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16 Muharram 144116 September 2019

The Punishment for Eavesdropping

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said, “Anyone who listens to people talking when they dislike him doing so or flee from him will have molten lead poured into his ear on the Day of Qiyamah.”

13 Muharram 144113 September 2019

Whoever Carries Out Five Deeds Will Not Be Deprived of Five Things

QuestionCan this Hadith be quoted? قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم «من ألهم خمسة لم يحرم خمسة: من ألهم الدعاء لم يحرم الإجابة؛ لأن الله تعالى يقول: {وقال ربكم ادعوني أستجب لكم} ومن ألهم التوبة لم يحرم القبول؛ لأن الله تعالى يقول: {وهو الذي يقبل التوبة عن عباده}،…

13 Muharram 144113 September 2019

The Duties of the Bearers of Knowledge

QuestionCan you give the Arabic version and the transliteration and the complete isnad to Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) for the following: “This sacred knowledge will be borne by the reliable authorities of each successive generation, who will [preserve it and] remove from it the alterations of the excessive,…

12 Muharram 144112 September 2019

An Unreliable Narration on the Beauty of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)

QuestionIs this Hadith reliable? هبط عليّ جبريل عليه السلام فقال: يا محمد إن الله عز وجل يقرأ عليك السلام ويقول: حبيبي أني كسوت حسن يوسف من نور الكرسي، وكسوت حسن وجهك من نور عرشي، وما خلقت خلقا أحسن منك يا محمد

11 Muharram 144111 September 2019

The Value of Offering Salah in Congregation

QuestionWhat is the reference for this Hadith? من صلى صلاة في جماعة فقد ملأ نحره عبادة “Whoever offers Salah in congregation has filled up his entire chest with [the reward] of ‘ibadah”

11 Muharram 144111 September 2019

Punishment of Allah Despite the Presence of the Pious

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Sayyidah Zaynab bintu Jahsh (radiyallahu ‘anha) relates: “I said O Messenger of Allah! Will we be destroyed when there are righteous people among us? He said: ‘[Yes], If evil deeds increase.'”

10 Muharram 144110 September 2019

Some Signs of Qiyamah

QuestionIs the following Hadith authentic and what is meant by “Qaynat”? Some of the signs of Qiyamah are: Al qaynat, musical instruments, alcohol and the use of silk products [by men]”

10 Muharram 144110 September 2019

Feeding a Poor Household on ‘Ashura

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Feeding the poor on ‘Ashura: Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Whoever feeds a poor household on ‘Aashura will cross the bridge (Sirat) with the speed of lightening”

9 Muharram 14419 September 2019

Forgiving and Overlooking One’s Helper/Slave Seventy Times a Day

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? A person came to Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) and asked: O Rasulullah! How many times should I forgive/overlook my servant? Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) remained silent. The man asked again: O Rasulullah! How many times should I forgive/overlook my servant? He replied: Everyday…

9 Muharram 14419 September 2019

The Virtue of Fajr Salah in Congregation

QuestionWhich of these two is the version mentioned in Hadith? And what is the status of its chain? 1) Whoever prays the dawn prayer (Fajr) in congregation is under the protection of Allah for that day. 2) Whoever prays the dawn prayer (Fajr) is under the protection of Allah…

9 Muharram 14419 September 2019

Another Du’a to Recite When Retiring to Bed

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: من قال إذا أوى إلى فراشه: الحمد لله الذي علا فقهر، وبطن فخبر، وملك فقدر، الحمد لله الذي يحيي ويميت، وهو على كل شيء قدير، خرج من ذنوبه كيوم ولدته أمه

6 Muharram 14416 September 2019

Istighfar (Seeking Forgiveness) Ensures Safety from Punishment

QuestionI want to know if this Hadith which mentions those who make istighfar will be granted safety from Allah’s punishment is authentic? العبد آمن من عذاب الله، ما استغفر الله Translation: A person will be safe from the punishment of Allah as long as he seeks Allah’s forgiveness.