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2 Rajab 14352 May 2014

When to Recite the Du’a of Rajab

QuestionWhen should the famous du'a for Rajab be recited? Should it be recited throughout the month or specifically at the beginning only? Many Imams at the Masajid even make du'a in Sha'ban as follows: "Allahumma Barik lana fi Sha'ban, wa ballighna Ramadan." Kindly explain

1 Rajab 14351 May 2014

The Status of “Salatur Raghaib” in Rajab

QuestionCould you please shed some light on the following: Laylat ar-raghaib, "the Sacred Night of Desires". It is one of the most important nights in Islamic history for all human beings. It is the night that the Prophet (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) was transferred from his father to his mother's…

1 Rajab 14351 May 2014

Who Was Crucified in Place of Nabi ‘Isa (‘alayhis salam)?

QuestionI have heard in many Islamic talks regarding the person who was crucified in place of Hadhrat Isa ('alayhis salam) that he was Hadhrat Isa's ('alayhis salam) companion who willingly opted to get crucified in return for Jannah. Some say it was the soldier from the Jewish army who came…

1 Rajab 14351 May 2014

Is There Any difference Between: Tahajjud and Qiyamul Layl?

QuestionIs there any difference between Tahajjud and Qiyamul Layl? Is there any Hadith which mentions the time for Tahajjud Salah? i.e., is it after sleeping in the latter portion of the night or is it mentioned anywhere that Tahajjud could be performed after Isha?

29 Jumadal Akhirah 143530 April 2014

Authenticity of the Rajab Du’a

QuestionThe following du'a is commonly recited at the beginning of Rajab, Is it authentic? Some people say it's baseless and should not be read. Allahumma barik lana fi Rajab wa Shaban wa balighna Ramadan.

28 Jumadal Akhirah 143529 April 2014

Is There Any Reward for Announcing the Commencement of Rajab?

QuestionIs this authentic? "The month of Rajab is here again, Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: Whoever is the first person to give another person news about this month the fire is Haram to them"

28 Jumadal Akhirah 143529 April 2014

Writing the Salutations Upon Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)

QuestionIs it okay to quote the following Hadith? Writing the salutations: عن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه قال قال رسول الله: من صلى علي في كتاب لم تزل الملائكة تستغفر له ما دام اسمي في ذلك الكتاب Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (radhiallahu 'anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said:…

28 Jumadal Akhirah 143529 April 2014

Will We Die As We Lived?

QuestionI'd like to know if the following is a statement of Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam), and its reference please. Jazakumullahu khayran. “You will be resurrected as you have died and you will die as you have lived.”

28 Jumadal Akhirah 143529 April 2014

Hadith on the Virtue of Chastity

QuestionWhat is the status of the following Hadith: "The person who falls in love, remains chaste, conceals this [from others], and dies is a shahid (martyr)."

27 Jumadal Akhirah 143528 April 2014

Tall Buildings in Makkah; a Sign of Qiyamah

QuestionKindly provide the reference and authenticity for the following Hadith: "A sign of Qiyamah is that mountains behind the Ka'bah Sharif will be erased"