Answers from 23 March 2015

2 Jumadal Akhirah 143623 March 2015

Difference Between Muslim and Mu’min

QuestionIn several Hadiths, Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) seems to differentiate between a Mu'min and a Muslim. For example, in Sunan Tirmidhi, Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "The Muslim is the one from whose tongue and hand Muslims are safe, and the believer is the one with whom the…

2 Jumadal Akhirah 143623 March 2015

Saying “La Ilaha IllAllah” with Madd (Lengthening It)

QuestionWhat is the status of the following Hadith. Is it reliable to quote ? من قال لا إله إلا الله و مدھا ھدمت له اربعة آلاف ذنب من الکبائر Translation Whomsoever says "La ilaha illAllah" and lengthens it (i.e., recite it with a madd), four thousand major sins of his…

2 Jumadal Akhirah 143623 March 2015

The Ambiya (‘alayhimus salam) Are Alive in Their Graves

QuestionWhat is the authentification of this Hadith?: Sayyiduna Anas (radiyallahu 'anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: The Ambiya are alive in their graves and they perform Salah. Some salafis say this is weak (dai'f)! Please assist.

2 Jumadal Akhirah 143623 March 2015

Hadith on the Intercession of a Haji

QuestionIs the following Hadith authentic? Sayyiduna Abu Musa Al Ash'ari (radiyallahu 'anhu) narrates that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "The Haji shall intercede on behalf of four hundred families or he said four hundred people from his family, and verily he returns from Hajj (sinless) as on the day…

2 Jumadal Akhirah 143623 March 2015

One Reward for Fever

QuestionWhat is the status of the Hadith: "One day's fever expiates a year's worth of sin."