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21 Jumadal Akhirah 143522 April 2014

Question About the Maqam- Ibrahim

QuestionPlease verify this Hadith: “The stone is the station of Ibrahim. Allah made it soft and made it a mercy. Ibrahim would stand on it and Ismail would hand the stones up to him.” JazakAllah khayran

20 Jumadal Akhirah 143521 April 2014

Is Cupping (Hijamah) Outdated?

Question  Question What is the status of cupping /hijamah in Islam? Is it a “forgotten” Sunnah? In which case, is it’s revival a commendable act worthy of great potential reward or would it now be seen as an outdated therapy that no longer applies given the advances of modern medicine?

17 Jumadal Akhirah 143518 April 2014

Sunnah Postures of Eating

QuestionIs there a Hadith regarding sitting in a specific posture while eating? What is the grade of the Hadith?

15 Jumadal Akhirah 143516 April 2014

Should We Address the Deceased After Burial?

QuestionAfter the burial of the deceased some people give adhan on the grave, and they say “It comforts the dead in the horrid loneliness of the grave”, is the calling of the adhan permissible and is this proven from the sunnah or the sahabah? After the burial of the…

15 Jumadal Akhirah 143516 April 2014

Query About the Hadith on Being Two Faced

QuestionRegarding the following Hadith من كان ذا وجهين في الدنيا كان له يوم القيامة لسانان من نار Is there a narration that has the word لسان (not dual) because I read that in a copy of Zadut Talibin.

15 Jumadal Akhirah 143516 April 2014

When was Egypt Referred to as "Misr"?

QuestionCan you please help me in finding out when the first mention of Misr in regards to Egypt was recorded in Hadith literature. Are there any texts which refer to Egypt as Misr at the time of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) or was it named Misr after our Prophet…

14 Jumadal Akhirah 143515 April 2014

The Authenticity of Hadith: Allah Will Never Unite My Ummah Upon Misguidance

QuestionPlease provide the reference for the following Hadith and kindly confirm the translation as well: “Allah Ta’ala will never allow my Ummah to unite upon misguidance. Allah Ta’ala’s mercy, blessings and protection are with the largest group of Muslims. And he who deviates from this largest group of Muslims…

13 Jumadal Akhirah 143514 April 2014

References for the Names of the Khulafa in the Friday Khutbah

QuestionRespected Shaykh, I wanted to ask regarding a Hadith that I always hear during the Friday khutbah, I wanted to know if it is an authentic Hadith and if it should be read every week during the khutbah? The Hadith is a long one that discusses the khulafa and…

10 Jumadal Akhirah 143511 April 2014

Do Not Hate the ‘Ulama

QuestionCould you please let me know if the following is a Hadith and its reference? “Be an ‘Alim (scholar), or one who strives to become one, or at least one who listens (to the ‘Ulama) or one who loves (them). Do not become the fifth (one who hates them)…

10 Jumadal Akhirah 143511 April 2014

Do Not Delay in Five Things

QuestionPlease provide the correct translation and reference for the following: Sayyiduna ‘Ali (radiyallahu ‘anhu) said that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) advised haste in 5 matters: “Establishing Salah, repentance before death, completing the funeral rites of the deceased, paying off debts, marriage when a suitable match is found.”

7 Jumadal Akhirah 14358 April 2014

A Benefit of Saying Salam When Entering the Home

QuestionI was listening to a bayan where I heard that if you say salam when you enter your house, it will bring barkah to your house. Is there a Hadith to show that?