Answers from 4 May 2016

26 Rajab 14374 May 2016

Jibril’s Advice to Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)

QuestionIs this advice of Jibril ('alayhis salam) to Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) authentic? "O Muhammad, live as you wish, for you will die. Work as you wish, for you will be repaid accordingly. Love whomever you wish, for you will be separated"

26 Rajab 14374 May 2016

An Unauthentic Virtue of Mu’awiyah (radiyallahu ‘anhu)

QuestionIs this narration authentic? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) once consulted Abu Bakr and 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhuma) regarding a certain matter. They were unable to give a suitable suggestion. Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) then sent for Mu'awiyah (radiyallahu 'anhu) saying: 'Consult Mu'awiyah (radiyallahu 'anhu) in your affairs since he…

26 Rajab 14374 May 2016

How Should One Begin Du’a?

QuestionPlease provide the translation and reference of this narration إِذَا صَلَّى أَحَدُكُمْ فَلْيَبْدَأْ بِتَحْمِيدِ اللهِ وَالثَّنَاءِ عَلَيْهِ ثُمَّ لِيُصَلِّ عَلَى النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم ثُمَّ لِيَدْعُ بَعْدُ بِمَا شَاءَ