23 Rabi'ul Akhir 143524 February 2014
Removing Dirt from the Masjid is the Dowry for the Damsels of Jannah
QuestionPlease provide the reference for the following Hadith: "Picking up dirt from the Masjid is dowry for the hurs."
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23 Rabi'ul Akhir 143524 February 2014
Saying JazakAllahu Khayran
QuestionWhen thanking someone should one say JazakAllah or should the addendum "Khayra" be added? Is there any narration that states or allows just the words "JazakAllah" without the addition of "Khayra" As I have heard that JazakAllah alone could possibly be a curse too, (i.e., may Allah extract retributive justice…
22 Rabi'ul Akhir 143523 February 2014
Hadith on Giving the Elders First
QuestionIs there any Hadith which mentions that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) once gave some drink (after drinking some) to the Sahabi on his right and advised him to give it to the elder Sahabi after him.
22 Rabi'ul Akhir 143523 February 2014
Translation of Part of the Famous Hadith on Intentions
QuestionWhat is the literal translation in English for the following part of the famous Hadith on intentions: «إلى دنيا يصيبها، أو إلى امرأة ينكحها»
22 Rabi'ul Akhir 143523 February 2014
Du’a When Wearing Clothes
QuestionThe du'a that is famous for wearing clothes is: الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي كَسَانِي مَا أُوَارِي بِهِ عَوْرَتِي، وَأَتَجَمَّلُ بِهِ فِي حَيَاتِي Alhamdulillahil ladhi kasani ma uwari bihi 'aurati wa atajammalu bihi fi hayati Should this be read for wearing clothes on a daily basis or new clothes only? What du'as…
22 Rabi'ul Akhir 143523 February 2014
Reference for the Du’a: Allahumma arinal haqqa haqqa
QuestionI was looking for a reference for the du'a: اللهم ارنا الحق حقاً وارزقنا اتباعه وارنا الباطل باطلا وارزقنا اجتنابه Allahumma arinal haqqa haqqaw warzuqnat tiba'ah, wa arinal batila batilaw warzuqnaj tinabah Translation: O Allah! Show us the truth as true, and inspire us to follow it. Show us falsehood…
22 Rabi'ul Akhir 143523 February 2014
Hadith on Sleeping After Fajr
QuestionThere is a Hadith that the sleeping of the morning decreases the rizq (sustenance). Does this refer to sleeping and missing the Fajr prayer or does it refer to sleeping after performing the Fajr prayer? If someone sleeps after performing the Fajr prayer is he committing a sin and will…
22 Rabi'ul Akhir 143523 February 2014
Authenticity of the du’a: O Turner of the Hearts (Ya Muqallibal Qulub)
QuestionI am interested in attaining the Arabic text and English translation of a Hadith which mentions a du’a of the Prophet (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam). It begins with “O Turner of hearts” and mentions keeping the heart firm in obedience. I would also like to know which Hadith collections this…
20 Rabi'ul Akhir 143521 February 2014
The Basis for the Kalimahs
QuestionWould it be possible to tell me where the seven kalimahs, that we are taught from a young age, are derived from? I guess they are derived from the Quran and the Hadith but how did they come about in a systematic formation.? Why do we have seven and not…
19 Rabi'ul Akhir 143520 February 2014
Correct Translation of a Hadith
QuestionInsha Allah you are well. I read the undermentioned translation of a Hadith: Ibn Abbas reported: I was riding with the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, and he said, “Know that there is much good in patience with what you dislike, that support will come with patience, relief…
19 Rabi'ul Akhir 143520 February 2014
Hadith on Killing Lizards
QuestionIn Sahih Muslim there is a Hadith in which we are told to kill lizards (gecko). What kind of lizard is this? Are we allowed to kill only this kind of lizard or any lizard?
19 Rabi'ul Akhir 143520 February 2014
Sayyiduna Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Reading the Tawrah
QuestionI have a query concerning the narration in which Sayyiduna Umar (radiyallahu 'anhu) reads the Tawrah in the presence of Rasulullah (salallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) and the colour of the blessed face of Rasulullah (salallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) changes. Is there any mention thereafter of the Ansar taking out their…
19 Rabi'ul Akhir 143520 February 2014
Du’as and Deeds for Memorisation
QuestionI came across these du'as for memorisation: اللّٰهُمَّ انْفَعْنِي بِمَا عَلَّمْـتَنِي وَ عَلِّمْنِي مَا يَنْفَعُنِي اللّٰهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ فَهْمَ النَّبِيِّينَ وَ حِفْظَ المُرْسَلِينَ لمُقَرَّبِينَ اللّٰهُمَّ اجْعَلْ لِسَانِي عَامِرًا بِذِكْرِكَ وَ قَلْبِي بِخَشْيَتِك.إِنَّكَ عَلَى مَا تَشَاءُ قَدِيرٌ وَ أَنْتَ حَسْـبُنَا وَ نِعْمَ الْوَكِيلُ After Studying: اللّٰهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْتَوْدِعُكَ مَا قَرأتُ وَمَا…
18 Rabi'ul Akhir 143519 February 2014
Hadith on Following a Madhab
QuestionIs there any Hadith relating to following a madhab?
16 Rabi'ul Akhir 143517 February 2014
The Meaning of Al Birr
QuestionAfter listening to last Friday's khutbah at our masjid here in Palmerston North, New Zealand, I am very curious to know about the word "Al-Birr" and its meaning and where and why Allah Ta'ala has used it in Quran. Your reply will enlighten our knowledge and will allow us to…