Answers from 6 February 2014

5 Rabi'ul Akhir 14356 February 2014

Is This Hadith Really in Bukhari?

QuestionKindly provide the reference and authenticity of the narration in which Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) was resting on the thigh of Sayyiduna 'Ali (radiyallahu 'anhu), and when the time of 'Asr arrived, Sayyiduna 'Ali (radiyallahu 'anhu) did not get up to perform 'Asr for fear of waking Nabi (sallallahu…

5 Rabi'ul Akhir 14356 February 2014

Authenticity of Reciting Surah Kahf on Thursday Night/Friday

QuestionWhat is the status of the following Hadith? Sayyiduna Abu Sa'id Al-Khudri (radiyallahu 'anhu) narrated that Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Whoever reads Surah Al-Kahf on the night of Jumu'ah will have a light that will stretch between him and the Ancient House (the Ka'bah)."

5 Rabi'ul Akhir 14356 February 2014

Authenticity and Commentary of a du’a in Hizbul A’zam

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following du'a quoted in Al-Hizbul-A'zam? “I seek refuge from the time when the hearts will be like that of non-Arabs (Ajam) and tongues will be of those of Arabs”? Kindly explain the meaning of the du’a as well.