18 Sha'ban 143517 June 2014
Reciting Surah Kafirun Before Sleeping
QuestionBy praying Surah Kafirun at night time one is protected from shrik? This is the first time I heard about it. Is it true?
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14 Sha'ban 143513 June 2014
Verification of Hadith: Whoever Imitates a Nation Is of Them
QuestionKindly verify these translations and provide the references : 1) Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: Whoever imitates a nation is of them 2) Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: The one who imitates others is not of us
13 Sha'ban 143512 June 2014
Muslims Using Miswak in a Battle
QuestionA very famous incident is always mentioned regarding the virtues of using miswak. In a certain battle the Muslims were suffering some loss. So the leader pondered over the matter and came to the conclusion that this great sunnah was being left out. He then commanded the army to use…
12 Sha'ban 143511 June 2014
How Many Ambiya (‘alayhimus salam) Were Sent to This World?
QuestionWere one hundred and twenty four thousand (124 000) Ambiya (‘alayhimus salam) sent to this world? Is there a mention of this in authentic Hadiths?
10 Sha'ban 14359 June 2014
Hadith on Lengthening the Beard
QuestionKindly provide the reference for the following Hadith: “My Rabb commanded me to lengthen my beard and clip my moustache”
10 Sha'ban 14359 June 2014
No Reward for a Person Who Fought in the Path of Allah, Seeking Reward and Fame
QuestionPlease provide the reference for the following: Sayyiduna Abu Umamah Al-Bahili (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) narrated that a man came to Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) and asked: “What is the reward for a person who fought in the path of Allah, seeking reward and fame? Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)…
6 Sha'ban 14355 June 2014
Reference for the Story of the Bedouin Who Addressed Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) in His Grave
QuestionIn Ma’ariful Quran, under the Tafsir of Surash Nisa verse 64, Mufti Shafi (rahimullah) mentions a incident of a sahabi who went to the blessed grave of the Prophet (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) and asked him to pray for his forgiveness. Mufti saheb mentions Bahrul Muhit as the source…
5 Sha'ban 14354 June 2014
A Lengthy Hadith on the Importance of Enjoining Good and Forbidding Evil
QuestionI am looking for the correct translation and the reference to the following narration please. Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “What will be your condition when your women will become disobedient, your young men will commit great sins, and you will give up Jihad?”
4 Sha'ban 14353 June 2014
The Angel Kisses One Who Completes a Recital of the Quran
QuestionIs the following a statement of Sufyan Thawri (rahimahullah) or a Hadith? اذا ختم الرجل القرآن قبل الملك بين عينيه When one completes the recital of the Quran, an Angel kisses him between his eyes.
4 Sha'ban 14353 June 2014
Starting a New Recital of Quran When Completing
QuestionWhen completing a khatam of the Holy Quran, normally we read till Muflihun (in Surah Baqarah). Is this a Hadith or practice of the pious?
4 Sha'ban 14353 June 2014
The Call of the Grave
QuestionCan you please provide the reference for the following Hadith?
3 Sha'ban 14352 June 2014
The Virtue of the Nafl Salahs Before/After the Five Daily Fard
QuestionWhat is the significance of the extra 12 rak’ahs one can do during the day; 2 before Fajr, 4 before Zuhr and 2 after it, 2 after Maghrib and 2 after ‘Isha?
28 Rajab 143528 May 2014
Did Hind Really Chew on the Heart of Sayyiduna Hamzah (radiyallahu ‘anhu)?
QuestionWhat is the status of the story of Hind eating and chewing the heart of Hamzah (radiyallahu ‘anhu)?
26 Rajab 143526 May 2014
Questions in the Grave
QuestionWhat are the questions we will be asked in the grave?
25 Rajab 143525 May 2014
One Jurist Is Stronger against Shaytan than a Thousand Worshippers
QuestionKindly provide the reference for this hadith: “One Jurist is stronger against shaytaan than a thousand worshippers.”