Answers from 21 March 2014

19 Jumadal Ula 143521 March 2014

Eating on a Raised Platform

QuestionHow did Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) have meals on the floor? i.e., the food was on the floor or how was it? Can the following be regarded as sunnah or in conformity to Sunnah: a person eats whilst seated on the floor and his food on a raised table…

19 Jumadal Ula 143521 March 2014

Is it Possible to Control the Jinn?

QuestionIs it possible for any one to take control of a Jinn? As I have heard that controlling the Jinn was only granted to Nabi Sulayman by Allah.

19 Jumadal Ula 143521 March 2014

Virtue of Looking at a Scholar

QuestionIs the following Hadith on the virtue of looking at an 'Alim authentic? "When a person looks at a scholar and is pleased with the scholar, Allah Ta'ala deputes an angel to make du'a for forgiveness on behalf of this person till the day of judgement."

19 Jumadal Ula 143521 March 2014

Salah with a Turban

QuestionWe often hear that performing Salah with a turban is seventy times more rewarding. Is this authentic?

19 Jumadal Ula 143521 March 2014

Madinah Munawwarah Is a Sanctuary

QuestionIn which Hadith book does the following Hadith appear? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Madinah is a sanctuary from here to there. Its trees are not to be cut nor should any innovation be done in Madinah. The curse of Allah Ta'ala, the Angels and all people will be…