Answers from 16 September 2015

2 Dhul Hijjah 143616 September 2015

There Is No Action as Heavy as Good Character

QuestionPlease provide the reference for this Hadith: "There is nothing weightier than good character on the day of Judgement on the scales of a Believer, and Allah dislikes the obscene and lewd person"

2 Dhul Hijjah 143616 September 2015

Hadith on Spending Five Nights of the Year in ‘Ibadah [Worship]

QuestionIs this Hadith suitable to quote? Sayyiduna Mu'adh ibn Jabal (radiyallahu 'anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "The one who enlivens five nights of the year with 'ibadah, Jannah becomes compulsory for him, The night of Tarwiyah (8th of Dhul Hijjah), the night of 'Arafah (9th of…

2 Dhul Hijjah 143616 September 2015

The Reward for the Four Rak’ahs After ‘Isha

QuestionI heard that whoever offers four rak'ahs after 'Isha he will get reward of laylatul qadr. Is this narration a Hadith? What is its status and can it be quoted?

2 Dhul Hijjah 143616 September 2015

Respect bread

QuestionRespect bread. It is from the blessings of the skies and earth. Whoever eats fallen bread from the table cloth for him there is maghfirah [salvation]. What is the authenticity of this Hadith?

2 Dhul Hijjah 143616 September 2015

Can a Woman Lead Men in Salah?

QuestionIs there a Hadith in which Ummu Waraqa lead both men and women in prayer? I have heard that Nabi Muhammad (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) appointed her to lead a group of men and women in prayer. The example of Ummu Waraqah is based on a hadith found to be…

2 Dhul Hijjah 143616 September 2015

Is It Wrong to Cry Over the Deceased?

QuestionPlease clarify if someone cannot control his tears while remembering his beloved child who has passed away, is there anything wrong with this? I have read that when tears flow, it is a kind of mercy from Allah and it is not haram.