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1 Jumadal Akhirah 143711 March 2016

Keys of the Treasure of the Heavens and the Earth

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the narration which states that Sayyiduna 'Uthman (radiyallahu 'anhu) asked Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) regarding the explanation of the verse "The keys [control] of the heavens and the earth belong to him [Allah]" (Surah Zumar Verse: 63). Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said to…

30 Jumadal Ula 143710 March 2016

“You Will Be My Companion at the Pond of Kawthar”

QuestionPlease provide the reference and authenticity of the narration wherein Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said to Sayyiduna Abu Bakr (radiyallahu 'anhu) "You will be my companion at the pond of Kawthar"

29 Jumadal Ula 14379 March 2016

Shima, the Foster Sister of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)

QuestionIs this incident true? Shima, the daughter of Halima Sa'diyyah, went to Madinah Tayyibah to meet Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) where He (sallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) treated her well and she accepted Islam and was a means of Hidaayat for others

29 Jumadal Ula 14379 March 2016

Modesty; Islam’s Distinct Feature

QuestionWhat is the reference for the narration which states the distinguishing characteristic of Islam is modesty?

29 Jumadal Ula 14379 March 2016

Continuously Perform Hajj and ‘Umrah

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following narration? "Continue performing Hajj and Umrah for those two remove poverty"

29 Jumadal Ula 14379 March 2016

Meaning of a Du’a for Creating Love Between a Couple

QuestionI came across this du'a provided by you on this website, 'Allahumma aadim baynana'. Once when Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) was informed regarding a discord between two spouses, he recited the above du'a. (Musannaf ibn Abi Shaybah) I request you to please provide me with the meaning of this…

29 Jumadal Ula 14379 March 2016

Shaytan’s Discussion With Nabi Musa (‘alayhis salam)

QuestionCan, you confirm if this Hadith is authentic, or even from our sources? Once, Shaytan approached Musa ('alayhis salam) and said to him: "You are the Prophet of Allah while I am one of His sinning and disobedient creations. It is my desire that I repent before Him, so request…

29 Jumadal Ula 14379 March 2016

Commentary on the Hadith Regarding Allah’s Close and Special Servants

QuestionIn a Hadith of Ibn Majah, it says that those attached to the Quran are Allah's special ones. My question is, have any commentators informed us specifically on how much one needs to be attached to the Quran to qualify for the status of being 'Ahlullah'. [Allah's close and special…

28 Jumadal Ula 14378 March 2016

Two Deeds That Necessitate Jannah

QuestionPlease provide the reference for the following: "Verily, among the deeds which necessitate forgiveness are making salam and kind words"

28 Jumadal Ula 14378 March 2016

The Status of Nafl Salah in One’s Home

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this narration? "The superiority of the prayer of a man in his house over his prayer [in a place] that people can see him, is like the superiority of the obligatory prayer over the voluntary."

28 Jumadal Ula 14378 March 2016

Informing People About Ramadan

QuestionThe following Hadith is widespread over the internet and I would like to know whether these are the words of Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam): "If one informs another about Ramadan first, then hell fire will become forbidden for that individual" I couldn't find the reference. Is this Hadith fabricated?

28 Jumadal Ula 14378 March 2016

The Great Reward for Women if They Are Dutiful Towards Their Husbands

QuestionWhere can I find the following Hadith and how sound is it? "Muslim ibn 'Ubayd related from Asma bint Yazid Al Ansariyyah that she went to Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) while he was seated with his Companions. She said, 'I came as an emissary to you from a group…

27 Jumadal Ula 14377 March 2016

What to Recite When Throwing Soil in the Grave

QuestionI would like to know if Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) and his Sahabah (radiyallahu 'anhum) use to recite the verse: Minha khalaqnakum wa fiha nu'edukum wa minha nukhrijukum taratan ukhra at the time of throwing soil on the deceased person? Please give reference.