12 Muharram 14365 November 2014
The Virtues of Reaching Old Age
Question Please verify the authenticity of the following narration: “No one reaches forty years in Islam except that Allah protects him from madness, leprosy and leucoderma. When he…
Repentance
10 Muharram 14363 November 2014
The Virtue of Fasting on ‘Ashura
Question What is the virtue of fasting on ‘Ashura? Are the major sins or minor sins forgiven?
9 Ramadan 14357 July 2014
The Hadith That Says Four Things Should Be Done in Abundance in Ramadan
Question In a recent bayan a Mawlana stated It is reported that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: We must do four things in abundance in the month…
3 Ramadan 14351 July 2014
The Du’a of a Haji
Question People have been saying that when one returns home from having completed Hajj or ‘Umrah, their dua’s are accepted for forty days. I have never come across…
6 Sha'ban 14355 June 2014
Hadith on Zina (Adultery)
Question Please provide the reference to the following: Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: Iman is a garb with which Allah clothes whomsoever He wishes. If a person…
23 Rajab 143523 May 2014
How Many Times to Recite “Istighfar”?
Question There is a narration in Bukhari where Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) says that: I seek forgiveness more than 70 times a day There are also narrations in Abu…
20 Rajab 143520 May 2014
Hadith on Asking for ‘Afiyah (Protection)
Question I would appreciate if you could provide the narration and reference where Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) advised Sayyiduna Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) to ask for ‘afiyah (protection…
7 Rajab 14357 May 2014
Istighfar (Seeking Forgiveness) in Rajab
Question I received the following message today regarding a particular Istighfar that should be read in Rajab and Sha’ban. It’s the first time I’ve heard of it. Is there…
27 Jumadal Akhirah 143528 April 2014
The One Who Repents Is Beloved to Allah
Question Is the following a Hadith? التائب حبيب الله The repenter is Allah’s beloved
10 Jumadal Akhirah 143511 April 2014
Do Not Delay in Five Things
Question Please provide the correct translation and reference for the following: Sayyiduna ‘Ali (radiyallahu ‘anhu) said that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) advised haste in 5 matters: “Establishing Salah,…
7 Safar 143511 December 2013
Hadith: If the Ummah Was to Stop Sinning
Question Kindly verify the following Hadith. “If the Ummah were to stop sinning, Allah would replace them with a people who sin and then repent to Him.”
7 Safar 143511 December 2013
Every Human Being Is a Sinner
Question Is the following Hadith authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Every human being is a sinner.”