a garment [out] of pride and vanity, Allah will turn away from him until he takes it off”

23 Safar 144123 October 2019

A Narration Regarding the Book of Deeds of ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu)

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “The first one of this ummah to be given his book in his right hand will be ‘Umar ibnul Khattab and it will shine with rays like the rays of the sun.” It was asked, ‘Where will Abu Bakr…