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20 Dhul Qa'dah 143515 September 2014

The Importance of Following the Senior Scholars

QuestionKindly inform if the following statement is attributed to Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) or the respected Sahabi, Sayyiduna 'Abdullah Ibn Mas'ud (radiyallahu 'anhu): "The people will remain upon goodness so long as they take knowledge from their Scholars, their greater ones and their elders. When they take knowledge from…

19 Dhul Qa'dah 143514 September 2014

A Great Reward for Serving One’s Parents

QuestionWhoever looks at their parents lovingly, Allah will reward him with the reward of performing an accepted Hajj. Is it permissible to quote the above Hadith?

16 Dhul Qa'dah 143511 September 2014

Allah Ta’ala Detests One Who Is Obscene

QuestionI am looking for the correct translation and the reference for the following Hadith. Abud Darda (radiyallahu 'anhu) reported that Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "…Allah abhors those who indulge in shameless talk and use indecent language."

16 Dhul Qa'dah 143511 September 2014

Hadith Prohibiting Making Things Difficult

QuestionPlease provide the reference and authenticity of the following narration. Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) is reported to have said: "Make things easy and do not create difficulty. Give people glad tidings and do not create in them disgust for Din/do not avert them from Din."

16 Dhul Qa'dah 143511 September 2014

A Hadith on Musical Instruments

QuestionPlease provide a reference for the following narration regarding music, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “My Rabb has commanded me to destroy all musical instruments…”

9 Dhul Qa'dah 14354 September 2014

Ibn Hajar (rahimahullah)’s Al ‘Ujab Fi Bayanil Asbab

QuestionI was reading Hafiz Ibn Hajar Al 'Asqalani's Al 'Ujab Fi Bayanil Asbab (regarding the reasons of revelation of the different verses of the Holy Quran), and I wanted to ask what his methodology is in this book with regards to the hadiths he cites in it? Are all of…

7 Dhul Qa'dah 14352 September 2014

Recognizing Allah Is My Capital, Intellect Is the Root of My Faith

QuestionI want to enquire about the strength of Sayyiduna 'Ali (radiyallahu 'anhu)'s narration found in Qadhi Iyadh's renowned "Ash-Shifa' Bi Ta'rif Huquqil Mustafa." Sayyiduna 'Ali (radiyallahu 'anhu) asks Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) about his path and Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) responds with 17 short statements like "Love is…

7 Dhul Qa'dah 14352 September 2014

A Du’a Before Wudu

QuestionIs the following du'a to be read before wudu? اللهم اني اسألك تمام الوضوء وتمام الصلوة وتمام رضوانك وتمام مغفرتك Translation: O Allah I ask you to bless me with a complete wudu, complete Salah, your complete happiness and forgiveness.

6 Dhul Qa'dah 14351 September 2014

Not to Imitate Others in Dressing

QuestionRasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Whoever imitates a Nation will be counted among them" This Hadith is in Abu Dawud, Chapter of Clothing. Can we state that since this Hadith was quoted by Imam Abu Dawud (rahimahullah) in the Chapter of Clothing, we are required by the Sunnah to…