Answers from 27 October 2015

13 Muharram 143727 October 2015

Being Allah Conscious, a Means of Purification

QuestionKindly provide the reference for the following narration: Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) was asked: "How can a person purify himself?" Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) answered: "He should remember that Allah 'Azza Wa Jalla is with him wherever he is."

13 Muharram 143727 October 2015

The Du’a of Yunus (‘alayhis salam)

QuestionIt is said in a Hadith that if a Muslim recites this verse forty times during illness and dies then his death will be that of Martyrs (Shahid). And if he gets well then his sins will be forgiven. This verse (Ayah) also strengthens one's du'a if recited during du'a.…

13 Muharram 143727 October 2015

A Virtue of Sayyiduna Zayd ibn Harithah (radiyallahu ‘anhu)

QuestionKindly confirm if the following narration is authentic? 'Aishah (radiyallahu 'anha) said: "Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) never sent Zayd ibn Harithah on a campaign but he appointed him as it's commander, and if he [Zayd radiyallahu 'anhu] had lived after him he would have appointed him as his vicegerent"

13 Muharram 143727 October 2015

Another Hadith on the Importance of the Two Sunnah Rak’ahs of Fajr

QuestionWhat is the status of these Hadiths regarding the two Sunnah of Fajr? 1) Sayyidatuna 'Aishah (radiyallahu 'anha) relates that Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said, "The two [Sunnah] cycles [rak'ahs] of Fajr are better than the world and what it contains" 2) Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said, "There…