Answers from 20 May 2014

20 Rajab 143520 May 2014

Who Should/Could Attend the Bukhari Graduation Gatherings?

QuestionCan you advise what are the benefits/merits in participating in the gathering of the completion of Sahih Bukhari. Some brothers explain it's an occasion where du'as are accepted and some argue it's not a gathering for the laymen. It should only be attended by the students of knowledge.

20 Rajab 143520 May 2014

Were the Words of Tashahhud Recited During Mi’raj?

QuestionOn the night of Mi'raj when Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) met Allah Ta'ala, he greeted by saying the first part of tashahhud. Then Allah Ta'ala replied with the second part, and Nabi (salallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said the third part and lastly the Angels completed it with Ash hadu…

20 Rajab 143520 May 2014

Prohibition of Shaving Only Part of the Head

QuestionWhat is the meaning of the Hadith below? نهى رسول الله صلي الله عليه و سلم عن القزع Translation: Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) prohibited from qaza' (a way of cutting the hair). In the above Hadith, the word qaza' is used. What is the meaning of this word? To…

20 Rajab 143520 May 2014

Hadith on Asking for ‘Afiyah (Protection)

QuestionI would appreciate if you could provide the narration and reference where Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) advised Sayyiduna Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu 'anhu) to ask for 'afiyah (protection and safety): "O Siddiq, keep asking for well-being and forgiveness"