Salah

23 Shawwal 143520 August 2014

The Different Punishments for the Women of Jahannam

QuestionThe Women of Jahannam. Rasulullah (sallallah ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “O Ali, on the night of my ascension (Mi’raj) I saw women of my ummah who were being severely punished that I became concerned for them and started crying.

23 Shawwal 143520 August 2014

Famous Story of Abu Mi’laq Al Ansari (radiyallahu ‘anhu)

QuestionIs the following story authentic? Abu Mi’laq Al Ansari (radiyallahu ‘anhu) was travelling and was approached by an armed thief. The Sahabi requested the thief to allow him to read four rakats of Salah. The thief allowed him and the Sahabi read Salah then made a du’a. A horseman came and killed…

23 Shawwal 143520 August 2014

Three People Under the Protection of Allah Ta’ala

QuestionPlease confirm if the following is a Hadith, and its reference: “There are three types of people who are in the security/care of Allah Ta’ala, A man who goes out to fight in the path of Allah, is in the care of Allah, until he is martyred and enters Jannah or…

21 Shawwal 143518 August 2014

Hadith on Shortening the Salah

QuestionKindly provide the reference for the following Hadith: “When you lead the prayer, you should make it short, because among those offering Salah there may be some who are infirm, sick, and old…”

21 Shawwal 143518 August 2014

Authenticity of a Dhikr to Be Recited After Fajr Salah

QuestionThe Hadith that states that if a person prays Fajr and recites the following dhikr one hundred times before bending his legs, he would be the best man to offer good deeds on earth that day, except those who did the same as he did or more than he did.…

17 Shawwal 143514 August 2014

Reward for Offering Salatul Ishraq

Question1. Are two or four rakats for Ishraq substantiated from Hadith? 2. Regarding the rewards mentioned for Ishraq, it’s usually stated that for two rakats, one gets Nafl Hajj and Umrah reward, and for a second two rakahs, one’s daily needs are fulfilled. Is this found in Hadith?

13 Shawwal 143510 August 2014

Concentration in Salah

QuestionIs there any guideline for training one’s self to concentrate in salah?

14 Ramadan 143512 July 2014

The Famous Tarawih Tasbih

QuestionIs the famous tasbih of tarawih mentioned in the Hadith? i.e., Subhana Dhil Mulki Wal Malakut…

9 Ramadan 14357 July 2014

Hadith Promising Huge Reward for a Menstruating Woman

QuestionI received the following as a broadcasted message, and would just like to know what is its authenticity: “Menstruation in Ramadan. It is related in a Hadith that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said if a woman reads (at her time of haydh – menstruation). Subhanaka astaghfirullahal lathi la…

6 Ramadan 14354 July 2014

Hadith on Warning of Discarding Salah

QuestionPlease provide the reference for the following: Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “…Do not forgo salah intentionally, lest you should get out of the fold of Islam. Do not perpetrate disobedience to Allah, lest you deserve His Wrath…” JazakAllah khayran

23 Sha'ban 143522 June 2014

Masnun Qira-ah in Witr Salah

QuestionIs the following found in Hadith? Reading of Surah Ikhlas in first rak’ah of Witr, Surah Falaq in second rak’ah and Surah Naas in third rak’ah.

13 Sha'ban 143512 June 2014

Muslims Using Miswak in a Battle

QuestionA very famous incident is always mentioned regarding the virtues of using miswak. In a certain battle the Muslims were suffering some loss. So the leader pondered over the matter and came to the conclusion that this great sunnah was being left out. He then commanded the army to use…