Salah

13 Rajab 143513 May 2014

Talking During the Adhan

QuestionIs the following narration authentic? “The person who talks during the adhan will not be able to say the shahadah on his deathbed.”

8 Rajab 14358 May 2014

The Purpose of the Adhan Before Fajr in the Early Days of Islam

QuestionIs there a Hadith which states that Adhan used to be given at half the night in Madinah Munawwarah in the time of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) so that those in the Masjid could go home and those at home could come to the Masjid?

1 Rajab 14351 May 2014

The Status of “Salatur Raghaib” in Rajab

QuestionCould you please shed some light on the following: Laylat ar-raghaib, “the Sacred Night of Desires”. It is one of the most important nights in Islamic history for all human beings. It is the night that the Prophet (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) was transferred from his father to his…

1 Rajab 14351 May 2014

Is There Any difference Between: Tahajjud and Qiyamul Layl?

QuestionIs there any difference between Tahajjud and Qiyamul Layl? Is there any Hadith which mentions the time for Tahajjud Salah? i.e., is it after sleeping in the latter portion of the night or is it mentioned anywhere that Tahajjud could be performed after Isha?

22 Jumadal Akhirah 143523 April 2014

When to Recite the Sunnah Du’as After Salah

QuestionShould one read the Masnun du’as immediately after the Fard Salah or read the Sunnah Salah first and then read all the Masnun du’as?

15 Jumadal Akhirah 143516 April 2014

Virtue of Performing Two Rakats After Maghrib salah

QuestionWhat is the status of the following hadith? “The person who loves that Allah Ta’ala protect his Iman until he meets Allah Ta’ala on the day of Qiyamah, should perform every evening two optional rakats after the two Sunnats of Maghrib before talking to anyone. He should read in…

22 Jumadal Ula 143524 March 2014

Proof for Placing the Hands Below the Navel in Salah

QuestionIs the following narration Sahih with the extra wording “under the navel”: Sayyiduna Wa’il ibn Hujr (radiyallahu ‘anhu) reports: “I saw the Prophet (sallallahu ‘alaihi wa sallam) placing his right hand over his left hand in Salah, below the Navel.” (Musannaf Ibn Abi Shaybah) How many manuscripts have the…

12 Jumadal Ula 143514 March 2014

Reference for the Benefits of Praying the Two Sunnah of Fajr at Home

QuestionThere is a Hadith wherein the Messenger (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) was reported to have mentioned three benefits of performing the two Sunnah at home and then attending the Masjid for the Fajr prayer. Could you source the wording of the Hadith and its authenticity?

2 Jumadal Ula 14354 March 2014

Looking at the Imam During the Friday Khutbah

QuestionIs there any Hadith regarding looking at the Imam during the khutbah of Jumu’ah? Have any of the Fuqaha written that this practice is Sunnah?

2 Jumadal Ula 14354 March 2014

Hadith on Reward of a Complete Hajj and Umrah

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following narration? Is it suitable to quote?  “Whoever offers his Fajr Salah in congregation, and then remains seated making the dhikr (remembrance) of Allah until (approximately 15 mins after) sunrise after which he offers two rak’ahs of Salah (Ishraq), will receive the reward…