Answers from 8 May 2014

8 Rajab 14358 May 2014

The Purpose of the Adhan Before Fajr in the Early Days of Islam

QuestionIs there a Hadith which states that Adhan used to be given at half the night in Madinah Munawwarah in the time of Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) so that those in the Masjid could go home and those at home could come to the Masjid?

8 Rajab 14358 May 2014

Translation of a Du’a on Death and the Hereafter

QuestionKindly translate the following du'a and provide a reference: "Allahuma inna na'uzu bika minal mawti wa kurbatih wal qabri wa ghummatih was sirati wa zallatih wa yawmil qiyamati wa raw’atih"

8 Rajab 14358 May 2014

Virtues of Saying Subhanallahi Wal Hamdulillah

QuestionKindly inform if the following -regarding the third kalimah- are from the Hadith, and provide their references: 1) The words Subhanallahi wal Hamdulillah... is such a great medicine that it cures every disease and the most minor disease it cures is sorrow. 2) Allah Ta’ala loves the words Subhanallahi wal…