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7 Rajab 144219 February 2021

A Hadith Which Mentions Tawassul in Du’a

QuestionIs this Hadith and du'a authentic? 'Uthman ibn Hunayf (radiyallahu 'anhu) narrated that a blind man came to Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) and said: "Supplicate to Allah to heal me." He (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "If you wish I will supplicate for you, and if you wish, you…

7 Rajab 144219 February 2021

Ten Noble Traits of Character

QuestionIs the following narration suitable to quote? Sayyidah ‘Aishah (radiyallahu ‘anha) has said that there are ten noble traits of character: Speaking the truth. [Having] True courage/strength when it comes to the obedience of Allah Ta’ala. Giving to the needy. Returning a good favor. Maintaining family ties. Taking care of…

7 Rajab 144219 February 2021

Excessive Laughter Causes the Heart to Die

QuestionIs this narration authentic? عن أبي هريرة قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: لا تكثروا الضحك، فإن كثرة الضحك تميت القلب

6 Rajab 144218 February 2021

A Severe Punishment for Fornication

QuestionIs the following narration suitable to quote? قال: ثم مضيت هنيهة، فإذا أنا بنساء تعلقن بِثَدْيِهِنَّ، فَسَمِعَتْهُنَّ يَضْجِجْنَ إِلَى اللَّهِ عَزَّ وَجَلَّ، قُلْتُ: يَا جِبْرِيلُ مَنْ هَؤُلَاءِ النِّسَاءُ؟ قَالَ: هَؤُلَاءِ الزُّنَاةُ مِنْ أُمَّتِكَ. He [i.e., Rasulullah – sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam] said: Thereafter I proceeded for a little while, then…

6 Rajab 144218 February 2021

Another Version of the Narration Wherein ‘Ali (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Acknowledged Abu Bakr and ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhuma)

QuestionPlease provide the translation and reference of this narration: قبض رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم على خير ما قبض عليه نبي من الأنبياء، وأثنى عليه صلى الله عليه وسلم. قال: ثم استخلف أبو بكر فعمل بعمل رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم وبسنته، ثم قبض أبو بكر على خير…

6 Rajab 144218 February 2021

An Incident Before the Demise of Mu’awiyah (radiyallahu ‘anhu)

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this incident? Makhul said, "When Mu'awiyah approached death he gathered his children around him and said to the mother of his sons, 'Show me the consignment which I entrusted with you.' She came back with a container that was sealed and locked. We thought it…

5 Rajab 144217 February 2021

The Virtue of Rajab Over the Other Months

QuestionPlease advise on the authenticity of this "The virtue of Rajab over the rest of the months as the virtue of the Quran over other words."

5 Rajab 144217 February 2021

Explanation of the Narration Regarding Giving Charity Without Delay

QuestionI would like to know the level of this Hadith regarding sadaqah and charity repelling calamities. I would also like to know the meaning and any commentary. باكروا بالصدقة فإن البلاء لا يتخطاها "Give charity without delay, for indeed, calamity cannot overcome it" (Tirmidhi)

4 Rajab 144216 February 2021

The Complete Narration Regarding If Someone Insults You, Do Not Retaliate

QuestionPlease can you mention the entire narration which is answered here Sayyiduna Jabir ibn Sulaym (radiyallahu 'anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "...If any person reviles or insults you for something which he finds in you then do not insult him with what you know of him,…

4 Rajab 144216 February 2021

Charity by Means of Reciting Durud

QuestionIs there any Hadith which mentions that a person who recites the following Durud (salutation): Allahumma salli ‘ala Sayyidina Muhammadin ‘abdika wa rasulika wa salli ‘alal mu-minina wal mu-minati wal muslimina wal muslimati will become excessively rich?

4 Rajab 144216 February 2021

A River in Jannah Called “Rajab”?

QuestionIs the following Hadith authentic? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: إن في الجنة نهرًا يقال له: رجب، أشد بياضًا من اللَّبن، وأحلى من العسل، مَن صام يومًا من رجب، سقاه الله من ذلك النهر "Indeed, there is a river in Jannah that is called 'Rajab'. It is whiter than…