Virtues of deeds

5 Jumadal Ula 14357 March 2014

Difference Between Sunnah and Adab

QuestionWhat is the difference between Sunnah and adab? Is Sunnah something proven from Hadith and adab not proven from Hadith? What is the need for adab if we have the Sunnah of Nabi (sallalahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)?

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…

1 Jumadal Ula 14353 March 2014

Humility for Those Who Teach You

QuestionIs the following statement a Hadith?  تواضعوا لمن تعلمون منه “Be humble towards those from whom you learn”

27 Rabi'ul Akhir 143528 February 2014

The Reward for Donating One Date

QuestionIs there a Hadith – that if a person gives a date in the path of Allah, Allah will reward him with mountains in gold but if he gives mountains of gold for name and fame (i.e., without sincerity) Allah will take him to task on the Day of…

23 Rabi'ul Akhir 143524 February 2014

Saying JazakAllahu Khayran

QuestionWhen thanking someone should one say JazakAllah or should the addendum “Khayra” be added? Is there any narration that states or allows just the words “JazakAllah” without the addition of “Khayra” As I have heard that JazakAllah alone could possibly be a curse too, (i.e., may Allah extract retributive…

19 Rabi'ul Akhir 143520 February 2014

Du’as and Deeds for Memorisation

QuestionI came across these du’as for memorisation:  اللّٰهُمَّ انْفَعْنِي بِمَا عَلَّمْـتَنِي وَ عَلِّمْنِي مَا يَنْفَعُنِي اللّٰهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ فَهْمَ النَّبِيِّينَ وَ حِفْظَ المُرْسَلِينَ لمُقَرَّبِينَ اللّٰهُمَّ اجْعَلْ لِسَانِي عَامِرًا بِذِكْرِكَ وَ قَلْبِي بِخَشْيَتِك.إِنَّكَ عَلَى مَا تَشَاءُ قَدِيرٌ وَ أَنْتَ حَسْـبُنَا وَ نِعْمَ الْوَكِيلُ After Studying: اللّٰهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْتَوْدِعُكَ مَا قَرأتُ…

16 Rabi'ul Akhir 143517 February 2014

Reference for the Du’a Before Meals

QuestionI wanted to know the reference for the famous du’a before meals:  بسم الله و بركة الله  Bismillahi wa Barakatillah  

11 Rabi'ul Akhir 143512 February 2014

The Hadith That Promises Seventy Three Favours for Humanitarian Aid

QuestionI asked lots of scholars about the Hadith: “If one fulfills one need of a Muslim Allah Ta’ala will give him seventy-three favours. One is sufficient for all the needs in this world and seventy-two will be used to raise his stages in the hereafter” These people said they…

11 Rabi'ul Akhir 143512 February 2014

Reciting the Beginning and End of Surah Baqarah After Burial

QuestionWhat is the status of the narration wherein Sayyiduna Ibn ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) is reported to have recited the opening and concluding verses of Suratul Baqarah after the burial of a deceased?

10 Rabi'ul Akhir 143511 February 2014

A Beautiful Tasbih for After Jumu’ah Salah

QuestionWhat is the status of the following Hadith narrated by Ibnus Sunni in book; Amalul yawm wallaylah: “Whoever recites the following 100 times after Jumu’ah Salah on Friday; subhanallahil azeemi wa bi hamdihi Rasulullah (sallalhu ‘alayhi wa sallam) has said the reciter’s 100,000 sins will be forgiven and in…