Answers from 11 April 2014

10 Jumadal Akhirah 143511 April 2014

Do Not Hate the ‘Ulama

QuestionCould you please let me know if the following is a Hadith and its reference? “Be an 'Alim (scholar), or one who strives to become one, or at least one who listens (to the 'Ulama) or one who loves (them). Do not become the fifth (one who hates them) for…

10 Jumadal Akhirah 143511 April 2014

Authenticity of Hadiths on the Conquest of India

QuestionWhat is the status of the following Hadiths? 1) Thawban (radiyallahu 'anhu) narrates that the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Two groups of my Ummah Allah has protected from the Hellfire, a group that will conquer India and a group that will be with 'Isa son of…

10 Jumadal Akhirah 143511 April 2014

Do Not Delay in Five Things

QuestionPlease provide the correct translation and reference for the following: Sayyiduna 'Ali (radiyallahu 'anhu) said that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) advised haste in 5 matters: "Establishing Salah, repentance before death, completing the funeral rites of the deceased, paying off debts, marriage when a suitable match is found."