Reference

23 Rajab 143523 May 2014

Kissing the Quran?

QuestionIs the kissing of Quran proven from any Sahabi or any Hadith?

20 Rajab 143520 May 2014

Were the Words of Tashahhud Recited During Mi’raj?

QuestionOn the night of Mi’raj when Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) met Allah Ta’ala, he greeted by saying the first part of tashahhud. Then Allah Ta’ala replied with the second part, and Nabi (salallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said the third part and lastly the Angels completed it with Ash hadu alla…

20 Rajab 143520 May 2014

Hadith on Asking for ‘Afiyah (Protection)

QuestionI would appreciate if you could provide the narration and reference where Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) advised Sayyiduna Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) to ask for ‘afiyah (protection and safety): “O Siddiq, keep asking for well-being and forgiveness”

19 Rajab 143519 May 2014

Prohibition of Using Haram Medicine

QuestionPlease provide the reference for the following Hadith. “Allah Ta’ala has sent down both the disease and the cure, and He has appointed a cure for every disease. So treat yourselves, but use nothing unlawful.”

8 Rajab 14358 May 2014

The Purpose of the Adhan Before Fajr in the Early Days of Islam

QuestionIs there a Hadith which states that Adhan used to be given at half the night in Madinah Munawwarah in the time of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) so that those in the Masjid could go home and those at home could come to the Masjid?

8 Rajab 14358 May 2014

Translation of a Du’a on Death and the Hereafter

QuestionKindly translate the following du’a and provide a reference: “Allahuma inna na’uzu bika minal mawti wa kurbatih wal qabri wa ghummatih was sirati wa zallatih wa yawmil qiyamati wa raw’atih”  

8 Rajab 14358 May 2014

Virtues of Saying Subhanallahi Wal Hamdulillah

QuestionKindly inform if the following -regarding the third kalimah- are from the Hadith, and provide their references: 1) The words Subhanallahi wal Hamdulillah… is such a great medicine that it cures every disease and the most minor disease it cures is sorrow. 2) Allah Ta’ala loves the words Subhanallahi…

7 Rajab 14357 May 2014

Sprinkling Water on Each Spouse After Nikah

QuestionI have heard two points in a lecture regarding procedures related to after the Nikah. 1) It is Sunnah sprinkle water on each spouse. 2) It is Sunnah for the father of the bride to go to the house of the couple and make Du’a for them. It was…

7 Rajab 14357 May 2014

Istighfar (Seeking Forgiveness) in Rajab

QuestionI received the following message today regarding a particular Istighfar that should be read in Rajab and Sha’ban. It’s the first time I’ve heard of it. Is there any basis to it, is it authentic? “Whoever recites in Rajab or Sha’ban the following istighfar 7 times a day, Allah will…

6 Rajab 14356 May 2014

Deeds That Will Assist in Crossing the “Sirat” (bridge over Jahannam)

QuestionI have a question regarding the speed at which people will cross the Sirat. Several Hadiths including those of sahih Bukhari mention the different speeds with which the people will cross the bridge over Jahannam. Is there any Hadith that mentions the type of actions they did to cross…