Authentication

21 Safar 144121 October 2019

The Earnings of One’s Children

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this Hadith? Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Certainly your children are the purest of your earnings so eat from what your children earn [as per your need]”

21 Safar 144121 October 2019

An Unauthentic Virtue Regarding the Mujahid Who Carries a Sword in the Path of Allah

QuestionIs this narration authentic? قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: «من تقلد سيفا في سبيل الله قلده الله وشاحا في الجنة، لا تقوم له الدنيا منذ يوم خلقها الله إلى يوم يفنيها، وإن الله عز وجل ليباهي بسيف الغازي ورمحه وسلاحه، وإذا باهى الله بعبد لم يعذبه أبدا»

21 Safar 144121 October 2019

The Virtue of Certain Words of Dhikr and “La hawla wa la quwwata illa billah”

QuestionIs this statement of ‘Umar (radiyallahu anhu) authentic? Sayyiduna ‘Umar ibnul Khattab (radiyallahu anhu) says: ‘Subhanallah’ is the worship of the creation. ‘Alhamdulillah’ are the thanksgiving words. ‘La ilaha illallah’ are the words of sincerity and devotion. The blessings of the recitation of ‘Allahu Akbar’ fills up the heavens…

17 Safar 144117 October 2019

Reciting the Beginning Verses of Surah Mu’min and Ayatul Kursi

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? عن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: «من قرأ آية الكرسي وأول حم المؤمن عصم ذلك اليوم من كل سوء»

17 Safar 144117 October 2019

A Narration in Tarikh Baghdad Regarding Making Du’a for Mercy for the Entire Ummah

QuestionPlease clarify the authenticity of the following Hadith and is it suitable to quote?  قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: ما من دعاء أحب إلى الله من أن يقول العبد: اللهم ارحم أمة محمد رحمة عامة – الخطيب عن أبي هريرة

17 Safar 144117 October 2019

Do Not swear or Speak Ill of the Deceased

QuestionWhat is the level of authenticity of this Hadith? Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Do not swear/speak ill of the dead thereby causing harm to the living [i.e., the relatives of the deceased].”

16 Safar 144116 October 2019

Four Things Contribute to Happiness

QuestionWhere does the following Hadith appear and what is its authenticity? Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Four things contribute to happiness/bliss: 1. A righteous wife 2. A spacious home 3. A righteous neighbour 4. A comfortable means of transport”

16 Safar 144116 October 2019

Judging Witnesses by Their Apparent Condition

QuestionIs this narration authentic? Sayyiduna ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) said: “We judge people by what is apparent and leave their inner secrets to Allah.”

15 Safar 144115 October 2019

Fasting Whilst on Journey

QuestionCan you please verify and explain the following Hadith:  قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ – صلى الله عليه وسلم -: «لَيْسَ مِنَ الْبِرِّ الصِّيَامُ فِي السَّفَرِ»

15 Safar 144115 October 2019

Seeking Forgiveness for the Deceased After Burial

QuestionI want to know the authenticity of this Hadith: “When Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) would finish the burial of the deceased, he would stay by the grave and say, ‘Seek forgiveness for your brother and beg steadfastness for him as he is now being questioned.'”