Answers from 17 March 2014

15 Jumadal Ula 143517 March 2014

Hadith: How Wonderful Is a Man who Understands Din

QuestionIs the following narration authentic: نعم الرجل الفقيه فى الدين ان احتيج اليه نفع وان استغنى عنه أغنى نفسه Translation: How wonderful is a man who understands Din, if he is needed he benefits and if he is not needed he benefits himself.

15 Jumadal Ula 143517 March 2014

Proof for Segregation

QuestionI need to know if the verse below relates to any women or only to the wives of Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam)? I see in today's times many Shaykhs speak directly to women and also many gatherings have men and women together. Allah Ta'ala says in Surah Ahzab, verse…

15 Jumadal Ula 143517 March 2014

The Du’a Whilst Eating

QuestionAre there any du'as mentioned in the Hadith that are to be read whilst eating? For instance, "Allahumma Barik Lana Fima Razaqtana Wa Qina Adhaban Nar" and "Allahumma Lakal Hamdu Wa Lakash Shukr"

15 Jumadal Ula 143517 March 2014

Hadiths on the Polish for the Heart

QuestionCould you provide the exact translation and reference for the Hadith in which Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) explained that hearts rust like iron rusts. When asked: 'How can they be polished?' He (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) replied, 'Reciting Allah’s book and remembering Him much.'