Answers from 20 February 2014

19 Rabi'ul Akhir 143520 February 2014

Correct Translation of a Hadith

QuestionInsha Allah you are well. I read the undermentioned translation of a Hadith: Ibn Abbas reported: I was riding with the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, and he said, “Know that there is much good in patience with what you dislike, that support will come with patience, relief…

19 Rabi'ul Akhir 143520 February 2014

Hadith on Killing Lizards

QuestionIn Sahih Muslim there is a Hadith in which we are told to kill lizards (gecko). What kind of lizard is being referred to? Are we allowed to kill only this kind of lizard or any lizard?

19 Rabi'ul Akhir 143520 February 2014

Sayyiduna Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Reading the Tawrah

QuestionKindly provide the complete reference and authenticity of the narration in which Sayyiduna 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhu) reads from the Tawrah in the presence of Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam), causing the colour of the blessed face of Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) to change. Is there any narration which mentions…

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 وَمَا…