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6 Jumadal Ula 143923 January 2018

A Miraculous Incident Regarding Hamzah ibn ‘Amr Al Aslami (radiyallahu ‘anhu)

QuestionPlease cite the source for this incident: Sayyiduna Hamzah ibn ‘Amr Al Aslami (radiyallahu ‘anhu) said that once they were on a journey with Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) on a very dark night [and lost sight of each other]. Suddenly Sayyiduna Hamzah ibn ‘Amr’s fingers shone forth with…

6 Jumadal Ula 143923 January 2018

Abud Darda’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Advise to His Spouse

QuestionCould you mention the reference for this? Sayyiduna Abud Darda (radiyallahu ‘anhu) told his wife Ummud Darda, “If I become angry then try to please me. If you become angry I will [say things that will] please you. Were we not to act this way, how quickly would we…

2 Jumadal Ula 143919 January 2018

Din Is Not Based on Logic and Opinion

QuestionWhat is the reference for this narration of Sayyiduna ‘Ali (radiyallahu ‘anhu)? “If the religion were based on opinion, it would be more important to wipe [masah] the under part of the leather sock than the upper”

2 Jumadal Ula 143919 January 2018

Do Not Allow Your Stomachs to Become Graveyards

QuestionI would like to know if the following is a Hadith? “Do not allow your stomachs to become graveyards for animals [by consuming excessive amounts of meat]”

1 Jumadal Ula 143918 January 2018

None Is Given a Better Gift Than Patience (Sabr)

QuestionCould you reference this Hadith? Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Whosoever would [try to] be patient Allah will give him patience, and no one is granted a gift better and more comprehensive than patience”

29 Rabi'ul Akhir 143917 January 2018

The Fragrance for Men and Women

QuestionWhat is the reference for this Hadith and can it be quoted? Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Fragrance for men is that which the scent is apparent and colour is hidden [like musk etc] and fragrance for women [when she intends to leave the home] is that which…

26 Rabi'ul Awwal 143915 December 2017

Only Speak Good During Tawaf

QuestionCan you provide the reference for this narration? Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Tawaf around the Ka’bah is similar to Salah, except that you speak during Tawaf. Whoever speaks during Tawaf, let him speak nothing but good [i.e., dhikr or beneficial knowledge]”

25 Rabi'ul Awwal 143914 December 2017

The Example of One Who Remembers Allah Ta’ala in the Marketplace

QuestionCould you provide a reference for this statement? Humayd ibn Hilal Al ‘Adawi (rahimahullah) said: “The one who remembers Allah Ta’ala in the marketplace is like a green tree in the middle of several dead trees.”

24 Rabi'ul Awwal 143913 December 2017

O Allah! Plot in Favour of Me and Not Against Me

QuestionIs this a du’a from Hadith? اللهم امكر لنا ولا تمكر علينا Allahummam kur lana wa la tamkur ‘alayna  O Allah! Plot in favour of me and not against me

17 Rabi'ul Awwal 14396 December 2017

Du’a for Jannah Seven Times After Maghrib

QuestionI have read a poster somewhere that after Fajr/Maghrib when one recites ‘Allahumma ajirni minan nar’ [O Allah! Save me from the fire] seven times then one should recite ‘Allahumma inni as-alukal Jannah’ [O Allah! I ask You for Jannah] seven times as well. Is this mentioned in any…

17 Rabi'ul Awwal 14396 December 2017

Meeting Allah When You Have Violated the Right of Someone

QuestionWho is this statement attributed to and could you please mention the reference? إنك أن تلقى الله عز وجل بسبعين ذنباً فيما بينك وبينه أهون عليك من أن تلقاه بذنب واحد فيما بينك وبين العباد

16 Rabi'ul Awwal 14395 December 2017

The Best Speech and Best Guidance

QuestionAre these words found in Hadith? فإن خير الحديث كتاب الله وخير الهدى هدى محمد

12 Rabi'ul Awwal 14391 December 2017

Reference for the Du’a “O Allah Forgive My Errors and Ignorance”

QuestionPlease provide the reference and translation of this du’a: اللهم اغفر لي خطيئتي وجهلي وإسرافي في أمري وما أنت أعلم به مني اللهم اغفر لي جدي وهزلي وخطئي وعمدي وكل ذلك عندي Allahummagh firli khatiati wa jahli wa israfi fi amri wa ma anta a’alamu bihi minni. Allahummagh firli…