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3 Muharram 144610 July 2024

The Joy of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Upon Witnessing the Generosity of the Sahabah (radiyallahu ‘anhum)

QuestionKindly translate the following Hadith and comment on the authenticity: عن المنذر بن جرير، عن أبيه، قال: كنا عند رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم في صدر النهار، قال: فجاءه قوم حفاة عراة مجتابي النمار أو العباء، متقلدي السيوف، عامتهم من مضر، بل كلهم من مضر فتمعر وجه رسول…

3 Muharram 144610 July 2024

A Narration Mentioning the Virtues of a Pregnant Woman

QuestionIs this authentic? “When a woman becomes pregnant, during the whole period of pregnancy she has the status of one who fasts, one who worships during the night, and one who fights for Allah with her life and possessions. And when she gives birth, Allah grants her so much…

2 Muharram 14469 July 2024

Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Wore a Green Striped Ihram

QuestionWhy did Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) wear a green ihram in this Hadith? Ya’la (radiyallahu ‘anhu) narrated: “Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) made tawaf of the Ka’bah wearing a green mantle under his right armpit with the end over his left shoulder.”

2 Muharram 14469 July 2024

A Du’a to Recite on the Night of ‘Arafah

QuestionWhat is the source and authenticity of the following narration? Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Any servant [of Allah], whether male or female, who supplicates with this du’a’ – which is composed of ten phrases on the night of `Arafah one thousand times – will not ask a…

1 Muharram 14468 July 2024

Death Is a Bridge

QuestionIs the following statement a Hadith? “Death is a bridge that connects the lover to the beloved”

27 Dhul Hijjah 14454 July 2024

The Reward for Reciting Surah Ikhlas 200 Times Daily

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? If anyone recites 200 times every day Surah Ikhlas 200 of his (minor) sins committed over 50 years will be blotted out of his record; but, if he has to pay a loan to anyone, that will not be forgiven.

27 Dhul Hijjah 14454 July 2024

Ensuring Privacy While Bathing

QuestionIs there any reference for this Hadith? “When any one of you performs ghusl, let him conceal himself.”

26 Dhul Hijjah 14453 July 2024

Clarification on the Query Regarding Du’a on a Wednesday

QuestionIn this answer, regarding du’a being accepted on a Wednesday, the word صلاتين appears in the Hadith i.e., between two Salahs. How is this interpreted to specifically refer to the period between Zuhr and ‘Asr?

25 Dhul Hijjah 14452 July 2024

Minimise Concern Over Others’ Opinions

QuestionWhat is the reference for this narration? Hasan al-Basri (rahimahullah) was asked: “Why do you appear unconcerned with what people say about you?” He said, “When I was born I was born alone, when I shall die I will die alone, when I am placed in my grave I…

24 Dhul Hijjah 14451 July 2024

An Unreliable Virtue of Reciting Surah Tariq

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following Hadith? Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Whoever recites Surah Tariq, Allah will grant him ten good deeds for each star in the sky”

24 Dhul Hijjah 14451 July 2024

Giving Charity on Behalf of the Deceased Benefits Them

QuestionI came across a scholar quoting Nawawi (rahimahullah) stating: “Whoever wishes to honour their parents should give charity on their behalf, for charity reaches the deceased and benefits them without any dispute among Muslims, and this is the correct practice.” Could you provide the source of this quotation?

21 Dhul Hijjah 144528 June 2024

A Follow up Query Regarding the Narration on Backbiting

QuestionI saw a Hadith on your website regarding backbiting which is not authentic. The following is a longer version. Is this version authentic? Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: Beware of backbiting, for backbiting is worse than fornication, I said: And why that, O Messenger of Allah? He said:…