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1 Muharram 14383 October 2016

Another Version of the Hadith, “Every Child Is Born on Fitrah”

QuestionCan you please confirm the reference for this version of the Hadith 'Every child is born on fitrah' Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Every child is born on 'fitrah' (the natural inclination to Islam), however the child’s parents make him a Jew or Christian. It is as an animal…

1 Muharram 14383 October 2016

Entry Into Jannah Is Solely Through the Mercy of Allah Ta’ala

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the narration wherein Sayyidah 'Aishah (radiyallahu 'anha) reports that Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "I also will never gain entry into Jannah, except if Allah Ta’ala enshrouds me with His mercy"

1 Muharram 14383 October 2016

Sunnah Method of Tying the Turban

QuestionWhat is the sunnah method of tying the turban? Should the turban cover the top of the hat (topi) or not?

28 Dhul Hijjah 14371 October 2016

Dawud (‘alayhis salam) Enquires Regarding Being Grateful to Allah Ta’ala

QuestionIs this story correct and where can it be found? Dawud ('alayhis salam) once asked Allah Ta'ala, 'O My Rabb! [Being given the ability to] thank you and to express gratitude to you is also your bounty over me, so how do I express my gratitude to you?' Allah Ta'ala…

27 Dhul Hijjah 143730 September 2016

Spending on One’s Family Is Charity

QuestionWhat is the reference for this narration? "When a man spends on his family and hopes to be rewarded for it, it is charity for him."

26 Dhul Hijjah 143729 September 2016

Do the Angels Visit the Grave of One Who Learns and Teaches the Quran?

QuestionIs the following narration suitable to quote? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) told Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu 'anhu), "O Abu Hurayrah! Teach the Quran to people and learn it. If you pass away in this state the Angels will visit your grave just as the Ka'bah is visited"

26 Dhul Hijjah 143729 September 2016

A Narration on Silent Remembrance of Allah Ta’ala

QuestionWhat is the status of this Hadith? Ummul Mu'minin Sayyidah ‘Aishah (radiyallahu 'anha) relates that Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) would say that silent remembrance of Allah Ta'ala which the Angels recording the deeds of man were also unable to hear is seventy time superior. He would say, "On the…

26 Dhul Hijjah 143729 September 2016

Virtue of Propagating Hadith

QuestionWhat is the grading of the following Hadith? Our beloved Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: اللهم ارحم خلفائي (O Allah, have mercy on my vicegerents) The Sahabah (radiyallah 'anhum) asked: و من خلفاؤك؟ (Who are they?) Our beloved Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) replied: اللذين يروون أحاديثي و سنتي…

25 Dhul Hijjah 143728 September 2016

A Deed That Protects One from the Anger of Allah Ta’ala

QuestionIs this narration reliable? A person asked Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) what will protect me from Allah Ta'ala's anger? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) replied, "Do not become angry"

25 Dhul Hijjah 143728 September 2016

A Narration on Speaking in the Masjid

QuestionIs the following narration authentic? عن الحسن، قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: يأتي على الناس زمان يكون حديثهم في مساجدهم في أمر دنياهم، فلا تجالسوهم، فليس لله فيهم حاجة