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24 Sha'ban 143612 June 2015

Meaning of Hadith Relating to the Heat and Cold of Jahannam

QuestionPlease provide a brief explanation to the following Hadith Narrated Abu Hurayrah: The Prophet (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said, "In very hot weather delay the Zuhr prayer till it becomes [a bit] cooler because the severity of heat is from the raging of the Hell-fire. The fire of Hell complained…

24 Sha'ban 143612 June 2015

An Unauthentic Virtue for the Opening Verses of Surah An’am

QuestionI just wonder whether you could verify the authenticity Sayyiduna Jabir (radiyallahu 'anhu) narrates that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said, "Whoever prays the first three verses of Surah An'aam until Wa ya'lamu ma taksibun, Allah Ta'ala appoints for him one thousand angels who record his worship similar of their…

24 Sha'ban 143612 June 2015

An Unauthentic Reward for Fasting in Ramadan

QuestionIs the following Hadith reported in Sahih Ibn Khuzaymah authentic? "If the servants knew how great Ramadan was, then they would wish that Ramadan lasted all year. Indeed Paradise is decorated for Ramadan from the start of the year till the next year. The Hadith goes on to describe the…

24 Sha'ban 143612 June 2015

Entering a Home Decorated With Pictures of Animate Objects

QuestionHow should we interpret the following Hadith? Does this apply to all Muslims in general, or only 'Ulama? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "It is not appropriate for a person to enter a house that had been decorated."

21 Sha'ban 14369 June 2015

Reciting Surah Ikhlas Ten Times

QuestionIs there any narration mentioning virtue of reciting Surah Ikhlas 10 times, or 20 times or more. I know about the narration mentioning reward of reciting it thrice. Any other narration?

21 Sha'ban 14369 June 2015

Objection by a Brother Regarding Leaving Madinah for Propagating Islam

QuestionA brother in the Path of Allah (Tabligh), after the bayan, narrated the virtues that praying in Masjidul Ḥaram has 100,000 times rewards and praying in Masjidun Nabawi has 50,000 times rewards, but the Sahabah still left Arabia to spread the Din. In response, a brother raised the following question:…

21 Sha'ban 14369 June 2015

The Head Covering That Resembles a Camel’s Hump

QuestionMy question is regarding the prohibition for women wearing their hair shaped like the hump of a camel. Is there any Hadith in this regard? Also is there any punishment mentioned in the Hadith for it?

21 Sha'ban 14369 June 2015

Cleansing the Utensils of the Mushrikun Before Using Them

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following Hadith Daraqutni reported from Sayyiduna Abu Tha'labah Al Khushani (radiyallahu 'anhu) who said: "I said: O Rasulullah! We interact with the Mushrikun [polytheists] and we do not have vessels other than their vessels." He replied: 'Avoid it as much as you can, but…

20 Sha'ban 14368 June 2015

The Du’a for a Cold Day

QuestionPlease provide the words, reference and reliability of the famous du'a for a cold day that has been circulating recently.

20 Sha'ban 14368 June 2015

A Question About “Rabbana lakal hamd”

QuestionHas the additional word "Asshukr" been narrated in any hadith for the dhikr from raising from ruku'. Saying: rabbana lakal hamd wasshukr. I've heard many brothers say this especially those who speak arabic. May Allah reward your efforts and increase you in knowledge