Quran

10 Dhul Qa'dah 143625 August 2015

Meaning of the Hadith Regarding Quran Recital

Question The Hadith which states that if the Quran occupies a person in such a manner that he is unable to make du’a then Allah Ta’ala gives that person better than what he gives the one who asked. Does this mean that…

5 Dhul Qa'dah 143620 August 2015

Was Yusuf’s (‘alayhis salam) Prison Sentence Increased?

Question What is the authenticity of the narration found in the Tafsir books regarding Yusuf (‘alayhis salam)? The gist of the narration is as follows: Yusuf (‘alayhis salam) has requested his fellow inmate to intercede on his behalf upon his release. Jibrail…

3 Dhul Qa'dah 143618 August 2015

The Dialogue with Allah in Salah When Reciting Surah Fatihah

Question Is the following Hadith authentic (the Arabic and the English translation): On the authority of Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu ‘anhu), who says that I have heard Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) saying: Allah Ta’ala says when my slave recites “Ar Rahmanir…

3 Dhul Qa'dah 143618 August 2015

Can the “manzil” Be Recited?

Question I would like to find out about the authenticity of “manzil”. I came across this Hadith which indicates the recitation of manzil and wanted to know if this Hadith is infact authentic and if the recitation of manzil daily is beneficial. Here…

24 Shawwal 143610 August 2015

The Quran’s Secrets Are Never Ending

Question Please provide a reference for the following narration: Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “The [secrets and treasures of the] Quran are never ending”

17 Shawwal 14363 August 2015

Reciting Surah Dukhan on Friday Night

Question What is the status of the following Hadith: “Whoever will recite Surah Dukhan on the Eve of Friday, by morning he is forgiven and he will be wed to a Hur (damsel of Jannah)”

17 Shawwal 14363 August 2015

Reciting Surah Hashr Before Sleeping

Question Is the following Hadith authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) advised to recite Surah Hashr [Surah: 59] before sleeping and said: “If you pass away you pass away a martyr/ You will be from the people of Jannah”

12 Shawwal 143629 July 2015

Reciting Surah Ikhlas Ten Times After Fard Salah

Question What is the status of the following narration and can we practice on it? Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Whomsoever does the following three actions with Iman, will enter Jannah from whichever door he wishes and will be married to…