Virtues of deeds

3 Ramadan 14351 July 2014

The Du’a of a Haji

QuestionPeople 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 this before and am questioning its authenticity. Please can you enlighten me on this matter?

18 Sha'ban 143517 June 2014

Reciting Surah Kafirun Before Sleeping

QuestionBy praying Surah Kafirun at night time one is protected from shrik? This is the first time I heard about it. Is it true?

14 Sha'ban 143513 June 2014

Warning Against Intentionally Missing a Single Fast of Ramadan

QuestionKindly verify the following narrations please: “If anyone omits his fast even for one day in Ramadan without a concession or without being ill, then if he were to fast for the rest of his life he could not make up for it.’ ‘If a person does not fast…

14 Sha'ban 143513 June 2014

Hadith on Upbringing of Children

QuestionWhat is the status of this Hadith? أَدِّبُوا أولادَكم على ثلاثِ خِصالٍ: على حُبِّ نبيِّكم، وحُبِّ أهلِ بيتِهِ، وعلى قراءةِ القرآنِ، فإن حَمَلَةَ القرآنِ في ظِلِّ اللهِ يومَ لا ظِلَّ إلا ظِلُّهُ، مع أنبيائِه وأصْفِيَائِهِ Teach your children three things; 1. Love for your Prophet (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)…

10 Sha'ban 14359 June 2014

No Reward for a Person Who Fought in the Path of Allah, Seeking Reward and Fame

QuestionPlease provide the reference for the following: Sayyiduna Abu Umamah Al-Bahili (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) narrated that a man came to Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) and asked: “What is the reward for a person who fought in the path of Allah, seeking reward and fame? Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)…

4 Sha'ban 14353 June 2014

The Angel Kisses One Who Completes a Recital of the Quran

QuestionIs the following a statement of Sufyan Thawri (rahimahullah) or a Hadith? اذا ختم الرجل القرآن قبل الملك بين عينيه When one completes the recital of the Quran, an Angel kisses him between his eyes.

3 Sha'ban 14352 June 2014

Authenticity of a Hadith About a River in Jannah

QuestionI was wondering about the authenticity of the following Hadith. في الجنة نهر يقال له الريان عليه مدينة من مرجان لها سبعون الف باب من ذهب وفضة لحامل القرآن Jannah has a river called “Rayyan” which has a city of coral with 70 000 doors made of gold and…

24 Rajab 143524 May 2014

Another Du’a to Be Recited After Eating

QuestionIs the following authentic? If a person recites the following du’a after eating, he will not be questionable regarding the food: الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي هُوَ أَشْبَعَنَا وَأَرْوَانَا وَأَنْعَمَ عَلَيْنَا وَأَفْضَلَ Translation: All praise belongs to Allah, the one who has satiated us, quenched us and has showered us with bounties.

20 Rajab 143520 May 2014

Who Should/Could Attend the Bukhari Graduation Gatherings?

QuestionCan you advise what are the benefits/merits in participating in the gathering of the completion of Sahih Bukhari. Some brothers explain it’s an occasion where du’as are accepted and some argue it’s not a gathering for the laymen. It should only be attended by the students of knowledge.

14 Rajab 143514 May 2014

Reciting Tasbih for Ease in Sustenance

QuestionOne who wishes to be wealthy should read سبحان الله وبحمده سبحان الله العظيم وبحمده استغفر الله Subhanallahi wa bihamdihi, Subhanallahil ‘Azimi wa bihamdihi, Astaghfirullah between the Adhan and Fard of Fajr. Is this from Hadith?