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15 Jumadal Ula 143517 March 2014

Proof for Segregation

QuestionI need to know if the verse below relates to any women or only to the wives of Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam)? I see in today's times many Shaykhs speak directly to women and also many gatherings have men and women together. Allah Ta'ala says in Surah Ahzab, verse…

15 Jumadal Ula 143517 March 2014

The Du’a Whilst Eating

QuestionAre there any du'as mentioned in the Hadith that are to be read whilst eating? For instance, "Allahumma Barik Lana Fima Razaqtana Wa Qina Adhaban Nar" and "Allahumma Lakal Hamdu Wa Lakash Shukr"

15 Jumadal Ula 143517 March 2014

Hadiths on the Polish for the Heart

QuestionCould you provide the exact translation and reference for the Hadith in which Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) explained that hearts rust like iron rusts. When asked: 'How can they be polished?' He (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) replied, 'Reciting Allah’s book and remembering Him much.'

14 Jumadal Ula 143516 March 2014

When to Embrace?

QuestionWe find that many a time Muslims greet by hugging each other, thereafter shaking hands. Is this hugging each other when greeting mentioned anywhere in the Hadith, or should one simply shake hands when greeting (generally)?

13 Jumadal Ula 143515 March 2014

Du’a When Looking in the Mirror

QuestionWhen looking into a mirror is it Sunnah to recite اَللَّهُمَّ أَنْتَ حَسَّنْتَ خَلْقِي فَحَسِّنْ خُلُقِي Allahumma anta hassanta khalqi fa hassin khuluqi or without the anta after Allahumma, like follows: اَللَّهُمَّ حَسَّنْتَ خَلْقِي فَحَسِّنْ خُلُقِي Allahumma hassanta khalqi fa hassin khuluqi ?

12 Jumadal Ula 143514 March 2014

Correct Translation of a Hadith on the Good Fortune of a Believer

QuestionPlease confirm the translation and reference for the following Hadith: “The believer is indeed wonderful. When goodness comes to him, he praises Allah and offers shukr (gratitude), and when misfortune strikes him, he praises Allah and adopts sabr (patience).”

12 Jumadal Ula 143514 March 2014

Reference for the Benefits of Praying the Two Sunnah of Fajr at Home

QuestionThere is a Hadith wherein the Messenger (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) was reported to have mentioned three benefits of performing the two Sunnah at home and then attending the Masjid for the Fajr prayer. Could you source the wording of the Hadith and its authenticity?

12 Jumadal Ula 143514 March 2014

The Reward for Asking Forgiveness on Behalf of all Muslims

QuestionPlease verify if this is authentic: "If a person asks for forgiveness for the Ummah, like if he says: Allahummaghfirli walil mu'minina wal mu'minat, twenty seven (27) times, then his du'a is readily accepted"

11 Jumadal Ula 143513 March 2014

Hadith on Women Who Expose Themselves

Question1. What is the Arabic text for the following Hadith? "The worst among the women are those who freely leave their homes without Hijab. They are hypocrites and few of these will enter paradise." 2. What is the correct translation? 3. What is the authenticity of it?