Answers from 4 September 2015

20 Dhul Qa'dah 14364 September 2015

Reciting the Shahadah After Wudu

QuestionI've been told that reading second kalimah (the shahadah) after wudu is Sunnah along with a verse of the Quran. Can you please confirm the narration, and it's authenticity?

20 Dhul Qa'dah 14364 September 2015

Did Sayyiduna ‘Uthman (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Resemble Ibrahim (‘alayhis salam)?

QuestionIs the following narration authentic? 1) When Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) married Sayyidah Ummu Kulthum to Sayyiduna 'Uthman, he said to her, "Verily, your husband resembles your forefather Ibrahim, and your father Muhammad". 2) Ibn Asakir has recorded on the authority of Sayyiduna 'Abdullah ibn 'Umar that Nabi (sallallahu…

20 Dhul Qa'dah 14364 September 2015

Reference for the Qunut Recited in Witr Salah

QuestionThe famous Du'a recited in Witr "Allahumma Inna Nastaeenuka wa nastaghfiruka" Is this mentioned in the Hadith? Also, are there variations in the wordings?

20 Dhul Qa'dah 14364 September 2015

The Most Beloved Acts to Allah are Those Carried Out With Consistency

QuestionPlease provide the reference and verify the translation of the following narration. "O people, you should do whatever [good] deeds you can, for Allah does not get tired [of giving reward] when you get tired. And the most beloved of good deeds to Allah are those deeds that are done…

20 Dhul Qa'dah 14364 September 2015

Barakah in Sustenance

QuestionKindly provide an 'amal (deed that I may carry out) for increase and Barakah in my rizq (sustenance)