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26 Dhul Qa'dah 14398 August 2018

Another Version of the Du’a to Be Recorded from the Abdal

QuestionImam Ghazali (rahimahullah) has cited in Ihya 'Ulumid Din that whoever will make the following du'a three (3) times daily, would be written as one who has achieved the status of an abdal: اللهم اغفر لإمة محمد صل الله عليه وسلم، اللهم ارحم أمة محمد صل الله عليه وسلم، اللهم…

26 Dhul Qa'dah 14398 August 2018

Du’a of Sa’id ibnul Musayyab (rahimahullah)

QuestionI would like to ask if the following is authentic: It is mentioned by Sa'id ibnul Musayyab (rahimahullah) that whenever he faced any difficulties he would recite the following اللّٰهُمَّ إنَّك مَلِيكٌ مُقْتَدِرٌ مَا تَشَاءُ مِنْ أَمْرٍ يَكُونُ

26 Dhul Qa'dah 14398 August 2018

The Punishment for Those Who Misappropriate Funds

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this Hadith? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said, "There are some men who misappropriate Allah's wealth [such as the funds of the Muslim state, Zakah etc.], the Fire will be their destination on the Day of Qiyamah."

25 Dhul Qa'dah 14397 August 2018

Respecting the Ka’bah/The Haram

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? لا تزال هذه الأمة بخير ما عظموا هذه الحرمة حق تعظيمها، فإذا ضيعوا ذلك، هلكوا

25 Dhul Qa'dah 14397 August 2018

Salah During a Lunar Eclipse

QuestionIs there any narration in which it is mentioned whether Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) performed this Salah during a lunar eclipse in congregation or not? The narration below mentions that the Holy Prophet (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) performed this Salah عَنْ أَبِي بَكْرَةَ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ،…

25 Dhul Qa'dah 14397 August 2018

Reciting Twenty Rak’ahs of Optional Salah Between Maghrib and ‘Isha

QuestionWhat is status of this narration and can this specific Hadith be quoted? من صلى بين المغرب والعشاء عشرين ركعة بنى الله له بيتا في الجنة Whoever offers twenty rak'ahs of [optional] Salah between Maghrib and 'Isha, Allah will build a home in Jannah for him

25 Dhul Qa'dah 14397 August 2018

Translation of a Narration in Sahih Bukhari

QuestionI see this Hadith often but I don't see the word "face" in the Arabic: قَالَ ابْنُ شِهَابٍ عَنْ عُرْوَةَ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ ـ رضى الله عنها ـ قَالَتْ يَرْحَمُ اللَّهُ نِسَاءَ الْمُهَاجِرَاتِ الأُوَلَ، لَمَّا أَنْزَلَ اللَّه ‏{‏وَلْيَضْرِبْنَ بِخُمُرِهِنَّ عَلَى جُيُوبِهِنَّ‏}‏ شَقَّقْنَ مُرُوطَهُنَّ فَاخْتَمَرْنَ بِها‏.‏ Sayyidatuna 'Aishah (radiyallahu 'anha) said: May…

25 Dhul Qa'dah 14397 August 2018

Raising the Voice When Reciting the Talbiyah

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Khallad ibn Saib (radiyallahu 'anhu) reported that his father said, Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Jibril came to me and instructed me to order my companions that they should raise their voices when reciting the talbiyah [Reciting Labbayk in Hajj/'Umrah]"

24 Dhul Qa'dah 14396 August 2018

A Narration Regarding Sayyiduna ‘Ali, Hasan, Husayn (radiyallahu ’anhum) and Nine Children of Husayn (radiyallahu ‘anhum)

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this Hadith? أخبرنا سعد بن عبد الله قال أنبأنا الهيثم بن أبي مسروق النهدي عن الحسين بن علوان عمرو بن خالد عن سعد بن طريف عن الأصبغ بن نباتة عن عبد الله بن عباس قال سمعت رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم يقول: أنا وعلي…

21 Dhul Qa'dah 14393 August 2018

Engaging in ‘Ibadah Between Zuhr and ‘Asr and Maghrib and ‘Isha

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Sayyiduna 'Abdullah ibn 'Abbas (radiyallahu 'anhuma) relates that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said, "One who remains awake [in 'ibadah] between Zuhr and Asr and Maghrib and Isha, will be forgiven and two angels will intercede for him."

21 Dhul Qa'dah 14393 August 2018

A Narration Regarding Janazah Salah

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? قال أحمد بن محمد بن الجراح، وابن مخلد، قالا: حدثنا عمر بن شبة، قال: حدثنا يزيد بن هارون، قال: أخبرنا يحيى بن سعيد، عن نافع، عن ابن عمر أن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم كان إذا صلى على جنازة رفع يديه في كل تكبيرة، وإذا انصرف…

21 Dhul Qa'dah 14393 August 2018

The Classical Scholars Amassing Many Chains for Each Narration

QuestionI have a question about this statement: لا أفهم الحديث حتى أجمعه من أربعين وجها I wanted to know who it was said by and whether or not scholars have made similar remarks about this topic.

20 Dhul Qa'dah 14392 August 2018

A Narration on the Qualities of the Abdals

QuestionKindly verify and provide the reference for the following Hadith regarding the Abdal: Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "At all times in my Ummah, there will be five hundred chosen servants and forty Abdal. When anyone of these passes away then immediately he is succeeded by another." The Sahabah…