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7 Rabi'ul Akhir 14358 February 2014

Time Travel

QuestionMy Beloved Shaykh, I read in one of your answers, that the Prophet (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) made du’a and the sun was returned to a previous position so Sayyiduna 'Ali (radiyallahu 'anhu) could pray 'Asr. Could you please cite the complete Hadith? Does this Hadith mean time travel is…

6 Rabi'ul Akhir 14357 February 2014

Iman Is Between Fear and Hope

QuestionOne often hears the statement, sometimes cited as a Hadith or saying of the Salaf: "Iman is between fear and hope" or different wordings. What is the source for this statement? And regardless of the source, is the principle correct?

6 Rabi'ul Akhir 14357 February 2014

Hadith on Marrying One’s Relatives

QuestionI would like to know about the Hadith which says that a person must choose a wife from his close relatives.

6 Rabi'ul Akhir 14357 February 2014

Is This a Fabrication in Fadail-A’mal?

QuestionA brother sent me and others an email criticizing Fada’il al-A’mal with the following: In Fada’il al-A’mal you will find that some Hadiths have been taken from the book called Dhayl al-‘Ali of Imam Suyuti, which means “Tails Of Pearls”, but in the meantime the real name of the book…

5 Rabi'ul Akhir 14356 February 2014

Is This Hadith Really in Bukhari?

QuestionSomeone came to me and informed me of a Sirah Bayan he heard. In the bayan, the khatib mentioned a Hadith in which Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) was resting on the thigh of Ali (radiyallahu 'anhu), and the time of Asr arrived. Ali (radiyallahu 'anhu) didn't get up to…

5 Rabi'ul Akhir 14356 February 2014

Authenticity of Reciting Surah Kahf on Thursday Night/Friday

QuestionIs this Hadith weak or Sahih? From Abu Sa'id Khudri, who said: "Whoever reads Surah Kahf on the night of Jumu'ah, will have a light that will stretch between him and the Ancient House (the Ka'bah)."

5 Rabi'ul Akhir 14356 February 2014

Authenticity and Commentary of a du’a in Hizbul A’zam

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the du’a quoted in Al-Hizbul-A'zam: “I seek refuge from the time when the hearts will be like that of non-Arabs (Ajam) and tongues will be of those of Arabs”? Kindly explain the meaning of the du’a as well.

30 Rabi'ul Awwal 14351 February 2014

“Shaytan Is the Mentor for Those Who Have No Real Mentor”, Correct?

QuestionPlease advise if the following statement is found in the Hadith or is it the statement of some pious person. We would appreciate it if you could suggest any book where we could get more details. That statement is; “Man la shaykha-lahu fa shaykhu-hu ash Shaytan” "Shaytan is the guide…

30 Rabi'ul Awwal 14351 February 2014

Clarification on the Miraculous Achievements of the ‘Ulama

QuestionI find the book Fadail A'mal informative in its explaining themes through Quranic Ayah and Ahadith. However, I find some of the other material very strange. For example, in Fazail of salah, it says that Ibn Abidin (rahmihullah) prayed a thousand nafl rak'ah every day. How is this humanly possible…

25 Rabi'ul Awwal 143527 January 2014

Etiquettes of Entering and Leaving the Home

QuestionWhat should we say for protection when leaving the house? What are the adabs of leaving and entering one’s home? What is the du'a to stop Shaytan or Jinn from entering our house? Is there a sahih Hadith that says that Allah will appoint 70,000 angels to protect a person,…

25 Rabi'ul Awwal 143527 January 2014

Hot Food Has No Barakah

QuestionCan you please give me the exact reference to the following Hadith. I have been searching for it for some time and was pleased that it was sent to me. Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) says: “To allow the food to get cold before partaking of it, for hot food…