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8 Rajab 14358 May 2014

Translation of a Du’a on Death and the Hereafter

QuestionKindly translate the following du'a and provide a reference: "Allahuma inna na'uzu bika minal mawti wa kurbatih wal qabri wa ghummatih was sirati wa zallatih wa yawmil qiyamati wa raw’atih"

8 Rajab 14358 May 2014

Virtues of Saying Subhanallahi Wal Hamdulillah

QuestionKindly inform if the following -regarding the third kalimah- are from the Hadith, and provide their references: 1) The words Subhanallahi wal Hamdulillah... is such a great medicine that it cures every disease and the most minor disease it cures is sorrow. 2) Allah Ta’ala loves the words Subhanallahi wal…

7 Rajab 14357 May 2014

Sprinkling Water on Each Spouse After Nikah

QuestionI have heard two points in a lecture regarding procedures related to after the Nikah. 1) It is Sunnah sprinkle water on each spouse. 2) It is Sunnah for the father of the bride to go to the house of the couple and make Du'a for them. It was mentioned…

7 Rajab 14357 May 2014

Istighfar (Seeking Forgiveness) in Rajab

QuestionI received the following message today regarding a particular Istighfar that should be read in Rajab and Sha'ban. It's the first time I've heard of it. Is there any basis to it, is it authentic? "Whoever recites in Rajab or Sha'ban the following istighfar 7 times a day, Allah will…

7 Rajab 14357 May 2014

Are Du’as Accepted at the Time of Marriage?

QuestionI heard that du'a is accepted in the gathering where Nikah takes place. Is this mentioned in a sahih Hadith and is it permissible to quote the Hadith?

6 Rajab 14356 May 2014

Deeds That Will Assist in Crossing the “Sirat” (bridge over Jahannam)

QuestionI have a question regarding the speed at which people will cross the Sirat. Several Hadiths including those of sahih Bukhari mention the different speeds with which the people will cross the bridge over Jahannam. Is there any Hadith that mentions the type of actions they did to cross the…

6 Rajab 14356 May 2014

A Hadith Regarding Sea Travel

QuestionKindly advise on the authenticity of the Hadith of not travelling by sea except for Hajj or 'Umrah.

6 Rajab 14356 May 2014

Du’a Before Mashwarah (Consultation)

QuestionIs this mashwarah du'a authentic? اللّٰهُمَّ أَلْهِمْنِي رُشْدِي، وَأَعِذْنِي مِنْ شَرِّ نَفْسِي "Allahumma alhimni rushdi wa a'idhni min shari nafsi" O Allah! Inspire me with the correct guidance, and save me from the wiles of my own nafs.

6 Rajab 14356 May 2014

Hadith on What Company to Keep

QuestionIs this a sahih Hadith? "Which of our companions are best?” Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) replied: "One whose appearance reminds you of Allah Ta'ala, and whose speech increases you in knowledge, and whose actions remind you of the Hereafter."

5 Rajab 14355 May 2014

Warning Against Oppressing a Non Muslim Living in a Muslim State

QuestionWhat is the status of the following Hadith: "He who oppresses any dhimmi (non Muslim living in an Islamic state), or defames and degrades him, or demands from him anything more than he can bear or do, I will stand against that person and make a demand in favour of…

5 Rajab 14355 May 2014

The Sahabah’s Gatherings of Iman

QuestionIn volume 3 of Hayatus Sahabah there is a section pertaining to gatherings of Iman and the eagerness of Sayyiduna Abdullah ibn Rawahah (radiyallahu 'anhu) to participate in gatherings of Iman. The implication of one scholar is that these gatherings took place inside the Masjid. However the English translation does…