29 Muharram 144516 August 2023
Walking the guest to the door
QuestionWhat is the status of the following Hadith? «من السنة ان يخرج الرجل مع ضيفه الي باب الدار»
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29 Muharram 144516 August 2023
A follow up query regarding a form of salutations [durud] at the beginning, middle and end of one’s speech
QuestionRegarding your answer on salutations at the beginning, middle and end of one’s speech I have come across the following in an English book: Abul ‘Abbas (rahimahullah) has said that if anyone recites the durud [salutation] below three times during the day and as many times in the night,…
28 Muharram 144515 August 2023
A Sahabi Is Granted Sustenance Miraculously
QuestionI would like to know if there is a Hadith which states that a Sahabi (radiyallahu ‘anhu) went to relieve himself and while relieving himself a mouse came out of a hole and brought a gold coin. The mouse then went back and brought another coin. Like this, the…
28 Muharram 144515 August 2023
This Ummah Was Granted Five Specialities in Ramadan
QuestionA Hadith affirms the following five specialities for the fasting of this Ummah: -The scent of their mouth superseding that of musk -Angels seeking forgiveness for them -Allah daily decorating a garden in Jannah for them -Shayatin being chained -Being forgiven on the last night of Ramadan. Please mention…
27 Muharram 144514 August 2023
Ibnul Mulaqqin (rahimahullah) Loses His Book Collection Due to a Fire
QuestionI am looking for a reference for the following: “When Ibn al-Mulaqqin’s library burned down he lost his mind.”
27 Muharram 144514 August 2023
‘Urwah ibn Zubayr (rahimahullah) Laments Over the Loss of His Books
QuestionWhat is the reference for this narration? Hisham ibn ‘Urwah, from his father: It is recounted that his books were consumed by fire on the day of catastrophe. He would often express, “I wish I had my books in exchange of my loved ones and my possessions.”
24 Muharram 144511 August 2023
An Untraceable Narration on the Reward of Engaging in Intimacy
QuestionI heard the following virtue in a lecture: “A person who has relations with his wife gets the reward of killing a disbeliever.” Is this authentic?
24 Muharram 144511 August 2023
A Du’a to Recite for Eye Disease/Ophthalmia
QuestionIs this du’a authentic and is the reference to Mustadrak Hakim correct? «اللهم متعني ببصري، واجعله الوارث مني، وأرني في العدو ثأري، وانصرني على من ظلمني»
23 Muharram 144510 August 2023
A Woman Should Apply Fragrance Exclusively for Her Husband
QuestionWhat is the reference of this Hadith? It is narrated that Umar ibn al-Khattab went out on the day of ‘Eid and passed by a group of women. He noticed a scent emanating from the head of a woman and remarked, “Who is the companion of this fragrance?” If…
23 Muharram 144510 August 2023
The Agonizing Stay of a Disbeliever in His Grave
QuestionWhere is this Hadith recorded and what is the translation? عن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه، عن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم في قول الله تبارك وتعالى {فإن له معيشة ضنكا} قال: «المعيشة الضنك الذي قال الله تبارك وتعالى: أنه يسلط عليه تسعة وتسعون حية ينهشون لحمه حتى تقوم…
22 Muharram 14459 August 2023
Prohibition Against Debating Over Taqdir
QuestionCan you please tell me in which Hadith books does this appear? The Messenger of Allah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) came out to us while we were discussing taqdir. He became angry such that his face became red as if a pomegranate was bursting through his cheeks. He said:…
22 Muharram 14459 August 2023
A Description of the Serpents in the Grave of the Disbeliever
QuestionWhere is this Hadith recorded and what is the translation of this hadith? إن المؤمن في قبره لفي روضة خضراء، ويرحب له قبره سبعون ذراعا، وينور له كالقمر ليلة البدر أتدرون فيما أنزلت هذه الآية: {فإن له معيشة ضنكا ونحشره يوم القيامة أعمى} أتدرون ما المعيشة الضنكة؟ قالوا: الله…
21 Muharram 14458 August 2023
Not Invoking Salutations (durud) Upon Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Is a Sign of Being Ill-Mannered and Ungrateful
QuestionCan this Hadith be quoted? «من الجفاء أن أذكر عند الرجل فلا يصلي علي»
20 Muharram 14457 August 2023
The Days of ‘Eid Are for Eating, Drinking and Intimacy with One’s Spouse
QuestionIs it true that the days of ‘Eid are days of eating, drinking and sexual intimacy (بعال)?
20 Muharram 14457 August 2023
‘Abdullah ibn ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) Acknowledges Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu ‘anhu)
QuestionWhat is the reference for this Hadith and can it be quoted? Abdullah ibn ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) would say to Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu ‘anhu): “You spent the most time with the Messenger (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) from amongst us and were the one who memorised most of his Hadith.”