27 Jumadal Ula 14377 March 2016
Meaning of “Riwayatan” and “Dirayatan”
QuestionIn certain Darul 'Ulums, some Hadith books are taught “riwayatan" and some “dirayatan". What is the difference?
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27 Jumadal Ula 14377 March 2016
Teach Your Children Swimming, Archery and Horse Riding
QuestionCould you please verify if the following is a Hadith or a statement of Sayyiduna 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhu): "Teach your children swimming, archery and horse riding"
26 Jumadal Ula 14376 March 2016
What Does the “Seal” of Rewards Mean?
QuestionMy question is about this Hadith found in Mustadrak Hakim: "...He who performs wudu and recites the following du'a, it will be recorded on a scroll and then sealed with a seal and it will not be broken till the day of Qiyamah: Subhanakallahumma wa bihamdika la ilaha illa anta…
25 Jumadal Ula 14375 March 2016
Performing Salah Before Leaving the Home for Protection
QuestionI have heard a Hadith, that if you pray two rak'ahs of Salah before leaving home and two rak'ahs when entering your home, you will be protected from harm. Is this authentic?
25 Jumadal Ula 14375 March 2016
Reciting Certain Surahs at Night
QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following narration? قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: من قرأ في ليلة: الم تنزيل السجدة، و يس واقتربت الساعة، و تبارك الذي بيده الملك كن له نورا، وحرزا من الشيطان، ورفع له في الدرجات يوم القيامة Translation Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said:…
25 Jumadal Ula 14375 March 2016
The Parents of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)
QuestionWhat is the status of the parents of Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam)? Are they regarded as Muslims or Disbelievers?
25 Jumadal Ula 14375 March 2016
Question About a Narration Regarding Durud [Salutations]
QuestionDoes this narration go against the sahih Hadith which says durud ibrahim is the best durud [salutation] of all? What is the authenticity of this narration, and is its du'a found in any Hadith book? وعن أبي محمد عبد الله الموصلي، المعروف بابن المشتهر، وكان فاضلاً أنه قال: من أراد…
25 Jumadal Ula 14375 March 2016
Du’a Between Adhan and Iqamah
QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this narration? Sayyiduna Anas (radiyallahu 'anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "The du'a made between Adhan and Iqamah is not rejected."
24 Jumadal Ula 14374 March 2016
More Signs of Qiyamah
QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? "The flourishing of Jerusalem will mark the desertion of Yathrib (Madinah). The desertion of Yathrib will mark the start of Al-Malhamah [the great war that will start between ar-Rum and the Muslim forces before Muslims conquer Constantinople for the second time]. The start of Al-Malhamah will…
23 Jumadal Ula 14373 March 2016
The Tawbah of an Innovator
QuestionWhat is the authenticity if this narration? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Allah Ta'ala does not accept the repentance of every innovator until he leaves out his innovation."
23 Jumadal Ula 14373 March 2016
What is Meant by Mutaba’at of a Hadith?
QuestionWhat is meant by "Mutaba'ah" in Hadith? JazakAllah for all your assistance.
22 Jumadal Ula 14372 March 2016
The Reward for a Widowed Mother Who Takes Care of Her Child
QuestionIs this narration authentic? "I and a widow whose face has darkened, and she is patient with her child will be as close as these two fingers in Jannah"
22 Jumadal Ula 14372 March 2016
The Length of the Sleeve of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)
QuestionIs it true that the sleeves of the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) would come to his wrist?
22 Jumadal Ula 14372 March 2016
A Wonderful Du’a to Recite Before Sleeping
QuestionIs this a Masnun du'a to recite before sleeping? "All praise is due to Allah who has sufficed me, has protected me, fed me, given me drink, who has been favorable to me and who has given me lavishly. All praise is due to Allah in every circumstance. O Allah,…
22 Jumadal Ula 14372 March 2016
…The Most Capable in Judgement Is ‘Ali…
QuestionAre the words " wa aqdahum Ali" authentically narrated in the narration regarding the special virtues of certain Sahabah (radiyallahu 'anhum).