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25 Muharram 143916 October 2017

The Keys of the Ka’bah

QuestionHow was the key of the Ka'bah given to Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) on the occasion of the Conquest of Makkah? Was it taken or was it handed over willingly?

25 Muharram 143916 October 2017

Meaning of “Ruknayn”

QuestionWhat does "ruknayn" refer to in the following narration: ويمشوا ما بين الركنين

25 Muharram 143916 October 2017

Who Suggested Digging the Trench?

QuestionI have heard that the suggestion of Salman Farsi regarding trenches is without sanad. Is this true?

25 Muharram 143916 October 2017

The True Majahid Is One who Strives Against His Soul

QuestionIs the following Hadith authentic? Sayyiduna Fadalah ibn 'Ubayd (radiyallahu 'anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "The true mujahid is he who strives against his soul for the pleasure/obedience of Allah Ta'ala"

21 Muharram 143912 October 2017

Another Suitable Du’a for Insomnia

QuestionIs this correct? Sayyiduna Khalid ibn Al Walid (radiyallahu 'anhu) reported that once he suffered from insomnia. Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) advised him to recite the following du'a when going to sleep: اللّٰهُمَّ رَبَّ السَّمَوَاتِ السَّبْعِ وَمَا أَظَلَّتْ، وَرَبَّ الأَرَضِينَ وَمَا أَقَلَّتْ، وَرَبَّ الشَّيَاطِينِ وَمَا أَضَلَّتْ، كُنْ لِي جَارًا…

21 Muharram 143912 October 2017

More Advices Offered to Mu’adh (radiyallahu ‘anhu)

QuestionIs this narration authentic? عن معاذ بن جبل قال: بعثني رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم إلى اليمن، فلما سرت أرسل في أثري فرددت، فقال: " أتدري لم بعثت إليك؟ لا تصيبن شيئا بغير إذني فإنه غلول، {ومن يغلل يأت بما غل يوم القيامة} [آل عمران: ١٦١]، لهذا دعوتك، فامض…

21 Muharram 143912 October 2017

A Recommended Du’a to Recite When Using the Miswak

QuestionIs this authentic? Du'a to be read at the time of using miswak: اللهم طهر فمي، ونور قلبي، وطهر بدني، وحرم جسدي على النار، وأدخلني برحمتك في عبادك الصالحين Allahumma tahhir fami, wa nawwir qalbi, a tahhir badani, a harrim jasadi 'alan nar, wa adkhilni birahmatika fi 'ibadikas salihin

20 Muharram 143911 October 2017

Another Du’a for Fear and Insomnia?

QuestionIs this du'a suitable for practice? اللّٰهُمَّ إنِّي أعُوذُ بكَ مِنَ الكُفْرِ والفَقْرِ، اللّٰهُمَّ إنِّي أعُوذُ بكَ مِنْ عذابِ القَبْرِ لا إلٰهَ إلاَّ أنتَ Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal kufri wal faqri Allahumma inni a'udhi bika min 'adhabil qabri La ilaha illa anta

20 Muharram 143911 October 2017

Clarification on a Statement of ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Abbas (radiyallahu ‘anhuma)

QuestionIn the last part of the following Hadith recorded in Sahih Muslim (1246): عن طاوس، قال: قال ابن عباس قال لي معاوية: أعلمت أني قصرت من رأس رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم عند المروة بمشقص؟ فقلت له: لا أعلم هذا إلا حجة عليك Who is the pronoun referring to?…

20 Muharram 143911 October 2017

Proof for Not Raising the Hands During the Salah

QuestionI would like to ask about the authenticity of the Hadith reported by Sayyiduna 'Abdullah ibn Mas'ud (radiyallahu 'anhu) regarding performing raf'ul yadain only once in salah?

20 Muharram 143911 October 2017

The Benefits of Charity

QuestionIs the following Hadith suitable to quote? إن صدقة المسلم تزيد في العمر و تمنع ميتة السوء و يذهب الله بها الكبر و الفخر

19 Muharram 143910 October 2017

Wind Brings Mercy and Punishment

QuestionI would like to know if the following Hadith is authentic? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "The wind is from the mercy of Allah. It brings mercy and brings punishment. When you see it, do not curse it. Ask Allah for its good and seek refuge in Allah for…

19 Muharram 143910 October 2017

Du’a for Insomnia

QuestionIs this an authentic du'a? To be recited when having difficulty obtaining sleep اللّٰهُمَّ غَارَتِ النُّجُومُ وَهَدَأَتِ الْعُيُونُ وَأَنْتَ حَيٌّ قَيُّومٌ، لَا تَأْخُذُكَ سِنَةٌ وَلَا نَوْمٌ يَا حَيُّ يَا قَيُّومُ أَهْدِئْ لَيْلِي وَأَنِمْ عَيْنِي