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16 Rabi'ul Akhir 144411 November 2022

Covering up When Engaging in Intimacy

QuestionIt is necessary that the partners cover themselves during coitus for Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Do not become naked like wild asses”

15 Rabi'ul Akhir 144410 November 2022

Commentary on the Hadith, “Marriage Completes Half of Din”

Question“When a man marries, he has fulfilled half of his religion, so let him fear Allah regarding the remaining half?” Regarding this Hadith, is it applicable to women also? And what is the meaning of half of Din? In which way is it half of Din?

14 Rabi'ul Akhir 14449 November 2022

Narrations Cited in Fiqh books

QuestionIf a Fiqh book or a Jurist cites a narration of a Sahabi or a Tabi’i without a chain of narration, do we consider it to be authentic or is it treated as a weak Hadiths?

14 Rabi'ul Akhir 14449 November 2022

Time Will Pass by Rapidly Before Qiyamah

QuestionIs it true that the rapid passing of time that we are witnessing is a sign of the coming of Qiyamah? Such that years feel like months, months like weeks, weeks like hours, and hours like minutes.

14 Rabi'ul Akhir 14449 November 2022

The Sahabah (radiyallahu ‘anhum) Enquired Regarding ‘azl

QuestionWhat is the meaning of the words “ورغبنا في الفداء” in the following Hadith? عن ابن محيريز، أنه قال: دخلت أنا وأبو صرمة على أبي سعيد الخدري، فسأله أبو صرمة، فقال: يا أبا سعيد، هل سمعت رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم، يذكر العزل؟ فقال: نعم، غزونا مع رسول…

12 Rabi'ul Akhir 14447 November 2022

Another Version of the Narration Wherein Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Made Du’a for ‘Aishah (radiyallahu ‘anha)

QuestionIs the following suitable to quote? عن عائشة، أنها جاءت هي وأبواها أبو بكر وأم رومان إلى النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم فقالا: إنا نحب أن تدعو لعائشة بدعوة ونحن نسمع، فقال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: «اللهم اغفر لعائشة بنت أبي بكر الصديق مغفرة واجبة ظاهرة باطنة»…

8 Rabi'ul Akhir 14443 November 2022

The Best Provision Is Taqwa

QuestionIs the following a Hadith? “The best of provision is God-Consciousness (Taqwa)”  I know it is an ayah of the Quran, however, I have seen it quoted as a Hadith.

8 Rabi'ul Akhir 14443 November 2022

An Untraceable Hadith Stating That Allah Creates an Angel When a Person Sends Salutations (Durud)

QuestionIs there any chain for this narration? «إن لله ملكاً له جناحان أحدهما بالمشرق والآخر بالمغرب فإذا صلى العبد علي حبا انغمس في الماء ثم ينتفض فيخلق الله من كل قطرة منه ملكاً يستغفر لذلك المصلي علي إلى يوم القيامة»

7 Rabi'ul Akhir 14442 November 2022

A Follow up Query Regarding a Narration on ‘Uzayr (‘alayhis salam)

QuestionIn one of your answers entitled “A narration regarding ‘Uzayr (‘alayhis salam)“ you mention that al-Dhahabi (rahimahullah) concurs with Imam Hakim (rahimahullah) regarding his grading of a narration. As far as I can see, a reference was not given for al-Dhahabi’s concurrence. Could you provide a reference, please?

7 Rabi'ul Akhir 14442 November 2022

Shah Waliyullah’s Ten Ways of Remembering Allah/Dhikr

QuestionKindly elaborate on the 10 categories of dhikr classified by Shah Waliyullah in his book, Hujjatullahil Balighah which are namely: 1. Tasbih 2. Tahmid 3. Tahlil 4. Takbir 5. Asking Allah (Du’as) 6. Asking for refuge 7. Istighfar 8. Tawakkul on Allah 9. Ismullah 10. Salutations (Durud)